27-Mar-2023Source: LYTE
LYTE Aviation, the world’s newest advanced air mobility innovator and market disruptor addressing advanced urban mobility and connectivity, reveals its 40-seat (hybrid) eVTOL SkyBus and SkyTruck programme (23 March). Its LA-44 SkyBus and complementary SkyTruck cargo variant, designed around a 4.5 tonne payload, is the accumulation of three years’ R&D. The result is a game-changing,... Read more
27-Mar-2023Source: Overair
Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), announced the appointment of Tom Whayne as chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. As CFO, Whayne will oversee all financial operations and provide strategic guidance to the company as it continues its path toward commercialization. Previously,... Read more
27-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
Malmrose Heli Services Inc.,* North Salt Lake, Utah, was awarded an $8,133,200 firm-fixed-price contract for overhaul of the dampener-flutter for Blackhawks. Bids were solicited via the internet with 12 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Mar. 23, 2028. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal,... Read more
27-Mar-2023Source: Dufour Aerospace
Dufour Aerospace, the innovative Swiss eVTOL company, and Swiss Helicopter AG, Switzerland’s leading helicopter company, announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of two Aero2 and one Aero3 tilt-wing aircraft. This purchase represents a significant step for Dufour Aerospace as now all major Swiss civil helicopter operators have signed letters... Read more
27-Mar-2023Source: STARS
STARS and Sturgeon County celebrated a monumental milestone at the STARS base in Edmonton. The county was recognized as the first municipality in central Alberta to contribute more than $500,000 to STARS and have its logo unveiled on one of STARS new H145 helicopters. While this milestone is new, the relationship between STARS and Sturgeon... Read more
27-Mar-2023Source: Skyfly
Former US Navy pilot and founder of major aircraft distributorship and service centre AltiSky, Bill Minkoff, is joining Skyfly as an investor, board member and strategic partner Bill brings a wealth of aviation safety, light jet and heavy jet operational and business experience and networks, as well as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) expertise, being a... Read more
24-Mar-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Ferrovial Vertiports, a subsidiary of leading global infrastructure operator Ferrovial, to explore the use of Eve’s Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) software solution to support the safe and reliable operation of vertiports and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)... Read more
24-Mar-2023Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) announced plans to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport Chicago. Vertiport Chicago, North America’s largest vertical aircraft take off and landing facility, is located in the Illinois Medical District near the Chicago Loop. This site was... Read more
24-Mar-2023Source: DRF Luftrettung
Spring is finally here and with it the new H145 with five-blade rotor in Niebüll. Since March 20, Christoph Europa 5 has been in use with the latest technology currently available in rescue services. The new helicopter was already flown to Niebüll at the weekend and then had to be scaffolded: “We have heard so... Read more
24-Mar-2023Source: Flexjet
Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, has welcomed its first super-midsize Sikorsky S-76 helicopter to its European fleet, as it becomes the first private jet operator in Europe to launch an in-house, integrated helicopter division. The new service, initially focused on the UK, aims to redefine luxury point-to-point private travel, in a first of... Read more
23-Mar-2023
If you haven’t heard yet, the theme of 2023 at HAI is Celebrate! This year also marks 75 years that HAI has served our industry through safety, advocacy, education, membership, and our annual HAI HELI-EXPO®—the largest vertical aviation trade show in the world—bringing the industry together to network with and learn from one another, address current issues,... Read more
23-Mar-2023Source: ADS
This morning, ADS, the trade association for aerospace, defence, security and space, released Developing the eVTOL industry in the UK, setting out the five key areas that the UK aerospace industry believes should be the focus of Government and regulator efforts in the coming months. These recommendations, expanded upon in the report, will be an important part... Read more
23-Mar-2023Source: Global Medical Response
Global Medical Response (“GMR”), the leading national integrated air and ground mobile patient care and transportation services provider, announced that Nick Loporcaro has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective April 17, 2023. He will also join the GMR Board of Directors concurrent with his appointment. “Nick is a highly accomplished and seasoned... Read more
23-Mar-2023Source: Air Evac Lifeteam
The new air ambulance base opened on March 17 and will provide emergency transport services around the clock. The central location will result in faster response times for critically ill and injured patients in Laurens County and the surrounding region. “We are incredibly pleased to open this base and to be serving the residents of... Read more
23-Mar-2023Source: Luxaviation Group
Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg, has been awarded the distinction of Most Luxurious Private Aviation Service 2023 – Europe in the 2023 Leaders in Luxury Awards. The awards are organised by LUXlife, a luxury magazine published by the internationally focused B2B digital publishing group AI Global Media.... Read more
23-Mar-2023Source: Ascona
Ascona Group (‘Ascona’), one of the UK’s fastest-growing forecourt operators, is delighted to announce the Wales Air Ambulance as its charity partner for the 2023/24 financial year. To celebrate this new partnership, Ascona has made an initial donation of £10,000. Over the next 12 months, 25p donations will be available to be paid via card... Read more
