31-Aug-2022Source: LifeFlight of Maine
LifeFlight of Maine, recognized nationally and internationally for safety, quality, and innovation, is in the midst of a comprehensive project to improve aviation medicine. LifeFlight is working with the FAA developing a national demonstration Low-Level Instrument Helicopter Flight Routes (IFR) project joining LifeFlight’s existing instrument flight procedures at hospitals, islands, and airports with a... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: Overair
Overair, announced that Dr. Valerie Manning will join the Overair leadership team as its Chief Commercial Officer, transitioning from her current role as Senior Vice President of Training & Flight Operation Services at Airbus. Dr. Manning’s diverse, global experience in aerospace and commercial aviation will help guide the organization’s commercial and operational launch as it... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: UK Government
The government has today (30 August 2022) launched an independent review of the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure the provision of world-leading regulation and public services for decades to come. With a remit that includes everything from ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety and security, to the efficient use of airspace,... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: Bell
When you need an aircraft capable of performing a wide variety of missions under challenging weather conditions, having advanced technology and unmatched reliability are essential. For the energy industry, that aircraft is the Bell 525 Relentless. During our month-long demonstration tour in the U.S., Bell captured the attention of more than 500 prospective customers... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network announced that its SkyLink 7100 aviation solution has completed DO-160G qualification testing and can now be installed on crewed aircraft. Additionally, the SkyLink single-channel Iridium antenna has received FAA TSO C159d approval. This dual-mode communications solution leverages next-generation Iridium satellite service and local 4G/LTE networks, providing aviation customers with continuous pole-to-pole... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: ROTAK
Helicopter Services (“ROTAK”), has partnered with Australian fire-fighting equipment designer, Helitak Firefighting Equipment (“Helitak”), to develop a new mission for the Boeing CH-47D/234 CHINOOK as a next-generation, multi-purpose fire-fighting platform. As a US based operator of the CHINOOK, ROTAK worked closely with Helitak to develop the innovative FT12K CH-47, a lightweight 11,350-liter (3,000 US... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: BizCap
BizCap®, a national commercial finance and advisory firm, today announced it has successfully secured a $20 million credit facility for its client, Schweizer RSG, a leading manufacturer of helicopters and aviation industry parts supplier. The new ABL credit facility will be used to finance production, enabling Schweizer to meet the increased demand for its... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, will present at the 2022 Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Bristow’s President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Bradshaw is scheduled to present on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 9:45 a.m. ET and participate in investor... Read more
31-Aug-2022Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, today announced that members of its management team will present at the Citi 2022 Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 4:45 pm ET. A webcast of the event will be available at the link HERE. A replay... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, the UK’s longest established and privately owned helicopter company, is expanding its HEMS operations through the recent takeover of the Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) operation. Sloane will be supplying the Charity with two EMS AW169 helicopters later this year, together with pilots and aircraft maintenance. Having commenced operations in March 2022, the service... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is in the final stages of preparation for the latest in a series of highly successful workshops focused on advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure. The 6th Workshop on AAM Infrastructure will be held Sept. 20-22, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio, at the Marriott at the University of Dayton. VFS is... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: MedEvac
One of Colorado’s first helicopter medical teams is celebrating four decades of service to the region. Banner Health’s Med Evac team has been operating for four decades out of Greeley and has expanded its team across parts of the state since. See Full Story.... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: Schiebel
Schiebel is supporting global environment and wildlife protection activities through a partnership with Earthrace Conservation, a nonprofit organisation, providing its CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) for maritime deployment. Deployed onboard the Earthrace vessel M/Y MODOC, a CAMCOPTER® S-100 system is currently supporting the NGO operations in South America. The main tasks involve finding... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: ASTM
A new ASTM International standard supports the design of civil vertiports and vertistops. The standard (F3423) is the result of a five-year effort by ASTM’s unmanned aircraft systems committee (F38). A vertiport is a section of land, water, or structure intended for either manned or unmanned vertical takeoff and landing of aircraft, along with... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: MintAir
