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Shell orders three AW189s for offshore ops in Australia

Shell orders three AW189s for offshore ops in Australia

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

Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn receives AOPA General Aviation Safety Award

Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn receives AOPA General Aviation Safety Award

20-Mar-2025Source: Avidyne

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of a wide range of avionics technologies for existing and future generations of light winged and vertical lift aircraft, announced that the AOPA Air Safety Institute has awarded Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn with the Richard G. McSpadden General Aviation Safety Award. “Dan’s leadership and dedication to advancing cockpit technology has... Read more

VFS Announces 2025 Individual Award recipients

VFS Announces 2025 Individual Award recipients

20-Mar-2025Source: VFS

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the 2025 individual recipients of its prestigious awards program. Since its establishment in 1944, the VFS awards program has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of vertical flight and served as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. The 2025 award recipients will be honored at the Grand Awards... Read more

Windward Aviation to upgrade BK117 with Trakka’s Total Mission Solution

Windward Aviation to upgrade BK117 with Trakka’s Total Mission Solution

19-Mar-2025Source: Trakka Systems

Trakka Systems is proud to announce the integration of its advanced Total Mission Solution into Windward Aviation’s BK117 helicopter, enhancing its operational capabilities to support critical public safety missions across Hawaii’s challenging environments. Hawaii’s diverse terrain presents significant challenges for public safety operations. From active volcanoes and rugged landscapes to tropical storms and widespread wildfires,... Read more

Global Medical Response receives first IFR Bell 407GXi

Global Medical Response receives first IFR Bell 407GXi

19-Mar-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during VAI Verticon 2025 that it has completed the delivery of Global Medical Response’s first IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the beginning of 24 anticipated aircraft deliveries to the air medical service operator. “Bell is proud to deliver the first aircraft in the series to Global Medical Response, highlighting... Read more

Bell President and CEO honoured by Soldiers to Sidelines non-profit

Bell President and CEO honoured by Soldiers to Sidelines non-profit

19-Mar-2025Source: Bell

At the fourth annual Soldiers to Sidelines Legacy of Leadership event, President and CEO Lisa Atherton was recognized as a “Business Leader” designee, highlighting her dedicated work in serving the military community and advocating for veterans through her work at Bell. “A trailblazer with a compassionate heart, Lisa’s leadership is a testament to the power... Read more

UK Police pick TrakkaBeam TLX for seven new H135s

UK Police pick TrakkaBeam TLX for seven new H135s

19-Mar-2025Source: Trakka Systems

Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H135 helicopters as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme. As part of this program Trakka Systems will provide the TrakkaBeam TLX Searchlight System. The firm order is the first output of a Framework Contract, signed with the... Read more

Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership

Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership

18-Mar-2025Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic, a premium long-haul UK airline, that will see the companies partner on the launch of Joby’s revolutionary air taxi service in the UK. The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and... Read more

PS Engineering gets FAA-TSO approval for PAC37 digital audio panel

PS Engineering gets FAA-TSO approval for PAC37 digital audio panel

18-Mar-2025Source: PS Engineering

PS Engineering, Inc is excited to announce FAA-TSO approval for the PAC37 digital audio panel designed for legacy business jets. “Traditionally when upgrading the primary avionics suite, the factory audio system has been off limits due to the complexity, labor and cost burden” says Greg Ledbetter with PS Engineering. “With the PAC37, this is no... Read more

PS Engineering releases CTL-G Comm Expander audio system

PS Engineering releases CTL-G Comm Expander audio system

18-Mar-2025Source: PS Engineering

Leveraging technology from the popular PAC45 series, PS Engineering is announcing the release of the CTL-G Comm Expander audio system. “Adding additional transceivers (FM/TAC) to an OEM aircraft can require removal and replacement of the factory audio system and that isn’t an easy task. Normally, the labor associated is a deterrent for most avionics shops,... Read more

