31-Aug-2023
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today provides an update on its overall programme. Flight Test Update Vertical concluded its remote thrustborne flight test campaign in July 2023, as the first full-scale VX4 prototype reached its target speed of 40kts (70 kmph), demonstrating exceptional overall stability and... Read more
31-Aug-2023Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, will present at the 2023 Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Bristow’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Whalen and Senior Vice President, Key Accounts Samantha Willenbacher are scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 6,... Read more
31-Aug-2023Source: Whirly-Girls
The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 2024 scholarship season. Deserving female aviators and maintainers can apply for over $500,000 of helicopter training and educational scholarships. These scholarships advance the helicopter industry by strengthening the talent pool and increasing diversity. Applications are available online and are due October 1st,... Read more
31-Aug-2023Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that its Midnight aircraft and key executives, Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO, and Billy Nolen, Archer’s Chief Safety Officer, will take center stage at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Aerospace Summit at the Ronald Reagan Building and... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: US DoD
CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, was awarded a $26,598,434 modification (P00021) to contract W9124G-20-C-0008 for advanced helicopter flight training. Work will be performed at Fort Novosel, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 9, 2027. Fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $26,598,434 were obligated at the time of the... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: v2track
v2track has partnered with Sydney-based engineering firm Airborne Mission System (AMS) to resell and support their AFDAU-T1 unit. The AFDAU-T1 has transformed the way aerial firefighters collect and report operational data and it offers unique benefits for rotary and fixed-wing operators. The AFDAU-T1 meets the requirements of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre of Australia (NAFC)... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: US Army
The rotor blades of the MEDEVAC helicopters never stopped spinning as the Army Reserve Aviation Command’s UH/HH-60 Black Hawks climbed to new heights and led the third iteration of the fast-paced joint operation known as Mountain Medic 2023 last week. Soaring against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the exercise aimed at improving and reenforcing... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: 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 participate in the following investor conferences: Jefferies Industrial Conference – Fireside chat with Rob Wiesenthal, Chief Executive Officer, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET. A webcast of the event... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: Blue Hawaiian Helicopter
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the leading helicopter tour company in Hawaii, resumes tourism flights in Maui as island reopens following the devastating wildfires in Lahaina. For nearly two weeks, Blue Hawaiian had paused tourism operations as it focused on disaster relief efforts in Lahaina. “Our top priority was helping those impacted by the fires,” said Blue... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced the signing of an agreement with Indonesian aerospace firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to enter into a strategic partnership to pursue a sales agreement of up to 24 Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk® helicopters for the Republic of Indonesia. “This agreement demonstrates our mutual interest with PTDI to provide... Read more
30-Aug-2023
Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (aka Niedersachsen und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) are jointly purchasing four new Airbus H145 police helicopters – two for each federal state. The contract for the cross-border cooperation has now been awarded to the company Airbus. Joint procurement takes place via the Lower Saxony Logistics Center (LZN), which saves effort, time and money.... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: Wales Air Ambulance
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity is calling for its supporters to have their say and vote for the aircraft registration of its newest addition to the fleet. In February this year, Wales Air Ambulance announced that Gama Aviation had successfully bid for the seven-year contract to provide aviation services to the air ambulance in Wales,... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $11,636,578 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for CH-47F Block II systems support. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: Rex
The Regional Express Group (Rex) is pleased to introduce the members of its Rex Antarctic Advisory Panel (RAAP). The panellists will help formulate Rex’s response to the Request for Tender (RFT) expected in November for aviation capabilities in support of the Australian Antarctic Program. In announcing the composition of its RAAP, Rex’s Executive Chairman, Lim... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the winners of its 40th Annual Student Design Competition. The team of University of Maryland took first place in the Graduate category and Georgia Institute of Technology/US Military Academy in the Undergraduate category. In addition, the Military Institute of Technology (Bangladesh) took Best New Undergraduate Entrant honors. Sikorsky,... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: HAI
