22-Jul-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America’s Airborne Communication Server System (ACSS) has been selected as the cyber-secured maintenance server for Airbus’ Tiger MkIII helicopter upgrade. The system can securely upload data to the avionics and continuously download recorded data, both when the aircraft is on the ground and in flight. The system also offers the ability to... Read more
19-Jul-2024Source: US Navy
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 returned to their homeport of Jacksonville, Florida after completing a nine-month deployment as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE), July 13, 2024. “When the HSM-74 ‘Swamp Foxes’ deployed in October of last year, we embarked... Read more
19-Jul-2024Source: Saudia Group
Saudia Group and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more. The signature ceremony was held at Lilium’s HQ in Munich. The contract was signed by Fahd Al-Jarbou, CEO of... Read more
19-Jul-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a next generation aviation company, announced it has successfully flown a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator 523 miles, with water as the only by-product. The aircraft, which takes off and lands vertically, builds on Joby’s successful battery-electric air taxi development program, and demonstrates the potential for hydrogen to unlock emissions-free, regional... Read more
19-Jul-2024Source: Signia Aerospace
Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Goodrich Hoist & Winch business (the “Company”) of Collins Aerospace, an RTX Corporation business. Goodrich Hoist & Winch is a leading provider of rescue hoists and cargo winches, with more than 50 proprietary models utilized by civil and... Read more
19-Jul-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest® operates. Archer Aviation is a leading manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Southwest is the Golden State’s largest air... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: UrbanLink Air Mobility
UrbanLink Air Mobility LLC (UrbanLink), a pioneering advanced air mobility (AAM) operator based in South Florida, has entered into a partnership agreement with Skyway Technologies Corp. (Skyway), a leading vertiport development and operations company based in California, for the joint placement of vertiports in key U.S. and Caribbean markets. UrbanLink and Skyway plan to release more... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: Horizon Aircraft
New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) that can fly most of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft, announces that Phil Kelly has been appointed as Senior Vice President... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade” or the “Company”), will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 after the market closes. The company will hold a conference call the same day at 4:30 pm Eastern Time to discuss the results. The call will be hosted... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: VFS
VFS is holding its 8th Workshop on AAM Infrastructure in Washington, DC, at the US Navy Memorial Visitor Center on Tues.–Wed., Sept. 17–18, 2024. Tuesday morning will begin with an introduction to the key challenges, followed by a deep dive into important and timely topics, focused on broadening understanding of the issues and developing solutions, with a closing discussion on Wednesday... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
Air Center Helicopters Inc.*, Burleson, Texas, is awarded a $77,287,278 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220524C4074) to provide Vertical Replenishment services. The Detachment will be forward deployed worldwide for extensive periods at sea. It is anticipated that the detachment will be primarily assigned to Combat Logistics Force ships of the T-AKE class and used to meet Seventh and... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics, the global leader in qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices, announced that Sky Aviation, a leading Italian helicopter services company providing passenger and material transport across the Alps, will install the company’s Airbus VR H125 flight training device at its base in Cossato, Italy. The partnership aims to enhance the quality,... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense announced the UH-72 Lakota fleet surpassed 1.5 million flight hours with U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard, and U.S. Navy. “This milestone is an incredible achievement for the Lakota fleet and reflects its impressive reliability over the past 18 years,” said Robert Geckle, Chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 it received approval from CAEATFA for its ~$117M project covering the planned expansion of its advanced manufacturing facilities in the State of California, including the ramp of its advanced electric powertrain facility... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance
Devon is a county made up of stunning, but rural and sometimes dangerous beauty spots like Dartmoor and our incredibly scenic coastal paths that both locals and tourists alike will flock to for their summer adventures. This week Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is working in partnership with what3words to gear up for a busy summer... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW) will be providing an update on several key program milestones at the 45th Farnborough Air Show next week. Coming off its recent announcement of $94M in new equity to support development of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Eve has continued to attract new equity. Along... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: EASA