MintAir Co. LTD (“MintAir”) signed a Letter of Intent with Jaunt Air Mobility LLC (“Jaunt”) to form a strategic partnership and purchase Jaunt Journey electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. MintAir has agreed to order up to 40 of Jaunt’s aircraft to bring air mobility services to the Korean markets. MintAir will serve... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: LifeFlight
Two new, custom-made aircraft underwater escape simulators at the LifeFlight Training Academy (LTA), are helping equip trainees with the best safety skills to survive, in the unlikely event they are trapped in a sinking helicopter. The third generation dunkers, used in Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), were entirely funded by community donations through the LifeFlight Foundation,... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: Gama Aviation
After a three-year hiatus we are please to support the HEMS community coming together again at Egbaston Stadium in conjunction with Air Ambulance UK on the 14th November. With a wide range of contributors from the UK air ambulance and HEMS community the conference will be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from the Charities, OEMs and operator... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: GPMS
GPMS, provider of the helicopter industry’s most advanced Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) known as Foresight MX, announced today that it has appointed Tom Benson to its board of directors. Benson, an accomplished C-level executive with a strong record of leading software-as-a-service companies, will help guide the company’s strategy and direction as it... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.95 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Australia has... Read more
29-Aug-2022Source: AllSurplus
Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT), a leading global commerce company powering the circular economy, successfully auctioned two 2013 Bell 407GX helicopters through its online marketplace, AllSurplus, on behalf of a major energy client. The auction garnered nine unique bidders and was awarded to an end-user in Louisiana. “We are proud of our team’s ability to successfully execute across... Read more
26-Aug-2022Source: NAFI
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) announces the winner of the Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award. The award was presented at the annual member breakfast, on July 28th at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Ned Parks received the Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award for his outstanding service to NAFI and flight instruction. This award recognizes... Read more
26-Aug-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Romanowski as Head of Government Relations. In his role, Romanowski will collaborate with regulatory authorities and industry to form a forward-leaning position on policy, process and global certification expectations. “My career has been... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: Hillsboro Aviation
As Hillsboro Aviation (KHIO) accepted its first load of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel this month, the FBO—in collaboration with Avfuel Corporation and Neste—secured the first business aviation foothold for SAF in the state of Oregon. “The Pacific Northwest is more than just where we work,” said Ryan McCartney, vice president and chief operating... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: HAI
As part of an ongoing plan to offer improved programs for its members, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is seeking sources for safety risk management, training and certification, and flight data management services. Interested respondents have until September 6, 2022, to seek clarifying information, and the deadline for submission of responses to HAI is September 23,... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) will conduct its first North American UAM simulation using helicopters powered by Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE, or “Blade”), as a substitute for an eVTOL. The company aims to study operations, ground services, passenger journeys and eVTOL operator needs, creating more accessible and faster connections to... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: Air Methods
LifeNet of New York, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S. with over 300 bases nationwide, made a major investment to update and expand the company’s air medical services in the state of New York. This more than $31 million investment included upgraded aircraft and new clinical equipment... Read more
24-Aug-2022
Metro Aviation is pleased to introduce Roxanne Fawson as the newest member of the company’s already robust customer support team. Roxanne is stepping into a newly-created role as Customer Communication Center Compliance Manager. Metro created the new position to provide customer communication centers with support and training related to the flight request process. Roxanne... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the Bell 525 Relentless mockup will be on display at the 2022 ONS Conference and Exhibit, August 27 through September 2. As the first and only helicopter company exhibiting at the event, Bell will provide aircraft tours and discuss the superior support and service offerings... Read more
23-Aug-2022Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announces the winners of its 39 th Annual Student Design Competition: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute took first place in the Graduate category and University of Maryland in the Undergraduate category. In addition, a team of four schools in Turkey — Erciyes, Eskisehir Osmangazi, Necmettin Erbakan and Samsun Universities — took... Read more
