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Bell Boeing Celebrate US Air Force CV-22 Program of Record

Bell Boeing Celebrate US Air Force CV-22 Program of Record

29-Apr-2025Source: Bell Boeing

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. Air Force. Bell and Boeing commemorated the V-22 Osprey production milestone during a ceremony at the Bell Amarillo Assembly Center on April 18. “Completing the CV-22 production aircraft... Read more

Italian authorities seize eight helicopters

Italian authorities seize eight helicopters

29-Apr-2025Source: HeliHub.com

Law enforcement units in Italy are reportedly seizing up to eight helicopters involved in tourist flights over Pompeii, the city devastated by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. An investigation by local prosecutors in Torre Annunziata, Naples, carried out an investigation which led officers to seize the aircraft after alleged flying rule violations by pilots.... Read more

CHC and Court Helicopters partner in Namibia

CHC and Court Helicopters partner in Namibia

28-Apr-2025Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter (‘CHC’), a global leader in helicopter services, is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(‘MoU’) with Namibian aviation operator Court Helicopters. The agreement outlines both parties’ intent to explore a strategic collaboration to search and rescue (‘SAR’) and crew change solutions in Namibia. Under the terms of the MoU, CHC... Read more

India signs for 156 light combat helicopters from HAL

India signs for 156 light combat helicopters from HAL

25-Apr-2025Source: Indian Government

Ministry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth Rs. 62,700 crore, excluding taxes. The first contract is for supply of 66 LCHs to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and second is... Read more

US approves possible Foreign Military Sale to Philippines for TH-73A

US approves possible Foreign Military Sale to Philippines for TH-73A

25-Apr-2025Source: DSCA

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of TH-73A Training Helicopters and Support for an estimated cost of $120 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the Philippines has requested... Read more

Irish military opens EMS hangar in Athlone

Irish military opens EMS hangar in Athlone

25-Apr-2025Source: Irish Government

The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris on 11 April officially opened the new €1.4 million helicopter hangar for the Athlone-based Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which is operated by the Air Corps. The service, which has been in operation since 2012, is based at Custume Barracks, Athlone. Since its introduction, the EAS has completed... Read more

First UAE Hybrid Heliport designs approved

First UAE Hybrid Heliport designs approved

25-Apr-2025Source: Archer Aviation

The General Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA) has approved the design for the planned transformation of an Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for both helicopter and eVTOL aircraft operations. Archer (NYSE: ACHR) is working to transform this helipad alongside its infrastructure partner Falcon Aviation in close coordination with the GCAA. Once complete, this... Read more

Bristow signs long-term S92 support agreement with Sikorsky

Bristow signs long-term S92 support agreement with Sikorsky

25-Apr-2025Source: Bristow

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow’s S-92® helicopter fleet. This agreement deepens the decades-long collaboration between the two companies and provides enhanced support for Bristow’s more than 60 S-92... Read more

Able Aerospace awarded $21M contract for TH-1H dynamic component MRO

Able Aerospace awarded $21M contract for TH-1H dynamic component MRO

25-Apr-2025Source: US DoD

Able Aerospace Service Inc., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $21,780,710 firm-fixed-price, requirements contract for TH-1H helicopter dynamic components. This contract provides repair and overhaul services. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, and is expected to be complete by April 20, 2030. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and two offers were received. No funds... Read more

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s helipad celebrates 4 years

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s helipad celebrates 4 years

25-Apr-2025Source: HELP Appeal

This month marks the fourth anniversary of the lifesaving rooftop helipad at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, which also serves the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (DCN). Since its opening, the helipad has seen over 175 landings from air ambulances, transporting the country’s most critically ill... Read more

Downtown Manhattan Heliport renamed as management changes

Downtown Manhattan Heliport renamed as management changes

25-Apr-2025Source: NYCEDC

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) unveiled the newly-named “Downtown Skyport,” formerly the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH), at an event marking the transition of site management to the new operator, Downtown Skyport—a joint venture between Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) and Groupe ADP. The renaming aligns with New York City and NYCEDC’s commitment to transform the city-owned site from a... Read more

Rain & Brothers partner with Trakka on wildfire suppression

Rain & Brothers partner with Trakka on wildfire suppression

25-Apr-2025Source: Trakka Systems

Trakka Systems is proud to announce that Rain, a pioneering company in autonomous aerial wildfire suppression, has officially signed an agreement to integrate the TrakkaCam® TC-300-R multispectral camera system into a UH-60 helicopter operated by Brothers Air Support. The deal was finalized at VERTICON 2025, one of the premier global trade shows for the vertical... Read more

Nautilus Aviation doubles flight hours on 407GXi fleet

Nautilus Aviation doubles flight hours on 407GXi fleet

25-Apr-2025Source: Bell

Nautilus Aviation’s Bell 407GXi fleet has now accumulated more than 6,300 successful flight hours, doubling its tally in a space of less than 12 months. In June last year, the company’s five Bell 407GXis hit 3,000+ successful flight hours, supporting a variety of missions in Northern Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef region, encompassing the... Read more

