11-Feb-2025Source: CHC
CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, has secured five new contracts with Petrobras, further cementing the operator’s role as a long-term partner to the company and bolstering its operations in the region. Starting later this year, these contracts will see CHC operate four more AW139s and an additional... Read more
6-Feb-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) is excited to announce its collaboration with PRS Aeroportos – participating as a consortium between Pax Aeroportos SA, concessionaire of Campo de Marte Airport, and UrbanV SpA, vertiport operator – and VertiMob Infrastructure Ltda in the regulatory sandbox for vertiports, organized by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil... Read more
6-Feb-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), the leading designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), recently received approval by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (ANAC) and Morocco’s Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) for the Recoil Tsunami AFSS tank system. U.S.-based Recoil’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK for the H225 Super Puma helicopter... 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
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
13-Dec-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced a US$35 million* fund from Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES), further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development. This second-phase funding follows a US$92.5 million line of credit secured in 2022 for R&D and a recent US$50 million investment from Citibank, both dedicated to supporting Eve’s... Read more
13-Dec-2024Source: Helisul
[electronic translation] Helisul Engenharia, part of the Helisul Group, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America, has entered into a partnership with CENTUM, a global company specializing in aerial systems for emergency missions and special services. This collaboration further strengthens the performance of Helisul – recently accredited in Brazil as a Strategic Defense... Read more
3-Dec-2024Source: Centum
CENTUM, a global company specializing in mission-critical airborne systems, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Helisul Engineering, part of Helisul Group, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America. This collaboration represents a solid step in CENTUM’s international growth strategy, expanding its reach in over 20 countries and building on shared goals... Read more
26-Nov-2024Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received ANAC Brazil supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries for four makes and eight models of Helicopters. TB17– Lithium-ion battery ANAC STC 2024S11-10 (FAA STC SR04637CH) Airwolf Aerospace Lithium-ion STC kits are now ANAC Brazil and FAA STC approved and in stock for:... Read more
5-Nov-2024Source: Omni Helicopters
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW), Revo, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platform in Brazil, and its parent company, Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI), announced the conclusion of an urban air traffic simulation in São Paulo as part of a strategic partnership to develop the AAM ecosystem in the city. The simulation, which utilised... Read more
4-Nov-2024Source: LCI
LCI is pleased to announce the expansion of its successful partnership with Omni Helicopters International with the lease of two new Airbus Helicopters H175. Omni is the largest helicopter operator in Latin America delivering a range of Search and Rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and onshore and offshore crew transport missions. The two H175s will be used to support Omni’s... Read more
31-Oct-2024Source: Omni Táxi Aéreo
Omni Táxi Aéreo, an affiliate of Omni Helicopters International (OHI) Group, has been selected by Equinor Brazil to operate a new contract, providing helicopter services for their offshore activities at the Bacalhau field, located in the Santos Basin. The basin, currently under full development, will host one of the largest FPSOs in the world, with... Read more
16-Oct-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced that the company secured a USD$88* million loan agreement with Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES) to fund the development of the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft production facility in Taubaté, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Under the BNDES Mais Inovação program, the financing... Read more
9-Oct-2024Source: CHC
Macaé Airport has gained a significant addition to its portfolio of offshore operators. CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, one of the world’s leading helicopter service companies, has begun operations at a new hangar. The global company will support contracts with Petrobras. The inauguration event was attended by executives from Zurich Airport Brasil, the... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter has been awarded ‘Best Air Logistics Supplier’ by leading state-owned energy company, Petrobras. This recognition, announced during the ROG.e expo, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marks an important milestone for the CHC team and reinforces its ongoing commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation. ROG.e is one of the largest events in the energy... Read more
26-Sep-2024Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil. EHang’s first trial flight in Brazil took place in Quadra, located in the São Paulo region, in... Read more
24-Sep-2024Source: Ecocopter
