10-Aug-2022Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation announced the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter has been added to its Sikorsky Authorized Customer Support Center Certificate. Summit began serving S-92 operators in 2016. The company became a Sikorsky Authorized Customer Support Center for Sikorsky S-76 legacy aircraft in 2013, followed by Sikorsky S-76D helicopters in 2016. “We are extremely pleased to include... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: American Helicopter Museum
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is pleased to announce JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, Inc., as the recipient of its prestigious annual Achievement Award. The award, presented to a person or organization that has made a significant impact to furthering vertical flight during the past year, is presented... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: First Aviation Services
First Aviation Services Inc.’s Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, Aviation Blade Services, Inc. and Heliblade International, LLC subsidiaries, jointly announced today the appointment of Robert Takacs as Director of Business Development for both Rotary and Fixed Wing Operations. Mr. Takacs brings a wealth of experience and contacts in the regional airline marketplace from his time... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: HTM Group
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to the HTM Group for the maintenance and repair of the EC155 operational fleet of the German Federal Police. Intercopter GmbH will carry out the majority of the services at the Taufkirchen site near Munich. In addition, the HTM Group’s development company, Advanced... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: US DoD
Triumph Gear System, Park City, Utah, is awarded a $24,288,000 ceiling-priced, undefinitized contract action for the repair of the pylon conversion actuator used on the V-22 aircraft. All work will be performed in Park City, Utah, and is expected to be completed by August 2023. Fiscal 2022 working capital (Navy) funds will be used... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world’s leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has placed a firm order for five electrically powered vertical take-off and landing ALIA-250 (“ALIA”) aircraft manufactured by electric aviation company BETA Technologies, Inc. (“BETA”). Bristow will also have the option to purchase an additional 50 ALIA... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI), the leading advocate for the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry for nearly 75 years, continues to develop and expand its leadership role as it works to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) forward to its first commercial flight. “AAM is complementary to the role helicopters have played in supporting our society... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Starlite
As one of Africa’s largest aviation providers, Starlite Aviation delivers a broad spectrum of Africa centric aviation services, including aircrew training. Starlite Aviation is uniquely able to provide Africa’s first commercially available Aviation Mission Training Facility to further enhance the training available to aircrew. Working closely with UK and Czech based training specialists, Starlite... Read more
10-Aug-2022
Alongside CH-47F Chinooks and UH-60 Blackhawks from the United States and NH90s from Finland, the helicopters conducted mixed formation training to enable multi-aircraft aviation support to the Heli-borne Assault Force. VIGILANT FOX was a four-day validation exercise for C Company, 2 RIFLES, Finnish Karelian Brigade and the Jaeger Guard Regiment. For UK Chinooks, the... Read more
9-Aug-2022Source: University of Cincinnati
NASA awarded a small business grant to the University of Cincinnati and a Pennsylvania company to develop better autonomous navigation for drones. UC is among 41 public institutions and 257 small businesses across the United States that will share $50 million in Small Business Innovation Research grants. “NASA is working on ambitious, groundbreaking missions... Read more
9-Aug-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky pilot Bill Fell and Boeing pilot Ed Henderscheid have a combined 60-plus years of helicopter experience between them, and are part of the program to bring the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) to the United States Army. In this Q&A, they share what they love about the Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT technology... Read more
8-Aug-2022Source: offshoreWIND.biz
HeliService International has won the tender TenneT organised to procure helicopter services for its offshore converter platforms, as well as the offshore substations of wind farm operators, in Germany. According to the call for tenders issued in March, the contract will be in effect from 1 January 2023 until 31 March 2025, and includes... Read more
8-Aug-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced that Meghna Aviation Ltd. in Bangladesh has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell helicopters, a Bell 505 and a Bell 407GXi. Established in 2011, Meghna Aviation is a part of Meghna Group of Industries, a leading Bangladeshibased corporation, that employs more than 35,000 people... Read more
8-Aug-2022Source: Boots
Boots has become the first community pharmacy in the UK to transport prescription-only medicines by uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) – commonly known as drones. The leading health and beauty retailer has already completed a test flight transporting prescription-only medicines by drone from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight earlier this month. The flight departed from the British Army’s Baker Barracks on Thorney Island near Portsmouth and arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight. The... Read more