23-Mar-2023Source: AAMS
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and MedEvac Foundation International (MFI) are excited to announce the appointment of Jana Williams to lead AAMS and MFI as the next President & CEO. Jana will formally assume the role on Monday, April 3, 2023. “I am excited to become part of such a capable peer group and... Read more
22-Mar-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the group recipients of its prestigious 2023 awards. For nearly 80 years, the VFS awards program has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of vertical flight and served as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. This year’s winners will be recognized at the 79th Annual Grand Awards Banquet... Read more
22-Mar-2023Source: Insider
Attack helicopters have earned a reputation as one of the deadliest weapons on the battlefield, but Japan’s military thinks it can do without them. Japan’s army is now planning to replace its attack helicopters and observation helicopters with drones that will take over the roles of utility and attack, surveillance, and reconnaissance, according to the... Read more
22-Mar-2023Source: Nova Capital
Nova Capital, the European independent lessor, announced the launch of Nova Capital Light Aviation Debt Fund Ltd, the first private debt vehicle backed by single engine helicopters and light utility fix-wing aircraft. This innovative financing program offers non-banking investors access to asset-backed private debt opportunities for single engine helicopters and aircraft, exclusively operated under on-shore... Read more
22-Mar-2023Source: Borneo Post
The Ministry of Health (MoH) may emulate Sarawak’s flying doctor service as means to rescue victims from remote areas and also those at road accident sites along the highways across Peninsular Malaysia. In stating this, minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the proposed air ambulance would speed up rescue operations, especially in transporting victims from the... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: HeliHub.com
Business Insider are reporting that Germany is on the point of ordering 82 H145M helicopters from Airbus, 24 of them armed with anti-tank missiles. This follows the rejection of further upgrades to their Tiger gunship fleet. The Germany military currently have a fleet of 51 Tigers, but only a fraction of those are operational at... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Following the company’s successful attendance at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia (7th -9 th March), Leonardo is announcing further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 40 aircraft of various models to several operators across Middle East, Asia, Americas and Europe primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, and... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Divya Bharat
Tourists can now enjoy the aerial view of the Pink City. From Friday, the service for seeing various tourist spots here by helicopter – Aravali forests and Amer Fort, Nahargarh, Jaigarh, Jalmahal, Hawa Mahal are available. The cost for this joy ride is Rs 5000-7000. This facility will also be available in other cities of... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Nova Capital
Nova Capital, the European independent lessor announced the recent acquisition of an additional five (5) utility configured helicopters under sale and leaseback transactions with 3 different undisclosed customers. These latest additions to the Nova Capital portfolio, include two (2) Leonardo 119’s and three (3) Airbus H125’s. These helicopters are already deployed serving firefighting and aerial... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: Web Manuals
Web Manuals, the world leader in digitalizing manuals for the aviation industry, is expanding its US customer portfolio by signing California Aeronautical University (CAU) at HAI Heli-Expo 2023. CAU is modernizing the management of its safety and training manuals, with the support of Web Manuals. Opting to condense each document into one digital system, while... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: US Army
Representatives from the Army and Boeing signed a Multi-Year II (MY2) multibillion-dollar contract to acquire 184 new and remanufactured AH-64E Apache helicopters at the Boeing production facility in Mesa, Ariz., on March 17, 2023. Multi-year procurement contracts are special mechanisms designed to reduce costs for a limited number of programs that reach full-rate production. Cost... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announces the individual recipients of its prestigious 2023 awards. For nearly 80 years, the VFS awards program has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of vertical flight and served as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. This year’s winners will be recognized at the 79th Annual Grand Awards Banquet on... Read more
21-Mar-2023Source: HeliDax
[electronic translation] In early 2008, HeliDax, a subsidiary of the DCI group, won the first Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract, initiated by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, for the supply of helicopter flight hours for the benefit of the EALAT (School of Dax Army Light Aviation). This prestigious school trains, among others, pilots from... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $1,946,212,323 modification (PZ0002) to contract W58RGZ-21-C-0015 for the Apache AH-64E full-rate production. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2023 Foreign Military Sales (Australia and Egypt) funds, and... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: NBAA