HAI wants to remind the vertical flight industry that it is now accepting nominations for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards program. These awards recognize superior achievement across the rotorcraft industry and are open to individuals, teams, or organizations who work with helicopters and remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones or UAS). Interested individuals or businesses... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: Sikorsky
The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), a $2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K® helicopters – the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft. “This contract award for 35 CH-53K helicopters stabilizes Sikorsky’s nationwide supply base, creates additional production efficiencies, and provides the U.S. Marine Corps with transformative... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: St. Joseph Health
St. Joseph Health announced it has entered into a partnership with Med-Trans Corporation (Med-Trans) to continue air medical services in the Brazos Valley under the name St. Joseph Health AirMed 12. The AirMed12 base operates round-the-clock and leverages the expertise of both organizations. St. Joseph Health provides the highly trained and experienced flight nurses and... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: US Army
The rotor blades of the MEDEVAC helicopters never stopped spinning as the Army Reserve Aviation Command’s UH/HH-60 Black Hawks climbed to new heights and led the third iteration of the fast-paced joint operation known as Mountain Medic 2023 last week. Soaring against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the exercise aimed at improving and reenforcing... Read more
25-Aug-2023
Following multiple online posts yesterday, it is now known that Robinson Helicopter Co (RHC) will soon announce a new empennage configuration for the R66 Turbine, replacing the existing horizontal stabilizer with a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer located forward of the tail rotor. The available images suggest a configuration similar to the Bell 505 The new empennage... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: Airbp
Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, is now offering Jet-A1 fuel at Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s (BER) General Aviation (GA) terminal in a newly agreed agency collaboration with ExecuJet. Air will bp will refuel aircraft at the GA terminal supported by two Air bp tankers. ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, handles arriving... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters Inc., Aurora, Oregon, was awarded a $33,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 maintenance and overhaul. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 22, 2028. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-23-D-0072).... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: JetBlue
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), announces the launch of its eighth Gateway development program, Gateway Rotor Transition Program (RTP). Gateway RTP establishes a prescribed talent pathway for U.S. military-trained rotary wing aviators to transition their existing expertise as helicopter pilots and acquire the necessary skills and certifications needed to join JetBlue as a first officer. Accepted candidates... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: US DoD
Honeywell International Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, was awarded a $51,224,867 firm-fixed-price contract for helicopter engines. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2026. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity is the contracting... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: Bell
On 28 June, industry professionals gathered at the Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya to collaborate and share best practices relating to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, Customer Support and Services, Training and Bell’s number one priority, Safety. Led by Lynette Loosen, Bell’s regional sales manager, Africa & Middle East, the Symposium included Bell customers, advocates... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: Airspeeder
With a distinguished career in the aviation and technology industries, Gary brings a wealth of experience and expertise to further drive the advancement of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology and autonomous flight. Gary most recently was the founding CEO of Wisk Aero, a joint venture between the Boeing Company and Larry Page’s Kittyhawk.... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced that its EHang Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System (“UACS”) has been officially approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”) for UACS trial operations. With the UCAS trial operations approved, EHang, as the world’s first... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: Astronics
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced today that it is now under contract with Bell to support development of the V-280 Valor for the U.S. Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. A member of Team Valor, Astronics has been working... Read more
25-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo has published the 2022 supply chain spending figures for its UK-based helicopter business. This highlights the important role the company plays in generating prosperity nationwide through the 750 companies in its supply chain. With a strong order book for its Yeovil-based business, and as UK MOD and international customers’ demands for the company’s helicopters... Read more
24-Aug-2023Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading global provider of helicopter maintenance and support services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Smith as its new Head of Growth and Strategy. Colin will be responsible for development and execution of the Heli-One business strategy to cohesively bring our products to market, support our customers and strategically position us to... Read more
