25-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
In the dynamic and often challenging realm of maritime security, the ability to rapidly detect, track, and interdict illicit activities is paramount. Recent operations have underscored the critical role of advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) like Airbus’ Flexrotor, demonstrating their capability to support the most demanding military and law enforcement missions, even in complex operating environments. Proving... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has officially opened its Western Australia Distribution Platform. The inauguration ceremony was hosted by Romain Trapp, Executive Vice President Customer Support and Services, Airbus Helicopters and attended by Samantha Rowe MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier, and Tanya Richardson, Mayor for the City of Swan. The expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) celebrates the late Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Robinson, who passed away in 2022 at age 92, left behind an enduring legacy of engineering excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation that continues to influence the vertical aviation community. He will be honored during... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed purchase and leaseback agreements with Bristow Group Inc., the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, for two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters. The aircraft, which were recently delivered to Bristow, are configured for Search and... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Plana
PLANA US, Inc. announced on September 22 that it has signed a letter of intent to deliver 20 hybrid eVTOL aircraft to VONAER, a Korea-based air mobility service provider. Under the agreement, PLANA will supply VONAER with 5 certified aircraft by 2033 and an additional 15 by 2040. Throughout this contract, PLANA has secured pre-orders... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Australian aviation provider StarFlight has placed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services for the Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The H145 fleet is set to enter into service in late 2027, with the aircraft performing missions across Tasmania. The order follows StarFlight’s recent selection to deliver emergency air services... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters will showcase capabilities of its H160 helicopter for the Australian aeromedical community at the Aeromed Conference in Hobart, Tasmania. The company unveiled a full-scale cabin demonstrator configured for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), highlighting how the aircraft is purpose-built to meet the unique demands of long-distance patient transport across Australia’s vast and diverse... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, announced a strategic partnership with the City of Fullerton, California to collaborate on potential future opportunities for infrastructure development for autonomous air taxis at Fullerton Municipal Airport. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishes a framework for operations for Wisk’s autonomous, all-electric, air taxi service in... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Horizon Aircraft
New Horizon Aircraft, doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon” or the “Company”), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of one of the world’s first hybrid electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, provides a comprehensive technical progress update. Throughout the first half of 2025, the technical team has hit several important milestones that validate... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: PHI
The Caldwell County Commissioners Court, has approved a renewal of a vital air medical agreement with PHI Cares, a division of PHI Air Medical, a leading U.S. helicopter-based medical transport provider. Local residents requiring authorized emergency air medical transport from Caldwell County or its adjacent counties, will benefit from no out-of-pocket expenses when utilizing PHI Air Medical or a... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, will host its Capital Markets Day in New York City, beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET. The event will provide key updates on the Company’s Flightpath 2030 business strategy, certification and manufacturing progress, and financial outlook. A live webcast for the event is... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Pinal County Sheriff
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has added a new Airbus H125 helicopter to its Aviation Unit. The aircraft, commonly referred to as an A-Star, enhances the agency’s ability to conduct life-saving and enforcement operations. The H125 was obtained through funding provided by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. DEMA is funding a lease... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Enstrom
A new feature is available on our website to help customers find their nearest service center that specializes in servicing Enstrom helicopters. The “Find a Service Center” page is available here. Currently, the locator targets only service centers in North America, but developers plan to add to the locator’s growing list of international service centers soon, updating... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: CHC
The Farol de São Tomé Heliport, located in Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ), inaugurated on Monday a new hangar that will host operations for CHC Helicopter, a global leader in crew transportation and search and rescue operations. Managed by Infra Operações Aeroportuárias since 2021, the heliport has been consolidating its position as the leading support base... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: FRCE
A team of engineers at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently developed a new capability that is saving the fleet time and money, and increasing fleet readiness. The Test Program Set Development Team at FRCE recently developed the hardware and software needed to perform tests and diagnose the operational status of the H-1 helicopter platform’s... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: US Air Force