8-Aug-2022Source: Supernal
Supernal and Electric Power Systems, Inc. (EP Systems) announced a partnership to accelerate development and production of safe, lighter-weight and certifiable eVTOL vehicle batteries. The emerging industry leaders formalized their agreement during a ceremony held at the Farnborough International Airshow, resulting in the first vehicle partnership for Supernal. The partnership aim is to enable the introduction of... Read more
8-Aug-2022Source: Leonardo
Latin America’s premier executive air transport exhibition LABACE (Annual Latin America Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition) is back this year in São Paolo, Brazil on 9-11 August, enabling Leonardo to provide an update to the regional helicopter market on what’s next with its VIP/corporate transport offer under the new Agusta VIP brand. LABACE marks... Read more
8-Aug-2022Source: Blade Air Mobility
Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: BLDE) a technology-powered global air mobility platform, today announced that members of its management team will participate in the following investor conferences: Oppenheimer Technology, Internet & Communications Conference – Fireside chat on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 2:55 pm ET. A webcast of the event will... Read more
5-Aug-2022Source: Bristow
Total revenues of $301.7 million in Q1 FY23 compared to $287.4 million in Q4 FY22 Net income of $4.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted stock, in Q1 FY23 compared to net loss of $4.3 million, or $(0.15) per diluted stock, in Q4 FY22 EBITDA adjusted to exclude special items and asset dispositions was $51.1... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the 400th Bell 505 delivery to European customer Al Barratt, co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation, both based in the United Kingdom. Joined by the Bell leadership team, Mr. Barratt received the customized Bell 505 at a delivery ceremony at Bell’s Mirabel, Canada facility. “The Bell 505 is an... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., and Kanematsu Corporation submitted a proposal for public offering (Note 1) of “Project for the Social Implementation of Advanced Air Mobility-based Services” by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (project promoter: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.), which has been selected. The purpose of the project, from FY2022 to FY2024,... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: Volkswagen
Volkswagen Group China today unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. In 2020, Volkswagen Group China launched a Vertical Mobility project to explore the next generation of mobility solutions, including... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: Australian Flying
A large donation from rotary industry identities John and Julie Cameron will be used to establish a foundation to encourage young people to seek careers in helicopter engineering. The $500,000 gift to set up the Helicopter Engineers Foundation was announced at RotorTech today by Ray Cronin, president of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA).... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced the addition of Colonel Richard Koucheravy (U.S. Army, Ret.) as Executive Vice President of Vita Inclinata’s Aerospace Division. Koucheravy will combine his military experience in creating multi-billion-dollar investment plans for Army Aircraft R&D and Procurement with his civilian expertise in... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation is welcoming Guardian Air Transport to its family of operations customers, officially adding the state of Arizona to the company’s list of operations. Guardian Air is the air medical program for Northern Arizona Healthcare and utilizes eight bases across the state for scene calls, inter-facility transfers, and specialized neonatal transports. “We are... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: Corridor
Robotic Skies and Continuum Applied Technology, Inc., providers of CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software, announce today they have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining CORRIDOR’s industry-leading aviation maintenance platform with Robotic Skies’ global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network for “Next Generation” Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The partnership... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: SCHROTH
SCHROTH Safety Products has been acquired by the Loar Group Inc. (“LOAR”). Perusa Partners Fund 2, L.P. (“Perusa”), a private equity fund advised by Perusa GmbH, and co-investors have agreed to sell all shares in SCHROTH International GmbH and SCHROTH Management GmbH (together “SCHROTH” or the “Company”) to LOAR, a leading platform of companies... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: US Navy
The Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 — commonly called the “Saberhawks” — conducted an in-flight change of command ceremony, while flying from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Aug. 1. Cmdr. Nicholas Cunningham officially turned over duties as commanding officer for HSM-77 to Cmdr. Blade Schallenberger. “It’s been humbling to return to the Saberhawks... Read more
4-Aug-2022
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow”), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of British International Helicopter Services Limited (“BIH”) effective August 2, 2022, further enhancing its leading global Government Services offering. Bristow will integrate BIH into its U.K. operations, where BIH will... Read more
3-Aug-2022Source: Hill Helicopters
On May 1, 2018, Mischa Gelb and Ruben Dias set out from Whistler, Canada on a unique mission to do a round-the-world trip in a helicopter, the realisation of a dream they had long been chasing, and one that went far beyond simply covering an amazing amount of territory. They named this global voyage... Read more