23-Aug-2022Source: US Dept of Labor
A federal whistleblower investigation has found a Shreveport, Louisiana-based provider of helicopter ambulance services retaliated against a pilot in Utah who refused to fly twice in 2021 amid concerns about limited visibility. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration examined the pilot’s complaint against Metro Aviation LLC after the employer forced them to... Read more
23-Aug-2022Source: HAI
Do you know someone in the rotorcraft, drone, or advanced air mobility community who’s outstanding in their profession? If so, HAI is hoping you’ll tell us their story and nominate them for our annual Salute to Excellence Awards program! We’ve extended the deadline for nominations to Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Award descriptions and criteria, as well as additional information about... Read more
22-Aug-2022Source: CHC
CHC Group LLC (CHC), the global rotary wing aviation services provider, is pleased to announce a comprehensive recapitalization transaction to significantly reduce its funded debt obligations by up to $500 million subject to regulatory approvals. As part of the recapitalization, a substantial portion of CHC’s existing debt and equity holders agreed to provide over... Read more
22-Aug-2022Source: NASA
New forms of highly automated Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft, such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, could transform transportation, cargo delivery, and a variety of public services. NASA, working alongside the Federal Aviation Administration, is applying its decades of expertise in aeronautical research to ensure this new type of technology enters... Read more
22-Aug-2022Source: AEM
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) announced that Chief Executive Officer Brian Wall will retire, effective August 19, 2022. To ensure a smooth transition, Wall will continue to serve AEM in a consulting role for the next 12 months and has joined the board of Structural Monitoring Systems PLC. AEM is pleased to announce that,... Read more
22-Aug-2022Source: Wales Air Ambulance
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity is currently working on a world-leading, in-depth analysis which is revealing that it could attend over 500 more lifesaving missions across Wales every year. The analysis is one of the most comprehensive conducted by any air ambulance in the world and is looking at the most efficient use of... Read more
22-Aug-2022Source: Blade Air Mobility
Flow Beverage Corp.(TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow”) today announced that it has executed an agreement to become the official water partner of Blade Urban Air Mobility (“Blade”) in the flat and still water category. Blade offers by-the-seat and charter helicopter, seaplane, airplane or jet aircraft flights on three continents around the world. Flow’s water will be... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: HeliHub.com
The Polish Police have this week announced that they are negotiating with Bell for an additional four 407GXIs. These will add to their fleet which includes six other Bell helicopters – three 407GXIs, two 206s and a 412HP. Additional helicopters include three Sikorsky S70i, three PZL W3 Sokol and two Mil Mi-8s From information published... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: The Sun Daily
Helicopter manufacturer Bell Textron Asia Pte Ltd is targeting a 20% market share in the short light single segment in Malaysia in three to five years, to be driven by its hero product, the Bell 505. See Full Story.... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue
Twenty-five new RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctors have joined the ranks of aeromedical bases across the state, ready to take to Queensland skies in jets and rescue choppers, to save lives. The new recruits have varied medical backgrounds; some doctors have signed on from within Queensland’s medical community after witnessing LifeFlight’s work first-hand, while... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: European Rotors
ROTORTHON is the EUROPEAN ROTORS talent event where you and your team will get together to solve or innovate some of the more pressing issues in the VTOL industry. Examples are concepts for the next generations of VTOLs, public acceptance of urban mobility, support for disaster relief, joint use of drones and rotorcraft for... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: Reed Smith
On August 3, 2022, the White House held a summit on advanced air mobility, including drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The summit was hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology and included presentations from Senator Bill Nelson, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator, Billy Nolen,... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: Flexjet
Flexjet LLC, one of the largest and most innovative fractional jet providers, will showcase a Sikorsky S-76 from its new private helicopter division on the golf course at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. Flexjet aircraft Owners will receive complimentary invitations to the garden party at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club on August 19th, as... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: Ecocopter
The carbon footprint was born as a measure to quantify and generate an indicator of the impact that an activity or process has on climate change. In order to face the planetary environmental threat, Ecocopter is committed to compensate its carbon footprint and contribute with actions to the care and protection of the environment... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: XL Aero
