16-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Winnipeg Police has submitted an item for the city’s Executive Policy Committee on 21st January, seeking approval of a 15 year lease-to-own contract for a new Airbus H125 The estimated full cost of C$13.48M (+ MRST and GST as applicable) is calculated from a monthly lease price of $74,895 for a period of 180 months.... Read more
16-Jan-2025Source: SCAA
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter air ambulance of its type. The new Airbus H145 D3 is currently in production and will receive its customised aeromedical fit-out, along with some modification, before being ready for operational service with SCAA later this year. The state-of-the-art twin-engine, five-rotor, aircraft... Read more
15-Jan-2025Source: GDHF
GDHF announced today that it has delivered an Airbus H175 on lease to OHI. The H175 will operate as part of OHI’s fleet, conducting offshore transportation operations in Latin America. Michael York (CEO, GDHF) said “GDHF is very pleased to have delivered this high technology, cost-effective, multi-mission, super medium helicopter on lease to Omni. GDHF... Read more
13-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc., Arlington, Virginia, was awarded a $315,043,393 modification (P00171) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0022 for UH-72 Lakota contractor logistics support and engineering services. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $85,621,324... Read more
6-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Helicopter market intelligence company Parapex Media has identified a very interesting scenario – French based helicopter sales company Rotortrade is in the process of a transaction which will see two Airbus H145 helicopters moving from Saudi Arabia to Brazil. Rotortrade is owned by The Helicopter Company (THC) in Saudi Arabia, and it is two of... Read more
31-Dec-2024Source: Irish Dept of Defence
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin has announced a deal for four new light-utility helicopters to boost Air Corps capabilities. The Department of Defence recently signed contracts for delivery of the new Airbus H145M helicopters, which will be used for pilot training to support Defence Forces operations and Garda Air Support Unit. Welcoming the... Read more
18-Dec-2024Source: Polizei Sachsen
On December 16, 2024, State Minister Armin Schuster, together with State Police President Jörg Kubiessa, received the first police helicopter of the new fleet. The Free State of Saxony is investing 60 million euros in the purchase and training of three state-of-the-art H145 police helicopters. This pioneering investment underlines the state’s commitment to an effective... Read more
17-Dec-2024Source: GDHF
GDHF announced today that it has delivered the first of two Airbus H160 Helicopters on lease to Chipsan Aviation. These will be the first H160s to operate in India and Chipsan will operate the H160 onshore, servicing government and corporate missions. [HeliHub editor note – Helicopter market intelligence specialists Parapex Media note that another H160... Read more
12-Dec-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with His Excellency, Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. These aircraft will be operated by the Police Aviation Command for law enforcement missions and emergency medical services in the kingdom. “We are very proud that the Ministry of Interior... Read more
25-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com
In April 2024 we reported on the Wales Air Ambulance Charity welcomed an NHS Wales decision to move forward with improvements to the service it provides after an independent review identified three key shortcomings On average, there are 2-3 people every day in a life or limb-threatening situation who need the service, but who currently... Read more
25-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The Life Flight program operated by Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania has recently announced (via a Facebook group post by a flight nurse) that it has now transported 90,000 patients since the program started in 1981 with an Alouette III helicopter. 43 years later, the current fleet numbers seven EC145s and one earlier BK117C1. Geisinger operates on... Read more
22-Nov-2024
The aircraft, which were previously operated by the Swedish Armed Forces, are currently in storage with Ex-Change Parts in Sweden and will undergo a Return to Service program with Heli-One in Norway which can be tailored to the buyer’s needs. The strategic alliance between the two organizations will provide customers with the option to reconfigure... Read more
21-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The UK is to decommission 31 helicopters earlier than planned, said John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom in a statement yesterday. Fourteen Chinook and 17 Puma helicopters were previously expected to have a few more flying years before retirement, but were part of a wide-ranging scrapping plan targeted at saving... Read more
4-Nov-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program and marks the... Read more
16-Oct-2024Source: HeliHub.com
A further announcement has been made in Ontario regarding the order for five helicopters announced in July for law enforcement work. Two Airbus H135s are intended for Toronto and Ottawa, but it has become clear in a very recent statement that these have not yet been officially ordered. Speaking to the press this week, Ontario... Read more