3-Aug-2022Source: US Military
The flight deck of HMAS Canberra, Australia’s Landing Helicopter Dock, is a hive of activity as international aircraft land and take off from her deck for the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Lieutenant Sam Laidlaw, one of Canberra’s flight control officers, is responsible for air movements on and off the... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: US Military
Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) embarked two MV-22B Osprey military aircraft onboard and successfully moved the Osprey off the flight deck into the hangar for the first time at sea during Rim of the Pacific 2022. The MV-22B’s will operate from Canberra for the duration of RIMPAC in another first for... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: Akihabara News
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Seven-Eleven Japan have formed a new agreement to materialize their plan for a nationwide drone delivery service. Under the agreement, ANA’s main responsibilities will be to establishing the drone operation system, including the selection of the drone aircraft which will be used, and to improve communication stability related to drone... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: StandardAero
StandardAero has announced the addition of two new approved facilities for Rolls-Royce RR300 helicopter engine MRO. With this new expanded capability, the company is now able to service this engine type for Robinson R66 helicopter operators in Westminster, British Columbia and Concord, North Carolina in addition to its existing facilities in Winnipeg, Manitoba ,... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of follow-on support and sustainment of S-70 helicopters for an estimated cost of $162.07 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Greece has... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo announced that SonAir Airline Services, S.A. (SonAir), owned by the Angolan national petroleum company Sonangol, has placed an order for two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The contract includes a comprehensive customer support and training package as well as options for an additional two aircraft. The AW139s will be used to carry out transport... Read more
1-Aug-2022Source: US DoD
Triumph Gear System, Park City, Utah, is awarded a $24,288,000 ceiling-priced, undefinitized contract action for the procurement of one item used on the V-22 aircraft. All work will be performed in Park City, Utah, and is expected to be completed by July 2024. Fiscal 2022 working capital (Navy) funds will be used and will... Read more
1-Aug-2022Source: US DoD
Amentum Services Inc., Germantown, Maryland, was awarded a $13,000,000 modification (P00033) to contract W9124G-17-C-0005 to provide initial entry flight training for helicopter pilots. Work will be performed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 9, 2027. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $13,000,000 were obligated... Read more
1-Aug-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it has successfully completed all of its “critical azimuth” flight tests, marking the completion of the second of three key phases of flight testing. The purpose of these tests are to validate the crosswind capabilities of Archer’s eVTOL aircraft configuration and flight control systems. The company has... Read more
1-Aug-2022Source: PAC International
PAC International recently completed a new Bell 505 for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The new aircraft will provide enhanced support to the wildlife management and law enforcement operations of the Division of Wildlife. The aircraft features a factory G1000 integrated avionics suite, GTX345R ADS-B In and Out, GTR225B... Read more
1-Aug-2022Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced a partnership with United Aero Group (UAG), an OEM authorized independent service provider focused on rotary support for both commercial and military customers around the world. The partnership will enable UAG to resell the Vita Rescue System (VRS) to search and rescue/combat search and... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 505 aircraft to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The two Bell 505 will aid in multi-mission law enforcement operations for FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement. “The Bell 505 is a proven platform for public safety agencies... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: PAC International
PAC International recently upgraded a Bell 407 for Michigan State Police. The team converted the aircraft’s original analog display to a true glass cockpit with a new Aeronautical Accessories/Garmin G1000 NXi retrofit kit. The G1000 NXi Integrated Flight Deck offers simple digital displays for reduced pilot fatigue and exceptional dependability, accuracy, and situational awareness.... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: Metro Aviation
LIFE FORCE Air Medical is upgrading its fleet of critical care helicopters with the addition of a new Airbus EC145e aircraft. It will be the first EC145e in the program’s history and will be replacing the LIFE FORCE 1 aircraft at their Cleveland, TN base. The new EC145e will allow LIFE FORCE to fly... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi helicopters to Volusia County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. This makes a total of five Bell 407 aircraft to serve in multi-mission special operations in their fleet. “Air One relies on high-performing and reliable aircraft around the clock,” said... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer”) (NYSE: ACHR) has entered into an agreement with Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) covering the supply of flight control actuation and thermal management technologies. Honeywell’s actuation technology is a key enabler of Archer’s 12 tilt 6 configuration, and Honeywell’s thermal management technology will help Archer provide a best-in-class in-cabin experience for its passengers.... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: Nordic Unmanned