In a key milestone for Latin American aviation, Ecocopter+Helisul, through its Chilean subsidiary, became the first company in Brazil to obtain official authorization from the ANAC for the use of the Flight Training Simulator of the AS350 helicopter. H125. This state-of-the-art device, located at the Ecocopter+Helisul facilities in Santiago, Chile, is an example of the... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced that its EH216-S pilotless electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft system has obtained an Experimental Flight Authorization Certificate (“CAVE”) from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (“ANAC”). The Company plans to conduct test and trial... Read more
10-Sep-2024Source: CHC
CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, has started operations at a new hangar at Maricá airport, having secured four new contracts with leading state-owned energy company Petrobras. The new hangar will help support CHC to deliver on two of the new contracts with Petrobras related to its work... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful delivery of a customized Bell 505 to All Motors Brazil, a Brazilian luxury automotive dealership. For over 30 years, All Motors Brazil has imported luxury cars from around the world to be sold in the Brazilian market. With their recent purchase of the Bell 505,... Read more
26-Aug-2024Source: Omni Helicopters
Omni Táxi Aéreo, an affiliate of Omni Helicopters International Group SA (OHI), has just signed a contract with Ibama, (the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) marking a significant step forward in the fight against forest fires occurring in the Pantanal region. With an estimated duration of six months due to start... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Bell
The Bell 429 retrofitted with its brand-new Designer Series interior has completed a flight demonstration tour in Latin America, hosting more than 20 demonstration flights to prospective customers eager to experience its latest advancements in technology and safety-enhancing features. “The Bell 429 is a highly sought out platform for our customers in Latin America. Its ample... Read more
25-Jul-2024Source: GD Helicopter Finance
GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Ireland based Helicopter finance company, and Omni Helicopters International (OHI), Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, today announced the delivery of an AW189K Super Medium Helicopter on lease to Omni, for offshore O&G operations in Brazil through its affiliate Omni Táxi Aéreo. Michael York (GDHF CEO)... Read more
28-May-2024Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Brazil of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost up to $950 million, which includes initial acquisition of $450 million in Major Defense Equipment, and up to $500 million... Read more
27-May-2024Source: CHC
CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, was named the number one provider for Operational Excellence in Offshore Transportation in Brazil by Petrobras, the leading state owned energy company. The PEOTRAM award is an annual initiative by Petrobras to encourage and recognize superior operational and maintenance standards within the... Read more
23-May-2024Source: Omni
Omni Helicopters International, Latin America’s leading air mobility solutions provider, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® across its eligible affiliates worldwide. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. The prestigious award is... Read more
21-May-2024Source: US Navy
George Washington Strike Group (GWSG) and ships from the Brazilian navy participated in a bilateral exercise May 17-19 off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. USS George Washington (CVN 73) with aircraft from embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754)... Read more
10-May-2024Source: CHC
CHC Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, has announced it has agreed a new contract with Equinor Brazil, to support the High Activity Period (HAP) in the Peregrino field. Peregrino field is the largest field operated by Equinor outside Norway. CHC will support Equinor through the HAP stage of the... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed a lease agreement with Brazilian offshore operator, Líder Aviação (“Líder”), for a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. The S-92 helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will support Líder’s operations for Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras. The aircraft... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: AeroBrigham
North Texas maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider AeroBrigham will soon complete the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) certification to be awarded by the Brazil aviation authority. Upon award, the company will have return to service authorization for aircraft registered in Brazil. AeroBrigham anticipates greater opportunities for aircraft completions, overall maintenance, repair and other comprehensive services currently... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: ForeFlight
ForeFlight, a Boeing company, the leading electronic flight bag provider for the General, Business, and Military Aviation markets, is introducing new subscription regions to facilitate the future rollout of government charts, documents and localized data for countries in these regions. New and existing ForeFlight customers can visit foreflight.com/buy to select their region as part of their subscription... Read more
23-Nov-2023Source: GDAT