GE grants ITP Aero license for CT7-2F1 Engine MRO for Bell 525s

GE grants ITP Aero license for CT7-2F1 Engine MRO for Bell 525s

17-Mar-2025Source: GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has granted ITP Aero a license for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the CT7-2F1 engine, expanding global service capabilities for operators of the Bell 525. As part of this agreement, ITP Aero will serve as a value-added partner within GE Aerospace’s TrueChoice™ program, offering comprehensive maintenance solutions for the latest CT7... Read more

Air Methods Ascend to Expand EMS Training Statewide in South Dakota

Air Methods Ascend to Expand EMS Training Statewide in South Dakota

17-Mar-2025Source: Air Methods

Earlier this year, Air Methods Ascend was announced by the South Dakota Department of Health as a recipient of the Regional Service Designation grant for emergency medical services. Through this grant, Air Methods Ascend received funds to provide 500 free licenses of their industry-leading online clinical training per year to first responders across the state for two... Read more

UK CAA approves Helispeed simulator for 5 hours towards PPL

UK CAA approves Helispeed simulator for 5 hours towards PPL

17-Mar-2025Source: HeliSpeed Academy

HeliSpeed Academy is setting a new benchmark in helicopter Private Pilot Licence (PPL) training by integrating five hours of UK CAA approved dedicated simulator time. This training will, enhance pilot safety, proficiency in emergency procedures, adverse flight conditions, and in challenging operational scenarios. This CAA approved innovative approach ensures pilots develop critical safety skills in... Read more

DRF opens new Air Ambulance base in Karlsruhe

DRF opens new Air Ambulance base in Karlsruhe

17-Mar-2025Source: DRF Luftrettung

The new air rescue station on the roof of the ViDia Christian Clinics in Karlsruhe was officially opened with a ceremony. State Secretary Thomas Blenke and Karlsruhe Mayor Bettina Lisbach emphasized the crucial importance of the air rescue base for emergency care in the Karlsruhe region in their welcoming remarks. Christoph 43, the DRF Air... Read more

The future of AI in Aviation Safety Management

The future of AI in Aviation Safety Management

17-Mar-2025Source: NGFT Solutions

When an incident occurs, the pressure is on. This is where NGFT’s SMS with aviation-trained LLMs comes in. From a simple report to submission-ready occurrence documentation Timely and accurate occurrence reporting is critical to aviation safety management. When an incident occurs, operators are often under considerable pressure to analyse the event, document key findings and... Read more

Helitak opens new facilty in California to meet UH-60 Fire Tank demand

Helitak opens new facilty in California to meet UH-60 Fire Tank demand

17-Mar-2025Source: Helitak

Helitak Fire fighting Equipment, a leading manufacturer of advanced aerial fire fighting systems, is proud to announce the opening of a second production facility in Camarillo, California. Previously serving as a service center and parts distribution hub for North American customers, the facility will now begin manufacturing the UH-60 Fire Tank model number FT4500. This... Read more

Centaurium Aviation becomes Swiss sales agent for Guimbal

Centaurium Aviation becomes Swiss sales agent for Guimbal

17-Mar-2025Source: Centaurium Aviation

Centaurium Aviation Ltd., an independent representative of Bell Flight in Switzerland and a comprehensive helicopter service provider, is expanding its product portfolio with Guimbal Hélicoptères and becoming an official sales agent for the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter in Switzerland and internationally. Effective immediately, Centaurium Aviation Ltd. is adding a lightweight training helicopter to its product... Read more

Custom Helicopters becomes Launch Customer for Novel Super Puma Fire Attack System

Custom Helicopters becomes Launch Customer for Novel Super Puma Fire Attack System

17-Mar-2025Source: United Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft, a leader in critical mission systems and advanced aircraft modifications, and DART Aerospace, renowned for innovative aerospace solutions, are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Custom Helicopters Ltd, led by President Jed Hansen, as the launch customer for the Novel Super Puma Fire Attack System for the Airbus Super Puma family of... Read more