Nordic Unmanned is under contract to assist the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the French General Directorate for Maritime Affairs, fishery and aquaculture (DGAMPA) in conducting a large-scale emissions monitoring campaign using remotely piloted aircraft. Since April, the CAMCOPTER S-100 has measured the sulphur content in ships’ exhaust plumes in the Channel and... Read more
29-Jul-2022
SHOTOVER Systems, a manufacturer of high-performance imaging systems coupled with the most advanced and easy-to-use, real-time augmented reality mapping software, announced today the launch of its M2 Multi-Sensor camera system. Bringing many firsts to airborne ISR, the M2 Multi-Sensor system comes with SHOTOVER’s 5th generation, true 6-axis gimbal design and is the only EO/IR... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has started construction of a test centre for CityAirbus NextGen, with Company representatives, politicians, and business leaders attending the ground-breaking ceremony. The building is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2023. Occupying a surface area of 1,000 m2, the new structure will be used for testing systems for electric... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods
A trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call when residents of Liberty County and beyond need emergency care. LifeStar 2 opened today in Hinesville, GA, serving South Georgia. The LifeStar program has been in Georgia for 37 years and is the oldest air medical provider in the state. It... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for two SUBARU BELL 412EPX aircraft to the New York Police Department Aviation Unit. The two aircraft will be the ninth Bell product to join the NYPD rotorcraft fleet and will be configured for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. “The NYPD... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions announced it will release financial results for its first quarter fiscal year 2023 after market close on Thursday, August 4, 2022. In connection with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call for Friday, August 5, 2022, to begin... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Outerlink
Unparalleled internet access from your helicopter will soon be widely available thanks to new STCs (Supplemental Type Certificates) in development by Outerlink Global Solutions and Sterling Helicopter. The two companies are partnering to certify Outerlink’s Air IP product on several aircraft. Outerlink teamed with Sterling Helicopter of Croydon, PA, to develop the initial STC... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) released its first sustainability report, laying out its sustainability goals for the future as well as its environmental, social, and governance achievements over the past year. The inaugural report emphasizes Bristow’s commitment to formally embedding sustainability into the Company vision and highlighting its role as a leader in sustainability... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has announced that it has delivered to Heliconia Group (“Heliconia”) a AW139 helicopter. The medium twin-engine helicopter will be based in Senegal and used to support the company’s offshore operations. Pat Sheedy, President & CEO, Milestone, said, “We are delighted to welcome Heliconia... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace has been selected as the Mission System solutions provider for the next phase of the Air Launched Effects (ALE) small program for Army Aviation’s Enduring and Future Vertical Lift (FVL) fleet. In November 2021, Collins Aerospace successfully demonstrated the ready-now RapidEdge™ Mission System to support this critical program. ALE is an attritable Family of Systems (FoS)... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Paraclete Aviation Life Support
A member of the Airborne Public Safety Association [APSA], Paraclete Aviation Life Support, continues to emerge as a global provider of aviation helmets [Types 1 + 2] for the international law enforcement industry as the company builds strategic partnerships throughout the world in county, state and federal government agencies in the U.S., as well... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
The global fleet of the multi-mission Sikorsky S-92 ® helicopters is rapidly accumulating flight hours, surpassing 2 million flight hours in a variety of missions including search and rescue, oil and gas transportation and VIP transportation in 28 countries. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT). The S-92 was in service for 12 years when... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and VRM Switzerland are co-developing a Virtual Reality (VR) training device for the twin-engine H145 helicopter. This innovative new training tool will offer H145 operators an affordable, compact training solution with realistic flight behaviour and full-body immersion, as well as the 3D vision and high resolution scenery of VR technology. VRM Switzerland... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: LCI
LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has today announced an order for up to six H175 super-medium helicopters from Airbus, valued at over US$125 million. The order is for two confirmed aircraft with the first H175 set to be delivered to LCI in late 2023. The agreement provides for... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Air Ambulances UK
In light of the recently launched Charity Commission inquiry into the Air Ambulance Foundation UK (1155345). Air Ambulances UK wants to reassure supporters, members, and partners that they are in no way affiliated with the Air Ambulance Foundation UK. Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Midlands Air Ambulance
