24-Mar-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Energy company Shell has ordered three AW189s from Leonardo for offshore support from Broome in Western Australia. In a first for the offshore helicopter market in Australia, Shell will own the helicopters and contract an operator to fly them. Shell chose the same paint scheme as the four Sikorsky S92s they operate through Brunei Shell... Read more
13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo
Leonardo has announced a further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Australia at Verticon 2025, with orders for four more aircraft by LifeFlight and joint venture partner StarFlight as they celebrate 10 years of successful cooperation with the operator since it received its first AW139 in 2015. The new helicopters will... Read more
5-Mar-2025Source: Toll Group
Toll Group is proud to announce the award of a major Government contract to provide comprehensive State Police, Ambulance and Rescue Aviation Services to South Australia. The contract will significantly improve the state’s emergency response and law enforcement capabilities, while enhancing public safety and healthcare accessibility for all South Australians. Awarded by the Attorney General’s... Read more
3-Mar-2025Source: Sikorsky
Under a new AUD$313.5M three-year contract, Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin Company, will continue its longstanding partnership with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to deliver sustainment services for the RAN’s fleet of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters. Over 75 new jobs will be created in Nowra at Sikorsky Australia’s Maintenance and Logistics Support facility as part... Read more
20-Feb-2025Source: Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific E-News
Reproduced with permission from Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific E-News – Author: Rob Rich, CEO and Editor. We have concerns about the trade difficulties that may occur soon in the Indo-Pacific Region (IDR). This is due to the new US President launching trading tariffs, in the USA’s favour. Also, prior to this development, we were observing a steady... Read more
6-Feb-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, proudly announces the sale of a Bell 429 FTD Level 5 simulator to Meridian Helicopters, based in Townsville, Australia. Scheduled for installation in Summer 2025, this state-of-the-art simulator represents Entrol’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for pilot training. A high-tech solution tailored... Read more
23-Jan-2025Source: LifeFlight
More Queenslanders were helped last year than any other as LifeFlight came to the aid of a record 8,477 people – 13 per cent higher than the previous year. LifeFlight’s helicopter crews, operating from bases on the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Mount Isa, Toowoomba, Roma, and Brisbane, clocked up 3,534 missions, which included airlifting injured motorists,... Read more
6-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York is awarded a $198,092,727 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides maintenance, program management, and logistics services to support through life support (TLS) services for 36 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) MH-60R aircraft. The TLS services enable the RAN to provide the necessary operational... Read more
11-Dec-2024Source: Skyportz
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz welcomed the release today of the regulatory roadmap update for Advanced Air Mobility in Australia by safety regulator, CASA. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Strategic Regulatory Roadmap (the Roadmap) is part of the Emerging Technologies Program in Australia. This program focuses on safely and efficiently integrating emerging... Read more
5-Dec-2024Source: LifeFlight
Leading aeromedical organisation LifeFlight has kickstarted a recruitment drive as it seeks to boost its engineering workforce to meet soaring demand and service new helicopters. LifeFlight is seeking six new Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) qualified to work on its fleet of AW139s, which are the most advanced aeromedical helicopters worldwide. They will join a... Read more
22-Nov-2024Source: LifeFlight
It’s a new era for LifeFlight as the aeromedical organisation turned the sod to commemorate the start of construction on its $18.5 million Sunshine Coast base. Development will start next week and deliver the organisation’s most significant infrastructure to the region in 45 years. LifeFlight announced Newlands as the builder of the three-hangar base in... Read more
18-Nov-2024Source: AMSL Aero
AMSL Aero, the zero-emission aircraft designer and manufacturer, has completed the first free flight of Vertiia, Australia’s first passenger-capable, emission-free, long-range electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) aircraft. The landmark flight is the first by an Australian-designed and built eVTOL, the new generation of aircraft that take off and land like a helicopter but fly... Read more
1-Nov-2024Source: CareFlight