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) saw a number of developments in 2022, including the completion of a joint test by NASA and Joby Aviation on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) noise levels and cross-country flight tests by Beta Technologies demonstrating the potential range of these new aircraft types. What will this year bring for... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: LifeFlight
LifeFlight Engineering’s world-class capabilities will be secured well into the future, thanks to a planned new maintenance facility at Archerfield Airport, servicing RACQ LifeFlight Rescue’s iconic fleet of aeromedical aircraft. The custom-built space will see the highly skilled engineering team move into a larger hangar complex, enabling LifeFlight Australia to double its current capacity for... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
Federal Contracting Inc. doing business as Bryan Construction, Colorado Springs, Colorado, was awarded a $128,738,357 firm-fixed-price contract for a consolidated helicopter aircraft maintenance unit, an aircraft maintenance shelter, an aircraft alert hangar, and an operations facility. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed at Minot Air Force Base, North... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: SkyAngels Air Ambulance
SkyAngels Air Ambulance, a UK-based provider of emergency medical transport services, has announced its partnership with PAL-V, the world’s first flying car, to support their emergency response needs. The charity recognizes the need for fast and reliable transport solutions to quickly get doctors to hospitals nationwide. With the PAL-V Liberty, SkyAngels can ensure that their... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue
LifeFlight Engineering’s world-class capabilities will be secured well into the future, thanks to a planned new maintenance facility at Archerfield Airport, servicing RACQ LifeFlight Rescue’s iconic fleet of aeromedical aircraft. The custom-built space will see the highly skilled engineering team move into a larger hangar complex, enabling LifeFlight Australia to double its current capacity for base maintenance activities.... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) first Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2024) is expected to take place from 9 to 12 September 2024, in Montréal, Canada. The theme is “Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities“. The symposium will build upon the developments of DRONE ENABLE with attention given to concepts... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: Sekisui Chemical Company
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (President and Representative Director: Keita Kato; hereinafter, “SEKISUI CHEMICAL”) concluded a capital and business partnership agreement with Volocopter GmbH（Headquarters：Zeiloch 20, 76646 Bruchsal, Germany, CEO：Dirk Hoke, hereinafter ”Volocopter”）which develops and manufactures an Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (hereinafter ”eVTOL”) and a drone for Advanced Air Mobility (hereinafter “AAM”) market. 1. Backgrounds AAM... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
The latest AW09 prototype, designated PS4 and featuring the new Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K engine, performed its maiden flight in Mollis Switzerland on 16 March 2023. This flight lasted 20 minutes and successfully completed all set objectives, performing hovers at low altitude, spot turns, straight and sideways flights up to 20 knots as well as several... Read more
20-Mar-2023Source: RIVE Private Investment
RIVE Private Investment and Airbus Helicopters are entering a partnership to support the #H175 platform which includes the acquisition of eight H175s to serve the energy and search & rescue industry between 2024 and 2026. Founded in 2013, RIVE Private Investment is a European investment firm specialized in real assets with a focus on sustainable infrastructure and transportation assets. Leveraging its expertise,... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: Lyte Aviation
The future face of regional aviation doesn’t have to be complex, futuristic looking, asserts Freshta Farzam, Founder and CEO of aviation disruptor LYTE Aviation. With 10 years’ experience in the green hydrogen and aviation sectors, Freshta’s new company, registered in the UK, fronts a distinctively conventional airframe design for 40 passengers, that will take off... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia announced that it has achieved record-breaking performance in testing of its High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) systems. Early testing of the pressurized 20kW HTPEM stack power module in ZeroAvia’s UK R&D location has demonstrated a record 2.5 kW/kg specific power at the cell level, paving the way for 3+ kW/kg system level densities in... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: Doroni Aerospace
Doroni Aerospace, Inc. (“Doroni”), a Miami-based company developing a 2-seater eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), is proud to announce the successful close of its second crowdfunding raise on the equity crowdfunding platform, StartEngine.com. After raising $2.4M from 1,042 investors this round, to date Doroni Aerospace has raised a combined $3.5M+ from a total of 1,956 investors. “We... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: ICAO
ICAO has issued a new request for information (RFI) to public and private-sector innovators in support of its upcoming 2023 DRONE ENABLE Symposium. The RFI is issued annually to elicit new concepts and solutions to advance next generation global standards for cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), UAS traffic management (UTM), and advanced air mobility (AAM),... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW) will attend South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas to share their company’s design approach for the future of aviation. Eve will host booth #225 and debut its electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) sustainably crafted cabin mockup for the first time in the United States. The mockup... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. was awarded four contracts to supply the Romanian Ministry of National Defense with aircraft upgrades as well as electronic warfare suites, electro-optical infrared (EOIR) payloads and Brightnite™ systems for the IAR 300 helicopters. As part of one of the contracts, the Company will integrate Elbit Systems SPECTRO XR™ payload onto IAR 330 helicopters to enhance the... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: Wingcopter
