25-Apr-2025Source: Indian Government
Ministry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth Rs. 62,700 crore, excluding taxes. The first contract is for supply of 66 LCHs to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and second is... Read more
20-Feb-2025Source: Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific E-News
Reproduced with permission from Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific E-News – Author: Rob Rich, CEO and Editor. We have concerns about the trade difficulties that may occur soon in the Indo-Pacific Region (IDR). This is due to the new US President launching trading tariffs, in the USA’s favour. Also, prior to this development, we were observing a steady... Read more
13-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded a $52,200,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order (N0001925F0205) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This order will procure 18 forward looking infrared high-definition turret assembly spares in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) owned MH-60 aircraft. The quantity breakdown per FMS country is as follows: Saudi Arabia – 1;... Read more
5-Feb-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijay Sharma, who has joined the team to oversee our operations in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Based in Bangalore, Vijay brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the aerospace industry, significantly strengthening Rotortrade’s presence in the region. Vijay, originally from Madhya Pradesh in... Read more
29-Jan-2025Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with JetSetGo Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd (“JetSetGo”) to explore new business structures, initially in the state of Gujarat and potentially in other locations across India. JetSetGo, one of India’s largest private jet operators, has also agreed... Read more
22-Jan-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and JetSetGo, a private aircraft charter and fractional ownership company, headquartered in New Delhi, India, have entered into an agreement to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s cutting-edge agnostic Urban ATM (air traffic management) software solution in India. The announcement, which was made during the Bharat... Read more
20-Dec-2024Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on all Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage... Read more
17-Dec-2024Source: GDHF
GDHF announced today that it has delivered the first of two Airbus H160 Helicopters on lease to Chipsan Aviation. These will be the first H160s to operate in India and Chipsan will operate the H160 onshore, servicing government and corporate missions. [HeliHub editor note – Helicopter market intelligence specialists Parapex Media note that another H160... Read more
11-Dec-2024Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.17 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of... Read more
25-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Indian Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced in early November a proposal to develop a network of at least 50 helicopter air ambulance units along the country’s major roads. The Minister was speaking at the Heli Power India 2024 conference hosted by the Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI). He also announced plans to... Read more
25-Oct-2024Source: HAL
Mr. Barenya Senapati has been appointed as the Director (Finance) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has 31 years of post-qualification experience in the field of Finance. He has diverse experience in all the areas of Finance encompassing Accounts, Financial planning, Treasury... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: CAE
CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security USA has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy under a U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to provide two training devices and support of training MH-60R Seahawk helicopter pilots and mission crew to the Indian Navy. The FMS contract valued at US$57M enables CAE to... Read more
30-Aug-2024Source: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL) have signed an airframer contract, to commence joint design, development, manufacture, supply, and support of a new generation high power engine named Aravalli for the 13-ton Medium Lift class, Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), being designed & developed by... Read more
24-Jul-2024Source: Airbus
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), India’s leading private sector player for aerospace and defence solutions, and Airbus Helicopters have formalised the contract to establish the H125 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India. The FAL will be the first instance of the private sector setting up a helicopter assembly facility in India, which will produce Airbus’... Read more
30-May-2024Source: Leonardo
At EBACE, Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited, appointed as Leonardo’s distributor for the Indian civil helicopter market earlier this year, signed preliminary sales contracts for five AW09s, growing the success of the new single engine in Asia. Furthermore, Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited also signed a contract for three helicopters including one AW109 GrandNew, one... Read more