CareFlight has named its iconic Sydney helicopter in honour of its founding pilot John Hoad. Earlier this year the aeromedical service’s longest serving employee officially retired after more than 37 years flying for CareFlight. In October, 2024, a ceremony was held at CareFlight’s Westmead base to name the Airbus H145 helicopter, “Captain John Hoad”, honouring... Read more
1-Nov-2024Source: Queensland Govt
POLAIR will have a permanent presence in Townsville with two crime-fighting helicopters bolstering the region’s aerial capabilities. Meridian Helicopters has been appointed as the successful contractor and will have the Airbus 135 operational in the region from October 1. A second helicopter will also join the fleet, providing coverage for maintenance when required. The helicopters have been supplied by... Read more
25-Oct-2024Source: Toll Group
Toll Group, a leading provider of global logistics services, has signed an agreement to acquire Pel-Air from Rex Holdings. As part of the acquisition, Toll Group will acquire Pel-Air’s fixed wing air ambulance services currently under 10 year contract terms with the NSW and Victorian governments and assets including 10 planes comprising eight King Air... Read more
17-Oct-2024Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the US, announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airservices Australia. This government-owned organization provides air traffic management and associated services in Australia. The MoU lays the foundation for incorporating safe, autonomous air... Read more
8-Oct-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Two Airbus H175 helicopters have officially entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, supporting their offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations. PHI, which has pioneered many firsts over its 75-year history, operates bases in Broome, Darwin and Exmouth, Australia. The new H175 helicopters will be based out of Broome, with additional H175s expected to join the... Read more
4-Oct-2024Source: Skyportz
The operator of the Melbourne heliport on the Yarra River, Microflite, has called time on its long-term future running helicopters for tourism use cases. In collaboration with Skyportz, they plan to work with the soon to be elected new Lord Mayor and the Victorian government to explore options for new electric air taxi vertiport sites... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: AMSL Aero
On Day 1 of New Zealand’s 2024 Aeromed Conference, Life Flight New Zealand has signed a partnership agreement with Australian zero emissions aircraft designer and manufacturer, AMSL Aero, to support future aeromedical operations in Australasia using AMSL Aero’s Vertiia hydrogen-electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. The partnership with Life Flight marks a major milestone... Read more
26-Sep-2024Source: GPMS International
GPMS International announced that The Aerotech Group, South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation operator, has secured a fleet order of Foresight MX for all their UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft “We’ve been using Foresight MX for several months now, and we’ve been very impressed by the capabilities and support we’ve received from GPMS,” said Chris Boyd, CEO... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: Thales
Thales and Underwood Innovation Labs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an AAM Centre of Excellence.The AAM COE, supported by the Mayor of Logan City, Hon Jon Raven, will operate as a membership-based, open-ecosystem, enabling organisations to utilize and access state-of-the-art innovation, technology and resources. The location of the AAM COE, in... Read more
23-Sep-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Megha Bhatia as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Based in Melbourne, Bhatia will oversee Eve’s global sales, market intelligence, and government relations divisions. Bhatia joins Eve from Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), where she served as Chief Strategy Officer. Her... Read more
9-Sep-2024Source: Ryan Aerospace
RYAN AEROSPACE (AUSTRALIA) has taken out the coveted Queensland Premier’s Export Award in the Advanced Technologies Category. Managing Director of RYAN AEROSPACE, Chris Ryan said he was “delighted to take out this prestigious award” giving credit to his small but growing team. “It’s recognition of many years of hard work, persistence and a yearning desire... Read more
9-Sep-2024Source: HeliTSA
In long-awaited news for operators in Australia and the Asia-Pacific, HeliTSA has launched EC135 Series airframe/avionics type training that encompasses both Classic and Helionix systems. The training format follows HeliTSA’s popular training model of covering an entire series in a single course. Engineers learn about both the EC135 Classic and Helionix systems, and the similarities... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Vectrus Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colorado, is awarded a $7,709,869 modification (P00002) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable contract (N0042123C0036). This modification exercises an option to provide case/project, program, financial management, and engineering and technical support for the MH-60R Multi-Mission helicopter, subsystems, armament, engines, airborne weapons, spares, and support equipment for the government of Australia. Work will... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: LifeFlight