Chino Police to fit Trakka Systems’ Total Mission Solution on new Bell 505

Chino Police to fit Trakka Systems’ Total Mission Solution on new Bell 505

17-Mar-2025Source: Trakka Systems

The Chino (CA) Police Department’s Airborne Unit enhanced its public safety capabilities by outfitting their new state-of-the-art Bell 505 helicopter with Trakka Systems’ Total Mission Solution (TMS). This advanced suite of critical vision technologies includes the TrakkaCam TC-300 Gen II EO/IR imaging system, TrakkaBeam TLX high-intensity searchlight, and TrakkaMaps TM-100 mapping and video management system.... Read more

GE Aerospace celebrates 25 years partnership in Canada with StandardAero

GE Aerospace celebrates 25 years partnership in Canada with StandardAero

17-Mar-2025Source: GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is proud to celebrate 25 years of partnership with StandardAero, a collaboration that has played a vital role in supporting Canada’s military aviation fleet through world-class engine assembly and maintenance services. Under contract to GE Aerospace in Canada, StandardAero Limited of Richmond, BC has assembled and maintained GE Aerospace’s T700 and CT7... Read more

Arrow Aviation selects PS Engineering PAC45

Arrow Aviation selects PS Engineering PAC45

17-Mar-2025Source: PS Engineering

Cockpit audio management specialist, PS Engineering, is proud to announce Arrow Aviation has recently selected the PAC45 digital audio system for Halo Flight HEMS Bell 407GXi. Chris Bordelon (Senior Avionics Installer) said, “When the customer arrived, it was an opportunity to add innovation, and enhancements and to improve crew communication. We have been using PS... Read more

StartStick portable GPU supports charitable helicopter operations

StartStick portable GPU supports charitable helicopter operations

17-Mar-2025Source: StartStick

The very popular line of StartStick portable ground power units (GPU) has found utilization with a longstanding charitable entity’s aviation program. Aviation Battery Systems (ABS), manufacturer of the StartStick, reports that its StartStick continues to see usage growth by rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft operators worldwide, including Jungle Aviation and Relay Service (JAARS), a U.S.-based major player in... Read more

Embry‑Riddle to lead $6.7M NASA nextgen Air Mobility project

Embry‑Riddle to lead $6.7M NASA nextgen Air Mobility project

17-Mar-2025Source: Embry‑Riddle

NASA has selected Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University to lead a $6.7 million research project that aims to equip advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with the capability to respond in real-time to unexpected events and emergencies, enhancing both reliability and operational safety. The four-year project, directed by Dr. Hever Moncayo, professor of Aerospace Engineering, is designed to help... Read more

FAA approves STC for ADEC Dual Cargo Hook on B407

FAA approves STC for ADEC Dual Cargo Hook on B407

17-Mar-2025Source: Mechanical Specialties

Mechanical Specialties, LLC has announced it has received an FAA STC for the Bell Model 407 ADEC Dual Cargo Hook. The patent-pending design for helicopter cargo hooks has been in the certification process for over three years. The ADEC (Advanced Dual External Cargo) Hook is two independently operating cargo hooks in one unit. The ADEC... Read more

VFS to host Fourth Annual H2-Aero Symposium

VFS to host Fourth Annual H2-Aero Symposium

17-Mar-2025Source: VFS

The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight and advanced air mobility (AAM), is holding its 4th Annual H2-Aero Symposium on April 2–3, 2025, in Long Beach, California. This year’s event is in conjunction with the SAE International Hydrogen Airport Committee meeting on April 1, open for all.... Read more

Air Ambulances UK announces new chair of trustees

Air Ambulances UK announces new chair of trustees

17-Mar-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Thewlis as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Sarah takes on the role following a comprehensive selection process to identify a leader with the expertise and strategic vision to guide the organisation in its ongoing mission to support air ambulance charities across... Read more

Kirkland represents Macquarie Rotorcraft on sale to SMFL and LCI

Kirkland represents Macquarie Rotorcraft on sale to SMFL and LCI

17-Mar-2025Source: Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis advised Macquarie Asset Management, the world’s largest infrastructure manager, on legal aspects of the sale of its portfolio company Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited, a helicopter operating leasing business, to SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited, a joint venture helicopter leasing company by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) and LCI Investment Limited (LCI).... Read more

