11-Nov-2022Source: European Rotors 2022
The second EUROPEAN ROTORS has ended in Cologne, Germany, following four lively days of business deals, networking, training, and reconnecting with colleagues. The European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) produced the VTOL show and safety conference with service and support from Helicopter Association International (HAI). Four thousand exhibitors and attendees... Read more
11-Nov-2022Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce a further strengthening of its European sales team with the appointment of Eric Bailleul as Sales Director for Spain and Portugal. Eric has a broad and extensive experience of 15 years within the helicopter industry. Throughout his career, Eric has developed new businesses opportunities for well... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo is delivering on its strategy to strengthen the level of support and maintenance services offered to its customer base in Germany and Europe through the appointment of HeliService international GmbH (HeliService) as an Excellent Service Centre. The ‘Excellent’ ranking is assigned to selected Service Centres focused on maintaining third party fleets with the largest... Read more
10-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreements for four Bell 505s and one Bell 505 delivery in the Baltic region. The signings took place during European Rotors 2022 at the Bell booth. The Bell 505 continues to see success across Europe. Three of the aircraft were purchased by Bell’s... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Bucher
Bucher is extremely proud to present its newest member of the flexible helicopter emergency equipment line: the AC70 flex for the H145, at European Rotors in Cologne from November 8 to 10, 2022. Similar to the AC67 flex for the H135, the new AC70 flex is based on the same principle of making all components... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the first helicopter services provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an HCare In-Service contract to cover their fleet of 20 five-bladed H145 helicopters. The fleet of H145s was ordered in December 2021 and will be... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Leonardo
Taking place from 8-10 November, the second edition of European Rotors, the major rotorcraft event dedicated to the European VTOL community, returns to the Cologne Fair in Germany.. The three-day event, organised by the EHA (European Helicopter Association) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), will see the participation of OEMs, operator, and regulators covering the entire civil sector of the... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
At the European Rotors trade show, German Helicopter Emergency Medical Services operator DRF Luftrettung has ordered two additional H145 helicopters and signed a contract covering the whole fleet with a tailored HDataPower pack from Airbus Helicopters’ Connected Services suite of data services. The two H145s are in addition to the current fleet of 15 H145s and three H135s... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Vertical Mission Training
Vertical Mission Training is going to operate a professional simulator training centre to improve training efficiency and flight safety in helicopter pilot training. Based on virtual reality motion simulators, built by VRM Switzerland, Vertical Mission Training will offer training on Robinson R22 and Airbus H125 VR devices. This enables to provide highest standards in creditable... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has introduced Sikorsky S-92 base maintenance capability at its facility in Poland to broaden its service offering for an international portfolio of customers. The programme represents the latest investment in the base at Rzeszow, which serves operators across the globe. Final regulatory approval... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Entrol
Entrol will manufacture the device in 2023, and it will be delivered to their headquarters in Germany in early 2024. This Bell 412 FTD Level 3 simulator will be equipped with the latest technology Entrol has to offer, and it will increase the training capabilities GHS offers to their trainees. “Having sold another model of... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Bell
The Bell 505 is one of the most versatile short light single helicopters on the market, used for a diverse range of missions. Today, there are more than 400 Bell 505s in operation across six continents, with customers logging over 111,000 global fleet hours since the first delivery took place in 2017. Around the world,... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with The Helicopter and Jet Company (THC) to support Arrano and Arriel engines powering its H160, H125 and H145 fleets. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract formalizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and services agreement supporting more than 60 engines. The Helicopter and Jet Company currently operates a... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Leading Helicopter Academies
The Leading Helicopter Academies (LHA) is launching Europe’s first international hour building programme. Giving young pilots the opportunity to build hours at more than one helicopter school. This exclusive programme delivers better pilots. Novice aviators learn a much wider variety of skills. Instead of repeated flights with the same helicopter and the same flying conditions,... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety’s H145 D-2, CAE AW139, and TRU AW139 full-flight simulators were qualified to Level-D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Simulator Program (NSP). A Level-D qualification is only assigned to full-flight simulators that meet the highest standards by the FAA. This is the first H145 D-2 simulator qualified by the FAA outside of the... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: FinnHEMS
State-owned emergency medical operator FinnHEMS, has opted for Rusada’s ENVISION software to manage its airworthiness and maintenance activities. FinnHEMS operates Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) flights for hospital districts from its seven bases across Finland. They utilise a fleet of 9 helicopters, Airbus H135s and H145s, primarily for the deployment of emergency specialists to incidents,... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has extended its capabilities within its Canadian operations in support of Airbus platforms. Heli-One secured formal approval for H130 Tail Gear Box (TGB) MRO capability in late 2021 to extend its service portfolio at its base at Delta, British Columbia, and bolster its... Read more
8-Nov-2022Source: European Rotors
The second edition of EUROPEAN ROTORS opens this morning with a very positive outlook. The number of exhibitors has increased by 31%, ticket sales also raised significantly and the show has expanded by offering several training opportunities on Monday before the show days from 8 to 10 November. “These increases demonstrate that we have developed... Read more
8-Nov-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company announced the delivery of the first Bell 407GXi for an Israeli customer. The aircraft was purchased by cousins Yossi and Yoav Avrahami. The aircraft acceptance took place at the Bell facility in Mirabel and is currently en route to Israel. This delivery marks the 31st country to... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: EUROPEAN ROTORS
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2022, in Cologne from 8 to 10 November 2022, is set to be a significantly larger conference and exhibition than its first run in 2021. As part of this expansion, the organisers are keen to give visitors the very best opportunities for everyone in the industry to attend and thus are extending Early... Read more
2-Sep-2022Source: European Rotors
The VTOL Show and Safety Conference – is looking ahead to its second iteration, which will be held from 8 to 10 November 2022 in Cologne, Germany. As the EUROPEAN ROTORS conference and exhibition is now less than three months away, ticket sales are now live, and the show’s digital platform re-launched. Early booking... 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
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
30-Jun-2022Source: European Rotors
EUROPEAN ROTORS – The VTOL Show and Safety Conference – is looking ahead to its second iteration, to be held from 8 to 10 November, 2022 in Cologne, Germany. The premier event in 2021 was an encouraging success, with very strong support shown by the rotorcraft industry at a time when travel restrictions were still affecting many... Read more
18-Mar-2022Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) and European Helicopter Association (EHA) are pleased to announce the latest advancement in the partnership between the two VTOL organizations. In a gesture symbolizing their developing partnership, HAI has branded an office at its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, with the EHA logo. Effective Monday, March 14, 2022, this space in the... Read more