9-Sep-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Flager County has now officially received its brand-new Airbus H125 in a late August ceremony – the aircraft will be operated by their Fire & Rescue unit under the program name of “FireFlight”. From the July 2023 press announcement by Airbus, the central Florida county ordered the new helicopter to replace their existing AS350B3, the oldest... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Ontario
To fight against car thieves and organized crime, the Ontario government is investing $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa. Equipped with the latest technology, the helicopters will help keep highways and roadways safe from violent carjackings, auto theft, street racing and impaired driving. “Our... Read more
19-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The second Airbus H145 for Midlands Air Ambulance (MAA) was recently added to the UK register, and has been delivered by road from the factory in Germany. It is now being fitted out with a full medical interior by Airbus Helicopters UK at their Oxford base, and after further flight testing will be delivered to... Read more
13-Aug-2024
Gama Aviation has been awarded the Scottish Ambulance Service’s Air Ambulance contract The Air Ambulance Service transfers patients living in remote, rural and island communities to and from hospital. As part of the ScotSTAR service it also provides air ambulance support to the specialist transport retrieval teams and responds to 999 calls in a Helicopter... Read more
12-Aug-2024Source: MV
The procurement of the two new H 145 helicopters for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Police together with the State of Lower Saxony is in full swing . “We are making rapid progress in the modernization of our state police. Now that the key technical data and the equipment required by the police have been determined,... Read more
8-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Surinamese Minister of Justice and Police Kenneth Amoksi has recently visited the Airbus Helicopters production facility in France to discuss a potential purchase of two Airbus H125s for the Police in this South American company, according to reports from local media United News and De West The purchase is to provide better coverage and significantly... Read more
8-Aug-2024Source: ÖAMTC
The ÖAMTC Air Rescue Service has taken delivery of a new helicopter – its 40th H135 – from Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth. “This completes a key part of the modernization of our fleet: at the end of 2020, we decided to purchase five helicopters of the latest H135 generation and secured the option for two... Read more
7-Aug-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”) today announced that it has signed a sale and leaseback agreement for one super-medium Airbus H175 helicopter with commercial helicopter operator, PHI Aviation (“PHI”). Yellow Airbus H175 Helicopter in the sky The H175 helicopter, known for its long range, advanced avionics, and high payload capacity, was recently delivered to... Read more
24-Jul-2024Source: GE
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today the successful completion of the first stage of their global research with Airbus Helicopters aimed at developing a revolutionary next-generation helicopter propulsion system. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the collaboration between the two industry leaders, with the ultimate goal of developing an engine that sets new standards in... Read more
24-Jul-2024Source: Airbus
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), India’s leading private sector player for aerospace and defence solutions, and Airbus Helicopters have formalised the contract to establish the H125 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India. The FAL will be the first instance of the private sector setting up a helicopter assembly facility in India, which will produce Airbus’... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense announced the UH-72 Lakota fleet surpassed 1.5 million flight hours with U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard, and U.S. Navy. “This milestone is an incredible achievement for the Lakota fleet and reflects its impressive reliability over the past 18 years,” said Robert Geckle, Chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space... Read more
19-Jun-2024Source: Ertzaintza
The First Vice-Lehendakari and Security Councillor, Josu Erkoreka, accompanied by other public officials and Ertzaintza [Ed: Basque Police] commanders, including its Chief, Josu Bujanda, participated this afternoon at the Iurreta base in the ceremony for the delivery and inaugural flight of the new helicopter for use by the Ertzaintza Surveillance and Rescue Unit. It is... Read more
22-May-2024Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has this week marked a milestone of treating 25,000 patients since its inception in 2000. This has only been possible thanks to the kind support of others. EAAA receives no regular government funding, provides advanced critical care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the most seriously ill and... Read more
22-May-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the Government of India’s principal financial institution for promoting, financing and developing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for financing the purchase of Airbus’ helicopters in India. The MoU was signed by Rahul Priyadarshi, Chief General... Read more
21-May-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Airbus. The major new order from LCI and SMFL’s joint venture leasing operation, SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH), consists of 14 firm orders plus 7 options. It is... Read more
7-May-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus has finalised the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, in a move to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over land. “We see more and more armed... Read more