Boeing, Bell renew deal for used serviceable parts

Boeing, Bell renew deal for used serviceable parts

14-Mar-2025Source: Boeing

Boeing and Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. company, have signed a contract extension reaffirming Boeing as an authorized and endorsed supplier of used serviceable material (USM) for Bell 212 and 412 helicopters. This extension enhances parts inventory and distribution efficiency for commercial helicopter operators. Boeing will continue to provide USM parts for purchase and exchange. All... Read more

Eve and UI Helicopter to accelerate AAM in South Korea

Eve and UI Helicopter to accelerate AAM in South Korea

14-Mar-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) (Eve), a company dedicated to fostering Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) globally, and UI Helicopter, South Korea’s leading helicopter operator and maintenance provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cultivate the industry’s ecosystem in South Korea. Through their combined expertise, Eve and UI Helicopter will collaborate to introduce eVTOL... Read more

Air Methods commits to nearly 50 new helicopters

Air Methods commits to nearly 50 new helicopters

14-Mar-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical provider, is growing its fleet by nearly 50 aircraft to expand services across the country and serve more patients in need of emergency transport. At the VERTICON 2025 conference in Dallas, Air Methods signed major purchase agreements with both Bell Textron Inc. and Airbus Helicopters, reinforcing Air Methods’... Read more

Boeing and SKF Aerospace announce expanded partnership

Boeing and SKF Aerospace announce expanded partnership

14-Mar-2025Source: Boeing

Boeing and SKF Aerospace are expanding their partnership, with Boeing’s distribution business becoming an authorized distributor for SKF Aerospace bearings. SKF Aerospace France is an approved manufacturer of several Boeing standards, and this agreement allows Boeing Distribution Services to be listed in D1-4426 as an approved distributor of SKF’s bearings. This agreement follows stringent quality... Read more

Rotortrade and Helicopter Alliance Join Forces to Expand Black Hawk Sales

Rotortrade and Helicopter Alliance Join Forces to Expand Black Hawk Sales

14-Mar-2025Source: Rotortrade

Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has signed a strategic agreement with Helicopter Alliance A.S., a Czech-based aviation holding company whose member companies specialize in the modernization and operation of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Under the agreement, Rotortrade has been mandated to market and sell UH-60 Black Hawks from Helicopter Alliance’s fleet across Africa, the Middle East,... Read more

VAI Board Elections Enhance Industry Representation

VAI Board Elections Enhance Industry Representation

14-Mar-2025Source: VAI

Vertical Aviation International (VAI), the leading trade association for the vertical aviation industry, is pleased to announce the results of the first election of board members under its restructured governance framework. VAI operator members elected five of their peers to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors. This expansion aligns with VAI’s commitment... Read more

Boeing and Donaldson expand filtration solutions partnership

Boeing and Donaldson expand filtration solutions partnership

14-Mar-2025Source: Boeing

Boeing and Donaldson Aerospace & Defense announced the expansion of their partnership – adding rotorcraft filtration products to Boeing’s distribution catalog. Signed at the 2025 Verticon convention, the new agreement means Boeing’s rotorcraft customers can now leverage Boeing’s global distribution network for high-quality air, fuel and hydraulic filtration solutions. Boeing currently distributes a portfolio of... Read more

Vertical Aerospace recruits Volocopter Chief Test Pilot

Vertical Aerospace recruits Volocopter Chief Test Pilot

14-Mar-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, is today announcing the appointment of Paul Stone as a Test Pilot. His arrival makes Vertical one of the very few eVTOL companies in the world to have two test pilots with experience flying full-scale, piloted eVTOL aircraft. With over 28... Read more

