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Helideck Certification Agency and Bond Helicopters sign MoU

Helideck Certification Agency and Bond Helicopters sign MoU

8-Aug-2023Source: HCA

Helideck Certification Agency and Bond Helicopters sign Memorandum of Understanding for offshore helideck inspections. Bond Helicopters, who are due to commence flying operations in the SNS from January 2024, has signed an agreement to recognise HCA as the entity responsible for certifying all UKCS offshore helidecks to which they operate. This brings Bond in line... Read more

Amprius Unveils Ultra-High-Power-High-Energy Lithium-ion Battery

Amprius Unveils Ultra-High-Power-High-Energy Lithium-ion Battery

8-Aug-2023Source: Amprius

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, is continuing to pioneer innovative battery technology with its newest ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery. Leveraging the company’s advanced material system capability, the cell achieves an impressive discharge rate of 10C while delivering 400 Wh/kg energy density, a... Read more

Astronics has a Growing Backlog of Electrical System Solutions for eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturers

Astronics has a Growing Backlog of Electrical System Solutions for eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturers

8-Aug-2023Source: Astronics

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced that it has accepted purchase orders to provide certain electrical power distribution, conversion, and vehicle charge control capabilities from ten eVTOL aircraft OEMs who are developing electrical aircraft for emerging air mobility missions. These orders... Read more

US Marines visits eVTOL developer Archer

US Marines visits eVTOL developer Archer

8-Aug-2023Source: Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that this past Friday it showcased its Midnight eVTOL aircraft to a group of leaders from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The visit from the USMC comes on the heels of Archer’s announcement last week of its industry leading... Read more

SkyDrive selects Avidyne avionics for its eVTOL

SkyDrive selects Avidyne avionics for its eVTOL

8-Aug-2023Source: SkyDrive

SkyDrive is developing eVTOL aircraft to fulfill their vision of a future where everyone has access to eVTOL as their daily transportation. Designed to be flown with one pilot and two passengers on board for intra-city flights, the SKYDRIVE requires customized, certified avionics systems to enable its mission. Avidyne was founded in 1994 with the... Read more

FAA Outlines Hawaii Air Tour Safety Improvements

FAA Outlines Hawaii Air Tour Safety Improvements

8-Aug-2023Source: FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to improve Hawaii air tour safety. The agency has outlined a consistent new process where air tour operators can receive authorization to safely descend below specific altitudes to avoid flying into bad weather. “This process will help prevent situations where pilots encounter poor visibility and become disoriented,” said David Boulter, the... Read more

Wyoming Life Flight celebrates 40 years of service

Wyoming Life Flight celebrates 40 years of service

8-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods

Providing 40 years of emergency air medical care is something worth celebrating, so Wyoming Life Flight held a special gathering to mark the notable anniversary. Crew members past and present, community leaders, and former patients came together at the Wyoming Life Flight hangar at Casper-Natrona County International Airport, on Friday, Jul. 21 for the festivities.... Read more

Joby Aviation Reports Q2 2023 Results

Joby Aviation Reports Q2 2023 Results

7-Aug-2023Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, issued its Second Quarter 2023 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending June 30, 2023.     Second Quarter 2023 Highlights:   Production Launched. Joby’s first production prototype rolled off the line and has begun flight testing. All... Read more

LeeFlight celebrates 10th Anniversary

LeeFlight celebrates 10th Anniversary

7-Aug-2023Source: Air Methods

A special celebration was held on Thursday, Aug. 3 to recognize the 10th anniversary of LeeFlight air medical service. Crew members, community leaders, and about 100 guests came together at the LeeFlight hangar in Fort Myers for the festivities. LeeFlight is a partnership between Lee County and Air Methods, the nation’s leading provider of air medical services, and is... Read more

Maverick Helicopters expands into Southern California

Maverick Helicopters expands into Southern California

7-Aug-2023Source: Maverick

Maverick Helicopters, a premier provider of helicopter services, is excited to announce its recent expansion into Southern California, bringing an array of captivating flight options including aerial tourism flights, charter operations and transfers to Catalina Island. Maverick Helicopters offers departures from terminals across Greater Los Angeles including Long Beach, Orange County, Burbank, San Pedro, Hawthorne... Read more