24-Aug-2023Source: WAI
Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 23 will be able to experience the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapters and corporate members. WAI will continue to offer additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos... Read more
24-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo
Yeovil, home to Britain’s only onshore helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, is celebrating its official recognition by the town and local councils as the “Home of British Helicopters”. The status reflects Yeovil’s storied history of aviation firsts and the huge value helicopter design and manufacture contributes to the local, regional, and national economies. To mark the new... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: US Navy
Sailors and Marines assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) refined their warfighting concepts and tactics in live, virtual, and constructive training events throughout the month of August during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2023. NECC’s operations center provided command and control of NECC’s forces throughout the exercise, working closely to support Fleet commanders in 2nd,... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: PAC International
Paradigm Aerospace Corporation (PAC) International recently delivered an upgraded Airbus EC135P2+ for Life Fight Network. PAC removed the aircraft’s corporate VIP interior and factory avionics and installed a complete Metro Aviation medical interior and Garmin GTN 650/750 Single Pilot IFR Avionics suite. The interior and exterior of the aircraft were also completely repainted to match... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctors have flown through their first year on board the Bundaberg-based rescue helicopter, performing more than 189 missions since they joined the service. Critical Care Doctors were rostered onto the local chopper for the first time in August last year with the first mission tasked on the 21st of August.... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: Horizon Aircraft
Pono Capital Three, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTHR, PTHRU and PTHRW), a special purpose acquisition company (“Pono”), has announced the execution of a definitive Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. (the “Target Company”), a British Columbia company doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft”). Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, it is... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: European Rotors
The ticket shop is now open for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023, Europe’s largest rotorcraft-only event, is scheduled for 27–30 Nov. in Madrid, Spain, with exhibits open 28–30 Nov. It’s time to make your arrangements to attend the third edition of the one-and-only European event where you will meet the entire vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) community... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: Bristow
Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has signed a contract with the Irish Department of Transport for the provision of rotary and fixed-wing aviation services for the Irish Coast Guard. Bristow will begin transitioning to the new contract in... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: RAC Rescue
On the 11th August 2023 RAC Rescue will celebrate 20 years of service to the WA community. Since the inception of the service back in 2003 the helicopters have completed over 9,500 rescue missions and flown more than 2 million kilometres across WA. In this video we reflect on how the service has evolved in... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Wisk Aero (“Wisk”) and Archer Aviation (“Archer”) (NYSE: ACHR), leaders in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market, along with The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) (NYSE: BA) announced that they have reached a settlement to resolve the federal and state court litigation between the parties on undisclosed terms. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into a collaboration that... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $55 million to supply multi-layered ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to the Netherlands. The contract will be performed over a period of four years. As part of the contract, Elbit Systems will supply... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has weighed in on FAA efforts to regulate pilot certification and training for powered-lift aircraft. To view HAI’s comments to the FAA, click here. Powered-lift aircraft take off and land vertically, then transition to fixed-wing lift for forward flight. This technology is one of many steps toward further adoption of advanced air... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: EASA
The EASA 2023 Annual Safety Review (ASR) is now online. The 2023 edition looks at the safety performance of the European aviation system in 2022. This, and other analyses carried out by EASA in collaboration with the National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) and industry is used to support the decision-making that is reflected in the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS).... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: HAI
As the future of aviation begins to take shape, HAI is weighing in on the United States’ federal efforts to set a national strategy for advanced air mobility (AAM). “Various agencies across the US federal government are formulating short-, medium- and long-term policies to support the next generation of aircraft and the movement of people... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: DRF Luftrettung