LifeFlight was last night recognised at the third Australian Aviation Awards as the ‘Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Business of the Year’. The win adds to a string of accolades for the leading aeromedical provider in the past year, which included winning the Air Ambulance of the Year award at the International Travel and Insurance Conference.... Read more
30-Aug-2024Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) for emergency medical services (EMS) operations across the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. The helicopters, which were delivered to Australia to begin modification for their EMS role in late August, have been placed in LCI’s... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: US State Dept
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Australia has... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: Blueflite
Blueflite® is set to address the growing global demand for safe and reliable storage of hydrogen fuels for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through a collaborative early-stage project supported by the Northern Territory Government. The ambitious project, which will also see Blueflite® open its Darwin-based premises, seeks to develop a lightweight, high-pressure, hydrogen vessel (tank) using Advanced Fiber... Read more
19-Aug-2024Source: Skyports
Skyports Infrastructure and Wagner Corporation, a leading Australian property, infrastructure, and sustainable development company, have partnered to explore vertiport development opportunities in the state of Queensland, Australia. The agreement follows a recent announcement between Wisk and Skyports to identify an Entry-into-Service (EIS) network for Wisk’s autonomous Generation 6 aircraft in the South East Queensland (SEQ) region. The... Read more
16-Aug-2024Source: CareFlight
This year marks the 10th anniversary of CareFlight’s AW139 rescue helicopter in the Northern Territory. Over the decade, the helicopter has proven an indispensable asset, providing emergency medical services to remote and isolated communities, saving many lives, and making a profound impact on community health in the Top End. CareFlight, the leading aeromedical helicopter service... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: LifeFlight
LifeFlight will significantly increase its engineering capability following the official opening of a new $26 million maintenance facility – the LifeFlight Clive Berghofer Maintenance Centre – at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane. The facility, which spans 5000sqm and is the largest in LifeFlight’s network, was developed by Archerfield Airport Corporation. It is named in honour of... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Schweizer
Schweizer is pleased to announce HeliPoint Australia of Darwin has joined the Schweizer family as an Authorized Sales and Service Center. HeliPoint Australia serves Northern Australia with helicopter maintenance, parts, sales, and support. Concurrently, HeliPoint’s sister company Finniss River Helicopters, a utility helicopter operator in Berry Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, signed purchase agreements for a Schweizer 300C and... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has formally applied for its revolutionary aircraft to be certified for use in Australia. Joby’s application to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (“CASA”) for the validation of an FAA (“Federal Aviation Administration”) type certification builds on a bi-lateral agreement... Read more
8-Aug-2024Source: Skyportz
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz welcomed the announcement today that the leading electric air taxi, Joby, will apply to certify its aircraft in Australia for commercial operations. Melbourne was tagged for early air taxi operations by Uber Elevate five years ago when it added the city to Dallas and LA for proposed launch services. Joby was... Read more
1-Aug-2024Source: Schweizer
Schweizer is pleased to announce HeliPoint Australia of Darwin has joined the Schweizer family as an Authorized Sales and Service Center. HeliPoint Australia serves Northern Australia with helicopter maintenance, parts, sales, and support. Concurrently, HeliPoint’s sister company Finniss River Helicopters, a utility helicopter operator in Berry Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, signed purchase agreements for a... Read more
26-Jul-2024Source: LifeFlight
Key Stats: FY24 8,177 people helped – up 11.2% on FY23 A patient helped every 64 minutes Helicopter flying hours surged 25% to 5,159 hours People helped by rotary wing up 131% to 5,313 Toowoomba was the busiest base again helping 891 people Townsville and Brisbane jets helped 850 people – up 79% on FY23... Read more
17-Jul-2024