On the night of August 25-26, 2025, an MH-139A Grey Wolf, the Air Force’s newest helicopter, added a significant chapter to the 40th Helicopter Squadron’s operational history when they located and rendered aid to a lost hiker. The crew, consisting of Capt. Jacques Soto (pilot), Capt. Jaani Barclay (co-pilot), Staff Sgt. Chase Rose and Senior... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: SPAES
SPAES GmbH & Co. KG, an EASA Part 21J-approved Design Organization (DOA), has developed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of additional life raft deployment handles on the EC155 helicopter, ensuring compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1254, specifically Part-26, Section 26.420 on emergency equipment for operations over water. The modification applies to EC155 helicopters operated... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: Babcock
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) will continue a 30-year partnership with Australian Border Force as part of a new $250 million contract to protect the nation’s border in the strategically important Torres Strait. The eight-year contract with the Commonwealth Government will deliver two new mission modified helicopters to Australia’s Border Force, plus air crews and ongoing aircraft... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: Skyportz
Skyportz, Australia’s leading developer of vertiport infrastructure, and FlyNow Aviation, manufacturer of the eCopter — a compact, low-noise electric air taxi designed for urban cargo and passenger transport, have announced a landmark collaboration, making FlyNow the first OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to work directly with Skyportz and its research partner, Swinburne University, on adapting vertipad designs to meet the requirements of its... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: Avincis
Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. KN Helicopters has been delivering helicopter services to the offshore wind sector since 2016, having secured contracts with wind farm owners and operators such as Vattenfall and Siemens. The company is led by CEO Niels Peter Kjeldahl, who will continue to lead... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Air Methods
Air Methods’ USA SouthFlight program, located in Semmes, AL, has entered into a new one-year community partnership agreement with Greene County, Mississippi, bringing affordable, life-saving air medical transport to the county’s approximately 13,000 residents. “Having quick access to air medical transport can make a critical difference in emergency situations,” said Trent Robertson, Greene County Emergency... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Firefighters battling recent large fires across the Western U.S. have received help from new, American-made helicopter firefighting technology. Kentucky’s Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), has seen heavy usage of its Tsunami Internal AFSS 790-gallon tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. From Colorado to... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Leonardo
Leonardo celebrated the official grand opening of its new Florida Support Center on September 18 at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment—now totalling $65 million—in U.S. military aviation support, civil helicopter services, and regional aerospace growth. Located adjacent to Naval Air Station Whiting... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Blade
Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc., a division of Joby Aviation, announced its role as the Official Air Mobility Partner of the 2025 Ryder Cup, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the iconic Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, NY. The Ryder Cup, a biennial men’s team golf competition between the United States and Europe, is one... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Nova Systems
Nova Systems has been selected as the mission systems integrator of enhanced lifesaving capabilities supporting StarFlight Australia to deliver vital helicopter emergency air services across Tasmania. Australian aviation provider StarFlight was recently selected to provide vital helicopter emergency air services in Tasmania from January 2026. StarFlight has since selected Nova Systems as a systems integration... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: US Army
The last two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters departed on their final flight after nearly three decades as a cornerstone of combat search and rescue operations for the 920th Rescue Wing. The Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine helicopter derived from the U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk and modified for CSAR operations. It was... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety and TRU Simulation signed an agreement for a new AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for Coptersafety’s facility in Finland adjacent to Helsinki International Airport. This isthe second AW139 Full Flight Simulator from TRU Simulation for Coptersafety’s training center. Similar to Coptersafety’s first TRU-built AW139 Phase 7 FFS, this device will be equipped... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. announced that its Midnight aircraft successfully completed its highest altitude flight to date, reaching altitudes of 7,000 feet. The flight took off from Archer’s test facility in Salinas, CA, and represents the latest milestone in Midnight’s envelope expansion testing program. This flight marked one in a series of upcoming aircraft performance test... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority newly launched eVTOL Delivery Model sets out how this regulatory framework can be delivered in practice, as well as promoting the safe integration of eVTOL operations alongside existing aviation. As part of this work the Civil Aviation Authority is: Collaborating with industry, government, and international partners, Building on existing aviation rules, but adapting... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Air Methods