Bell Celebrates 25 Years of Amarillo Assembly Center

Bell Celebrates 25 Years of Amarillo Assembly Center

7-Aug-2023Source: Bell

“Welcome to Tiltrotor, Texas,” suggested then Potter County Judge, Arthur Ware, on the stage of the Amarillo Civic Center’s Grand Plaza Ballroom, exactly 25 years ago today. On Monday, August 3, 1998, close to 600 business leaders, community members and statewide officials gathered at the Amarillo Civic Center for an announcement from Bell naming Amarillo... Read more

SPAES Installs MD302 Standby Attitude Module in EC120

SPAES Installs MD302 Standby Attitude Module in EC120

7-Aug-2023Source: SPAES

SPAES is delighted to announce the successful installation of the state-of-the-art MD 302 Standby Attitude Module on the RH side of the instrument panel of an EC 120 helicopter for one of its esteemed customers. The MD 302 Standby Attitude Module is a groundbreaking avionics unit that provides essential flight information, including altitude, attitude, airspeed,... Read more

ATSB warns of risks of VFR pilots flying in instrument conditions

ATSB warns of risks of VFR pilots flying in instrument conditions

7-Aug-2023Source: ATSB

The collision with water of a Bell UH-1H helicopter near Anna Bay, NSW, resulting in the loss of all five people on board, highlights the significant risk of visual pilots attempting to fly in instrument conditions, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the 6 September 2019 accident notes. The pilot of the UH-1H... Read more

CCC, DART Aerospace to deliver high lift heliporter to US Navy

CCC, DART Aerospace to deliver high lift heliporter to US Navy

7-Aug-2023Source: CCC

CCC is pleased to announce that it was awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to provide a high lift heliporter designed and manufactured by DART Aerospace Company (DART) to the U.S. Navy. A high lift heliporter is ground support equipment that allows one person to... Read more

Karen SA appoints new Maintenance Manager

Karen SA appoints new Maintenance Manager

7-Aug-2023Source: Karen SA

Karen SA are delighted to announce that Damiano Terraneo has taken the position of Maintenance Manager at Karen SA. With his extensive experience in aviation, project management, and organizational skills, we are confident that he will lead our maintenance department into a new era. Damiano has been an integral part of our team, demonstrating exceptional... Read more

New South Wales adds firefighing Chinook to fleet

New South Wales adds firefighing Chinook to fleet

4-Aug-2023Source: New South Wales Government

Rural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond. The new helicopter will allow for aerial firefighting at night and expand on existing air capabilities. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib was joined by Commonwealth Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman... Read more

UK Army Air Corps lose Dauphin in accident

UK Army Air Corps lose Dauphin in accident

3-Aug-2023

One of the six Airbus AS365N3 Dauphin helicopters operated by the Army Air Corps in the UK has had an accident, the manufacturer has confirmed in an document released in the public domain.  The severity of the accident has put the aircraft beyond economic repair. In the latest edition of its “List of potentially scrapped,... Read more

SkyAlyne selected by Canada for Future Aircrew Training Program

SkyAlyne selected by Canada for Future Aircrew Training Program

3-Aug-2023Source: CAE

SkyAlyne – a partnership between Canadian companies CAE and KF Aerospace – has been identified by the Government of Canada as its preferred bidder to manage the future training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The FAcT contract will cover all aspects of the required training and in-service support to train Canadian military pilots, Air... Read more

Royal Oman Police achieves 20,000 flight hours with AW139

Royal Oman Police achieves 20,000 flight hours with AW139

3-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo

On 14 June, Leonardo and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) celebrated the achievement of 20,000 flight hours performed by the ROP’s AW139 fleet. The landmark signifies the continued success of the AW139 since its certification 20 years ago, with more than 1,100 units delivered to date and 3.7 million flight hours logged by the global fleet. This significant achievement... Read more

