19-Jan-2024Source: Bell
At Bell, we understand the importance of wildlife conservation through providing top-of-the-line aircraft to operators who keep preserving the ecosystem at the heart of every mission. At this year’s Dallas Safari Club Convention and Sporting Expo, Bell is showcasing its premier aircraft that is used by public safety operators and conservationist throughout the world that... Read more
19-Jan-2024Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight technology, announces today that its annual conference on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will be the world’s largest event ever on the emerging industry. This 11th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium — being held Feb. 6–8 in Santa Clara,... Read more
19-Jan-2024Source: Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over... Read more
19-Jan-2024Source: Bristow
Bristow Ireland Limited, Fórsa, and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) have reached an agreement which will enable a smooth transition of all search and rescue (SAR) pilots and technical crew from the current operator to Bristow Ireland Limited. The comprehensive agreement between Bristow Ireland Limited, Fórsa, and IALPA was reached in December and captures... Read more
19-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Becker Helicopter Services Director of Maintenance Michael “Yippy” Yip is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award. This award, presented by Rolls-Royce, recognizes an individual for longstanding excellence in rotorcraft maintenance, maintenance instruction or supervision, or a single significant contribution to rotorcraft maintenance.... Read more
19-Jan-2024Source: XPeng
XPENG AEROHT, the largest flying car company in Asia, is delighted to announce that its revolutionary ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’ modular flying car will become available to pre-order in 2024 Q4, with delivery to individual users commencing in 2025 Q4. The unique vehicle boasts a two-part design, seamlessly switching between terrestrial and aerial modes. The air... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: Noozhawk
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a five-year air ambulance services contract with CALSTAR, the company that responds to major-injury incidents and transports patients to local hospitals by helicopter. See Full Story.... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signature of a Strategic Partnership Agreement to cooperate enabling the future of eVTOL aircraft operations in the State of Gujarat in India. With the agreement, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and SkyDrive will explore the settings of the... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $23,305,660 cost-plus-fixed-fee, level of effort modification (P00016) to an order (N0001921F0008) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises an option to provide continued flight test support for the V-22 Osprey aircraft for the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the government... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer based in Japan, announced that it secured additional funding in its Series C round through a third-party allotment of new shares to Suzuki Motor Corporation (“Suzuki”). This will accelerate the development and manufacturing of our eVTOL aircraft. （*1）Air Mobility is also called “eVTOL aircraft” which... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: Odys Aviation
Odys Aviation, a sustainable aviation company building hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a market-leading provider of express delivery and logistics services to the Middle East and other emerging economies, today announced a partnership to develop cargo operations in the UAE, Oman and further afield in the region. Odys Aviation’s... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: AOPA
While the FAA develops regulatory language intended to govern beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), AOPA has been working with industry partners to ensure these new rules allow for safe integration and do not have a negative impact on general aviation. Specifically, AOPA has been adamant that there not... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Five-Alpha Founder and President Rex Alexander is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Safety Award. The award, sponsored by BLR Aerospace, recognizes outstanding contributions in the promotion of safety and safety awareness throughout the international vertical aviation community. It will be presented Feb. 26,... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team at Children’s Health in Dallas is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award. The award recognizes the efforts of an individual, group, or organization that, through a particular activity or contributions over time, has advanced the use of helicopters... Read more
11-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Rainbow Helicopters is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award. The award, sponsored by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, honors the person or persons who best demonstrate the value of rotorcraft to the communities in which they operate by providing aid to those... Read more
11-Jan-2024Source: Sirius Aviation
Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation AG, proudly unveils the revolutionary Sirius Jet – the world’s first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft; crafted and designed in collaboration with BMW’s Designworks and Sauber Group. This marks a major milestone in sustainable aviation and highlights Sirius Aviation AG’s steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety. The Sirius Jet, an... Read more
