23-Jun-2025Source: Archer Aviation
Archer announced a strategic partnership with Jetex, a leading global aviation services provider, focused on developing infrastructure across Jetex’s international portfolio of private terminals to support Archer’s planned commercial air taxi network1. This collaboration, planned to focus initially on infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, is expected to expand to additional sites around the world across... Read more
23-Jun-2025Source: Leonardo
At the Paris Air Show, Leonardo and Aloula Aviation, a brand name of Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco) announced a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet, setting a 300,000 flight hours milestone in operations. Khalid Alnatour, Aloula Aviation CEO, said: “Aloula Aviation is proud to be... Read more
23-Jun-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Aerostar, a leading Lockheed Martin authorized maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) center, has successfully completed the first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI). The inspection, which was completed ahead of schedule, highlights Aerostar’s skilled workforce, commitment to quality and dedication to supporting the Romanian MAI’s... Read more
23-Jun-2025Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology platform company, announced that the Company has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Management Committee of Jingyue High-tech Industrial Development Zone (“Jingyue Hi-tech Zone”) in Changchun, Jilin Province. The two parties will jointly develop a provincial-level... Read more
20-Jun-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami Internal AFSS 790-gallon tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. U.S.-based Recoil’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR12058AK for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters represents the only carbon... Read more
20-Jun-2025Source: Coulson Aviation
Coulson Aviation Canada is proud to announce it has been awarded and started a 70-day contract by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations. This partnership marks the first time Coulson will conduct live-fire NVG aerial firefighting missions on... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus have signed a frame contract for up to eight H145 helicopters, including the firm acquisition of two helicopters. “We are honored to open yet another chapter with the Norwegian Air Ambulance, providing up to eight H145 helicopters under this new frame contract,” said Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) and CAE (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE), a global leader in training and simulation, are collaborating to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation aboard U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters. Designed and built by CAE, and integrated with the aircraft’s primary mission... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are joining forces to carry out an architecture study to define the basis of the NH90 long-term evolution, known as Block 2, responding to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency). The Block 2 upgrade will include key structural improvements to the aircraft such as modular avionics, greater configuration commonality,... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Engine experts Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have joined forces to strengthen European sovereignty. The three aerospace companies plan to develop the future ENGHE (European Next Generation Helicopter Engine), a new 100% European engine for Europe’s next generation of military rotorcraft, scheduled to enter into service around 2040. At Paris Air... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: UK CAA
Across much of the world, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft, including electric vertical take-off, are set to be certified in a unified and streamlined way in the future following a landmark roadmap established between national aviation authorities from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to purchase six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) comprising 17 aircraft, making it the single largest order for the Flexrotor to date. The mission-ready Flexrotor systems will be configured to meet a broad range of operational requirements in the Asia-Pacific region, spanning littoral... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Drone Forge
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to purchase six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) comprising 17 aircraft, making it the single largest order for the Flexrotor to date. The mission-ready Flexrotor systems will be configured to meet a broad range of operational requirements in the Asia-Pacific region, spanning littoral... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Honeywell
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a major milestone in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. This flight demonstrates the feasibility of uncrewed, autonomous aircraft capable of operating in contested environments without an onboard pilot or remote operator.... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) has announced a contract award from the U.S. Government for the production of Generation 4 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen 4 TADS/PNVS) systems. This contract supports the recent U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Polish Air Force.... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Future Flight Global, a pioneer in electric aircraft for up to 54 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, targeting the Brazil and United States markets. This LOI strengthens Eve’s backlog of LOIs ranging from global carriers to regional airlines to urban transportation-focused entities such as... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited, the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. (“Gotion”), a leading innovator in power battery solutions. Building on a power system framework agreement signed in December 2023, this enhanced collaboration marks a significant step forward in powering... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Archer Aviation