VAI reports on success of Verticon 2025

VAI reports on success of Verticon 2025

14-Mar-2025Source: VAI

The world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference, VERTICON, concluded its 2025 edition Thursday as a resounding success. This was the first edition of VERTICON, produced by Vertical Aviation International (VAI). The association, formerly known as Helicopter Association International, had rebranded in February 2024 and announced that its annual show, HAI HELI-EXPO, would also... Read more

LifeFlight orders 4 additional AW139

LifeFlight orders 4 additional AW139

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

PHI MRO Services Appointed Garmin Aviation Dealer

PHI MRO Services Appointed Garmin Aviation Dealer

13-Mar-2025Source: PHI MRO Services

PHI MRO Services, a global leader in helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has been appointed as an authorized Aviation Dealer for Garmin. “PHI has a long-standing relationship with Garmin, and we’re honored to be named an authorized dealer,” said Piotr Kosmulski, COO – PHI MRO Services. “This expanded partnership will further broaden our scope of... Read more

Leonardo announces growth within commercial market at Verticon

Leonardo announces growth within commercial market at Verticon

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March), a prime exhibition for the world’s rotorcraft industry and community, Leonardo announced further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 30 helicopters of various models to several operators across Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, VIP... Read more

Leonardo’s AW09 adds preliminary sales contracts

Leonardo’s AW09 adds preliminary sales contracts

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo AW09 next generation single engine helicopter’s market footprint continues to expand with further demand and distributors reinforcing their commitment with new preliminary sales orders as the program development makes progress. Helitech Asia PTE LTD, based in Singapore, was appointed AW09 distributor in 2023 for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam—markets with... Read more

Synerjet purchases 2 AW169s

Synerjet purchases 2 AW169s

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Synerjet Latina SA (Synerjet), official distributor of Leonardo civil helicopters for Colombia, Peru, Chile and Paraguay since 2023, is further expanding its collaboration with Leonardo with the purchase of two AW169 light-intermediate helicopters in utility configuration with deliveries in late 2027. Moreover, the company has been appointed an official distributor for the next-generation AW09 single... Read more

Palantir to build AI for Archer Aviation

Palantir to build AI for Archer Aviation

13-Mar-2025Source: Archer

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: PLTR) announced a partnership to build the AI foundation for the future of next-gen aviation technologies. For decades, the aviation industry has made only incremental improvements, constrained by legacy technology and a dominant duopoly in commercial aviation. With the rapid acceleration of AI, as well... Read more

New orders of AW139 in China

New orders of AW139 in China

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo’s presence in the China’s civil helicopter market grows further with new orders and deliveries for the bestselling AW139 intermediate twin engine supporting the energy industry. CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company Limited (COHC) took delivery of three more AW139 offshore helicopters between the end of 2024 and early 2025, bringing to 13 the total number of... Read more

Blade Air Mobility Announces Q4 2024 Results

Blade Air Mobility Announces Q4 2024 Results

13-Mar-2025Source: Blade Air Mobility

Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS (in thousands except percentages, unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % Change Revenue $ 54,357 $ 47,478 14.5 % $ 248,693... Read more

Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan renew Distributor Agreement for AW139, AW169 and AW189s

Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan renew Distributor Agreement for AW139, AW169 and AW189s

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March) Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced the renewal of the Distributor Agreement for AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter sales and support & services in Japan and a commitment to procure eleven new helicopters from all types over the 2025-2027 period. The partners have more than 20 years of... Read more

Bell and BDH completes upgrades for six Indonesian Army Aviation B412EP

Bell and BDH completes upgrades for six Indonesian Army Aviation B412EP

13-Mar-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that six Bell 412EP helicopters modernized with its BasiX-Pro Glass Cockpit Retrofit Kit have been delivered to the Indonesian Army Aviation. The upgrade, delivered by PT. Black Diamond Heliaero (BDH), a Bell Authorized Maintenance Center in Indonesia, provides the Indonesian Army Aviation with a state-of-the-art... Read more