XL Aerospace (www.xlaero.ca), an industry leading provider of innovative aviation engineering, repair and manufacturing solutions to the general aviation and helicopter operations and maintenance, repair and overhaul sectors announces it has developed and made available to the aviation market; a new Portable Fuel Nozzle Test Stand (FNTS). ‘XL Aero’s new-to-market Fuel Nozzle Test Stand... Read more
18-Aug-2022Source: Air Methods
A trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call when residents of Utah County and the surrounding area need emergency care. AirLife Utah opened a new base at Timpanogos Regional Hospital today, offering quicker response times for emergent and trauma situations as well as interfacility transports for patients needing to... Read more
18-Aug-2022Source: FreeFlight
FreeFlight Systems, a NextGen aviation leader specializing in avionics design, development, and manufacturing, today announced that the RA-6500 and RA-5500 TERRAIN series radar altimeters have received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Since October 2021, FreeFlight Systems has been completing major certification milestones, including successful flight and Alternative Method of Compliance... Read more
18-Aug-2022Source: DRF Luftrettung
End of an era: DRF Luftrettung is decommissioning the last EC145 in the fleet. It will be replaced at the Bremen station by a state-of-the-art H145, which has been in use as Christoph Weser since today . The glass cockpit of the new machine with large screens, a powerful autopilot and a new interior concept in the... Read more
18-Aug-2022Source: Becker Avionics
Effective since 1st of July 2022, Stefan Gramolla has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Becker Avionics. Our thanks and warm regards to Wolfgang Kuehling, who has been acting as Interim-CEO for the last year. Stefan Gramolla has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation and communication industry. During his career,... Read more
17-Aug-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for a SUBARU BELL 412EPX. The Emergency Operations Division will utilize the SUBARU BELL 412EPX for critical missions in San Bernadino as well as provide mutual aid assistance to neighboring counties in Southern... Read more
17-Aug-2022Source: The Vertical Flight Society
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading nonprofit organization working to advance vertical flight, announces today that the number of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft concepts being tracked in its World eVTOL Aircraft Directory has now exceeded 700 designs from nearly 350 companies and innovators worldwide. The directory is part of... Read more
17-Aug-2022Source: WAI
For the eighth year in a row, Women in Aviation International has received a grant from the International Society of Transport Aircraft Training (ISTAT) Foundation, an organization committed to fostering interest in, creating opportunities for, and providing assistance to the global aviation community. The foundation donated $15,000 in support of WAI’s programs designed to... Read more
16-Aug-2022Source: NHV
NHV Group in Aberdeen hosted the much-revered “NHV Family Day” on Saturday 13th of August. Since the pandemic stalled any events and celebrations for two years, it was glorious to once again invite NHV staff and clients back with their families to our base where we could show off our fantastic facilities and aircraft at... Read more
15-Aug-2022Source: European Rotors
In response to the way the industry is progressing, the organisers of EUROPEAN ROTORS recognise the importance of workforce development, and have made strategic decisions to ensure the subject is central to the event. It is most important that we have suitably-skilled and well-educated people needed in every successful VTOL business. To meet that demand,... Read more
14-Aug-2022
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue covers the accident(s) of:- Rotorway Executive 162F (G-JDHN), autorotation landing following an exhaust after fire, Near Ledbury, Herefordshire, 2 April 2021 Agusta A109C (G-HBEK), loss of control during approach to land, private landing site, Organford, Dorset, 15 July 2021... 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: Schiebel
Bristow, the global leader in vertical flight, has been awarded a 10-year contract by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) to deliver the Second-Generation Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) programme. The contract includes the operational deployment of Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS). The new contract expands and builds on the existing capabilities Bristow... 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
12-Aug-2022Source: DRF Luftrettung
At the beginning of August, DRF Luftrettung, in cooperation with medDV GmbH, introduced digital documentation software. Adapted to the specific requirements of air rescue, it can receive patient- and mission-specific data and transfer it to clinics for further treatment. With special tablet PCs on which NIDA software is installed, air rescuers can now document... Read more
12-Aug-2022Source: CBS Minnesota News
The Minneapolis Police Department is planning to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities. Minnesota statutes allow for state, county and municipal agencies to fly drones, but the process for approval requires a public hearing. See Full Story.... Read more
11-Aug-2022Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft, announced an expansion of its existing contract with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program that increases the contract’s potential value by more than $45 million. Building on more than five years of engagement with defense agencies, the expanded... Read more