UK CAA working with Police/EMS landing sites to improve landing procedures

UK CAA working with Police/EMS landing sites to improve landing procedures

3-Aug-2023Source: UK CAA

Earlier this year, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport announced the successful applicants for the third round of applications to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Programme. Funding was allocated to blue light landing sites to put in place new systems to allow helicopters to operate in challenging conditions that they... Read more

USAF awards Archer with $142M eVTOL discovery contract

USAF awards Archer with $142M eVTOL discovery contract

3-Aug-2023Source: Archer

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that it has significantly expanded its partnership with the DoD by signing new contracts with the U.S. Air Force with a total value of up to $142 million. The new contracts signal the U.S. military’s recognition of the transformative... Read more

HSM-46 Welcomes New Commander

HSM-46 Welcomes New Commander

3-Aug-2023Source: US Navy

Cmdr. James Powers was relieved by Cmdr. Anne Bruckman during the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, the “Grandmasters” change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, July 13. Powers, who is a native of Arnold, Maryland, will depart HSM-46 to serve on the OPNAV N96 Staff. While in command of HSM-46, the... Read more

Rex and Helicopter Resources partner for Antarctic Tender

Rex and Helicopter Resources partner for Antarctic Tender

3-Aug-2023Source: Rex

The Regional Express Group (Rex) proudly announces its collaboration with Helicopter Resources Pty Ltd (Heli Resources) through an exclusive teaming agreement. This strategic partnership comes as part of Rex’s preparation for the upcoming tender by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) later this year, following the recent release of the Request for Information (RFI). The RFI... Read more

International Aviation Marketing Enhances Presence in South America

International Aviation Marketing Enhances Presence in South America

3-Aug-2023Source: International Aviation Marketing

It is with great excitement that International Aviation Marketing Ltd. announces the addition of Steffen Bay to expand their South American Sales sector. Originally from Germany, Steffen brings with him a global mindset. Fluent in five (5) languages, he has developed and won or renewed business in more than twenty-five countries and his professional experience... Read more

Australian Department of Defence issues statement on NH90 accident

Australian Department of Defence issues statement on NH90 accident

3-Aug-2023Source: Australian DoD

Transcript of media update in Brisbane LIEUTENANT GENERAL BILTON: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Lieutenant General Greg Bilton. I’m the Chief of Joint Operations. I would like to update you on the recovery operations for the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter which impacted waters near Lindeman Island on Friday, the 28th of July. Ongoing... Read more

HENSOLDT commissioned with a demonstrator study for Detect-and-Avoid Radar

HENSOLDT commissioned with a demonstrator study for Detect-and-Avoid Radar

3-Aug-2023Source: HENSOLDT

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is taking the development of its collision warning system for civil and military drones to a new level. The demonstrator study for a “detect-and-avoid radar” – commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) – enables a further step towards the safe integration of drones... Read more

Astronics announces Electrical System backlog for eVTOL OEMs

Astronics announces Electrical System backlog for eVTOL OEMs

3-Aug-2023Source: Astronics

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced that it has accepted purchase orders to provide certain electrical power distribution, conversion, and vehicle charge control capabilities from ten eVTOL aircraft OEMs who are developing electrical aircraft for emerging air mobility missions.  These orders... Read more

RAF joins Irish Air Corps in celebrating 60 years of Helicopter Ops

RAF joins Irish Air Corps in celebrating 60 years of Helicopter Ops

3-Aug-2023Source: Royal Air Force

The RAF were delighted to be invited to join the Irish Air Corps in celebrating 60 years of Helicopter Operations at this year’s Families Day and 2023 Bray Air show, in Dublin. To mark the anniversary, Air Officer Northern Ireland, Air Marshal Sean Reynolds, was hosted by Irish Air Corps GOC, Brigadier General Rory O’Connor.... Read more