GDAT Company Limited(GDAT),the China’s most prominent helicopter lessor and operator medium and heavy helicopters, is pleased to announce the successful completion a long-term operating lease agreement Omni Helicopters International(OHI),Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, three new LeonardoAW189 helicopters to meet OHI’s onshore/offshore mission requirements. “We are delighted to expand our super-medium... 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
11-Oct-2023Source: LCI
LCI is pleased to share that it has concluded long-term lease extensions for three Leonardo Helicopters AW139s currently being operated by Omni Helicopters International (OHI), a leading operator of helicopter and air mobility services. The three helicopters, which are valued at approximately US$30 million, are part of a wider fleet of 14 helicopters from LCI’s... Read more
14-Aug-2023Source: Kopter
Leonardo’s distributor for the AW09 in Brazil, Gualter Helicopters (Aero Service Representação) signed contracts for three aircraft for executive transport. Leonardo’s leadership in private helicopter transport market was reaffirmed with new AW09 contracts announced at Labace 2023 with three different end-users in Brazil. These latest achievements for the AW09 in Brazil come a few months after... Read more
24-Jul-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and Embraer (B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) announced that the first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) production facility will be located in the city of Taubaté, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Subject to the final authorities’ approval, the manufacturing plant will be situated on a... Read more
10-Jul-2023Source: Titan
Rotortrade, a trusted global helicopter dealer and distributor, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of two AW139 helicopters to Titan Helicopters Group, a global provider of safe, efficient helicopter transportation and heavy-lifting services for the oil and gas sector. The acquisition of these two AW139 helicopters marks a significant milestone for... Read more
23-Jun-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and Voar Aviation (“Voar”), a general aviation service company, have announced the signature of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to evaluate the sale and purchase of 70 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to be operated in several locations of Brazil. Under the terms of the agreement,... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Jedsy
Swiss drone delivery company Jedsy has announced a significant collaboration with Brazilian aviation firm Helisul, poised to revolutionize goods delivery in Brazil. Helisul, known for its comprehensive range of aviation services including air taxi and cargo transportation, has committed to purchasing one glider and three mailboxes from Jedsy as the initial step in their partnership. ... Read more
13-Apr-2023Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, celebrated its 100th anniversary alongside defence and industry partners at the biennial Latin America Aerospace and Defence and Security (LAAD) trade show today. Sikorsky executives highlighted the longstanding partnership with Brazil’s armed forces and honored their ongoing accomplishments and contributions to vertical flight. “2023 is a significant year for Sikorsky as we celebrate our... Read more
29-Mar-2023Source: Saab
[electronic translation] An agreement established between Airbus Helicopters and Saab Grintek Defense generated new business for Saab in Brazil. The company’s sensor laboratory, in São Bernardo do Campo (SP), will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operations of the IDAS (Integrated Defense Aid Suite) of military helicopters manufactured in the country by Helibras, a... Read more
30-Jan-2023Source: CHC
CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, is today pleased to announce it has signed five exclusive contracts with Petrobras, one of the world’s largest energy companies, valued in the millions. The agreements provide for the offshore transportation of passengers and small loads to Campos Basin – the main... Read more
4-Jan-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced the approval by the executive board of Brazil’s National Development Bank (“BNDES”) to support Eve’s eVTOL development efforts with two distinct credit lines, totaling $92.5 million. Both credit lines are expected to offer beneficial terms and conditions to Eve with a 12-year maturity and amortization grace period.... Read more
20-Sep-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single engine H125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and the Air Force. The H125 will be produced in the H125 final assembly line located in Itajubá, Brazil at Helibras’ factory where the H225Ms for... Read more
7-Sep-2022Source: IBAMA
IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) conducts a large and comprehensive annual Forest Firefighting Training program held in Brazil’s capital city of Brasilia at the National Park and includes both theory and practical elements. This year’s training program introduced SEI’s SLING DRAGON, an important device for the integrated management of controlled... Read more
12-Aug-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo’s leadership in the world’s VIP/corporate multiengine helicopter market continues to grow with new orders announced at LABACE (São Paolo, 9-11 August 2022), including two AW169 light intermediate twins and one AW109 Trekker light twin engine helicopter. One AW169 and the AW109 Trekker will be delivered to a private operator in 4Q2023. An AW169... Read more
12-Aug-2022Source: GPMS