Archer joined leaders from the FAA and DOT, including Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and acting FAA Administrator, Chris Rocheleau, to announce the formation of this five-country alliance to streamline the certification and deployment of eVTOL aircraft globally. This alliance includes the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The goal of this... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Skyportz
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz today released an animation by Florida based Vertiport Simulations of its award-winning patent that ameliorates downwash and outwash for the Paris Airshow. The modular vertipad patent addresses two of the standout issues for Advanced Air Mobility in urban locations – amelioration of downwash and outwash and fire suppression. Downwash and outwash have... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters on crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the H225M Medium Lift helicopter operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Airbus Helicopters’ Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS). The partnership aims to explore how crewed-uncrewed teaming can enhance situational awareness and improve... Read more
18-Jun-2025Source: Leonardo
At the Paris Air Show Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services marked another milestone in their longstanding partnership with the announcement of a new order for an AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter. The aircraft, ordered by Falcon Aviation’s owner His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will feature a VVIP 8-seater configuration, hinged... Read more
17-Jun-2025Source: Airbus
Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister for the Armed Forces has signed a framework agreement with Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters and Marie-Laure Bourgeois, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing of Naval Group for the future acquisition of the Systèmes de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM: uncrewed aerial systems for the Navy). The agreement... Read more
17-Jun-2025
magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today announced its next generation Samson battery will be powered by its new industry-leading 400 Wh/kg cell, developed in collaboration with its cell partner. The higher energy density will expand the scope of missions for electric aircraft and widen non-aerospace applications for magniX batteries in defense, industry,... Read more
17-Jun-2025Source: GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace announced a collaboration with Archer Aviation Inc. focused on the manufacture and supply of key airframe components for Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the UK. The partnership supports Archer’s production ramp phase and reinforces both companies’ commitment to advancing sustainable aviation. Midnight is Archer’s piloted electric air taxi designed to... Read more
17-Jun-2025Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with PT. IKN covering plans to deploy an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft in Indonesia, making it the third country in which Archer is planning to deploy Midnight under its “Launch Edition” program. PT IKN is an Indonesian company dedicated to advancing national resilience through innovation... Read more
17-Jun-2025Source: Wisk
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., announced the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) – one with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and another with the University of Miami’s Engineering Autonomy Mobility Initiative (MEAMI). These collaborations mark a significant... Read more
17-Jun-2025Source: Wisk
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., today announced it has signed a three-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The City of Kaga, Ishikawa, Japan, and Japan Airlines’ subsidiary, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd (JALEC). This unprecedented partnership will establish opportunities for... Read more
17-Jun-2025Source: UrbanV
UrbanV, a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, and Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, have signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement to accelerate the development of vertiport networks across the U.S., with an initial focus on Florida, New York, California, and Texas. This partnership unlocks strong synergies in... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces today, at the Paris Air Show 2025, a signed purchase agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPXs to the Tunisian Air Force, marking the first order for this Bell 412 variant in region. The aircraft will be used for multi-role military and security missions. The Tunisian... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, published its inaugural Global Market Outlook. The Outlook highlights the growth and demand surrounding the urban air mobility category for the next 20 years and provides insights into the societal, regional, and use case-specific factors driving demand. The Global Market Outlook... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Bristow
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, and Bristow Group Inc., the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) into commercial operation. The companies will develop a scalable, capital-light eVTOL operations platform, designed to... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. raised an additional $850M following the White House’s announcement last week of an Executive Order by President Trump to implement an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in the United States. This program is focused on accelerating the deployment of eVTOL aircraft in the U.S. Archer intends to closely coordinate with the White House,... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Arizona Senator Mark Kelly