South Australia Police (SAPOL) has partnered with Babcock Australasia and the Department of Premier and Cabinet to introduce a new cutting-edge resource to its fleet. The new Airbus H145, poised to take to the skies in the coming weeks, promises to revolutionise police operations across the state. One of the standout features of the Airbus... Read more
16-Jul-2024Source: Coulson Aviation
Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce a new, $400 million dollar (AUD), 10-year contract with Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS). Awarded after an open and competitive bid process, Coulson will manage, operate, and maintain their entire fleet. The company has managed the majority of the NSW RFS aircraft fleet for the previous five... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: Skyportz
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz welcomed the release of the final Advanced Air Mobility Action Plan for the State of Victoria, Australia. Melbourne was tagged for early air taxi operations by Uber Air five years ago when it added the city to Dallas and LA for proposed launch services. “The Australian Advanced Air Mobility industry has... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: StarFlight Australia
StarFlight Australia, a subsidiary of Fox Group Holdings and LifeFlight Australia, has appointed Tony Fraser to the Board as a Director. Mr Fraser brings more than 45 years’ experience spanning defence, industry and commercial sectors. During a decorated 34-year defence career, he reached the rank of Major General where he commanded at all levels in... Read more
17-Jun-2024Source: LifeFlight
Leading aeromedical organisation LifeFlight has officially joined the list of ‘Queensland Greats’ after taking out a prestigious award at a ceremony in Brisbane last night. (JUNE 6). LifeFlight Chair Hon. Jim Elder was presented the Queensland Greats Institution Award by Premier Steven Miles at a gala dinner at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, to coincide with... Read more
12-Jun-2024Source: Bell
The Bell 407GXi fleet under Nautilus Aviation, one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators with more than 25 years of flying experience, has now clocked 3,000 successful flight hours. In March 2022, Nautilus Aviation placed an order for five new Bell 407GXis to support tourism charter and utility flights in Northern Queensland and the Great Barrier... Read more
3-Jun-2024Source: Skyportz
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz released today images for riverfront vertiport concepts on the Brisbane River at the annual Advanced Air Mobility summit on the Gold Coast. With the Olympic Games set to be hosted by Brisbane in 2032, and strong support from all levels of government to develop Advanced Air Mobility, the region is shaping... Read more
31-May-2024Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced today that The Aerotech Group, South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation operator, has completed installation of Foresight MX HUMS on one of their UH-60 Black Hawks. Additionally, Aerotech has placed a follow-on order with options for additional aircraft. Based in Adelaide, Aerotech operates a fleet of fixed and rotary aircraft performing agricultural,... Read more
14-May-2024Source: Queensland Government
Queensland Government Air (QGAir) has become the first emergency medical services helicopter operater in Australia to exceed 30,000 operational flight hours. During the 2023 Cairns floods, QGAir was responsible for carrying out aeromedical transfers in Cooktown, in addition to search and rescue welfare checks at several properties, ensuring the safety of Queenslanders affected by the floods.... Read more
1-May-2024Source: Skyportz
Skyportz has been assembling the pieces of the Advanced Air Mobility puzzle in Australia for the last 5 years. Its focus is on breaking the nexus between aviation and airports and enabling property owners to activate their sites with vertiports. This emerging industry is focused to launch in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with the two... Read more
26-Apr-2024Source: ASU
Toll Aviation and Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) have partnered to create an NVG Centre and provide unparalleled support and swift, efficient maintenance servicing and repair of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) for the Oceania Region. In 2007, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia conducted a trial involving the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG)... Read more
17-Apr-2024Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded a $13,175,866 modification (P00035) to a firm-fixed-price order (N0001920F0350) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification exercises an option to provide 105 mission computer retrofit kits (101 for the Navy, three for the government of Australia and one for the government... Read more
15-Apr-2024Source: Skyportz
Electric air taxi infrastructure start-up, Skyportz, has announced the establishment of Wilbur Air – as a wholly owned subsidiary to operate electric and hybrid aircraft from its future network of vertiports. Wilbur Air will have priority access to the Skyportz vertiport locations to be developed around the country. A range of aircraft partners will facilitate... Read more