Wingcopter, the German developer and operator of delivery drones, and Hamburg-based ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research GmbH have announced a development partnership. Together, they intend to explore the potential of green hydrogen to power Wingcopter’s drones, which are already purely electric, and develop a sustainable, hydrogen-based propulsion system. The propulsion system will later be produced by Wingcopter... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: US Army
The 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment dedicated their new training facility as Jacoby Hall, after the late U.S Army Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby, in a memorialization ceremony on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 14, 2023. Future U.S. Army helicopter repairers will now begin their training in the building memorializing Jacoby, a helicopter repairer who died... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation of Melbourne, FL. announced today that they have added aviation industry veteran Simon William as a Director of International Sales. “Simon is a great addition to our international sales team, bringing a wealth of experience in aviation technical sales and business development,” said John Talmadge, Avidyne’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Based in... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Walton County Sheriff’s Office has chosen to make Ascend critical care clinician education program available in-person and online to EMTs and paramedics serving Walton County, Florida. Walton County Fire Rescue, the fire-rescue entity of Walton County Sheriff’s Office, provides emergency medical services from the... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: VPorts
VPorts, the global leader in the design, construction, and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, has announced an initial set of agreements with key AAM players as part of its development plan to build and operate the AAM World Integrator World Centre in Dubai. Electra.aero, Falcon Aviation and SkyDrive have joined the centre to... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, announces another significant UK investment and innovation milestone with the opening of the Vertical Energy Centre (VEC), believed to be the UK’s most advanced aerospace battery facility, based in Bristol. The multi-million-pound state-of-the-art, 15,000ft2 facility, is one of the... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced that Minuteman EMS, which provides emergency medical care for wilderness firefighters, is making the Ascend critical care clinician education program available online to its paramedics and EMTs to advance their skills in patient care. Based in Rapid City, S.D., Minuteman EMS is a veteran-owned and operated company.... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of six AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with nearly... Read more
16-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) of the H135 that will further boost the mission capabilities of the helicopter in North America. H135 helicopters with the new AGW will benefit from a 265 lb increased take-off weight and useful load. This increase can also be used to extend the... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: VPorts
VPorts, the world leader in the design, construction and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) Airport to build and operate a first vertiport in RAK designed to establish the UAE as a world-class global AAM hub. ‘‘With the support of... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of three Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Bahraini Air Force. Bell delivered the aircraft during an inspection and acceptance event in February 2023 at Bell’s Mirabel facility. “We are honored to provide the Royal Bahraini Air Force another premiere Bell asset to... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo
The programme reached 1,000 flight hours in service on 28th february 2023, showing outstanding effectiveness and serviceability. Missions included primarily troop transport and utility, search and rescue, and surveillance, among others. In 2022 the fleet showed an average serviceability above 80%, with a focus on collaboration between the operator and industry on the overall support... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Norwegian Air Ambulance is ordering two five-bladed H145s to be used for life-saving missions in Norway. “I would like to thank the Norwegian Air Ambulance for its continued trust in our helicopters to support their essential, life-saving missions,” said Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters. “We’re proud that they are further... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Volocopter
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), and SITA, the world’s leading IT provider to the air transport industry, have entered a partnership, with SITA selected as Volocopter’s preferred digital and IT systems partner for vertiports. Under the agreement, SITA has become the latest investor to join Volocopter’s Series E funding round, cementing the... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Ecocopter
The Chilean firm Ecocopter ordered three H125 helicopters and one H145 from Airbus in 2022 to continue consolidating aerial work missions in a variety of industrial and productive sectors in the Southern Cone of America. The first three H125 helicopters have already been delivered and are in Chile, and by mid 2023 the H145 will... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi aircraft to St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO). The Bell 407GXi aircraft will join the Aviation Operations Unit to serve the citizens of St. Augustine, Florida and surrounding counties. “St. Johns County has selected to replace its Bell OH58... Read more