A West Midlands charity is predicting a rise in demand for its vitally important pre-hospital emergency service with more than one million people[1] expected to descend on the region for a summer of sport. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which rapidly reaches and treats up to 12 patients every day in the region, believes the increase... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, has been awarded a $25,000,000, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price modification (PZ0173) to previously awarded contract FA8629-14-C-2403 for post DD250 production manufacturing requirements on the Combat Rescue Helicopter System, including torque requirements on the rotor blades to be completed between nine and 11 hours of flight. Work will be performed in Stratford,... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded an $11,629,904 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F2376) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This order provides non-recurring engineering for implementation of retrofit upgrades into Block 1 MH-60S aircraft to add additional capabilities to reach parity with Block 3 aircraft. These efforts include the... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: AeroBrigham
With nine fixed and rotor wing airframe completions and reconfigurations delivered in the first six months of 2022, North Texas maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, AeroBrigham, is poised for record growth. More aircraft are on the books for the second part of the year with a mix of law enforcement, fire suppression, air medical,... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, will present at the 2022 Jefferies Industrials Conference on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Bristow’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Whalen is scheduled to present on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET and participate in... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently completed and delivered a new H125 for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The completion was done in conjunction with aviation technology and wireless communications leader CNC Technologies and is the first aircraft Metro has completed for the department. The new aircraft will replace one of the department’s oldest aircraft, an AS350B2,... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading nonprofit organization working to advance vertical flight, reports today that it has continued to experience steady growth in the second quarter of year, propelled largely by the continued expansion of electric aircraft developments around the world. As of July 1, 2022, a total of 176 companies... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of at least three ACH160 helicopters to Brazil for customers in the Latin American region. The aircraft was delivered aboard one of the outsize Beluga aircraft from the Airbus Transport International fleet. The aircraft picked up the helicopter(s) at Marseille/Marignane between 21-23 July, departing via Toulouse to Dakar in... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) [NYSE:EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, and Hanwha Aerospace, a leading aircraft engine and advanced machinery manufacturer, have agreed to establish a joint development program for the design, testing, manufacture and supply of the electromechanical actuators for Vertical’s VX4 electric aircraft. The scope includes tilt... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: Leonardo
China’s CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC) has signed a contract for four AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters, which will be utilised in country for offshore Oil and Gas Production (OGP) operations. The deliveries will be completed by first half of 2023, expanding Leonardo fleet operated by COHC to 10 helicopters with 8 AW139s, one AW169... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: Bell
Bell has announced that the Turkish Directorate General of Forestry (DGF) has achieved 95% operational readiness for nine years with its fleet of Bell 429 helicopters. With over 6,000 total fleet hours, the DGF has maintained this superior standard on its Bell aircraft, kits, and components. For nine years, the DGF has protected the... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, the largest air medical helicopter completion center in the world, will be in the Biggest Little City for the Airborne Public Safety Convention in Reno, NV, July 27-29. Metro’s reputation for clean, streamlined installations and completions has earned the company an impressive roster of law enforcement clients including Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Massachusetts... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced that it has expanded its Certified Installer network to meet the growing demand for its Foresight MX solution, the helicopter industry’s most advanced Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). Todd Powers, GPMS VP of Sales, said that while some customers prefer to install Foresight themselves, others prefer to have the installation done... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: WAI
Thousands of girls, ages 8-17, around the world on September 24 will be able to experience the 8th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) Chapters and Corporate Members. WAI will continue to offer additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: GKN
GKN Aerospace has reached an important milestone in its partnership with Vertical Aerospace, (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL] a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, by delivering the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) and integration expertise for Vertical’s first flying prototype of the VX4 all-electric demonstrator aircraft. The VX4 is leveraging... Read more