For a quarter century, the people of Uvalde County and beyond have been in good hands with AirLIFE TEXAS 5 providing critical, lifesaving air medical transport. On Sept. 16, the base celebrated that milestone with an anniversary event at Uvalde Memorial Hospital, its partner since day one. The hospital also entered into a preferred provider... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Vectrus Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colorado, is awarded a $7,853,996 modification (P00003) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable contract (N0042123C0036). This modification exercises an option to provide continued project, program, financial management, engineering, and technical support for the MH-60R multi-mission helicopter, subsystems, armament, engines, airborne weapons, spares, and support equipment for the government of Australia. Work will... Read more
20-Sep-2025Source: Unite the Union
Thousands of workers at sites across the UK are being balloted over what Unite the Union considers a “poor pay offer”. Nearly three thousand workers at leading defence and aerospace company Leonardo could walk out in a dispute over pay, the union announced this week. Workers at sites in Yeovil, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton and Basildon... Read more
19-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Applied Technologies Group Inc.,* Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $12,308,640 modification (P00038) to contract W31P4Q-23-F-E001 for logistics support for the Utility Helicopters Project Office. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $49,371,665. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 12, 2026. Fiscal 2025... Read more
19-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Mission Systems Wimborne Limited, Wimborne, Dorset, United Kingdom, is being awarded a $14,261,389 firm-fixed-price, undefinitized contract action for the repair of 19 air refueling probes in support of V-22 aircraft. All work will be performed in Davenport, Iowa, and will be completed by November 2026. Fiscal 2025 working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: Skyportz
Shenzhen-based Haylion Technologies, a leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure and energy systems, and Australia’s Skyportz, developer of a patented modular vertipad solution, today announced a strategic collaboration at the AAM Asia Symposium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This collaboration will bring Skyportz’s innovative vertipad landing infrastructure to the Chinese market. The partnership will commence... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced that the company has hired retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Keye Perry as their Eastern United States USG Territory Manager. Perry, a decorated 20-year United States Army Veteran, brings with him a depth of experience that includes more than 1,100 flight hours as a... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: TRU Simulation
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and an affiliate of Bell Textron Inc., announced its cutting-edge Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD), the Veris is also designed to meet European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) FTD Level 3 standards,... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: US Coast Guard
Coast Guard crews from the Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team – South, Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) helicopter tie-down members and unmanned aerial vehicle personnel pose for a group photo aboard Midgett from behind three bullet-damaged outboard engine cowlings while underway in the Eastern Pacific Ocean,... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: Royal Navy
Royal Navy warships and Royal Marines operating behind enemy lines will be supported from the air by two drone systems now ready for front-line operations. After two years of trials and development, including collaboration with operational partner forces, a fleet of Malloy T-150 Uncrewed Air Systems will be deployed to carry ammunition, weaponry, food, personal... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: US Army
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) concluded joint aviation training with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, boosting interoperability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. On Sept. 7 and 11, 2025, off the coast of Pearl Harbor, America served as a floating airfield for rotary-wing aircraft from the Army’s 25th Combat Aviation Brigade... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: Ecocopter
As temperatures drop and the threat of frost looms over Chilean countryside, Ecocopter by Helisul activates its advanced frost control service, a technological and efficient solution designed to protect the country’s most valuable crops. Using state-of-the-art helicopters, the company safeguards the integrity of harvests, especially in the prestigious wine industry. Frost is a silent and... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: RotorTechnics
RotorTechnics, a Maltese helicopter maintenance and engineering company, has unveiled a major expansion programme aimed at addressing Europe’s growing demand for rotary-wing services. RotorTechnics is investing in new maintenance facilities, cutting-edge equipment, certified training academy for helicopter engineers. Founded in 2016, RotorTechnics has rapidly established itself as a regional leader in helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair,... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: SAF Aerogroup
International SOS, a global leader in security and health risk management services, and SAF Aerogroup, a leading European operator of mission-critical aviation services, are proud to announce a strategic collaboration focused on saving lives through revolutionising global Medical Evacuation in all domains. Together, SAF Aerogroup and International SOS will offer a range of on-demand aero-medical services... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: Odys Aviation
Odys Aviation, a dual-use aviation company building hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) to establish the Oman Proof of Concept Program (the Program), a fully integrated Advanced Air Mobility... Read more