22-May-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the Government of India’s principal financial institution for promoting, financing and developing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for financing the purchase of Airbus’ helicopters in India. The MoU was signed by Rahul Priyadarshi, Chief General... Read more
26-Jan-2024Source: Airbus
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will produce Airbus’ best-selling H125 helicopter from its civil range for India and export to some of the neighbouring countries. The... Read more
25-Jan-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus has signed an HCare Initial contract, a comprehensive by-the-hour services contract with Heligo Charter Private Limited for six Airbus H145 helicopters deployed for offshore and onshore operations in India. Under this five-year contract, Heligo will benefit from Airbus’ HCare Initial program, which will give the operator the freedom to replace scheduled and unscheduled components... Read more
22-Jan-2024Source: Horizon Aircraft
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a leading hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with JetSetGo, a regional air operator servicing multiple mission profiles. This LOI allows JetSetGo to purchase 50... 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
11-Dec-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Indamer have joined hands to provide cutting edge after-market services for helicopters in India, in a significant boost to the development of the rotary-wing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem in the country. Under authorisation from Airbus Helicopters, Indamer will provide MRO services for Airbus helicopters at its facilities in Mumbai, New... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: InterGlobe Enterprises
InterGlobe Enterprises, India’s foremost travel and hospitality conglomerate and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate... Read more
25-Jul-2023Source: HAL
Mr. A.B. Pradhan has taken over as Director (Human Resources) of HAL. Prior to this, he was holding the post as Officer on Special Duty at HAL Corporate Office and General Manager (HR) at Bangalore Complex. Mr. Pradhan joined HAL in 2005 and overall has 35 years of varied experience in human resource function in... Read more
17-Jul-2023Source: Safran
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have decided to set up their new joint venture company in Bangalore, India. It will be dedicated to the design, development, production, sales and support of helicopter engines, with first objective to build the most adequate propulsion solution for the Indian Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) future 13-ton... Read more
13-Jul-2023Source: Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility. This MoU will focus on collaboration on unmanned aircraft and innovative air mobility between the two civil aviation authorities. This collaboration would... Read more
8-Jun-2023Source: NDTV
India conducted Asia’s first demonstration of performance-based navigation for helicopters for a flight from Juhu to Pune using GAGAN satellite technology. In a tweet on Wednesday, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said it is a fine example of the “Indian aviation sector blazing a trail in innovation!”. See Full Story.... Read more
17-May-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The Dhruv helicopter, built by HAL in India and sometimes known as the ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) has been grounded. This move applies to the majority, and possiby the whole fleet, but certainly including the Indian Army, Coast Guard and Navy, who between them operate over 250 examples out of a total production to date... Read more
26-Apr-2023Source: The Free Press Journal
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has planned to develop two helipads at the central business district of Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). The facilities will be utilised for air ambulance services besides giving landing space to high-flying C-Suite executives. Once developed, the helipads will fetch the MMRDA crores of rupees in revenue. See Full Story.... Read more
3-Apr-2023Source: Fly Blade
Fly Blade (India) Private Limited (“BLADE India”), a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility, Inc., and Jaunt Air Mobility LLC (“Jaunt”), a subsidiary of AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (“AIRO”), announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) aimed at launching electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations in India... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Divya Bharat
Tourists can now enjoy the aerial view of the Pink City. From Friday, the service for seeing various tourist spots here by helicopter – Aravali forests and Amer Fort, Nahargarh, Jaigarh, Jalmahal, Hawa Mahal are available. The cost for this joy ride is Rs 5000-7000. This facility will also be available in other cities of... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: ET Infra
The Madhya Pradesh government has paid around Rs 37 crore to private aviation companies for hiring their aircraft and helicopters during the past three years, the state Assembly was informed. See Full Story. ... Read more