European Heli Center and Reiser Announce Contract for New Training Center

European Heli Center and Reiser Announce Contract for New Training Center

13-Mar-2025Source: Reiser

European Heli Center (EHC) and Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) are proud to announce a significant contract: REISER will deliver an H135/H145 Level D full-flight simulator to the brand-new European Heli Center based at Lelystad Airport, near Amsterdam. Signed on the opening day of the VERTICON Show in Dallas, this milestone represents a substantial... Read more

Leonardo and Parkview execute option of 2nd AW169

Leonardo and Parkview execute option of 2nd AW169

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and Parkview Health announced the execution of an option for a second AW169 helicopter with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2026, further strengthening the Parkview Samaritan critical care transport program after the first AW169 entered service in 2024. Over the last 36 years, Parkview Samaritan teams have transported (by air and ground)... Read more

SRT Helicopters announces 20 years of exhibiting at Verticon

SRT Helicopters announces 20 years of exhibiting at Verticon

13-Mar-2025Source: SRT Helicopters

SRT Helicopters proudly announces 20 years of participating with Vertical Aviation International at events including HeliExpo and now Verticon.  SRT personnel have served on industry working groups and shared a wealth of knowledge and expertise with VAI (formerly HAI) members for 2 decades.  “We enjoy meeting our clients at Verticon.” stated Karim Slate, senior SRT... Read more

Lufttransport to take delivery of 2 AW189s

Lufttransport to take delivery of 2 AW189s

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

The Leonardo AW189 super-medium helicopter’s success in Northern Europe and in the energy market continues to grow with the addition of a further two newly built units to be operated by Norwegian company Lufttransport RW AS with deliveries expected in 2026 to deliver offshore transport services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). This contract will... Read more

Bell Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year in Latin America

Bell Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year in Latin America

13-Mar-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at VAI Verticon 2025 that it set a new record for aircraft orders in Latin America during FY2024, marking the largest number of Bell 429s ordered in a single year in the region. This milestone underscores the growing demand for Bell’s aerial solutions and its success... Read more

GD Helicopter Finance signs for five new Airbus H225s

GD Helicopter Finance signs for five new Airbus H225s

13-Mar-2025Source: GDHF

GDHF and Airbus Helicopters today signed a letter of Intent (LOI) for the GDHF purchase of 5 x Factory new H225 Long Range Heavy Helicopters. The 5 x factory new H225’s will add to the current GDHF fleet of 10 x Super Pumas (8 x H225 and 2 x AS332L2). Regis Magnac (VP & Head... Read more

US helicopter industry enjoys record safe year in 2024

US helicopter industry enjoys record safe year in 2024

13-Mar-2025Source: VAI

In 2024, the US helicopter industry posted its lowest number of fatal accidents and its lowest rate of fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours in 25 years. The data was presented as part of the US Helicopter Safety Team’s (USHST’s) all-hands meeting Monday at VERTICON 2025. The data, compiled by FAA aviation safety coordinator Lee... Read more

Sikorsky spends $100M to develop new S92 gearbox

Sikorsky spends $100M to develop new S92 gearbox

13-Mar-2025Source: Lockheed Martin

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), unveiled the highly anticipated S-92® Phase IV main gearbox, a transformative innovation that sets a new benchmark for reliability, performance and safety in the commercial helicopter industry. The S-92 Phase IV main gearbox features an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages in the event of primary oil pressure loss, eliminating... Read more

GDAT signs Airbus HCare service contract for H225 fleet

GDAT signs Airbus HCare service contract for H225 fleet

13-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

GDAT, one of China’s most prominent helicopter operators, has signed an HCare In-Service contract with Airbus to cover ten H225 helicopters. The fleet of H225 helicopters will be used in multiple missions like emergency services and forest protection by governmental organisations. The HCare In-Service contract ensures optimised spare parts availability, streamlined logistics, and cost-effective maintenance... Read more

Two Bell 429s to Join Entergy’s Fleet for Powerline Patrol

Two Bell 429s to Join Entergy’s Fleet for Powerline Patrol

13-Mar-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at VAI Verticon 2025 the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 429s to Entergy Services, LLC, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.  “Entergy’s choice... Read more