Aeroauto and Greenport Airport create for Urban Air Mobility showroom

Aeroauto and Greenport Airport create for Urban Air Mobility showroom

3-Aug-2023Source: Aeroauto

Aeroauto, the world’s leading expert in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) and advanced air mobility vehicles, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with GREENPORT® International Airport & Technology Center to establish a state-of-the-art eVTOL showroom, dealership, and maintenance service. This exciting partnership aims to introduce a new era of transportation solutions, setting the stage for... Read more

Bristow Reports Q2 2023 Results

Bristow Reports Q2 2023 Results

3-Aug-2023

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) reported net loss attributable to the Company of $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for its quarter ended June 30, 2023 (the “Current Quarter”) on operating revenues of $311.5 million compared to net loss attributable to the Company of $1.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the quarter... Read more

Triumph awarded $49M contract for CH-47 Chinook fuel control work

Triumph awarded $49M contract for CH-47 Chinook fuel control work

3-Aug-2023Source: US DoD

Triumph Engine Control Systems LLC, West Hartford, Connecticut, was awarded a $49,214,781 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 Chinook main fuel control overhauls and upgrades. 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 July 31, 2028. Army Contracting Command, Redstone... Read more

Aerometals places order with Black Widow Hc for UH-60 Enhancement

Aerometals places order with Black Widow Hc for UH-60 Enhancement

2-Aug-2023Source: Black Widow Helicopters

Black Widow Helicopters, a provider of cutting-edge aerial firefighting and utility mission aircraft, has solidified its commitment to excellence with a significant multi-product order from Aerometals, a precision aerospace manufacturing company. The order includes 25 engine inlet barrier filter (IBF) for the Airbus H125 platform, along with 22 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) parts manufacturer approval... Read more

Lord Corp awarded 5 year $27M V-22 support contract

Lord Corp awarded 5 year $27M V-22 support contract

2-Aug-2023Source: US DoD

Lord Corp., Erie, Pennsylvania, is awarded $27,700,598 for a five-year, long-term requirements contract for the repair of three components used in the rotor assembly in support of the V-22 Osprey. All work will be performed in Erie, Pennsylvania, and work is expected to be completed by July 2028 with no option periods. No funds will... Read more

NBAA create Chair Emeritus and name first appointee

NBAA create Chair Emeritus and name first appointee

2-Aug-2023Source: NBAA

Gen. Llyod “Fig” Newton has been named to the newly created position of chair emeritus on the NBAA board of Directors. Newton formerly served as board chair. NBAA’s board recently amended the association’s bylaws to create the new position. The purpose is to retain, for a limited time, the extraordinary talent of select board members... Read more

Cicaré USA creates lower cost helicopters with Loyalty Program

Cicaré USA creates lower cost helicopters with Loyalty Program

2-Aug-2023Source: Cicaré USA

Membership is available and free for anyone 16 or older, not just owners.  Participation is focused on rewarding loyal owners, but also non-owners who can refer family and friends to purchase a Cicaré helicopter.  Members win redeemable awards at each tier in the program as well as building a significant discount toward the member’s own... Read more

Wildcat becomes first British aircraft to land on USS Gerald R Ford

Wildcat becomes first British aircraft to land on USS Gerald R Ford

2-Aug-2023Source: Royal Navy

A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter has become the first British aircraft to land on the world’s largest warship, the US Navy’s USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier. The helicopter is deployed with HMS Duncan in the Mediterranean as the Type 45 destroyer leads a NATO security task group in the region. Duncan is at the... Read more

Hampshire IOW Air Ambulance completes 12,000 flights

Hampshire IOW Air Ambulance completes 12,000 flights

2-Aug-2023Source: Hampshire IOW Air Ambulance

Thanks to your support, we have now completed 12,000 missions by air. The milestone mission took place on Thursday 20 July, when Dr Matt Kerton and Specialist Paramedic Julian Hannah were called to attend a patient who needed emergency critical care following a road traffic collision in Basingstoke. The team provided treatment to the patient... Read more