There was a change for the DRF Luftrettung station in Mannheim on August 13, 2023: A helicopter of the type H145 with five-blade rotor from Airbus Helicopters is now flying as Christoph 53. Immediately after replacing the previous machine with the new one at the station, the new Christoph 53 had a double assignment. For helicopter... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, aircraft displays, and safety systems announced that Adventure Pilot of McKinney, Texas, has updated its highly-capable iFLY EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) App to version12.2, providing full compatibility with Avidyne’s IFD-Series FMS/GPS/ NAV/COMs. The iFly EFB App allows pilots to easily share flight plans to and from... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $12.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Poland has requested to... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The U.S. Army awarded Airbus a $27.8 million contract to upgrade the Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP). Upgrades to the MEP expand the UH-72A Lakota’s capabilities to conduct day and night operations by providing an advanced moving map, enhanced digital interfaces, new monitors, an airborne mission management system and... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: Sikorsky
Two new Sikorsky S-92A helicopters have been delivered to Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), the headquarters of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). These modern airframes, operated by Bristow Group Helicopters, represent a significant upgrade from the previous Sikorsky S-61N platforms, which have filled the role of support helicopter in the Falklands for the past seven... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: Ecocopter
The use of helicopters to control frost in crops is a solution that has spread in recent years in Chile, and has several advantages over other traditional methods, such as sprinkler irrigation, fans or torches. Among them, its efficiency stands out, since a single helicopter can cover several hectares in an hour; its speed, since... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: NHV
NHV Helicopters Ltd, a leading provider of helicopter services for the offshore industry, has secured a significant contract to support Buchan Well Abandonment operations in the Central North Sea (CNS). The contract, awarded by WellSafe Guardian Limited on behalf of its client Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited (RSRUK), will see NHV deliver approximately four flights... Read more
18-Aug-2023
The British Government has decided not to renew a contract whereby a commercial operator supplies the Ministry of Defence with a helicopter for VIP use – including the Prime Minister, Ministers, Senior Military Officers, and Government Officials. The contract is known as RWCSAT – Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport. A tender was issued for... Read more
18-Aug-2023Source: AHMEC
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), will celebrate the wonderful world of rotorcraft aviation during its annual World Helicopter Day on Sunday, August 20, from noon until 5 p.m. Highlighting the day will be helicopter rides for an extra fee. They will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis from 12:30 until 3:30... Read more
17-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that its Midnight eVTOL aircraft has continued hitting key certification milestones on schedule, with the FAA recently starting to approve Archer’s certification plans for its Midnight production aircraft and recently issuing its first Midnight aircraft a Special Airworthiness Certificate... Read more
16-Aug-2023Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, under the passionate ownership of Chuck Surack, is rapidly pushing forward in developing exciting new rotorcraft models and features, all while witnessing an unprecedented level of product demand. As a result, Enstrom will begin actively recruiting to grow its already impressive workforce, which currently boasts more than 125 employees. Enstrom has immediate openings for... Read more
16-Aug-2023Source: OHS
Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) have signed a new multi-year contract extension with Serica Energy. The five-year deal with potential for further extensions, takes the relationship between partners at least beyond eight years. Serica will use H175 and S92 aircraft to service their current North Sea operations, in particular the Bruce platform. Offshore Helicopters UK... Read more
16-Aug-2023Source: US Air Force
For the first time in over 20 years, the U.S. Air Force and Serbian air force partnered together to conduct the first helicopter flight formation in history and participate in rotary wing search and rescue operations, Aug. 7-11, 2023, at Batajnica Air Base and Sgt./Pilot Mihajlo Petrovic Air Base, Serbia. To mark the beginning of... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. In tandem with earnings, Archer made a series of announcements that reinforce its path to FAA certification and commercial operations in 2025. Archer has landed a $215... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: US Navy
The MQ-8C Fire Scout, a variant of the MQ-8B, is an unmanned aerial vehicle used for expeditionary operations aboard ships. The Navy’s only unmanned helicopter, which can be deployable from land or sea, provides target-acquisition, real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to the men and women of the US Navy and Marine Corps. In 2015, Naval... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Blue Hawaiian Shifts