Sloane Helicopters signs for 5 more AW109s

Sloane Helicopters signs for 5 more AW109s

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo’s long established regional helicopter distributor for UK and Ireland Sloane Helicopters (Sloane) announced the signing for five more AW109 GrandNew light twin engine helicopters at Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March). The delivery of these VIP-configured aircraft are expected to be carried out between the end of 2026 and first half of 2027 and... Read more

Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central sign AW119Kx Air Ambulance Training agreement

Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central sign AW119Kx Air Ambulance Training agreement

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central announced the signature of the first training contract for the AW119Kx IFR helicopter, utilizing Leonardo’s state-of-the-art VxR simulator to enhance pilot training and operational readiness. Recently approved by the FAA as a Level 7 simulator, the VxR will significantly improve Mercy Flight Central’s flight training programs. With this agreement, Mercy... Read more

Omni and Airbus to support H160 service entry for Petrobras

Omni and Airbus to support H160 service entry for Petrobras

13-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

Omni Taxi Aéreo has signed a multi-services HCare Initial contract to support the entry into service of three H160 helicopters. The next-generation helicopters are expected to begin operations in May 2025 and will provide offshore transportation services for the Brazilian energy industry. This multi-services contract will provide support services encompassing timely replacement of parts, as... Read more

Metro Aviation to deliver first EMS H160 in US

Metro Aviation to deliver first EMS H160 in US

13-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is set to deliver the first EMS-configured Airbus H160 in the United States, with plans to secure a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the first quarter of 2026. “We are proud to be part of this groundbreaking project,” said Amy McMullen, Metro’s Director of Aircraft Configuration. “Our team has worked closely with H160... Read more

Metro Aviation on track to complete first EMS H140 in USA

Metro Aviation on track to complete first EMS H140 in USA

12-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is proud to be a launch customer for the highly anticipated H140, a groundbreaking aircraft in the H135 series that is poised to redefine HEMS. For the past several years, Metro Aviation has worked closely with Airbus and its team in Germany, following along with the certification process to develop the most advanced... Read more

New York State Police orders three Airbus H145s and one H160

New York State Police orders three Airbus H145s and one H160

12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

New York State Police has placed an order for an Airbus H160 and three H145 helicopters, making them the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to add an H160 to their fleet. This announcement follows the agency’s order of two H145s in 2024 as New York State Police moves to replace their existing helicopters.... Read more

DRF Luftrettung signs LOI for 10 Airbus H140s

DRF Luftrettung signs LOI for 10 Airbus H140s

12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the purchase of ten H140 helicopters. The German helicopter emergency medical services operator agreed to be one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas. “Our mission at... Read more

Rotortrade launches its own leasing arm – RotorLease

Rotortrade launches its own leasing arm – RotorLease

12-Mar-2025Source: Rotortrade

Rotortrade, proudly announces the launch of RotorLease, a new leasing line of services tailored to meet the evolving needs of the global helicopter market. Officially set to commence operations in Q3 2025, RotorLease is designed to provide unparalleled flexibility, competitive terms, and bespoke leasing solutions to operators worldwide. RotorLease offers a wide range of leasing... Read more

Safran signs 2nd support-by-the-hour contract with Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter

Safran signs 2nd support-by-the-hour contract with Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter

12-Mar-2025Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a new support-by-the-hour contract with Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter for the engines powering its fleet of AS350 B4 helicopters. This SBH® contract covers in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) for 25 Arriel 2B1 engines. Papillon is the largest helicopter operator for discovery flights over the Grand Canyon, and... Read more

Metro Aviation Unveils Upgraded H135 Air Medical Interior

Metro Aviation Unveils Upgraded H135 Air Medical Interior

12-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation is introducing its latest air medical interior for the H135, featuring notable upgrades while retaining popular elements from the previous design. “We developed this interior based on direct feedback from our customers, focusing on their needs and challenges,” said Metro’s Part 145 Director of Maintenance Shawn Bruton. “The improvements enhance situational awareness and... Read more