GPMS, which provides the helicopter industry’s most advanced Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), known as Foresight MX, announced that the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for Foresight MX. The certificate was based on a prior Federal Aviation Administration STC and covers the installation of Foresight... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the world’s first ACH160 to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) at Congonhas airport, São Paulo. The rotorcraft will notably be the first H160 to fly in Latin America. “We are very proud that the world’s first... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of at least three ACH160 helicopters to Brazil for customers in the Latin American region. The aircraft was delivered aboard one of the outsize Beluga aircraft from the Airbus Transport International fleet. The aircraft picked up the helicopter(s) at Marseille/Marignane between 21-23 July, departing via Toulouse to Dakar in... Read more
31-May-2022Source: Air Methods
Spright, the new drone division of Air Methods, and Synerjet Corp, a specialist in business aviation in Latin America, have signed an agreement under which the two companies will partner to operate drones to serve the healthcare market in Brazil. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by both companies, Synerjet will identify potential healthcare... Read more
9-May-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
Embraer S.A. (“Embraer”) concluded a series of experimental flights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focused on evaluating new autonomous system technologies in real flight conditions. The goal is to enable safe autonomous operation in complex urban environments. The aerial data collection and real-time evaluation of these technologies in urban scenarios used regular piloted helicopters as... Read more
9-May-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve UAM, LLC (“Eve”), an Embraer S.A. (“Embraer”) company, published today the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the future Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market in Rio de Janeiro. The document is a first for Brazil and brings together data and analyses that cover the perspective, points of attention and operational needs of eVTOL (electric vertical... Read more
13-Apr-2022Source: Helibras
The sale of an Airbus ACH160 Line Lounge to a Brazilian customer reinforces the continued success of Airbus Corporate Helicopters in the Brazilian executive market. Intended for private transport, the helicopter will be the third ACH160 sold in Brazil to two different customers and the first with the new ACH Line Lounge interior – the... Read more
14-Feb-2022Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has announced that it has signed 11 lease agreements with Omni Helicopters International (“OHI”), the largest helicopter operator in Brazil. The 11-aircraft deal comprises AW139 helicopters which were recently delivered to OHI, and S92 helicopters which are already in operation and will continue... Read more
14-Feb-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve UAM, LLC (“Eve” or the “Company”), an Embraer company, today announced that it has formalized the process for obtaining a Type Certificate for its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft with the Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – “ANAC”). In doing so, Eve has reaffirmed its commitment to... Read more
17-Jan-2022Source: Helibras
[electronic translation] Helibras has just delivered two H145 model aircraft to the company Air Jet Taxi Aéreo Ltda. The helicopters are the first equipped with five blades to be used for passenger transport and also for aeromedical transport in Brazil. In addition to the recognized operational efficiency and safety, which make the helicopter a commercial success... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Helibras
Helibras has just presented the 34th Fennec helicopter (AS550A2) modernized for Army Aviation (AvEx). The aircraft, a military version of the H125, is the last modernized unit delivered to the Brazilian Army. The modernization process carried out by Helibras – the only manufacturer of turbine helicopters in Latin America – adds state-of-the-art equipment to the... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Wingcopter
German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter has secured its next investment. The capital influx comes from SYNERJET Corp, a leading business aviation specialist in Latin America, with operations in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala. The new funding follows recently announced investments from Japan-based DRONE FUND as well as UBER co-founder Garrett Camp’s Expa. SYNERJET... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Helibras
The first multi-mission helicopter H225M in its Naval Operational Version was delivered to the Brazilian Navy, starting operations at the São Pedro d’Aldeia Naval Air Base. The H225M Naval aircraft is part of the contract signed in 2008 between the Helibras-Airbus Consortium and the Brazilian government, which provides for the delivery to the 3 Brazilian... Read more
15-Dec-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
After the success of the ACH145 Line version in the executive market, a new model of super-luxury helicopter has just arrived in the Brazilian market. The long-awaited Mercedes-Benz Style Edition ACH145 version equipped with the new 5-blade rotor that is the novelty of this helicopter model that is the result of the partnership between Airbus... Read more
30-Nov-2021Source: Leonardo