11-Aug-2022Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it has received a $10 million pre-delivery payment from United Airlines for 100 of the company’s initial production eVTOL aircraft. The payment represents a watershed moment for the eVTOL industry, validating confidence in the commercialization of eVTOL aircraft and Archer’s leadership. United is making the deposit on... Read more
11-Aug-2022Source: Helijet
With support from the Province of British Columbia’s Airport Assistance Program (“BCAAP”) under the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Pacific Heliport Services, (“PHS”) a wholly owned subsidiary of Helijet International Inc., has completed a major $1.7M upgrade of the public use intermodal heliport in downtown Vancouver, on the south shore of Burrard Inlet.... Read more
11-Aug-2022Source: The Business Journal
The Ohio Department of Transportation has released the nation’s first advanced air mobility framework through DriveOhio, the department’s smart mobility division. This framework will support, and position Ohio for, anticipated advanced aviation growth throughout the state. See Full Story. ... 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
10-Aug-2022Source: University of North Carolina Wilmington
The Federal Aviation Administration has selected UNCW to join its cohort of schools in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative, a program that recognizes institutions that prepare students for careers in unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as drones. UNCW Professor Dr. Narcisa Pricope will lead the UAS-CTI within the Geospatial Intelligence Certificate program in the Department... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., is continuing its global expansion with the launch of a new engineering hub in Montreal, Canada. The hub will be dedicated to the ongoing development of its 6th generation aircraft (to be revealed... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation announced the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter has been added to its Sikorsky Authorized Customer Support Center Certificate. Summit began serving S-92 operators in 2016. The company became a Sikorsky Authorized Customer Support Center for Sikorsky S-76 legacy aircraft in 2013, followed by Sikorsky S-76D helicopters in 2016. “We are extremely pleased to include... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: American Helicopter Museum
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is pleased to announce JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, Inc., as the recipient of its prestigious annual Achievement Award. The award, presented to a person or organization that has made a significant impact to furthering vertical flight during the past year, is presented... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: First Aviation Services
First Aviation Services Inc.’s Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, Aviation Blade Services, Inc. and Heliblade International, LLC subsidiaries, jointly announced today the appointment of Robert Takacs as Director of Business Development for both Rotary and Fixed Wing Operations. Mr. Takacs brings a wealth of experience and contacts in the regional airline marketplace from his time... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: HTM Group
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to the HTM Group for the maintenance and repair of the EC155 operational fleet of the German Federal Police. Intercopter GmbH will carry out the majority of the services at the Taufkirchen site near Munich. In addition, the HTM Group’s development company, Advanced... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world’s leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has placed a firm order for five electrically powered vertical take-off and landing ALIA-250 (“ALIA”) aircraft manufactured by electric aviation company BETA Technologies, Inc. (“BETA”). Bristow will also have the option to purchase an additional 50 ALIA... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI), the leading advocate for the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry for nearly 75 years, continues to develop and expand its leadership role as it works to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) forward to its first commercial flight. “AAM is complementary to the role helicopters have played in supporting our society... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Starlite
As one of Africa’s largest aviation providers, Starlite Aviation delivers a broad spectrum of Africa centric aviation services, including aircrew training. Starlite Aviation is uniquely able to provide Africa’s first commercially available Aviation Mission Training Facility to further enhance the training available to aircrew. Working closely with UK and Czech based training specialists, Starlite... Read more
9-Aug-2022Source: University of Cincinnati
NASA awarded a small business grant to the University of Cincinnati and a Pennsylvania company to develop better autonomous navigation for drones. UC is among 41 public institutions and 257 small businesses across the United States that will share $50 million in Small Business Innovation Research grants. “NASA is working on ambitious, groundbreaking missions... Read more
9-Aug-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky pilot Bill Fell and Boeing pilot Ed Henderscheid have a combined 60-plus years of helicopter experience between them, and are part of the program to bring the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) to the United States Army. In this Q&A, they share what they love about the Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT technology... Read more