11-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Fairfax County (Virginia) Police Helicopter Division Chief Pilot Andrew Edgerton is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award. This award, sponsored by MD Helicopters, recognizes an individual or organization that has contributed to the promotion and advancement of rotorcraft in support of... Read more
11-Jan-2024Source: Crisalion Mobility
Crisalion Mobility, formerly UMILES Next, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe and sustainable, has been selected by CDTI Innovación (Centre for Technology Development and Innovation), under its Innvierte programme, and by Cuyam (Grupo Valdemira) to receive a total investment of €5.4 million. CDTI Innovación is a Spanish public... Read more
11-Jan-2024Source: Lilium
Airport operator Fraport and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced their strategic collaboration to explore required planning and approval steps for state-of-the-art infrastructure for the implementation of commercial eVTOL operations at airports. Fraport is active at 30 international airports across four continents. The partnership will start... Read more
10-Jan-2024Source: Drone Delivery Canada
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A3DP5Y) or (Frankfurt: ABBA.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is proud to announce that it has achieved official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (“BVLOS”) flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route, marking a significant milestone in the development of its drone delivery capabilities... Read more
10-Jan-2024Source: Trakka Systems
Trakka Systems, a leading provider of mission-critical vision technology for law enforcement and government agencies, announced the successful deployment of its TrakkaBeam® TLX high-intensity searchlight on the AW169M helicopters used by the Carabinieri national police force of Italy. The Italian Carabinieri have received 5 AW169M’s and the option for 11 additional helicopters in the same configuration.... Read more
10-Jan-2024Source: Supernal
Supernal LLC — Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company — unveiled S-A2, its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle product concept at CES 2024. The pilot-plus-four-passenger vehicle marks the latest milestone in Supernal’s roadmap to commercialize safe, efficient and affordable everyday passenger air travel. S-A2 builds on the Company’s vision concept, S-A1,... Read more
10-Jan-2024Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) proudly announces record orders for the fiscal year 2023. The company experienced an increase in demand, resulting in the highest number of annual orders since 2008. MD Helicopters credits this accomplishment to its renewed commitment to customer satisfaction, enhancing aftermarket services, and striving for excellence in both the military and commercial... Read more
10-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Chinook Helicopters CEO Catherine Press as the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award. This award, presented by Hill Air Corporation, recognizes superlative contributions by a helicopter flight instructor or a UAS flight instructor in upholding high standards... Read more
10-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Rotor Pro magazine Production Team Leader/Videographer Bryan Matuskey as the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Communications Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization achieving the most creative and distinct dissemination of information about the vertical aviation industry. It will be presented on Feb. 26,... Read more
9-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Michael Sagely, senior pilot with the Air Operations unit of the Los Angeles County (California) Fire Department (LACFD), is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year Award. The award recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot or UAS... Read more
9-Jan-2024Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Capts. Steve Buhagiar and David Sidorski as recipients of the Salute to Excellence Matthew S. Zuccaro Land & LIVE Award. This award, presented by HAI in honor of Zuccaro, recognizes outstanding aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, and/or coordinated actions performed by a helicopter pilot(s), flight crew member(s),... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation have this morning issued the following statement to the stock market. The Board of Gama Aviation is aware of industry market speculation and confirms that it is in discussions to acquire the business of Specialist Aviation Services Limited (“Specialist”). Specialist is a UK-based provider of helicopter emergency medical services (“HEMS”) and aircraft repairs... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the official dates for its 2024 maintenance training classes. The dates are as follows: Piston June 3-7 September 23-27 Turbine June 10-14 September 30-October 4 Each course will run for five days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mechanics and pilots who join Enstrom’s training... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install Southern California’s first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA. The installation of electrical infrastructure to support Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries Co., Ltd.) announced on the 27th A contract was signed with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the second mass production project for the Army’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) worth approximately 1.4 trillion won. This contract includes integrated system support elements such as LAH aircraft, technical manuals, and follow-up technical support.... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Horizon Aircraft