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and colleagues celebrated the passage of the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 to strengthen the aerial wildfire suppression fleet and better combat the year-round threat of catastrophic wildfire. The legislation introduced by Kelly and Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) passed the House of Representatives and now heads to the... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: FAA
As part of the FAA’s continuous efforts to improve safety in the National Capital Region, the agency has published modifications to helicopter zones and routes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The new safety measures do not change permanent restrictions, route closures and procedures for urgent missions announced in March after the NTSB preliminary recommendations. The FAA requires all aircraft... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility has signed its first binding framework agreement with Revo, an advanced urban air mobility (UAM) operator headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, and its parent company, Omni Helicopters International SA (OHI). The contract includes the purchase of up to 50 electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, associated entry into service and aftermarket services. This milestone marks Eve’s... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Life Flight Network
Life Flight Network, the nation’s largest not-for-profit air ambulance provider, is proud to announce the launch of its operations on the island of Hawai’i, beginning this fall. Life Flight Network will invest $27 million into its Hawai’i operations, building on the previously announced $15 million investment from the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation through the acquisition of a new Airbus H145... Read more
16-Jun-2025Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
The doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance critical care teams have responded to 14,000 missions by helicopter since its first flight in 2007. Combined with its emergency response vehicle deployments, the service has responded to more than 21,000 emergencies in total. Flight number 14,000 came up when the... Read more
13-Jun-2025Source: Avincis
Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has revealed a bold new helicopter livery design, reflecting its new brand identity which was rolled out last year. Using the latest colour scheme, the Avincis inhouse marketing team worked closely with graphic designers at Leonardo to come up with this new look and feel for the... Read more
13-Jun-2025
Boeing will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show. “We continue to make fundamental changes across Boeing to strengthen safety, quality and our culture, and we are seeing steady improvement in our performance,” said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. “We look forward to connecting with our customers and partners... Read more
13-Jun-2025Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace hosted the U.S. Marine Corps’ most advanced heavy-lift helicopter, the Sikorsky CH-53K® King Stallion™ at its Lynn, Massachusetts facility. The CH-53K, powered by three T408 engines, touched down at the GE Aerospace site – where its engines are manufactured – showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities that enable the U.S. Marine Corps to maintain a... Read more
12-Jun-2025
Dozens of the world’s leading electric aircraft developers and technology experts will be speaking at the 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS). This exciting event will once again be held online and in person in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 19–20, 2025. The annual symposium is held on the... Read more
12-Jun-2025Source: HELP Appeal
The HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads, has donated an impressive £600,000 to support the construction of a new helipad at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington. The project will ensure the new helipad meets modern and future aviation standards. It includes the installation... Read more
12-Jun-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, is unveiling advancements in its eVTOL program. The company highlights the evolution of its aircraft design, momentum in its rigorous testing program, and the continued development of its integrated service solution, TechCare. “At Eve, we’re not aiming to be first to certification,... Read more
12-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Ahead of the Paris Air Show, Airbus Helicopters has unveiled HTeaming, its brand new modular crewed-uncrewed teaming solution. HTeaming is a range of systems that allows helicopter crews to take full control of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in flight. The first version of HTeaming can be used as a standalone solution or integrated into a... Read more
12-Jun-2025Source: Rotorweld
Rotorweld continues to release new improved products, and the latest offering is a specialist hydraulic kit for Airbus H135 Main Rotor Blade Bushing Replacement. Sam Henderson, Director of New Zealand based, Rotorweld states “We are excited to announce our new improved Hydraulic Kit for Airbus H135 Main Rotor Blade Bushing Replacement. We have doubled the... Read more
12-Jun-2025Source: L3Harris
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide its next-generation of WESCAM MX™-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems to Airbus Helicopters Canada. The technology will enhance air support for several police services in Canada. The WESCAM MX-10’s high-definition infrared sensors and advanced video tracking technology will allow air support units flying the Airbus H125 helicopter to conduct front-line patrols... Read more
12-Jun-2025Source: Wisk