Leonardo has taken a further step forward to strengthen the level of quality services supporting helicopter operators in Brazil and Latin America with the operational readiness of its all-new Service and Logistics Centre headquartered in Itapevi, 30km far from São Paolo. This is the result of an R$60 million investment (approximately 9 million EUR) –... Read more
26-Nov-2021Source: Leonardo
Leonardo has taken a further step forward to strengthen the level of quality services supporting helicopter operators in Brazil and Latin America with the operational readiness of its all-new Service and Logistics Centre headquartered in Itapevi, 30km far from São Paolo. This is the result of an R$60 million investment (approximately 9 million EUR) –... Read more
25-Nov-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H225M in naval combat configuration to the Brazilian Navy. Stationed at the naval base in São Pedro d’Aldeia, the aircraft will boost the Brazilian Navy’s mission capabilities including anti-surface warfare and maritime surveillance. Developed by the engineering team at Helibras (the Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters), this naval version... Read more
19-Nov-2021Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility and Senna Brand announced a collaboration to develop the eVTOL Eve-Senna. The project symbolizes a vision of a sustainable future and innovation in the urban mobility market. The partnership also aims to contribute to the evolution of the future of mobility in Brazil and worldwide. The agreement comes as Eve, an organization... Read more
3-Nov-2021
The two helicopters were delivered new in 1982 to the Brazilian Federal Police, who operated them until they were put into storage – one in 2011, and the other in 2014. Both aircraft are equipped for Night IFR flights. After five years of storage, Brazil’s then Minister of Justice and Public Security Sérgio Moro put... Read more
26-Oct-2021Source: Eve Air Mobility
Embraer’s Eve Air Mobility will begin an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) simulation on November 8th, connecting Barra da Tijuca to the Tom Jobim International Airport – RIOgaleão. The initiative, which will use a helicopter, will be carried out in cooperation with strategic partners and government entities. The evaluation of the entire UAM ecosystem and the... Read more
20-Oct-2021
Brazilian airport authority Infraero refers to the flight as “illegal”. Helicopter was carrying 246kg of cocaine, crashed and burned out in an open field, killing both occupants, named here as Matheus Henrique dos Santos Venancio (aged 20) and Pedro Augusto Boim (aged 24). Image issued by Police... Read more
14-Oct-2021Source: Lilium
ABB E-mobility and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), positioned to be a global leader in regional electric air mobility, have announced plans for ABB to provide the charging infrastructure for Lilium’s high speed regional air network, scheduled for commercial launch in 2024. Lilium has announced planned launch networks in Florida, Germany, and Brazil. As part... Read more
13-Oct-2021Source: Wingcopter
Leading delivery drone manufacturer Wingcopter and SYNERJET Corp today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. The agreement will allow the Latin American company to act as a distributor and local technical support provider for the Wingcopter 198, Wingcopter’s new flagship Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), to customers in the region. SYNERJET is one of... Read more
30-Sep-2021Source: Avolon
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a partnership with Gol, Brazil’s largest airline and Grupo Comporte, Brazil’s leading transport operator, to commercialise an eVTOL ride sharing platform in Brazil. Avolon, Gol and Grupo Comporte will collaborate to identify and target local partners, infrastructure and certification requirements across a range of commercial models, launching one... Read more
21-Sep-2021
Damaged beyond repair after hangar collapse in storm... Read more
3-Sep-2021Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Urban Air Mobility (“Eve”), an Embraer spinoff, is cooperating with strategic partners and government entities for the development of a new concept of operations (CONOPS) for the future market of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) taking place in Rio de Janeiro. The objective is to convert the acquired knowledge into a working data and analysis... Read more
9-Aug-2021Source: HeliHub.com
Brazilian operator Omni is expanding after winning new work from national oil company Petrobras. Omni will soon have an active fleet of five Airbus H175 helicopters, one delivered into Brazil in September 2020 for an earlier contract and four currently in transit for the new contract. The four being added consist of two leased from... Read more
4-Aug-2021Source: Lilium
Lilium GmbH (“Lilium”), positioned to be a global leader in regional electric air mobility, announced that it intends to enter into a $1 billion commercial deal and strategic alliance with leading Brazilian airline Azul S.A (“Azul”) (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL). It also announced the appointment of Gabrielle Toledano and Henri Courpron to the Board of... Read more
15-Jul-2021Source: Eve Urban Air Mobility
Embraer´s Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (“Eve”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian operation of EDP, a multinational energy leader, to collaborate on Urban Air Mobility (UAM). Both companies will cooperate on the research of operational models for charging infrastructure solutions needed for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to begin... Read more