Robinson Aircraft Ltd., doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, which previously announced that it would become a public company via a business combination with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three, Inc. (“Pono”)(Nasdaq: PTHR), announced its Board of Directors, effective... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the first survey for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers (drones and kits) to assess the existing trends and future growth of the drone domain on the EU civil market. This information will be used to support the future development of the regulatory material on UAS. EASA... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Nova Scotia
The Province is taking advantage of federal funding to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers. “Being prepared for emergencies such as wildfires is critical to protecting communities and Nova Scotians. That’s why we’re considering all options and are upgrading our fleet of helicopters to ensure we can manage wildfires in the future,” said... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: WAI
The Women in Aviation International (WAI) board of directors is pleased to announce Lynda Coffman will join WAI as CEO on January 22, 2024. She will lead the future business development and strategic direction of the 17,000-member strong nonprofit organization while partnering with the board of directors and overseeing staff and daily operations. Most recently,... Read more
5-Jan-2024Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter, a global helicopter services company specializing in transportation, search and rescue, and maintenance, announced Jørn Madsen has decided to step down from his position as President and CEO. He will be succeeded by Tom Burke, who will begin his service on February 1. Jørn joined the business in February 2023 to set a... Read more
4-Jan-2024Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society, the world’s leading professional society dedicated to advancing vertical flight, announced today that Boeing’s Dr. Brahmananda Panda has been selected for the 2024 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship. The Lectureship is awarded to “an individual who has a highly distinguished career in vertical flight aircraft research and development and is skilled... Read more
4-Jan-2024Source: AAMS
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), an international non-profit organization committed to leading and serving transport medicine, is pleased to announce the newly elected members of its 2024-2025 board of directors. Board terms officially began on January 1, 2024. Executive Committee Chair: James Houser, CEO, STAT MedEvac, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Chair-Elect: Mike Perkins, COO,... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: Whirly-Girls
Whirly-Girls International, a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in the helicopter aviation industry, has announced the recipients of the 2024 Whirly-Girls Scholarship Awards. The scholarships will be awarded February 25, 2024 at the Whirly-Girls Annual Reception during HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, California. Thanks to the support of aviation leaders, 39 scholarships... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: Police Aviation News
The January 2024 edition of Police Aviation News can be found here. HeliHub.com is providing an external link. Police Aviation News is responsible for the content of their monthly newsletter... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: Vislink Technologies
Vislink Technologies, Inc. (“Vislink” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VISL), a global technology leader in the capture, delivery, and management of high quality, live video and associated data in the media and entertainment, law enforcement, and defense markets, today announced the appointment of Bill Sweeney as the Managing Director of its MilGov business. His appointment is a... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: Blackcomb Helicopters
On behalf of the owners and board of directors of Blackcomb Helicopters, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Salisbury as a Director of each of the Blackcomb Helicopters companies effective January 1, 2024. This is Blackcomb’s first new director appointment since McLean Group ownership started and reflects both their high regard of Nick and what... Read more
2-Jan-2024Source: Ecocopter
According to figures provided by the National Forestry Corporation, CONAF, which are updated daily, in the 2023-2024 season there have already been more than 1,714 forest fires and nearly 15,000 hectares have been affected. It is in the midst of this emergency and with the aim of supporting and improving aerial tactics in the fight... Read more
2-Jan-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 passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) system has obtained the standard Airworthiness Certificate (“AC”) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (the “CAAC”). It marks the first of its kind globally for the... Read more
2-Jan-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announces the release of its proposed airworthiness criteria for public consultation. The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has unveiled these criteria, representing a noteworthy milestone in the certification process and showcasing the considerable progress achieved in the development of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft. ANAC’s proposed airworthiness criteria... Read more
2-Jan-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced it has successfully completed a series of air traffic simulations with NASA’s Ames Research Center that evaluated how air taxi operations can be integrated into today’s airspace, including at busy airports, using existing air traffic control... Read more