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the sole helicopter tour company serving all four major Hawaiian Islands since 1985, has shifted its operations from tourism to supporting disaster relief efforts in the areas devastated by the wildfires in Lahaina. With tourism operations temporarily paused out of Kahului Airport, Blue Hawaiian has partnered with Blue Hawaiian Activates hotel partners,... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: AIR
AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, announced that it has brought on Matthew Smith as Director of Certification & Airworthiness. Smith brings with him over 30 years of demonstrated experience in aerospace, having played a pivotal role in the FAA certification of many new and novel aircraft. Prior to joining AIR, Smith managed the... Read more
15-Aug-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. GAAP QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (in thousands except percentages, unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 % Change Revenue $ 60,989 $ 35,633 71.2 % Cost of revenue 50,620 30,522 65.8 % Software development... Read more
14-Aug-2023Source: Salus Aviation
Salus Aviation, a leading global helicopter MRO and rotary and fixed-wing aircraft sales and leasing company, announces a new Executive Leadership Team. In December 2022, Salus Aviation purchased the helicopter division of Airwork Holdings Limited (NZ), and with Oceania Aviation (NZ) and Heli Parts Network (USA) already in the portfolio, The addition of Airwork’s experienced... Read more
14-Aug-2023Source: Kopter
Leonardo’s distributor for the AW09 in Brazil, Gualter Helicopters (Aero Service Representação) signed contracts for three aircraft for executive transport. Leonardo’s leadership in private helicopter transport market was reaffirmed with new AW09 contracts announced at Labace 2023 with three different end-users in Brazil. These latest achievements for the AW09 in Brazil come a few months after... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and DHL Supply Chain, a global leader in warehousing and distribution, announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a study of key demands and supply chain characteristics for Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) operation. The primary goal of the partnership... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Bell
40 years recently surpassed since Richard “Dick” Harold Smith touched down in the Bell 206 JetRanger III at the Bell Helicopter Hurst Heliport, now known as the Floyd Carlson Airfield. This historic flight marked the completion of the very first solo around-the-world flight by helicopter. Smith’s journey had begun 352 days earlier, on August 5,... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters (MDH) is excited to announce a contract signing with a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo confirms its leading position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during official ceremonies held at LABACE 2023 (8-10 August). Gruppomodena S.A. has been appointed official distributor of Leonardo helicopter types including the AW119Kx, AW109 legacy, AW169 and AW139 for the civil markets in Uruguay and Argentina. The... Read more
10-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Hot Springs Ambulance has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS review to provide continuing education for their paramedics, AEMTs (advanced emergency medical technicians), and EMTs (emergency medical technicians). Established in 1985, Hot Springs Ambulance Service provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services and Advanced Life... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Vertical Aerospace have had an accident with their test flight aircraft G-EVTL today. Images online (example) show significant damage at their test base at Cotswold Airport in the UK with the aircraft coming to rest close to (or possibly in contact with) the resident feature Boeing 747 which was retired from British Airways service in... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: HeliHub.com
A planning application has been made in the UK for a new hangar at Fairoaks Airport for Flexjet Vertical Lift. The US-based jet operator is looking to expand their UK and European helicopter offering along the lines of their US operation. While the basis of the company is fixed-wing jets, they made a strategic move... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: US Army
The U.S. Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade received two new model Apache helicopters, which feature state-of-the-art enhancements to the aircraft’s sensors, software, and weapon systems at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Clay Kaserne, Germany, Sept. 1, 2023. The new Apaches, officially designated AH-64E Version 6 Apache Guardians, are the first of an anticipated 24 the unit is... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX and EVEXW) reports its second quarter 2023 earnings results. Financial highlights Eve is a pre-operational company dedicated to the development of an eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft and the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem that includes the aircraft development, air traffic management systems as well as a Services &... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: USHST
The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is hosting two safety-focused events in September, and all interested members of the vertical lift industry are invited to attend. The events include a nearly day-long “COPTER IFR/Weather Camera Summit” on Monday, September 11, followed by USHST’s quarterly “All Hands” meeting on September 12. Both events are available... Read more
9-Aug-2023Source: SkyDrive
On July 22, our CEO, Tomohiro Fukuzawa, joined a panel discussion with executives from key electric aircraft developers in the US and Canada : BETA TECHNOLOGIES and Limosa in 17th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium organized by Vertical Flight Society at Oshhkosh, Wisconsin.... Read more