17-Sep-2025Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited announced that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Group of Companies Allur JSC (“Allur Group”), one of Kazakhstan’s largest automotive manufacturing enterprises. The partnership aims to jointly develop emerging markets for UAM solutions in Central Asia, with comprehensive cooperation spanning UAM ecosystem building, large-scale aircraft deployment and commercial... Read more
17-Sep-2025Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance
Cornwall Air Ambulance is thrilled to announce that it has won a prestigious national award. The charity took the top prize for Marketing Campaign of the Year at the 2025 Third Sector Awards. After being shortlisted in two categories, the team were delighted to come away with a win for their ‘Sing it Home’ campaign,... Read more
17-Sep-2025Source: Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent AeroSystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a Robinson Helicopter Company, has named Paul Fermo its new president, effective October 1, 2025. Fermo, currently serves as Vice President of Business Development and will assume the role on October 1, 2025, as current CEO and Cofounder, Peter Fuchs retires.... Read more
16-Sep-2025Source: US Army
Members of the 374th Airlift Wing and the Japan Self-Defense Force gathered in a hangar for a ceremony hosted by the wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025, to witness the final flight of the UH-1N Huey at the installation and commemorate the aircraft’s retirement from the 459th Airlift Squadron. During the ceremony,... Read more
12-Sep-2025Source: Skyports
Skyports Infrastructure, the global leader in vertiport infrastructure for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, has been appointed as the lead vertiport developer for Korea’s first commercial vertiport network, on Jeju Island. Announced as part of a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Skyports and Jeju Provincial Government, which was signed on September 5th during... Read more
12-Sep-2025Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies Inc. announced a new strategic partnership and equity investment agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to accelerate the development of hybrid electric aviation by combining BETA’s rapid innovation approach with GE Aerospace’s global scale and experience. Under the new agreement, GE Aerospace and BETA plan to develop a hybrid electric turbogenerator... Read more
12-Sep-2025Source: Rotorcraft Repair & Manufacturing
It’s with our great privilege to introduce David S. Ponder, who will join us on September 8th as the new General Manager at Rotorcraft Repair & Manufacturing LLC. David brings with him more than three decades of distinguished leadership in aviation manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. His career is marked by a meticulous commitment... Read more
12-Sep-2025Source: Dufour Aerospace
Dufour Aerospace has taken a major step forward in its journey toward commercial launch: the transition of its tilt-wing aircraft Aero2 to Aero-200. This new designation reflects the aircraft’s maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and marks the beginning of a more transparent, scalable naming convention across the Swiss aerospace developer’s product family. As a tilt-wing hybrid... Read more
11-Sep-2025Source: Midlands Air Ambulance
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has reached a major milestone by completing its 80,000th mission – more than any other air ambulance charity in the UK. Covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands, and Worcestershire, the charity operates three air ambulance helicopters and a fleet of critical care cars, providing rapid pre-hospital emergency care to those... Read more
11-Sep-2025Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Uber Technologies, Inc., the largest rideshare and delivery platform in the world, announced they plan to bring Blade’s air mobility services to the Uber app as soon as next year, following Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business. In 2024, Blade flew... Read more
11-Sep-2025Source: VAI
VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau was elected to the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting Sep. 5–6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. United by a common passion, purpose, and goals, VAI and the ERHC continue to lead the vertical aviation industry in the New York–New Jersey... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: Schiebel
Schiebel announced it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd., a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s contract award to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifaxclass ships with up to six CAMCOPTER® S-100 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Schiebel will provide the... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, announced the successful completion of Phase 3 piloted wingborne flight testing of its VX4 prototype. The full scale VX4 has now taken off, flown, and landed like a conventional aircraft with lift generated by its wings. This quiet, low-power mode is essential for making... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: WAI
Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 20 will be able to experience the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapters and corporate members. WAI also offers additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via the free... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: CENTUM
CENTUM and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to linefit the Lifeseeker on Airbus Helicopters’ platforms. Lifeseeker, the airborne phone location system is designed to support search and rescue (SAR) operations by transforming phones into distress beacons, even in areas without mobile network coverage. Integrating Lifeseeker as a factory-installed solution ensures seamless compatibility with the... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: Schiebel
Schiebel announced the launch of two new products: the CAMCOPTER® S-101 and CAMCOPTER® S-301 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). These next-generation unmanned helicopter systems represent refined new designs, dedicated for weaponisation and engineered to meet the rapidly evolving demands of modern military operations. Building on the success of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 – a proven solution designed... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: Bell