6-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has won an order for two ACH160 helicopters in India – the first sale of the type in the region. The helicopters will be delivered with the ACH160 Exclusive configuration for business use by the customer who is an experienced helicopter operator. Under the terms of the contract, Airbus Corporate Helicopters will provide... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: Hindustan Times
There is a plan to build a heliport in each district, but considering the high potential of tourism in tribal areas, more than one heliport will be built in those areas. The Himachal Pradesh government has given clearance for setting up of eight heliports in different districts of the state this year and work for... Read more
14-Feb-2023Source: Zee Business
Drone startup Garuda Aerospace on Monday said it has raised $22 million which is touted as the largest-ever Series A funding in the drone sector. Venture capital firm SphitiCap invested $12 mn along with participation from other global investors, angel investors and high networth individuals (HNIs) at $5 million. See Full Story.... Read more
10-Feb-2023Source: Travel Biz Monitor.com
Pawan Hans Ltd launched its helicopter services for several sectors connecting four major cities in Assam, with an aim at boosting tourism in the northeastern state, a senior official said. The service will be available on the Dibrugarh-Jorhat-Tezpur-Guwahati-Tezpur-Jorhat-Dibrugarh routes for three days a week, he said. See Full Story.... Read more
7-Feb-2023Source: Indian PM Office
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, dedicated the HAL Helicopter Factory to the nation in Tumakuru. He also laid the foundation stone of the Tumakuru Industrial Township and two Jal Jeevan Mission projects at Tiptur and Chikkanayakanahalli in Tumakuru. The Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the Helicopter Facility and Structure Hangar and unveiled the... Read more
3-Feb-2023Source: the pioneer
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said that soon a heliport will be set up in Sector-84 of Gurugram and with this heliport, Delhi’s air space will get a new option. He said that Haryana is moving fast in the aviation sector and is also working on several schemes in this regard. See... Read more
31-Jan-2023Source: The Times of India
After floating the global tender for the second time in a year, the Noida Authority has again received a lone bid from a private company for the heliport project. See Full Story.... Read more
30-Jan-2023Source: ThePrint
Hamirpur (HP), Jan 13 (PTI) The Himachal Pradesh government will construct a modern heliport near Daroohi village on the boundary of Hamirpur town, an official said on Friday. See Full Story.... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: Boeing
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad. “This is a proud milestone and a testimony of our commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the world-class manufacturing capabilities at our joint venture Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited at... Read more
29-Nov-2022Source: HeliHub.com
HAL handed over the last of the 16 ALHs (Mk-III, Maritime role) contracted with the Indian Coast Guard at a program here today to DG Coast Guard V S Pathania in the presence of senior officials from CG, Defence and HAL. “We are proud to be associated with HAL and happy to issue a Letter... Read more
1-Nov-2022Source: Kashmir Observer
Jammu and Kashmir Police has invited bids from registered aviation companies for renting helicopters to ensure faster mobility of its force, officials said on Sunday. Flight operations are required for carrying police officers and central armed paramilitary force (CAPF) officials in all sectors of J-K, as well as for other emergent purpose, they said.... Read more
1-Nov-2022Source: The Tribune
Haryana is all set to become the first state in the country to make available district-wise helipads to tackle emergency-like situations. Arrangements will also be made for ensuring proper night landing facility at these helipads. See Full Story.... Read more
31-Oct-2022Source: HeliHub.com
Lockheed Martin are reportedly in talks with the Indian conglomerate Tata to move the S-76 production line to the subcontinent. Whether this represents a sale of the production rights or subcontracted manufacture is currently unclear. Following the end of the S-76C++ production in 2011, Sikorsky continued with the later S-76D model but sales have been... Read more
13-Oct-2022Source: Vman
Vman, IFSCA Approved Gift city-based Leasing company, has placed LOI with HAL to purchase five under-development civil version of the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) with the option of five more helicopters. Helicopter delivery will start in 2025 with DGCA India civil certification. LUH has been developed to cater to a wide range of operating conditions,... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: Blade Air Mobility
FlyBlade India (“BLADE India”), a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE), and Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced today a strategic partnership which includes a non-binding order of up to 200 electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL” or Electric Vertical Aircraft, “EVA”) vehicles, service and support,... Read more
12-Aug-2022