Trans Aero Equipping UH-60’s with GPMS HUMS

Trans Aero Equipping UH-60’s with GPMS HUMS

12-Mar-2025Source: GPMS

GPMS International, the leader in next-generation Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), is thrilled to announce that Trans Aero Ltd., a premier helicopter operator, has purchased two Foresight MX HUMS systems for their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in Trans Aero’s commitment to maximizing aircraft availability, safety, and cost efficiency... Read more

UK – National Police Air Service orders seven Airbus H135s

UK – National Police Air Service orders seven Airbus H135s

12-Mar-2025Source: BlueLight Commercial

Airbus Helicopters UK has been awarded the contract to supply seven new H135 helicopters to support the National Police Air Service (NPAS). The National Strategic Board has worked in partnership on this Fleet Replacement Programme with BlueLight Commercial, the National Police Air Service, the Home Office, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Association of... Read more

Cadorath Expands Lafayette Facility to Meet Growing Customer Needs

Cadorath Expands Lafayette Facility to Meet Growing Customer Needs

12-Mar-2025Source: Cadorath

Cadorath has doubled the size of its Lafayette, Louisiana facility with a 15,000 sq. ft. expansion, increasing capacity for Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 turbine engine services. The facility, home to Cadorath’s Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) operations, is now fully operational following its completion in January 2025. “This expansion reinforces our commitment to... Read more

EHang partners with Spanish and Chinese Universities on Low-Altitude Flight Safety

EHang partners with Spanish and Chinese Universities on Low-Altitude Flight Safety

12-Mar-2025Source: EHang

EHang (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Zaragoza in Spain and the University of Guangzhou in China to establish the Joint Laboratory for Low-Altitude Flight Safety. The signing took place at Zaragoza City Hall in the presence of Secretary of Guangzhou... Read more

Cadorath Partners with Higgins Leasing, Expanding RR300 Service Network

Cadorath Partners with Higgins Leasing, Expanding RR300 Service Network

12-Mar-2025Source: Cadorath

Cadorath is pleased to announce a new partnership with Higgins Leasing Inc., following Rolls-Royce’s approval of Higgins as an Authorized Service Center (ASC) for RR300 turbine engines. This collaboration strengthens Cadorath’s global support network and enhances service availability for engine operators worldwide. As an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC), Cadorath operates from facilities... Read more

FAA approves Recoil Aerospace STC for UH-60 Aerial Fire Suppression System Tank

FAA approves Recoil Aerospace STC for UH-60 Aerial Fire Suppression System Tank

12-Mar-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace

Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami AFSS tank system for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. U.S.-based Recoil’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopter represents the only carbon fiber... Read more

Stat MedEvac signs for two Airbus H140s, plus one option

Stat MedEvac signs for two Airbus H140s, plus one option

12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

STAT MedEvac and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to three H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. STAT MedEvac is one of the first customers of the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. STAT MedEvac, an air medical operator based... Read more

Air Methods orders 10 Airbus H125s, 11 H135s and unspecified H140s

Air Methods orders 10 Airbus H125s, 11 H135s and unspecified H140s

12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

Air Methods, the leading air medical provider in the U.S., is expanding its fleet with the addition of new Airbus helicopters. The agreement includes the acquisition of H140 helicopters, as well as 10 H125s and 11 H135s, to support air medical missions across the country. “We are excited to initiate our fleet expansion efforts with... Read more

Skyryse to bring SkyOS to Airbus H125/H130 and Black Hawk, partnered with United Rotorcraft

Skyryse to bring SkyOS to Airbus H125/H130 and Black Hawk, partnered with United Rotorcraft

12-Mar-2025Source: Skyryse

Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first fully digitized aircraft operating system for flight, and United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods, LLC, today announced plans for a strategic partnership wherein United Rotorcraft will provide FAA Part 145 MRO services to Skyryse as it begins shipping its upcoming Skyryse One helicopters.  Additionally, United Rotorcraft... Read more

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