2-Jan-2024Source: NASA
Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia recently flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight with no visual observer. The drones successfully flew around obstacles and each other during takeoff, along a planned route, and upon landing, all autonomously without a pilot controlling the flight. Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in... Read more
1-Jan-2024Source: Cadorath
Cadorath, a leading provider in aerospace and aviation solutions, is proud to announce a significant expansion to its Engine Services Center. Following the approval from Rolls-Royce, Cadorath’s facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been designated as a branch to its Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) in Lafayette. This development is poised to significantly enhance... Read more
23-Dec-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The HeliHub.com team is taking its usual Christmas break – we will return at the start of January ready to unveil our plans for 2024. Christmas is the time of year we celebrate the birth of Jesus – on his birthday. It is very definitely Happy Christmas and not the mushed-down Happy Holidays to appease... Read more
22-Dec-2023Source: Mt Hutt Aviation
Mt Hutt Aviation, a leading aviation company based in New Zealand, proudly announces its new designation as an Authorised Service Centre for Robinson Helicopter. This significant milestone allows Mt Hutt Aviation to provide comprehensive parts support and overhaul services for Robinson Helicopters in New Zealand, The authorisation positions Mt Hutt Aviation as a key player... Read more
22-Dec-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus’ next generation twin-engine H160 has been granted type certification by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), paving the way for the rotorcraft’s entry into the Malaysian market. The H160 is an innovative medium-class helicopter that sets a new benchmark in terms of safety, comfort, and environmental performance. The helicopter is designed to address key mission segments including energy, private... Read more
21-Dec-2023Source: Wales Air Ambulance
A new aviation provider has taken to the skies in support of the lifesaving Wales Air Ambulance Charity. It was announced in February this year that Gama Aviation had successfully bid for the seven-year contract to provide aviation services to the air ambulance in Wales. The decision was made by the Charity’s Trustees following an... Read more
21-Dec-2023Source: Overair
Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has completed assembly of the first full-scale prototype of its Butterfly eVTOL aircraft. This marks a pivotal milestone for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), following the validation of their full-scale propulsion technology via a 2022 truck-based... Read more
21-Dec-2023Source: Air Greenland
On Thursday 21 December, the Government of Greenland and Air Greenland enter into a newly revised agreement on the training of more commercial pilots. As a result of the agreement, Air Greenland, through the Centre Air Pilot Academy in Denmark, will have the opportunity to manage the training of six commercial pilot trainees per year,... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: ANRA Technologies
ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed vehicle mission management and operations solutions, and NAVOS Air, an Instrument Flight Procedure Products and Services company, today announced a collaboration to incorporate flightpath procedures into ANRA’s Vertiport Management Service for Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft operations for Urban Air Mobility. This joint undertaking combines first-of-its-kind services and... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading global provider of rotor-wing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, announced it is expanding its relationship with ITP Aero, a global leader in the rotor wing engines market, to deliver novel and additional maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services for their joint global customer bases. The companies offer a broad range... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: Trakka Systems
Since its inception in 1953, the Dutch Police Aviation Service has relentlessly served as the nation’s eyes in the sky. Operating around the clock with their fleet of aircraft that includes nine helicopters, the Air Support Unit serves as watchful guardians, covering a vast expanse of 16,000 square miles on a mission to protect... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has issued an update to its previously released Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Uncrewed Urban Air Mobility (UAM), jointly developed with The Boeing Company. The ConOps defines an approach to the transition from crewed to uncrewed flight and provides a template for uncrewed, passenger-carrying, urban air mobility... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) held its Customer Advisory Board meeting last week at its headquarters in Melbourne, Fla. Customers and partners from 12 companies and nearly every continent came together to discuss the aircraft, operations, ecosystem readiness and services and solutions. Eve’s Customer Advisory Board includes a wide variety of operators including... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro Aviation, a full service rotary and fixed wing operator based in Oregon, has been designated as an authorised Airbus Helicopters service centre. In 2016, Hillsboro was appointed Airbus Helicopter’s first-ever North American commercial sales agent in the aircraft manufacturer’s 47 year history. “We are thrilled to celebrate our long partnership with Airbus Helicopters with the addition of an authorised service centre,”... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced that it is extending its operations to the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). This expansion involves joining the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (“SAVI”) Cluster in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, a long-term strategic partnership has been formed... Read more