The Indian military has signed a letter of intent to procure 12 indigenously-built light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). According to a company source, production of the aircraft has begun, with two already in advanced stages of completion. See Full Story. ... Read more
27-Jun-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Corp., Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded a $37,836,503 firm-fixed-price, cost modification (P00041) to a previously awarded contract (N0001919C0013). This modification increases the contract, based on the configuration item list, which provides for modifications for final country-unique configuration requirements for 24 MH-60R aircraft for the government of India. Additionally,... Read more
20-May-2022Source: The Tribune
The Indian Navy in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully carried out maiden test-firing of the first indigenously developed naval anti-ship missile. See Full Story.... Read more
20-May-2022Source: Blade India
Urban Air Mobility company, BLADE India in association with the state government of Goa, today announced the launch of three helicopter services for inbound travellers – by the seat flights connecting Goa airport to North, South Goa and old Goa airport, private charter services from Maharashtra and within Goa and experiential flights to soak in... Read more
11-May-2022
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, has announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. “It’s very rewarding to see such strong growth, both sequentially and year-over-year, in what has seasonally been the lightest quarter for Blade,” said Rob Wiesenthal, Blade’s Chief Executive Officer.... Read more
16-Mar-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have broken ground on their Joint Venture facility, Helicopter Engines MRO Pvt Limited (HE-MRO), at Sattari, 40 km from Panaji in Goa. Mr. R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL, Mr. Franck Saudo, CEO, Safran Helicopter Engines and senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces and HAL were present on... Read more
26-Jan-2022Source: HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a contract with the Government of Mauritius (GoM) for export of one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)-MkIII for the Mauritius Police Force, it said on Wednesday. Mauritius already operates a ALH and Dornier Do-228 aircraft built by HAL. “With this contract, HAL and Government of Mauritius have further strengthened the... Read more
8-Dec-2021
India’s top military commander has been killed in a helicopter crash in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the country’s Air Force says. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others died after the Mi-17V5 helicopter came down in hills near Coonoor city on Wednesday morning. Images show that the helicopter... Read more
25-Nov-2021Source: Blade Air Mobility
Urban air mobility (UAM) company, BLADE India entered into a partnership with Airbus, to further expand its “on-demand” helicopter services. To meet the significant demand and response in India, BLADE will be inducting five new H125 to its fleet initially. The helicopters will be provided to operators by a GIFT-City based leasing company taking advantage... Read more
19-Nov-2021Source: The Tribune
The defence ministry has formally lifted a ban on Italian firm Leonardo SpA and its subsidiary AgustaWestland as their names have not figured in an updated list of companies debarred and suspended from business dealings with it, officials familiar with the developments said on Sunday. See Full Story.... Read more
25-Oct-2021Source: FIXAR
FIXAR has signed an exclusivity agreement with the leading Indian technology development company Paras Aerospace, a subsidiary of Paras Defense and Space Technologies Limited, for FIXAR unmanned solution distribution in India. Both companies will collaborate to ensure access to efficient and cost-effective unmanned aerial solutions offering an autonomous vertical take-off and landing model FIXAR 007... Read more
21-Oct-2021
LCI, a leading aviation leasing company, has placed two Leonardo AW139 helicopters on long-term operating leases with its newest customer, Heligo Charters Pvt. Ltd. The state-of-the-art aircraft were recently delivered to Heligo’s base at Juhu Airport in Mumbai, from where they will provide crew transfer services for India’s largest energy company, ONGC. Nigel Leishman, Executive Vice President... Read more
18-Oct-2021Source: HeliHub.com
The Indian state of Kerala has recently issued a new tender for a light twin helicopter. Primarily for state VIP travel, other tasks may include medical evacuation. While being managed by the Police, the . They are offering a three year contract with a potential two year extension, and the expectation of at least 20... Read more
16-Sep-2021Source: EASA
EASA and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India (DGCA India) have signed a Working Arrangement to strengthen their relationship and to achieve common safety and environmental protection standards. The agreement aims at promoting cooperation, the understanding of each other’s regulatory systems and facilitating the exchange of aeronautical products, services and personnel. This agreement... Read more