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., announced that SkyGrid, an AAM Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), will become a subsidiary of Wisk. Through their strategic alignment, Wisk and SkyGrid will work together to address the critical challenges necessary for expanding safe,... Read more
11-Jun-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) urges the US Senate Commerce Committee to advance the nomination of Bryan Bedford as the next FAA administrator, and for the full Senate to confirm him without delay. “The FAA has a monumental task ahead, and steady leadership is essential to carry out the long-overdue modernization of the US air traffic... Read more
11-Jun-2025Source: MD Helicopters
As the U.S. Army advances its vision for Flight School Next, MD Helicopters proudly puts forward the MD 530F as a purpose-built, combat-relevant training aircraft that directly reflects the mission demands of Army Aviation. Designed, built, and supported in America, the MD 530F is not simply a commercial adaptation—it’s a military training platform born from... Read more
11-Jun-2025Source: Bell
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) held a ceremony which unveiled an MV-75, 1/8th scale Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, FLRAA, model, at the atrium of division headquarters, June 6, 2025, at Fort Campbell. “The MV-75 represents a bold leap toward the future of vertical envelopment,” said Brig. Gen. Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding general for... Read more
11-Jun-2025Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that Shin-Nihon Helicopters has signed a purchase agreement for its first two Bell 429 helicopters, further expanding the largest Bell fleet in Japan. Slated to perform both powerline patrol and personnel transportation work, the new additions will bolster Shin-Nihon Helicopters’ fleet, which also includes other models like... Read more
11-Jun-2025Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, is excited to announce the arrival of AirLife Florida 1 in Wakulla County. This new base, which opened on June 4, will enhance emergency care for residents and visitors throughout the area, further expanding the reach of Air Methods’ critical care network across... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: Air Methods
Grady Health System, home to Grady Memorial Hospital and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, has taken a major step forward in emergency medical care with the launch of a new, state-of-the-art medical helicopter developed in partnership with Air Methods. Grady Air, one of the state’s largest medical aircraft, can provide intensive... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: CAAM
Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) is proud to announce the appointment of two new board members: Simar Miglani from CAE and Niloofar Moradi from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Their appointments mark an exciting new chapter in CAAM’s mission to shape a sustainable, integrated, and accessible future for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: US Air Force
The Commander of the 908th Operations Group, Col. Shane Devlin, bestowed command of the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to Col. Jameson Durham during an assumption of command ceremony Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Durham has more than 23 years of service in the Air Force Reserve. Devlin spoke first, highlighting... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: New York Air National Guard
Airmen, alumni, leaders and friends gathered at the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing to commemorate 50 years of the unit’s rescue mission, with a ceremony held on Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base on June 7, 2025. In 1975, the 106th, which had been an Air Defense Command interceptor unit, adopted... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: Skyways
Skyways, a designer and manufacturer of long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft systems, announced today it has received an award for a total amount of $37 million from the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) AFWERX to transition its existing V3 aircraft from prototype to full-rate production. With the funding, Skyways will continue building its autonomy stack, finalize... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance have announced a funding appeal to add a second helicopter. Based in the East Midlands of the UK, Lincs & Notts currently fly an AW169 and contract with HeliService International for its operation. A new Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew is scheduled for delivery in summer 2027 and fully operational by the... Read more
10-Jun-2025Source: Spokane County
Spokane County officials, alongside state and local leaders, gathered today for a Commissioning Ceremony to welcome the newest addition to the Spokane Regional Air Support Unit of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The acquisition of the Bell 505 helicopter, valued at $3.4 million, enhances the unit’s ability to support law enforcement, emergency response, and community... Read more
9-Jun-2025Source: Volz
Volz announced a strategic partnership with Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, a pioneer in vertical flight. Together, we’re bringing our actuator technology to one of the most ambitious rotorcraft autonomy programs in the world: ADAPT – Adaptive Digital Automated Pilotage Technology. The ADAPT program was launched to address a critical challenge: increasing rotorcraft survivability in demanding mission... Read more
9-Jun-2025Source: Skyportz
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz has released a new iteration of its award winning vertipad patent that ameliorates downwash and outwash at a private briefing for airport operators in Australia this week. The international patent application reserving all rights globally was filed on 6 June 2025. The modular vertipad patent addresses two of the stand out issues... Read more