EASA has published the final version of the Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTS) for Vertical Take-Off and Landing-capable aircraft (VCA) follows the public consultation phase initiated in December 2023. These EPTS are applicable to VCA with tilting rotors, such as the Lilium Jet. The responses to all the comments received during the public consultation are published... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: Precision Support Services
Precision Support Services announced that Semper Fly Helicopters and the University of Oklahoma have chosen the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter for their new helicopter flight school. The world’s most advanced 2-seat piston helicopter, the Cabri G2 provides cutting edge technology and safety levels previously unavailable in the training sector. “The G2 not only meets but... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: US Navy
The “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 returned to Norfolk, Virginia after completing a nine-month deployment with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), July 13, 2024. “The ‘Dusty Dogs’ have been an amazing team throughout deployment,” said Cmdr. Patrick Dunn, commanding officer of HSC-7. “The squadron consistently answered the call... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: 1st Helicopter Squadron
The 1st Helicopter Squadron partnered with the Savannah Bananas baseball team for an aerial tour around Washington, D.C., July 11. The flight was part of the Savannah Bananas’ game presentation showcased to thousands of fans at Nationals Park on July 13, highlighting the squadron’s mission and inspiring the next generation of Airmen. Leading the mission... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: SLiNK-TECH
The UK’s first permanent vertiport will be officially unveiled tomorrow in Llanbedr, North Wales. SLiNK-TECH designed the first vertiport of its kind in the UK, the launch of which marks a significant milestone for the UK drone industry. Snowdonia Aerospace Centre (SAC) purchased PORTAL in January and completed installation last week. The advanced landing solution... Read more
17-Jul-2024
South Australia Police (SAPOL) has partnered with Babcock Australasia and the Department of Premier and Cabinet to introduce a new cutting-edge resource to its fleet. The new Airbus H145, poised to take to the skies in the coming weeks, promises to revolutionise police operations across the state. One of the standout features of the Airbus... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: AAIB
The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness.... Read more
16-Jul-2024Source: Coulson Aviation
Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce a new, $400 million dollar (AUD), 10-year contract with Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS). Awarded after an open and competitive bid process, Coulson will manage, operate, and maintain their entire fleet. The company has managed the majority of the NSW RFS aircraft fleet for the previous five... Read more
16-Jul-2024Source: Lockheed Martin
Croatia has officially purchased eight additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), via U.S. government Foreign Military Sale, bringing the country’s Black Hawk fleet total to 12. The deal, which includes aircraft, organizational equipment, spare and repair parts, and associated support equipment, is a critical investment by Croatia... Read more
16-Jul-2024Source: PHI Air Medical
ICARUS Devices is proud to announce PHI Air Medical, a leader in the HEMS industry, is now using the Smart View Limiting Devices to train for IFR and IIMC. PHI was founded in 1949 with three Bell 47s at the birth of the commercial helicopter industry. In 1981 PHI Air Medical was formed at the... Read more
16-Jul-2024Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation Academy has announced its 2025 CPL(H) (Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence) scholarship initiative. The quarter-of-a-million pound (GBP) scholarship fund will assist modular trainee helicopter pilots to fast-track their careers and will continue to provide exceptional, qualified professional helicopter pilots to the UK crew supply chain. The scholarship awards will be made in August 2025... Read more
15-Jul-2024
Memorial Hermann Life Flight has placed orders for one H160 and four H145s to replace its current fleet of EC145 helicopters. The nationally recognised emergency medical services program will be the first in the world to operate the H160 for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). Memorial Hermann Life Flight®, a service provided by Memorial Hermann... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US Air Force
The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the National Nuclear Security Administration responsible for a full range of nuclear emergency response missions, to... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced it has received full payment for the initial batch of 30 units of EH216-S passenger-carrying pilotless aircraft and has delivered 27 units to Wencheng County Transportation Development Group Co., Ltd. in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. It... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced that the FAA has granted Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Foresight MX HUMS on the Airbus EC135 and AS332 Super Puma platforms. “We appreciate Blackcomb Helicopters and Precision’s dedicated support in achieving these STC’s and we’re excited to see them monitoring their fleets with Foresight MX,” said Ronnie Ries, VP of Marketing at GPMS. “We also want... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