19-Aug-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus has appointed Sunny Guglani as Head of Airbus Helicopters for India and South Asia. He assumed charge on 16 August 2021, and will be based in New Delhi. Guglani, 37, will be responsible for growing Airbus’ civil, parapublic and defence helicopter business in the region, including aftermarket services. Guglani has been with the company... Read more
10-Aug-2021Source: Vman Aviation Services
Vman Aviation Services IFSC Pvt Ltd (Vman) is India’s first Aircraft leasing company, approved by IFSCA under MOCA initiative. Vman is focused on operating lease solutions to the general aviation market which currently has less than twenty percent assets on lease. Vman has placed an order for Airbus H125 Helicopter to start the first lease... Read more
21-Jul-2021Source: US Navy
The U.S. and Indian navies celebrated a historic milestone when two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters were inducted into the Indian Naval Fleet during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island, July 16. The ceremony is part of an ongoing initiative that also includes comprehensive training for Indian aircrew and maintainers on operating and sustaining the... Read more
20-Jul-2021Source: Indian Navy
On 16 July 2021, Indian Navy accepted the first two of its MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from US Navy in a ceremony held at NAS North Island, San Diego. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of these helicopters from US Navy to Indian Navy, which were accepted by His Excellency Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Indian... Read more
14-Jul-2021Source: The Hindu
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to deliver the first batch of three Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) to the Indian Air Force (IAF) once acceptance tests are completed. These are part of the 15 Limited Series Production (LSP) helicopters approved for the Army and the IAF. See Full Story. ... Read more
24-Jun-2021Source: Daijiworld.com
Tourism and environment minister C P Yogeshwwar, who has been in the news for his dissidence activities against chief minister B S Yediyurappa, has now proposed to establish a heliport at the Jakkur Flying Training School aerodrome in Jakkur as part of the plans to promote heli-tourism in Karnataka. See Full Story.... Read more
17-Jun-2021Source: HAL
In a major boost to the ALH Mk-III indigenous Coast Guard programme, three Advanced Light Helicopter (ALHs) manufactured by HAL were inducted into the stables of Indian Coast Guard by Dr Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary, today. These helicopters which are part of ALH Mk III programe will be positioned in Bhubaneswar, Porbandar, Chennai and Kochi... Read more
11-Apr-2021
Corporate helicopter owned by LuLu International who issued this statement (from Outlook India) regarding the incident, which involved their CEO “Yusuff Ali, currently in Kerala, was on a short trip from his home in Kochi to visit a relative at a nearby hospital. Due to the sudden deterioration of weather conditions and heavy rains, the... Read more
6-Apr-2021Source: Times of India
The assembly elections have provided a booster shot to the Indian helicopter charter industry, which was reeling under the impact of the Covid pandemic. Industry insiders say that it’s the first time ever that helicopters have been in high demand for assembly poll campaign in states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Assam. See Full... Read more
24-Feb-2021Source: Mauritius Government
Mauritius and India have embarked on new avenues of bilateral cooperation with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), today, at the Receptorium of the National Assembly in Port Louis. Prior to the signing of the CECPA, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth had a... Read more
22-Feb-2021Source: Airbus
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FlyBlade India (BLADE) – a joint venture between U.S.-based technology-powered air mobility company Blade Urban Air Mobility Inc. and Indian investment firm Hunch Ventures – to help develop the on-demand helicopter services market in South Asia. Airbus and BLADE will collaborate to create awareness about on-demand... Read more
12-Feb-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flytech Aviation Academy, a leading Indian aviation training academy, to explore collaboration opportunities in Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) training. The MoU was signed at Aero India 2021. Airbus brings a wealth of experience in aviation training, courseware development, safety and quality standards, while Flytech excels in aviation... Read more
4-Feb-2021Source: Rosoboronexport
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a joint display of Russian industrial enterprises at the Aero India 2021 international aerospace exhibition, which will be held at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, the Republic of India, on February 3-5. “Russia and India have been maintaining and building up mutually beneficial strategic partnership.... Read more
20-Jan-2021Source: The Tribune India
The government has extended the preliminary bid submission deadline for buying Pawan Hans by a month till February 18. See Full Story. ... Read more
5-Jan-2021Source: The Economic Times
BLADE India, the helicopter operator that provides urban mobility by selling seats, today announced the launch of its services in Karnataka. See Full Story.... Read more