New Airbus H160/H175 simulators for Brazil

New Airbus H160/H175 simulators for Brazil

25-Apr-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus has committed to providing full flight H160/H175 simulators for training in Brazil in 2028. The simulators will support the training needs for the growing energy sector in Latin America, demonstrating Airbus’ commitment to customer proximity and aviation safety. The H160/H175 full-flight simulators will have Level D training capabilities and will be qualified by ANAC,... Read more

UK – PDG Aviation Services acquires drone operator

UK – PDG Aviation Services acquires drone operator

25-Apr-2025Source: PDG

PDG Aviation Services has acquired Team UAV, a leading provider of drone inspection, survey, response, and data capture services. This strategic move strengthens PDG’s position as a comprehensive aerial services provider within the infrastructure and environmental sectors, integrating cutting-edge UAV technology with its extensive expertise in manned aviation. This acquisition enhances PDG’s capabilities in aerial... Read more

Lisbon EMS helipad renovation – 29 landings by Avincis in first month

Lisbon EMS helipad renovation – 29 landings by Avincis in first month

24-Apr-2025Source: Avincis

Avincis emergency medical helicopters, operating air ambulance missions for INEM, made 29 landings at Lisboa’s Santa Maria Hospital in the first month of operation of its newly-renovated heliport, which has been closed since 2020. This is a significant improvement in the service provided to patients requiring urgent medical care. Previously, emergency medical helicopters bound for... Read more

Metro Aviation Achieves AS9100 Certification

Metro Aviation Achieves AS9100 Certification

24-Apr-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro is proud to announce that it has officially achieved AS9100 certification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement in the aviation industry. AS9100 is the internationally recognized quality management system (QMS) standard specifically developed for the aviation, space, and defense sectors. Built upon the foundation of ISO 9001,... Read more

FAA focuses on Las Vegas fixed wing – heli airspace conflict

FAA focuses on Las Vegas fixed wing – heli airspace conflict

24-Apr-2025Source: FAA

The tragic January 29 midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport exposed hazards from the mix of helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft in the surrounding airspace. We took swift action by permanently restricting non-essential helicopter operations and eliminating helicopter and fixed-wing mixed traffic around the airport. We also began analyzing other “hotspot” airports that have charted... Read more

Bell picks Materion composites for FLRAA prototypes

Bell picks Materion composites for FLRAA prototypes

24-Apr-2025Source: Materion Corporation

Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN), a global leader in advanced materials solutions, will supply its SupremEX® metal matrix composite for components on the U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) prototypes. The high-strength, lightweight composite was selected by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, which designed the FLRAA configuration and will build the prototypes. The new... Read more

Joby Aviation to Report Q1 2025 Financial Results

Joby Aviation to Report Q1 2025 Financial Results

24-Apr-2025Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced that it expects to release its first quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, and to host a webcast at 5:00 pm ET on the same day. The webcast will be publicly available in the Upcoming... Read more

NHV Introduces SAF for Offshore Operations in Cooperation with Vestas

NHV Introduces SAF for Offshore Operations in Cooperation with Vestas

24-Apr-2025Source: NHV

Helicopter operator NHV Group and wind turbine manufacturer Vestas are collaborating with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from helicopter operations. Starting in April, flights from NHV group departing from Esbjerg Airport will be fully integrating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) whenever possible. As part of a multi-year contract, NHV will conduct dedicated crew... Read more

Air Methods expands Life Flight fleet in Florida

Air Methods expands Life Flight fleet in Florida

23-Apr-2025Source: Air Methods

Air Methods, in collaboration with Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s, expand access to rapid, life-saving medical transport by adding a third helicopter to its Life Flight fleet. The addition of a new aircraft expands the coverage area of air transport services, including rural or isolated areas where other medical care may not be easily accessible.... Read more

Stanford Medicine Life Flight upgrades to Airbus H145 D3

Stanford Medicine Life Flight upgrades to Airbus H145 D3

23-Apr-2025Source: Stanford Medicine Life Flight

Seven minutes or less — that’s the target, from the moment an emergency call comes in to all-clear for the Life Flight helicopter to lift off the roof of Stanford Hospital. Onboard and strapped in are the pilot and two flight nurses, wearing red jumpsuits and flight helmets, ready for any situation. The destination might... Read more

Gama Aviation adds Airbus H145 maintenance approval at Staverton

Gama Aviation adds Airbus H145 maintenance approval at Staverton

22-Apr-2025Source: Gama Aviation

Gama Aviation is pleased to announce the addition of the Airbus H145 maintenance approval to its Gloucester Airport, UK, location (also known as Staverton). The new approval will augment the Group’s existing rotary maintenance facilities in Norwich and Glasgow and its mobile Maintenance Service Team (MST). The further maintenance approval completes a full complement of... Read more

North Carolina National Guard Showcases NCHART Capabilities

North Carolina National Guard Showcases NCHART Capabilities

22-Apr-2025Source: US National Guard

Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Combat Aviation Brigade participated in a showcase hosted by North Carolina Emergency Management at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. on April 17, 2025. The showcase highlighted the wide range of capabilities that the state can employ during natural disasters and emergency response efforts. The showcase... Read more