27-Mar-2024Source: Skyportz
The dominant vertiport company in the Australian market, Skyportz has opened an expression of interest for small retail investors to purchase equity in the company. The crowd source funding regime in Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission which requires a detailed Offer document to be prepared and ongoing reporting requirements. “Skyportz... Read more
26-Mar-2024Source: LifeFlight
The Maranoa region is now home to a brand-new interactive attraction, giving visitors and locals not only a taste of the Queensland Outback, but a behind-the-scenes experience of what it takes to run LifeFlight – Queensland’s leading aeromedical organisation. Guests can wander through the exhibit, interact, explore and learn about the world of aviation and medicine... Read more
25-Mar-2024Source: Ryan Aerospace
Gold Coast Australia – 21 March 2024. RYAN AEROSPACE (Australia) has achieved an amazing milestone, the shipping of its 500th flight simulator. From humble beginnings, RYAN AEROSPACE started producing rotary wing simulators in 2005 and later ventured into the fixed wing flight training market. Whilst traditional, certified simulators are part of RYAN’s product offering, virtual and mixed reality... Read more
11-Mar-2024Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Singapore, Australian tech entrepreneur John-Paul Thorbjornsen (JP) has ordered an ACH125 helicopter for an expedition traversing seven continents in 300 flight hours. “My passion for flying started when I took my first lesson at 16, and I’ve never looked back. The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition brought me on a cross-globe journey where I experienced different cultures, made new friends,... Read more
7-Mar-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo has announced a further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Australia at Heli-Expo 2024, with orders for three more aircraft by LifeFlight Australia. These add to two additional aircraft for LifeFlight’s joint venture partner StarFlight, that had been ordered in late 2023. The helicopters will be used to carry out... Read more
5-Mar-2024Source: Helitak
Helitak Firefighting Equipment, an Australian-based aerial firefighting tank manufacturer, announced on February 22, 2024, that the company was expanding its operations in the United States. The company has recently secured the lease of a 20,000-foot property at Camarillo Airport in California, where it will grow its operations in the United States. The new 20,000-foot facility... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia
LifeFlight Australia has expanded its fleet of helicopters to meet increasing demand and to provide more emergency aeromedical care to Queenslanders. Leonardo and LifeFlight announced three new AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters this week at HAI Heli-Expo in California. The helicopters, expected to arrive later in the year, will provide emergency medical services and search and rescue response... Read more
27-Feb-2024
Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin Company, is continuing its commitment to expand Australia’s aviation industrial workforce in 2024 by growing its apprenticeship numbers year on year. In 2024, Sikorsky Australia welcomed five new apprentices into the program, which now totals 16 apprentices, representing nearly 20% of the technical workforce and an annual investment of over... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Australian commercial aircraft operator Microflite has ordered a second five-bladed H145 to support its growing training, commercial, utility, fire observation and rescue operations. Microflite is Airbus’ largest civil helicopter customer in Australia, currently operating an Airbus fleet of 20 rotorcraft ranging from single-engine H120, H125 and H130, to twin-engine H135 and H145. The operator also... Read more
13-Feb-2024Source: Schiebel
Wedgetail Aerospace, supported by Schiebel Pacific, successfully obtained the approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to operate the Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) in civil airspace. It is the first large (>150 kg) Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS to attain this civil approval from the Australian authorities. Wedgetail Aerospace,... 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
6-Feb-2024Source: AMSL Aero
Australian zero emission aircraft designer and manufacturer AMSL Aero has signed an order and received deposits for 10 of its Vertiia vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, with an option for 10 more, from its first civil customer Aviation Logistics, paving the way for emission-free flying across Australia. Aviation Logistics – one of Australia’s largest general aviation and regional airline... Read more
25-Jan-2024Source: ABC News
Police forced to grapple with a spate of dramatic stolen car offences in Townsville finally have encrypted radios and a dedicated helicopter to fight crime from the sky. Longstanding calls for aerial support in the north Queensland city intensified last month after almost 80 vehicles were stolen within a week. The Queensland government has announced... Read more