15-Mar-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and calendar year ended December 31, 2022. “We are pleased to deliver strong fourth quarter results to close out a monumental year for Blade,” said Rob Wiesenthal, Blade’s Chief Executive Officer. “Strong organic... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: US Air Force
Diversity of background, experience, demographics, perspectives, and thought is essential to the success of the United States Air Force. To increase opportunities for various underrepresented groups within local communities and build a more diverse force, Air Force Global Strike Command partnered with Tuskegee University and Angelo State University to establish Project Tuskegee in February 2022.... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: HAI
The international vertical aviation community gathered this week at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta demonstrating a robust appetite for in-person education, networking, and sales. More than 12,400 industry professionals from 97 countries attended the four-day show produced by Helicopter Association International (HAI). The show occupied Halls B and C of the Georgia World Congress Center... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it is nearing completion of the final assembly of its first Midnight, the production aircraft it unveiled last November. All major aerostructures (i.e., wing, tail, and fuselage) have been built and mated together and the company reported it has also installed a significant portion of the wiring, electronics,... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter distributor, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the third Airbus Helicopter to Air Greenland. This time, the H155B1 will help Air Greenland fulfill its mission requirements, following the previous delivery of two Airbus H225s. Rotortrade would like to express its gratitude to Air Greenland for the trust it... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Bell
For the third year in a row, Bell in Canada has been recognized as one of the top employers in the Greater Montreal area by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special mention recognizes the industry’s leading employers. Employers are evaluated on the physical workplace; work atmosphere; benefits; financial, family and health benefits; training and skills... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: US Army
Soldiers from B Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry ROK/U.S. Combined Division conducted combined casualty evacuation and downed aircraft recovery training with 302nd Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, ROK Army Aviation Command on Feb. 15, 2023 focused on enhancing the mutual understanding between the units. The combined downed aircraft... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Logistic Services Inc., Greenville, South Carolina, is awarded a $57,104,660 cost-plus-price-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide engineering and logistics support in support of Presidential Helicopter avionics systems and associated support equipment for the Navy. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Maryland, and is expected to be completed in September 2027. No funds will... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: HAI
As a membership association, HAI collects dues each year from the vertical aviation operators, manufacturers, vendors and suppliers, pilots, aviation mechanics/engineers, and industry professionals who have chosen to join the organization. Our members have the option to spend that money in many places, and HAI recognizes our responsibility to ensure that they see the value... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $53,600,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized order (N0001923F2572) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides non-recurring engineering to qualify a V-22 Gearbox Vibration Monitoring/Osprey Drive System safety and health information system in support of providing earlier detection of degrading gearbox components to allow proactive... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Brussels Airport
DronePort is located at the former air force base of Sint-Truiden, and is an initiative of the Limburg Investment Company LRM, the city of Sint-Truiden, POM Limburg and JK Invest. The development of the site began in 2013, and DronePort wants to stimulate research and innovation by creating an eco-system for the drone and Advanced... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $164,300,383 modification (P00017) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0010 to exercise an option for UH-60M aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2027. Fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement, Army funds in the amount of $164,300,383 were obligated at the time... Read more
14-Mar-2023Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), a technology-powered air mobility platform, today announced that Will Heyburn, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan 2023 Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET. A webcast of the event will be available at the link here. A replay will... Read more
13-Mar-2023Source: Weststar Aviation Services
Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd. (“WASSB”), the largest offshore helicopter service provider in Southeast Asia is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Helicopter & Cooperation SAS (“H&C”) to expand the global reach of its European affiliate, Weststar NDD Srl (“WNDD”). H&C is a joint venture between two prominent aviation companies, Paris-based Avico Group,... Read more