PRIMUS Aero to buy PAL V flying cars for its staff

PRIMUS Aero to buy PAL V flying cars for its staff

2-Aug-2023Source: PRIMUS Aero

PRIMUS AERO is investing in the future of transportation with the purchase of a fleet of PAL-V Liberty vehicles, enhancing their operational excellence and minimizing the downtime of clients’ aircraft. As Stephan Krainer, CEO and Founder of PRIMUS AERO, explains: “The PAL-V is a time-saving machine for us. Our staff consists of highly trained and qualified... Read more

Eve Air Mobility Appoints new CEO

Eve Air Mobility Appoints new CEO

1-Aug-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW), leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”), announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Johann Bordais, current President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, as Chief Executive Officer to be effective on September 1, 2023. Eve’s co-CEOs, Andre Stein and Jerry DeMuro, will... Read more

First two Vipers arrive in Czech Republic

First two Vipers arrive in Czech Republic

1-Aug-2023Source: Bell

The 22nd Air Force Base received the first two American AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters shortly before noon today. They arrived in a giant C-17 Globemaster cargo plane. By mid-September, the Vicar base will receive four more machines: two Vipers and the first two UH-1Y Venoms. “Delivery of the first American helicopters is a significant moment for the... Read more

Supernal Opens Engineering HQ in Irvine

Supernal Opens Engineering HQ in Irvine

1-Aug-2023Source: Supernal

Supernal LLC (the Company), Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced the opening of its engineering headquarters in Irvine, Calif. This is one of three permanent facilities Supernal is opening this year, which include a policy and commercial hub in Washington, D.C., and a primary R&D facility in Fremont, Calif. With approximately... Read more

Wisk makes first-ever public demo flight at EAA AirVenture

Wisk makes first-ever public demo flight at EAA AirVenture

1-Aug-2023Source: Wisk Aero

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi. The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, also marked the company’s first public demonstration of its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator (Cora).... Read more

AutoFlight makes World’s First formation flight of 3 eVTOLs

AutoFlight makes World’s First formation flight of 3 eVTOLs

1-Aug-2023Source: AutoFlight

In a milestone moment for the aviation industry, AutoFlight, a leader in autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, successfully executed a world first formation flight of three autonomous eVTOL aircraft in Shanghai, China. Three of AutoFlight’s industry-leading “Prosperity I” models were involved in the groundbreaking flight, demonstrating the company’s capability in rapid prototype... Read more

Volatus Announces CEO, CCO and CSO

Volatus Announces CEO, CCO and CSO

1-Aug-2023Source: Volatus

At EAA’s 70th AirVenture Volatus Infrastructure, LLC announced three members of their future leadership team. Dan Sloat will take on the challenge of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) working side by side with Co-Founder Grant Fisk as Volatus continues its rapid worldwide growth. Bob Johnson will take the lead as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) heading up... Read more

IBAC Welcomes UAS International Trip Support as New Industry Partner

IBAC Welcomes UAS International Trip Support as New Industry Partner

1-Aug-2023Source: IBAC

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is pleased to announce UAS International Trip Support has joined IBAC as an Industry Partner. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, commented, “We thank the outstanding leadership at UAS for coming forward to support our efforts of serving the diverse needs of the global business aviation community. UAS’s participation as... Read more

Leonardo starts construction on new customer support center in Northwest Florida

Leonardo starts construction on new customer support center in Northwest Florida

1-Aug-2023Source: Leonardo

Leonardo has officially broken ground on its new, state-of-the-art customer support center at Whiting Aviation Park in Milton, FL at a ceremony held last Friday, July 28th. Joined by partners from Santa Rosa County, Space Florida, Triumph Gulf Coast and the State of Florida, Leonardo announced that construction had officially begun on its highly anticipated... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance appoints new medical leadership team

Great Western Air Ambulance appoints new medical leadership team

31-Jul-2023Source: Great Western Air Ambulance

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) welcomes Dr Andy Lockyer and Dr Andrew Heavyside as Medical Director and Assistant Medical Director respectively. The Consultant Doctors have been an integral part of GWAAC’s Critical Care Team for a number of years and are highly thought of by peers and colleagues across the charity. Following a rigorous... Read more