20-Dec-2023Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is delighted to welcome three new trustees to the board, who were appointed in December 2023, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for the 24/7 life-saving service. Marie Sigsworth is a senior director with over 35 years’ experience of Financial Services and more recently the technology... Read more
19-Dec-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for the H145M and consequently the largest for the HForce weapon management system. The contract also includes seven years of support and services, ensuring... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: Guimbal
One can say that the Cabri G2 S/N 1013 has a beautiful life! Bought in 2010 with its mate S/N 1011, in Sweden by Northen Helicopters, a flight school based in Jönköping (south of Stockholm), it was one of the first Cabri G2 to enter intensive service. The two helicopters logged an incredible 2200 hours... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo’s Simon Tutcher has been awarded the Sir Ralph Robins Medal Award at this year’s Royal Aeronautical Society’s Honours, Medals and Awards ceremony in London. The Royal Aeronautical Society has been honouring outstanding achievers in the global aerospace industry since 1909, when Wilbur and Orville Wright came to London to receive the Society’s first Gold... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: Horizon Aircraft
Robinson Aircraft Ltd., doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of seasoned financial aviation executive, Brian Merker, as Chief Financial Officer. “We are excited to officially welcome Brian to the Horizon Aircraft... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON)has launched project OperA, one of the two Honeywell-led projects to be awarded through the latest round of funding from the European Union’s SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking. The work will take place at Honeywell’s international development center in Brno, Czech Republic. Project OperA (Operate Anywhere) will develop and validate several solutions for the safe... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: Volocopter
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), successfully conducted a multi-day flight test campaign (from 7 to 13 December) with a crewed 2X aircraft in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Amagasaki. This week-long testing campaign signifies the completion of the first steps of local flight testing to acclimate the crew, communications tools, and... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: Volatus Infrastructure
Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ResilienX to collaborate on their electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vertiport project at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. VI&E Solutions aims to engage ResilienX in providing their FRAIHMWORK® solution as an in-time aviation safety management system (IASMS) capability. “As a... Read more
18-Dec-2023Source: UrbanX Air
UrbanX Air – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (JET: NEO; JET.B: NEO; JETMF: OTCQB) (GlobalX), which operates the Miami-based airline GlobalX – and Eve Air Mobility (Eve) (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) have announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to Miami by launching electric commuter flights throughout the South Florida area beginning in... Read more
18-Dec-2023
Scheduled operator Sky Shuttle has finally ceased operations by surrendering their Air Operations Certificate, according to CH Aviation. This decision is the final stage in a down-turn for the company which started in 2018 with the opening of a road bridge between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau. The pandemic also significantly dented progress and they... Read more
15-Dec-2023Source: EASA
Piotr Samson, President of the Civil Aviation Agency of Poland, has been re-elected as Chair of the Management Board of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Samson, who has headed the Polish CAA since 2016, was first elected as Chair of the Board in 2019. As a result of today’s vote, he has been... Read more
15-Dec-2023Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety is pleased to announce the addition of FAA approved H145 Initial, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), and Recurrent training programs to our FAA Part 142 Training Center certification. “Coptersafety has been providing H145 training since 2017 in our Level-D flight simulators and first-class training center. We are pleased to announce that we are continuing to... Read more
14-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo
In November, the 700th American-made helicopter was delivered from Leonardo ‘s production line in Philadelphia, representing an enormous milestone achievement in the United States that speaks to the technical maturity of its industrial operations in the U.S. The actual 700th aircraft, an AW119Kx single engine, was delivered to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer... Read more
14-Dec-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is proud to commemorate its 75th anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century dedicated to growing, shaping, protecting, and strengthening the international vertical aviation industry. Founded on Dec. 13, 1948, by a visionary group of 16 individuals who formed the Helicopter Council, HAI has since evolved into a global force representing thousands... Read more