25-Apr-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Following the announcement at the recent FIDAE Air Show in Chile of the delivery of a new Airbus H125, we can now reveal that Carabineros de Chile also have plans to add both an H135 and an H145 in the short term. An Airbus H135 is in the process of being procured for the Maule... Read more
25-Apr-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, has performed its first flight, in Marignane. The aircraft flew for about 30 minutes, allowing the flight test team to check the overall behavior of the aircraft. This important milestone launches the flight campaign which will take two years... Read more
23-Apr-2024
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity has welcomed an NHS Wales decision to move forward with improvements to the service it provides – a development that will save even more lives across the country. An independent review of the Charity’s NHS medical partners, the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS), identified that: On average, there... Read more
19-Apr-2024Source: Airbus
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a further six Airbus H145 helicopters as the next step in renewing its rotary fleet and cutting the number of different types in service. The new aircraft will be deployed to Cyprus primarily for emergency response duties and to Brunei to support UK military training in jungle warfare and... Read more
15-Apr-2024Source: Ecocopter
In this new cycle CLC will have a complete solution based on an Airbus EC-135 helicopter, in addition to a highly trained and experienced crew, constant preventive maintenance service, availability of the helicopter every day of the year and at any time (based at the heliport of Clínica Las Condes) and a contract adapted to... Read more
11-Apr-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H125 to the Carabineros de Chile Air Prefecture, within the framework of a fleet growth plan to expand the air coverage of Carabineros de Chile throughout the country. “The incorporation of this aircraft shows the commitment that Carabineros de Chile has in terms of security towards our citizens. This... Read more
15-Mar-2024
NHV is delighted to announce that NHV Denmark are the first operator in the North Sea to be approved to provide “Operations with Operational Credits — Helicopter Special Authorization Category I (Heli Sa Cat I) Operations” from EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency This new approval has been introduced to increase the number of available... Read more
11-Mar-2024Source: NHV
NHV Group has announced the contract extension for helicopter services for Dutch Pilots’ Organisation, a crucial partnership supporting maritime pilotage services in the Netherlands. The long-term contract awarded to NHV will continue to support the Dutch pilotage service from Pistoolhaven (Rotterdam) and will replace the current fleet with new generation aircraft. NHV’s helicopter services play... Read more
6-Mar-2024Source: Saudia Technic
Saudia Technic is proud to announce its newly signed service center agreement with Airbus Helicopters, marking a significant milestone as the first Airbus-authorized helicopter service center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership was officially unveiled at a signing ceremony held on the sidelines of the MRO Middle East 2024 in Dubai, emphasizing... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus
HealthNet Aeromedical Services, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, will soon expand its all-Airbus fleet with the addition of four H135 helicopters. As one of the largest hospital-based air medical programmes in the country, the helicopters will be used to serve adult, pediatric and neonatal patients across the state of West Virginia. “HealthNet has been a... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus
The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier provider of commercial helicopter services and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, has signed a historic framework agreement with Airbus at the HAI Heli-Expo, currently taking place at Anaheim Convention Center, California. The framework agreement will include up to 120 Airbus helicopters of various types set to... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus
German helicopter emergency medical services operator DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced orders for up to ten H145 helicopters (seven firm orders, three options). “It is the mission of DRF Luftrettung to continuously improve medical care for people in need. With the new order of ten additional H145s, we continue to ensure the optimal service for our patients by... Read more
27-Feb-2024
LCI, a leading aviation company, and Airbus have announced a collaboration agreement to jointly develop ecosystems for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The collaboration will focus on the development of partnership scenarios and business models in three core AAM areas: strategy, commercialisation and financing. Both partners will collectively develop AAM market perspectives and forecasts, conduct industry... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements for three heavy helicopters with CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company Limited (“COHC”). The agreements include the placement of two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters and one Airbus H225 helicopter, all of which are configured for offshore passenger transport... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: HSI