5-Jun-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) announced that it has been selected in a public call by FINEP, Brazil’s Funding Authority for Studies and Projects, to receive a grant of up to $15.8 million[1]. The total project investment amount is up to $33.8 million[2], combining the FINEP grant with Eve’s required company contribution. This is the first... Read more
5-Jun-2025Source: Avincis
Avincis has taken delivery of two five-bladed H145 helicopters from Airbus at its production facility in Donauwörth, Germany. These aircraft are destined for Stockholm, where they will reinforce Avincis’ existing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) fleet operating in Sweden. These latest additions mark a continuation of Avincis’ investment in advanced, mission-ready aircraft across its global... Read more
5-Jun-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter distributor, is proud to announce the launch of “Rotortrade do Brasil”, a wholly owned subsidiary based in São Paulo. This milestone marks a major step in the company’s long-term commitment to serving the Latin American market with proximity, agility, and excellence. With Brazil representing the largest rotorcraft fleet in Latin... Read more
5-Jun-2025Source: Helicopter Investor
The winners of Helicopter Investor’s inaugural Deal of the Year Awards have been revealed at Helicopter Investor London 2025. Decided by a panel of three expert judges, discover the deals that have caught the eye in the helicopter investment world. Lessor Financing Deal of the Year 2025: GD Helicopter Finance, Bank of China and Helaba... Read more
4-Jun-2025Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed a five-year lease extension with HeliKorea, a leading company in the helicopter industry in South Korea, for one Leonardo AW169 aircraft. The announcement was made during Helicopter Investor London 2025. The AW169, which was originally delivered to HeliKorea... Read more
4-Jun-2025Source: Joby Aviation
Abdul Latif Jameel, an 80 year-old network of diversified businesses, and Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, are announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to establish a distribution agreement in Saudi Arabia for Joby’s electric aircraft. This announcement builds upon the renewed... Read more
4-Jun-2025Source: GD Helicopter Finance
GDHF (GD Helicopter Finance) has announced a significant expansion of its Airbus H175 Super Medium order book, firming up the 10 x H175 orders that were previously options. This latest contractual commitment brings GDHF’s total firm H175 orders to 20 aircraft, with the first H175 having already delivered in December 2024. GDHF has also contracted... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: Robinson
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has received FAA approval to install the Garmin GFC 600H Helicopter Flight Control System (HFCS) on all future Robinson R66 helicopters, now standard moving forward. This change marks an advancement in R66 avionics, by introducing a cost-effective digital flight control solution made to increase... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: Alpha Unmanned Systems
Alpha Unmanned Systems signs a new Collaboration Agreement with Airbus Helicopters in Spain. Following successful joint participation in Spanish military exercises, “we’ve now signed a formal agreement to advance crewed-uncrewed teaming (MUM-T) capabilities — a major step toward the integration of tactical UAVs into next-generation helicopter operations,” states Eric Freeman, CEO of Alpha Unmanned Systems.... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: US DoD
Able Aerospace Service Inc., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $10,553,162 firm-fixed-price, requirements contract for UH-1N helicopter maintenance. This contract provides repair and overhaul services for the UH-1N helicopter’s main rotor hub assembly. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, and is expected to be complete by May 27, 2028. This contract was a competitive acquisition,... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: Volatus Aerospace
Volatus Aerospace Inc. (“Volatus”, or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative aerial intelligence and logistics solutions, is proud to announce that Transport Canada has granted the Company additional nationwide Special Flight Operations Certificates (SFOC) that dramatically expand the scope and flexibility of Volatus’ commercial drone operations and allows for expanded use of the Company’s... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: Advanced Air Mobility Institute
The Advanced Air Mobility Institute has officially released its 2025 Biennial Report, detailing the Institute’s first 24 months of extraordinary growth, global engagement, and impact in clean, sustainable air mobility. As a mission-driven nonprofit, the AAM Institute continues to break new ground in research, education, and international collaboration, accelerating the responsible integration of aviation. “The... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: UrbanV
UrbanV, a leading company in vertiport infrastructure and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) services, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a pioneer in electric aircraft operations, have entered into a landmark agreement to develop and deploy Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services, beginning in Rome and expanding to global markets. This strategic partnership brings together UrbanV’s expertise in... Read more
3-Jun-2025Source: Ascent AeroSystems
At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, the premier event for autonomy and uncrewed systems, Ascent AeroSystems, a global leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, compact, high-performance unmanned aerial systems, and Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, announce a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore sensor integration and development opportunities that leverage the complementary capabilities of both companies. The... Read more