Bell announced that Global Medical Response (GMR) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429s with the option to purchase an additional eight, maintaining its spot as the world’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) field. Global Medical Response, headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, has 381 operational bases across all 50 U.S. states... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: Whirly-Girls
The 2026 Whirly-Girls Scholarship Season is Open! If you are already a member of the Whirly-Girls, you can access the application form here. Scholarships for the Whirly-Girls 2026 scholarship season are listed below. To view the description and requirements for a scholarship, please click its title. We have two new scholarships for citizens and permanent residents... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Applied Technologies Group Inc.,* Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $12,308,640 modification (P00038) to contract W31P4Q-23-F-E001 for logistics support for the Utility Helicopters Project Office. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $49,371,665. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 12, 2026. Fiscal 2025... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: AIR
AIR, the leading OEM for midsize eVTOLs, announced that its latest US-based eVTOL prototype has successfully received FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certification, a key step in the company’s mission to bring electric aviation to everyday life. This certification accelerates AIR’s flight testing at its facility near West Palm Beach, Florida, marking a significant milestone in the... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, announced the appointment of Patrick Ky to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company’s regulatory expertise and leadership in certification. The appointment is effective as of 1 September 2025. Mr. Ky served as Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: BAE Systems
BAE Systems’ AN/ARC-231A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS) has completed initial installation and is operationally ready for use today on select U.S. Army rotary-wing aircraft. This fielding marks a major step forward in equipping warfighters with an advanced, secure, and fast-operating communications solution to inform key decisions in the field. The AN/ARC-231A MARS system is... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited, the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology company, announced that it successfully conducted the first-ever pilotless human-carrying flight of its EH216-S in Africa. This milestone took place during the 9th Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition (the “Aviation Africa Summit”) in Kigali, Rwanda, in collaboration with its strategic partner China Road and... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK
Air Ambulance Week 2025 takes flight across the UK from 8–14 September, with air ambulance charities delivering a vital message: “Every Mission Starts With You.” Organised by Air Ambulances UK, the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, the week is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: EAAA
This month, East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) marks a quarter of a century since it was founded in 2000. In that time the charity, which provides advanced critical care 24/7 by air and road to the most seriously ill and injured people in the region, has treated more than 27,000 people – something that has... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: Smith Myers
Multi-award-winning global cellular technology company, Smith Myers proudly announces a major contract with Airbus Helicopters. Under this Framework agreement, Smith Myers’ ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location Systems (MPDLS) – will be factory-fitted and offered as a retrofit option across Airbus Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft. Andrew Munro, Managing Director of Smith Myers, stated, “This tender and contracting activity was highly rigorous. ... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited, the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced a strategic partnership with China Road and Bridge Corporation (“CRBC”). Both parties will leverage their leading advantages in their respective fields to carry out all-round cooperation in aspects such as the promotion and sales of EHang’s pilotless aerial vehicle, scenario-based applications,... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: Sikorsky
In a significant step forward in the fight against wildfires, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have announced a new initiative to expand the research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources. This effort aims to strengthen the response to the growing threat of wildfires,... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. a leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with PT Whitesky Aviation, one of Indonesia’s foremost helicopter operators. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of eVTOL aircraft in Indonesia and explore innovative business models that can transform both urban and... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded a $9,163,682 modification (P00009) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F2582) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This modification adds scope to implement software updates associated with the compatibility of the generation six radio in the V-22 for the Navy and Air Force. Work will be performed in Indianapolis,... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Parker Hannifin Corp., Irvine, California, is being awarded $17,488,000 for a firm-fixed-price requirements contract for logistics, repair, and spare support covering H-53 components to include hydraulic systems and landing gear wheel assemblies. This contract includes a five-year base period with no options. Work will be performed in Cherry Point, North Carolina (65%); Kalamazoo, Michigan (20%);... Read more