One of the nation’s leading helicopter sales and support companies has recently delivered on a completion contract with Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD). Helicopter Services Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, announced finishing aircraft completion services for the agency’s new Airbus H125 helicopter, which will help protect residents in south Florida from the dangers brought by... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: UK MoD
The next stage of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme has been announced by the Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, today. The NMH Programme is an initiative to acquire a modern medium-lift support helicopter, which will deliver up to five rotary wing requirements using a single aircraft-type. This means that the platform will be... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Mission miniature wireless airborne communication system (mini-WACS) is the line-fit connectivity solution for Airbus Helicopters’ new production H125 and H130 rotorcraft. It will be available second semester 2024 for retrofit with an Airbus service bulletin for Airbus H125 from S/N 9112. Astronautics’ AeroSync Mission is a secure, integrated, wireless data... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: StandardAero
StandardAero’s Airbus helicopter dynamic components MRO facility, located in Richmond, BC, Canada, recently celebrated the company’s 40th year of supporting Airbus Helicopter dynamic components services. The facility is a full-fledged, D Level rated, MRO shop, supported by Airbus factory trained technicians covering all MRO, VDI and BBOV disciplines for servicing Airbus helicopters. The Richmond site offers... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Meeker Aviation
Meeker Aviation, a leading provider of aircraft payload mounts, today announced that it has received EASA approval for its Utility Step Mount for all models of the Airbus H145 aircraft, including the newest D3 variant. This Utility Step Mount has already received FAA and Transport Canada certification. “Our very popular H145/BK117 Utility Step Mount provides... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: StandardAero
In partnership with Thales, StandardAero is pleased to begin providing kits and installations of the world’s first full 4-axis autopilot specifically engineered for H125 helicopters, starting this June. The company is currently taking orders for kits and reservations for production slots. Based on Thales’ Compact Autopilot System, this new solution, commercially known as StableLight, is... Read more
22-Feb-2024Source: RMT
Offshore workers union, RMT has criticised the possible re-introduction of the Super Puma helicopter by Airbus to offshore oil and gas operations. Last year was the tenth anniversary of the last fatal Super Puma incident in the UK sector, which claimed the lives of four offshore workers, including RMT member Sarah Darnley. 33 offshore workers... Read more
14-Feb-2024Source: Ex-Change Parts
Ex-Change Parts, a Swedish global leader in helicopter aftermarket parts and solutions, proudly announces its latest milestone with the disassembly of an EC225 helicopter, further strengthening its position as a key player in the Airbus Super Puma family. With over 25 years of industry expertise and a commitment to quality, reflected in their ISO 9001:2015... Read more
8-Feb-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The British military acquired five new Airbus H135 helicopters in 2022 under a program known as “Project Matcha”, with the intention that they would operate in Northern Ireland to replace Gazelle helicopters operating in the province. At some point after agreeing to purchase these aircraft, a different decision was made and the requirement evaporated. Consequently,... Read more
26-Jan-2024Source: Airbus
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will produce Airbus’ best-selling H125 helicopter from its civil range for India and export to some of the neighbouring countries. The... Read more
11-Dec-2023Source: Falcon
This delivery will expand Falcon Aviation’s fleet to nine H130s, solidifying its position as one of the leading sightseeing heli-tour operators in the UAE. The first H130 was delivered in February 2023, and the remaining four are currently en route from the Airbus Helicopters facility in Marignane, France. Falcon Aviation Services has acquiring five cutting-edge... Read more
1-Dec-2023Source: Babcock
Babcock and Airbus Helicopters have been awarded a new contract to support the Airbus H145-D3 fleet of the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile, an agency of the French Ministry of Interior who performs rescue services throughout France. The four-year contract, awarded by the French Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé), includes Maintenance... Read more
30-Nov-2023
The first NH90 Sea Tiger took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters’ site in Donauwörth, Germany. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH90 Sea Tiger multi role frigate helicopters for the German Navy’s shipborne operations in 2020. Airbus Helicopters is now entering a qualification phase that will focus on flight testing the helicopter... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H145 multi-mission helicopters at the 2023 European Rotors trade show, expanding the service’s fleet. These three additional H145s bring the total number of Airbus helicopters in service with the Lithuanian government to eleven, further strengthening Airbus Helicopters’ position in... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