Enstrom’s participation at at EAA AirVenture

Enstrom’s participation at at EAA AirVenture

31-Jul-2023Source: Enstrom

Company representatives with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation are proud to have participated in this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Enstrom has been a consistent presence at EAA for more than 30 years. Despite sometimes sweltering temperatures, early reports indicate record attendance at the weeklong event. In a typical year, AirVenture attracts roughly 600,000 visitors during... Read more

Western Australia receive first Airbus H145

Western Australia receive first Airbus H145

31-Jul-2023Source: Government of Western Australia

A new era of aeronautical law enforcement has taken off following the arrival of the State’s first five-blade Airbus H145 helicopter.   The aviation asset is part of a $54.3million dollar State Government funded upgrade to the WA Police Force Air Wing fleet.   The investment includes $7.6 million for operating and maintenance costs, along... Read more

Inpixon Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement with XTI Aircraft Company

Inpixon Enters into Definitive Merger Agreement with XTI Aircraft Company

28-Jul-2023Source: Inpixon

Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX), a leading provider of real-time location systems (“RTLS”), announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with XTI Aircraft Company (“XTI”), an aviation company developing the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The enterprise value of XTI was ascertained by an independent financial advisory firm to be within the... Read more

Muir Army Airfield redesignated as Army Heliport

Muir Army Airfield redesignated as Army Heliport

28-Jul-2023Source: US Army

Muir Army Airfield has been redesignated as an Army Heliport effective July 21, 2023. Prior to the change, which was approved by the U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency, Muir Army Heliport was classified as an airfield but did not meet guidelines required for that title set by the Army and the Federal Aviation Administration. “This... Read more

Bristow Announces Q2 2023 Earnings Release Call

Bristow Announces Q2 2023 Earnings Release Call

28-Jul-2023Source: Bristow

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced it will release its second quarter 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. In connection with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 3, 2023, to begin at 10 a.m.... Read more

ASU Founder and CEO awarded Safety Award at APSCON 2023

ASU Founder and CEO awarded Safety Award at APSCON 2023

27-Jul-2023Source: ASU

The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) recognized Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) founder and CEO Mike Atwood at its annual APSCON convention in Orlando this month with the Public Safety Award sponsored by MD Helicopters. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a longstanding and continuing dedication to airborne law enforcement safety. “It was nice... Read more

Skyline Aviation buys new S300Cs for Angelo State University Aviation Program

Skyline Aviation buys new S300Cs for Angelo State University Aviation Program

27-Jul-2023Source: Schweizer

Schweizer is excited to announce Skyline Aviation purchased two new Schweizer 300C helicopters this week. The aircraft will be used to add helicopters to Angelo State University’s tremendously successful Commercial Aviation Undergraduate Degree program. Skyline already owns and operates a Schweizer 300C for flight instruction. “We are excited to support Angelo State University and build... Read more

ITP Aero tests new GE CT7-8F5 engines for NH-90 with SAF

ITP Aero tests new GE CT7-8F5 engines for NH-90 with SAF

27-Jul-2023Source: ITP Aero

ITP Aero has successfully completed engine testing using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with conventional jet fuel at its Albacete (Spain) facilities with the GE Aerospace CT7-8F5 engine, which powers the Spanish Ministry of Defence’s NH-90 helicopters. Going forward, ITP Aero plans to use approved SAF blends in all CT7 engines. With the support of... Read more

Dubai Helishow and World UAV Federation Join Forces for Helishow 2024

Dubai Helishow and World UAV Federation Join Forces for Helishow 2024

26-Jul-2023Source: Dubai HeliShow

Domus Group the organizer of Dubai Helishow establishes a partnership with World UAV Federation for Helishow 2024: We are thrilled to announce a momentous partnership between Domus Group the organizer of Dubai Helishow, the leading event in the helicopter industry, and the esteemed China-based organization, World UAV Federation. This landmark collaboration is set to take... Read more