AAR Supply Chain Inc., doing business as AAR Defense Systems and Logistics, Wood Dale, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $46,569,952 fixed-price prospective-price redetermination, requirements contract for V-22 Osprey Black Hawk aircraft repair and replacement parts. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1.... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $36,001,144 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0663) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order procures the non-recurring effort to address hardware obsolescence in the active inceptor system on CH-53K King Stallion production and fielded aircraft for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, is being awarded a $115,158,530 firm-fixed-price modification to an existing delivery order (H9224122F0073) for procurement of MH-47G renew build rotary wing aircraft in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This order is funded with fiscal 2024 procurement, defense-wide and aircraft procurement, Army funds. The majority of the... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, has been awarded a $34,971,201 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for Marine Helicopter Squadron One and Defense Information Systems Agency base operations support with a five-year ordering period and two-month phase-in period. The location of performance is Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington D.C., and multiple off base and sites... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: Supernal
Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility company – announced its upcoming presence at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, where it will display S-A2, its full-scale eVTOL vehicle product concept, in the company’s chalet. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Supernal – in collaboration with the World Economic Forum – will host an industry... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: UrbanV
UrbanV and ICAD Holding LTD are partnering to combine their distinctive capabilities in developing vertiport operations and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and beyond. This collaboration aims to establish a blueprint for vertiport operations, including take-off and landing procedures, technology system integration, and define a plan to operate vertiports and vertiport networks in the Middle East.... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: PHI Air Medical
PHI Air Medical, a leader in the air medical industry, is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with Flight Vector. Currently, PHI Air Medical utilizes FV Flight Operations to facilitate communication for fixed, rotor, and ground assets through a variety of systems, including tracking and dispatching. By expanding utilization of Flight Vector... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded a $10,174,654 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F2603) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This order provides for sustainment of delivered block fleet releases, as well as ongoing development of flight test and fleet releases and analysis in support of implementation of future sustainment block fleet releases for the V-22... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: XTI Aerospace
XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) (“XTI” or the “Company”) announced that it has entered into an agreement with FC Imperial Limited (“FCIL”), an affiliate of a private global investment consortium, FinExic Concordia Group, (“FCG” or “Investor Consortium”), for a proposed strategic equity investment for shares of convertible preferred stock (the “Investment”) of up to $55 million (the... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: UrbanLink Air Mobility
UrbanLink Air Mobility LLC (UrbanLink), a pioneering South Florida-based advanced air mobility (AAM) operator, has entered into a partnership with Ferrovial Vertiports, a subsidiary of Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, to explore the development of sites for vertiports in key U.S. markets. The vertiports will serve as launchpads for UrbanLink’s cutting edge Lilium Jets and... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced that it has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with China Southern Airlines General Aviation Company Limited (“CSGAC”), a leading general aviation service provider and strategic emerging business unit of China Southern Airlines Company... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: NEMSPA
The National EMS Pilots Association is now accepting nominations for the NEMSPA EMS Pilot of the Year and the NEMSPA Lifetime Achievement Awards. Both awards will be presented at the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Salt Lake City, UT November 2024. Nominees should embody the best that the air ambulance industry has to... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: US Army
A new commanding officer took charge of the Corpus Christi Army Depot during a change of command ceremony held July 3 aboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The event marked the formal transition of outgoing commander Col. Kyle M. Hogan, to incoming commander Col. Kevin J. Consedine. Consedine is CCAD’s 29th commanding officer. Maj. Gen.... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, announced that the scope of its Design Organisation Approval (DOA) has been expanded by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The scope extension enables Vertical’s own engineers to sign off compliance of an increasing number of technical areas,... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: Skyportz
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz welcomed the release of the final Advanced Air Mobility Action Plan for the State of Victoria, Australia. Melbourne was tagged for early air taxi operations by Uber Air five years ago when it added the city to Dallas and LA for proposed launch services. “The Australian Advanced Air Mobility industry has... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia
Experienced aviation executive Amelia Evans has been appointed to the Board of LifeFlight Australia as a Non-Executive Director. As CEO at Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), she brings a wealth of experience to LifeFlight from a near 30-year career across a range of industries including aviation, telecommunications, tourism and higher education. Ms Evans has led QAL... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: Omni Helicopters
Omni Helicopters, leading air mobility solutions provider for the offshore sector is proud to announce the successful completion of training and graduation of OHGI`s first Guyanese SAR Rear Crew class. The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone for Guyana, OHGI, and most importantly Curt Mendonca, Daniel Yorris, Ishwar Parbhu, Kevin Sawh and Johnelle Ogle, who... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: CCC
CCC is pleased to announce it was awarded a 5-year indefinite quantity contract by the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) for aircraft parts to be delivered by Magellan Aerospace. The components for Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will be supplied to the aviation branch of the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation). Headquartered... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: Bell
The Bell 505 parapublic-configured aircraft recently completed a successful demonstration tour across Mexico, visiting various parapublic customers. The tour was led by Bell pilot Scott Mahon, with the support of Jose Manuel Prats, the regional sales manager. The aircraft made stops in 11 states and was showcased to over 20 customers. The tour included visits... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: Air Methods
The industry-leading trauma clinicians with the Native Air emergency air medical base in Snyder are proud to announce they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every transport. Having whole blood aboard their helicopter allows them to provide additional life-saving care when every minute counts. “When transfusion is required for patients with a traumatic... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Lockheed Martin
Two of the U.S. Army’s T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) arrived at Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), signaling a new phase of Black Hawk® helicopter modernization efforts. The T901 engine, which is manufactured by GE Aerospace, will increase the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter’s performance, including lift capability and range, providing Army commanders more... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Wisk Aero
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced today it has acquired Verocel Inc., a software verification and validation (V&V) company. Verocel’s unique expertise in supporting the certification of high-integrity aerospace software and the qualification of V&V tools will play a key role in Wisk’s ongoing effort to certify its Generation 6 autonomous,... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (Nasdaq: LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), has successfully completed the first series of tests of its electric jet propulsion unit. For the first time, the electric engines were taken up to maximum thrust on the propulsion unit test bench, representing a landmark achievement on the... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Lockheed Martin
Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Department of Emergency Situations, has awarded PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, a contract to procure an additional new-generation Black Hawk® utility helicopter for emergency and firefighting services. This additional aircraft will join Romania’s fleet of European manufactured Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters, currently providing maritime and land search... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters announced it’s been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® in its first attempt. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Blue Hawaiian, and this year, 89% of Blue Hawaiian employees said it’s a great place to work—32 points higher than the average U.S.... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
An emergency response to a holidaymaker who sustained leg injuries after falling 15 feet from a coastal path near St Abbs Head at the weekend marked the milestone 6,000th call out for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). The charity-funded life-saving service scrambled a helicopter air ambulance from its Perth base to the east coast emergency,... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
Moog Inc., East Aurora, New York, is being awarded $160,000,799 for a firm-fixed-price, long-term contract for the repair of swashplates, elevators, and flaperons in support of the V-22 aircraft. This is a three-year contract with no option periods, and work will be completed by June 2027. Work will be performed in East Aurora, New York... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Boeing
In support of ongoing U.S. Army modernization efforts, Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration. “The CH-47F Block II provides capability improvements allowing the U.S. Army to lift more, fly farther... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: US Marine Corps
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), reactivated during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina, July 1. HMLA-269, known as “The Gunrunners,” previously deactivated on Dec. 9, 2022, in accordance with Force Design initiatives. Throughout the course of the squadron’s brief deactivation, the Marine... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: Nighthawk Flight Systems
Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc., a developer of advanced compact integrated avionics, is pleased to welcome Marc Ayala to the company’s executive team as Vice President of Sales. In this position, Ayala is responsible for growing and supporting sales of Nighthawk’s entire suite of products as well as supporting its dealer network and customer facing programs.... Read more
10-Jul-2024Source: StarFlight Australia
StarFlight Australia, a subsidiary of Fox Group Holdings and LifeFlight Australia, has appointed Tony Fraser to the Board as a Director. Mr Fraser brings more than 45 years’ experience spanning defence, industry and commercial sectors. During a decorated 34-year defence career, he reached the rank of Major General where he commanded at all levels in... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: HeliHub.com
The latest budget bill for 2025 spending was laid before the Thai parliament in Bangkok yesterday, and includes both a VIP aircraft and two “mid-sized helicopters”. The aircraft will replace the current Airbus A340-500 which is due for decommissioning in 2029, while the helicopters are seen as replacing Bell 412s acquired in 2005. The helicopters... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced Archer has received an additional $55 million investment from Stellantis under the companies’ strategic funding agreement following the achievement of its transition flight test milestone last month.... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Billings Flying Service
Montana-based Billings Flying Service (BFS) is pleased to announce it won Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s first exclusive use type 1 helicopter firefighting contract. BFS is providing a tanked CH-47 Chinook helicopter with high-volume precision water drop capability for the summer fire season contract, which started July 1. The aircraft will be based... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Daher
Airbus Helicopters officially opened its new logistics hub at Albacete, Spain, which is equipped and operated by Daher as the lead logistics partner. Located adjacent to the Airbus Helicopters production facility at Albacete, this 50,000 square meter warehouse will optimize operations and create several hundred new skilled jobs for the wider Castilla-La Mancha region. The... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Air Methods
Celebrating two decades of providing life-saving care to Elizabethtown and surrounding communities, Air Methods of Kentucky 6 held a community event on June 13. Crew members, past and present, local partners, former patients, and members of the community came together at Freeman Lake Park to commemorate the milestone. “This anniversary shows how much Air Methods... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This standard is one of the latest NH90 configurations and is being developed specifically for the French Army Aviation, to support special forces operations. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered a total of 18 NH90s in the Standard 2... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Enstrom
Aviation enthusiasts can once again look forward to Enstrom participating in EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 71st annual celebration runs from July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport. Last year, more than 677,000 people joined the fun, setting a new attendance record. “There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by hundreds of thousands of people who... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Wales Air Ambulance
Wales’ lifesaving air ambulance service has reached its 50,000th mission, 23 years after the Charity was formed. The 24/7 service has touched thousands of lives since it was launched in 2001. The milestone highlights the support that the all-Wales Charity has received over the years from the people of Wales and the Charity is “incredibly... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in the first half of 2024. The specialist crew responded to 1,159 people in urgent need of critical care between 1 January and the end of June — an increase of around 21% compared to the same period last year.... Read more
9-Jul-2024Source: VAI
The Vertical Aviation International (VAI) Board of Directors has appointed two advisors. Michael Romanowski of Slate Run Strategies, LLC, will assume the role of special advisor–emerging technology, succeeding Jonathan Daniels, Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc. This position serves as a resource to the VAI Board of Directors on developments, trends, and best practices for emerging... Read more
8-Jul-2024Source: Skyryse
Skyryse announce its inaugural participation at the 2024 EAA AirVenture air show – the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” – taking place at the end of this month in Oshkosh, WI. The show will mark the in-person public debut of Skyryse One™, the world’s first production aircraft operated with just a single control stick and two touch... Read more
5-Jul-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus has delivered the first H160 in the U.S. to PHI, marking the beginning of H160 operations in the country. This is the first of the initial four H160 helicopters that PHI will operate for offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico. Prior to beginning commercial operations, the helicopter will be used in a route-proving programme designed... Read more
5-Jul-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
Chartright Air Group, a leading provider of private aviation services in Canada, has taken delivery of Canada’s first corporate ACH160. The helicopter will enter into service immediately, as the first to be delivered in North America. “We are excited to be the first private aviation company in Canada to operate the ACH160 for our owner... Read more