During European Rotors, Airbus Helicopters and ADAC HEMS Academy announced the establishment of the joint venture HMotion, a new simulator training centre for the H135 and H145 family helicopters. HMotion will offer a wide range of cost-effective training courses for helicopter personnel, including mission and critical flight training. Subject to approval by the relevant regulatory... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue announced a new contract for two H135s during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. “It’s a matter of course for us to constantly develop and improve our fleet so that we can provide our... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: Airbus
Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab flew fully... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
A Uzbek-French business forum took place on 2nd November in Samarkand, involving around 20 organisations who supply to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan As part of the whole event, Minister of Health of Uzbekistan Amrillo Inoyatov met with representatives of Airbus Helicopters. The Ministry of Health has reported that discussions surrounded... Read more
20-Nov-2023Source: Swiss Air-Rescue Rega
Rega strives for new helicopter pilot and crew training levels by adopting the innovative FFS, underscoring their strong commitment to safety and sustainability in air rescue operations. The latest addition to the RST FFS family is officially handed over to Rega at the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) Site in Opfikon, Switzerland, on November 16th. This... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The British military acquired five new Airbus H135 helicopters in 2022 under a program known as “Project Matcha”, with the intention that they would operate in Northern Ireland to replace Gazelle helicopters operating in the province. At some point after agreeing to purchase these aircraft, a different decision was made and the requirement evaporated. Consequently,... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The Royal Air Force (RAF) in the UK announced that they plan to order for six H145 helicopters from Airbus under a sole supplier agreement. Assuming the announcement progresses to an actual order, the aircraft will be operated in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing Bell 212 and 412 (Griffin) aircraft respectively. At present there are RAF... Read more
16-Nov-2023Source: Omni
Lisbon-based Omni Helicopters International (OHI), Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, announced that it has secured seven (7) additional Super Medium helicopters for delivery in 2023 & 2024 to meet new customer demands, citing sustainability and product reliability benefits. OHI´s Group Chief Operating Officer, Duncan Moore said “We decided to step... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: LEVL Leasing
LEVL Leasing Limited, a joint venture between Lobo Leasing Limited and EMP Structured Assets GmbH, closed a EUR 50m sale and leaseback transaction of six Airbus H145D2 and D3 helicopters with Avincis, Europe’s largest aerial emergency services operator. All of these helicopters are now being operated on long term Emergency Medical Support (EMS) contracts in... Read more
15-Nov-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Yorkshire Air Ambulance has placed an order for a third Airbus H145, with delivery expected in Autumn 2024. This will provide greater coverage during maintenance downtime periods on the two primary aircraft – one of which is seen in the image below. The existing pair were delivered in April and June 2023. In the recently... Read more
2-Nov-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction génerale de l’armement), and the French Navy, have tested the SDAM demonstrator (Système de Drone Aérien Marine/ Naval Aerial Drone System) from a multi-mission frigate (FREMM). The trials took place on board the French Navy frigate, Provence, in the Mediterranean... Read more
26-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Sheriff Mark J Dannels (seen below) has recently been very pleased to introduce a new helicopter to the citizens of Cochise County in Arizona. The Airbus H125 will be known by the name “Hawkeye.” The helicopter is the result of a grant from a state grant, and Sheriff Dannels made a point in a social... Read more
23-Oct-2023
Online announcements by Aero Tech Paint of Thruxton UK show that the Irish EMS operation of two Airbus EC135s is going through a change of branding. Previously using a red scheme fully based on the scheme of Thames Valley Air Ambulance (from where one of the two 135s was acquired), the scheme is now yellow... Read more
22-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The maintenance situation of the South African Air Force (SAAF) fleet is woeful, and has been highlighted in a recent parliamentary Written Response by the Minister of Defence to a Question to a question posed by S J F Marais of the Democratic Alliance party. Mr Marais is a member of both the Joint Standing... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Nepalese operator Manang Air has had its Air Operator Certificate withdrawn by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. This follows an accident on 14th October in which an Airbus H125 was written off, and only three months after a fatal accident with another H125 in the operator’s fleet. The accident on 14th October resulted in... Read more
12-Oct-2023Source: Airbus
With the purpose of strengthening and promoting operations, products and services in benefit of customers, the country and its society, Airbus announced the appointment of Guillaume Leprince as its new General Director for Airbus Helicopters Mexico. With over 20 years of experience in the rotary wing industry, Guillaume is responsible for overseeing sales, customization, support,... Read more