Plana Joins US AAM Research Program to Boost Technology Development

Plana Joins US AAM Research Program to Boost Technology Development

26-Jul-2023Source: Plana

PLANA, a hybrid Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft developer, announced it is waiting for final approvals to lease space in the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) in Springfield, Ohio, as part of PLANA’s efforts to accelerate its technology research and development, as well as its plans for global expansion. The NAAMCE, adjacent... Read more

eVTOL developer Talyn Air acquired by Ampaire

eVTOL developer Talyn Air acquired by Ampaire

26-Jul-2023Source: Ampaire

Ampaire Inc., a leader in hybrid electric aircraft systems, and Talyn Air Inc., developer of novel electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft systems, announced that Ampaire has acquired substantially all of the assets of Talyn. The transaction will accelerate Ampaire’s strategy to build and lead the electrification of aviation, driving further profitable growth by... Read more

Lilium releases Q2 2023 Shareholder Letter

Lilium releases Q2 2023 Shareholder Letter

26-Jul-2023Source: Lilium

Lilium N.V. (Nasdaq: LILM) (“Lilium” or the “Company”), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has released its Q2 2023 Shareholder Letter. The Shareholder Letter, which discusses Lilium’s progress towards important milestones in the development of its revolutionary Lilium Jet, can be accessed on the Lilium investor relations website. Recent Accomplishments Arranged... Read more

Blackcomb Helicopters Chooses Foresight MX HUMS for Airbus EC135

Blackcomb Helicopters Chooses Foresight MX HUMS for Airbus EC135

26-Jul-2023Source: GPMS International

GPMS International announced that Blackcomb Helicopters, a leading helicopter utility service provider in Western Canada, has chosen to equip their Airbus EC135 T2 with the industry’s leading health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), Foresight MX. Foresight MX provides remote monitoring of the health of an entire fleet through a simple-to-use computer or smartphone dashboard.  Smart... Read more

San Juan Regional Medical Center selected Air Methods Ascend education program

San Juan Regional Medical Center selected Air Methods Ascend education program

26-Jul-2023Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that San Juan Regional Medical Center has selected Air Methods Ascend’s critical care in-person and online education programs to provide additional training for their AirCare crew members, who are part the hospital’s medical flight program. Based out of northwest New Mexico, San Juan Regional Medical... Read more

Eagle Copters donates Jet Ranger to SAIT

Eagle Copters donates Jet Ranger to SAIT

26-Jul-2023Source: Eagle Copters

Eagle Copters Ltd. is excited to announce the delivery and donation of a Bell 206B Jet Ranger to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). On July 12th, 2023 the 206B aircraft was delivered to the Art Smith Aero Centre, where it will serve as a valuable training aid for SAIT’s Aircraft Maintenance courses. SAIT... Read more

SkyDrive receives 100 aircraft pre-order from Vietnam

SkyDrive receives 100 aircraft pre-order from Vietnam

26-Jul-2023Source: SkyDrive

SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, and CT UAV JSC (hereinafter “CT UAV”) in Vietnam announced that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and CT UAV had agreed on a pre-order of up to 100 SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft “SKYDRIVE.” CT UAV is a... Read more

Guardian Flight closes North Dakota base

Guardian Flight closes North Dakota base

26-Jul-2023Source: AP News

Guardian Flight has stopped its emergency helicopter services in Williston, and first responders in North Dakota’s sixth largest city say they’re noticing longer wait times for people with time-sensitive injuries who need quick care. The company’s helicopter had been primarily used to pick up patients up at the scene of emergencies on locations ranging from... Read more

Omni Helicopters Guyana completes SAR transition from AW139 to S92

Omni Helicopters Guyana completes SAR transition from AW139 to S92

25-Jul-2023Source: Omni

Last Thursday 20th July, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc., was proud to complete the transition of our Guyana based Search and Rescue service from the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to the Sikorsky S-92A. Omni’s S-92A SAR helicopter features a dual hoist, Nightsun®, FLIR, a triple litter stretcher kit, extended range fuel tank and has been dubbed “the... Read more