5-Dec-2023Source: Antarctica Government
A massive Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, usually used to move military equipment and distribute humanitarian aid, has delivered two BK117 helicopters to Antarctica for the first time. The helicopters will be used this summer to fly Australian Antarctic Program scientists to remote locations that would otherwise be inaccessible. “To get the helicopters cleared for... Read more
5-Dec-2023Source: Vertiia
Leading Australian green aviation company AMSL Aero has appointed the globally experienced commercial executive, military veteran and board director Max York as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director to lead the company in partnership with its co-founders Andrew Moore and Siobhan Lyndon as it prepares to bring its world leading zero-emissions aircraft Vertiia to local and international markets. Mr York, formerly CEO of GE Australia, led GE Aviation... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Manolos Aviation
Two aspiring female pilots are about to achieve their dreams of becoming helicopter pilots. Gorethy Kaye from Jiwaka Province and Annette Gele from Milne Bay Province are both employees of Manolos Aviation Ltd who have been passionate about flying for as long as they can remember. “I’ve always wanted to be a helicopter pilot,” said... Read more
7-Nov-2023Source: AMSL Aero
Leading Australian green aviation company AMSL Aero today welcomes the Australian Government’s move to back development of its hydrogen-powered aircraft Vertiia to help first responders and emergency personnel save lives and better meet the needs of Australians living in regional and remote areas. AMSL Aero will use the A$5.43 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), to... Read more
7-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
The Defense Department is accelerating delivery of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said. Austin welcomed Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles to the Pentagon for an enhanced honor cordon and meeting. Austin noted that some of the Black Hawks have already arrived in Australia,... Read more
30-Oct-2023Source: HeliTSA
HeliTSA is expanding its suite of engine courses to include P&WC PW200 Series engine type training. With PW200 engines used in EC135, Bell 429 and AW109 aircraft, the new training services a broad range of operators. The new course follows HeliTSA’s popular training model of covering an entire series in a single course. Across five... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: NSW Government
The first helicopter test flight has been completed at the new rooftop helipad as part of the $723.3 million Tweed Valley Hospital development, with a helicopter rescue team undertaking a successful landing and takeoff. The helipad testing exercise, carried out by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, is part of the operational commissioning activities being undertaken... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Government of South Australia
Two new helicopters will be added to South Australia’s police and ambulance services to boost response time and operational capacity, in a major Malinauskas Government investment. A state government commitment of $150 million will see two new State Rescue Helicopter Service (SRHS) helicopters online before the end of 2024, four new dedicated pilots and an... Read more
26-Sep-2023Source: Electro Ventures
Electro Ventures, a Western Australian sustainable innovation holdings company with a portfolio of more than a dozen market-leading cleantech companies, has placed an order for ten “JA1 Pulse” eVTOL aircraft. Electro Ventures has worked with Jump Aero for many years through one of its portfolio companies Electro Aero, and has been impressed with the company’s... Read more
8-Sep-2023Source: PHI
PHI are pleased to announce the appointment of Cedric Meynier to the position of Director, Commercial & Business Development – Australia & NZ. Cedric’s extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry, along with his expertise with HEMS and Advanced Air mobility operations will be invaluable to our regional expansion trajectory and diversification into new markets. Cedric... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: v2track
v2track has partnered with Sydney-based engineering firm Airborne Mission System (AMS) to resell and support their AFDAU-T1 unit. The AFDAU-T1 has transformed the way aerial firefighters collect and report operational data and it offers unique benefits for rotary and fixed-wing operators. The AFDAU-T1 meets the requirements of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre of Australia (NAFC)... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctors have flown through their first year on board the Bundaberg-based rescue helicopter, performing more than 189 missions since they joined the service. Critical Care Doctors were rostered onto the local chopper for the first time in August last year with the first mission tasked on the 21st of August.... Read more