Mercy Flight Central receives first of four new AW119s

Mercy Flight Central receives first of four new AW119s

25-Jul-2023Source: Mercy Flight Central

Mercy Flight Central is celebrating an exciting milestone as the first of their four new AW119 helicopters goes into service on Monday, July 17, 2023. The state-of-the-art helicopter will be in service at the Canandaigua base, with their Marcellus and Rome bases next to be equipped with the new airframe. The fleet of AW119 helicopter... Read more

Eve and Widerøe Zero Extend Partnership

Eve and Widerøe Zero Extend Partnership

25-Jul-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) today announced the extension of its partnership with Widerøe Zero, an innovative initiative by Widerøe focused on sustainable aviation with the mission to revolutionize the industry and create a greener future for air travel. The partnership, solidified through a Letter of Intent (LOI), marks a significant step forward in... Read more

HAL appoints new director of human resources

HAL appoints new director of human resources

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

Boeing awarded $393M contract for Apache AH-64E work in Egypt and Kuwait

Boeing awarded $393M contract for Apache AH-64E work in Egypt and Kuwait

25-Jul-2023Source: US DoD

The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $393,091,720 modification (P00005) to contract W58RGZ-21-C-0015 for Apache AH-64E aircraft, supporting services, and equipment. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement, Army funds and Foreign Military Sales (Egypt and Kuwait) funds in the amount... Read more

Airbus Helicopters UK enters strategic partnership with  HVM Catapult

Airbus Helicopters UK enters strategic partnership with HVM Catapult

25-Jul-2023Source: HVM Catapult

Airbus Helicopters in the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult – the UK’s leading group of research, development and innovation centres. The strategic partnership will see both organisations establish a framework under which they will jointly investigate opportunities to work together on future opportunities. Katherine Bennett,... Read more

HAI, ERHC Help Bring Route, Zone Changes To Washington

HAI, ERHC Help Bring Route, Zone Changes To Washington

25-Jul-2023Source: HAI

Modified helicopter routes are coming to the North Capital Region, which comprises areas of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C., thanks to a successful partnership involving US House Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.-08), the FAA, HAI, and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC). “This has been a very successful program all around,” says Jeff Smith, chair... Read more

Textron eAviation starts Nexus Wind Tunnel Testing

Textron eAviation starts Nexus Wind Tunnel Testing

25-Jul-2023Source: Textron

Textron eAviation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced it has commenced wind tunnel testing to support the development of its versatile eVTOL aircraft, Nexus. Testing will validate the performance, stability, and control of the vehicle design to confirm preliminary configuration, range, and speed estimates, as well as how the rotors interact with the vehicle aerodynamics... Read more

Bell Celebrates the Delaware State Police

Bell Celebrates the Delaware State Police

25-Jul-2023Source: Bell

This year, the Delaware State Police (DSP) is celebrating a notable milestone: 100 years of providing law enforcement services to its over one million citizens and visitors. As a long-standing Bell customer for more than 50 years, DSP now relies on their Bell 429 fleet for emergency medical services, search-and-rescue operations, and law enforcement missions – all... Read more

SkyDrive to Introduce eVTOL to South Carolina

SkyDrive to Introduce eVTOL to South Carolina

25-Jul-2023Source: SkyDrive

SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, and Austin Aviation Inc. (“Austin Aviation”), a Part 135 charter operator and subsidiary of Lowcountry Aviation Company (“LCA”) in Walterboro, SC, announced a pre-order Letter of Intent (LOI) for SkyDrive to deliver up to five “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft to Austin... Read more

Archer Hires new Chief Commercial Officer

Archer Hires new Chief Commercial Officer

25-Jul-2023Source: Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced Nikhil Goel has joined as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. Goel will lead the execution of Archer’s global commercialization efforts as the company prepares to bring Midnight to market in 2025 in the U.S. in partnership with United Airlines. Goel brings deep industry expertise to Archer after co-founding... Read more

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