Entrol sells H145 sim to Search & Rescue Services in NZ

Entrol sells H145 sim to Search & Rescue Services in NZ

22-Apr-2025Source: Entrol

Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced the sale of a H145 FNPT II MCC simulator to Search and Rescue Services Limited (SRSL), a prominent provider of emergency services in New Zealand. The simulator, which will be installed in Q4 2025, marks another step in Entrol’s ongoing expansion into the Oceania region,... Read more

North Dakota autonomy programs and initiatives under threat

North Dakota autonomy programs and initiatives under threat

22-Apr-2025Source: NDUASC

The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council has issued the following letter to its members at 15:00 Central Daylight Time on Monday 21st April.  The emboldening is theirs. We need your help today. SB2018 is the key Commerce budget bill that includes funding for all of North Dakota’s autonomy programs and initiatives—including the Northern Plains UAS Test Site,... Read more

Coulson Aviation and BCAC Offer AME-S Scholarship Packag

Coulson Aviation and BCAC Offer AME-S Scholarship Packag

21-Apr-2025Source: Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting, is proud to partner with the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) to introduce the Coulson Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) Scholarship. This $54,000 CAD scholarship package covers tuition, hybrid apprenticeship training, and essential tools, ensuring recipients receive unparalleled support in their journey to becoming fully... Read more

Skytrac announces new real-time HUMS for S92

Skytrac announces new real-time HUMS for S92

21-Apr-2025Source: Skytrac

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced an agreement regarding the development of a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92® helicopter. This solution, created by SKYTRAC and Sikorsky, will seamlessly integrate with Sikorsky’s existing... Read more

NZ Blood Service marks 10 years with Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

NZ Blood Service marks 10 years with Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

18-Apr-2025Source: NZ Blood

In 2015, following a three-month trial, the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT), in partnership with New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS), made history as the first emergency ambulance service in New Zealand to carry units of O negative blood for pre-hospital transfusions on every flight. A decade on, the partnership has made it possible for over... Read more

ITC-AeroLeasing strengthens partnership with EMS operator in US

ITC-AeroLeasing strengthens partnership with EMS operator in US

18-Apr-2025Source: ITC-AeroLeasing

The Bell 407s are configured for emergency medical services. Since entering initial production in 1995, the Bell 407 has become one of the most popular single-engine models in EMS operations, known for its versatility and reliability. ITC’s team is excited to strengthen the partnership with this major HEMS operator and support their essential mission of... Read more

Helijet medical helicopter delivery to Ukraine complete

Helijet medical helicopter delivery to Ukraine complete

18-Apr-2025Source: Helijet

The fully operational, medically equipped Sikorsky S-76A helicopter Helijet recently donated from its fleet for medical airlift use in Ukraine has arrived safely. Ukrainian engineers trained by Helijet in the aircraft’s service and maintenance procedures have received the packaged helicopter for reassembly and testing before pressing it into service. After the donation was first announced in... Read more

Life Link III renews CAMTS accreditation to 2028

Life Link III renews CAMTS accreditation to 2028

18-Apr-2025Source: Life Link III

Life Link III is proud to announce it has once again been awarded full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for both its rotor wing and fixed wing services. This prestigious designation extends across the entire Life Link III program, including its helicopter and fixed wing bases located throughout Minnesota... Read more

Australian Army now uses SAF regularly for helicopters

Australian Army now uses SAF regularly for helicopters

18-Apr-2025Source: Australian Army

An Army CH-47F Chinook refuelled with about 3000lbs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria last month. In a joint initiative with the Air Force and Joint Capabilities Group, Army is making regular use of the recently certified fuel. SAF is a liquid fuel derived from renewable sources. Its... Read more

Omni features in UN Sustainability documentary

Omni features in UN Sustainability documentary

18-Apr-2025Source: Omni Helicopters

Omni Helicopters International (OHI), a leading provider of innovative air mobility and delivery solutions, is proud to announce its participation in a new documentary film showcasing 50 global leaders driving progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The film, “50 SDG Leaders”, highlights OHI’s commitment to sustainable practices in striving towards a more... Read more

Archer plans NYC air taxi network with United Airlines

Archer plans NYC air taxi network with United Airlines

17-Apr-2025Source: Archer

Archer announced plans today for a New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines, seeking to change how New York residents and visitors commute and travel around the region. Archer’s goal is for passengers to be able to go to a nearby vertiport, or vertical take-off-and-landing location, and then fly 5-15 minutes... Read more

Metro Aviation Officially Recognised as a DoD SkillBridge Employer

Metro Aviation Officially Recognised as a DoD SkillBridge Employer

17-Apr-2025Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation proudly recognizes the talent, discipline, and strong work ethic that military members bring to its organization. With over 40% of its workforce made up of Veterans, the company continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting service members transitioning to civilian careers. Today, Metro is excited to announce its official approval as a Department... Read more

FAA grounds New York Helicopter Charter Inc

FAA grounds New York Helicopter Charter Inc

15-Apr-2025Source: FAA

The FAA has issued an emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Charter, Inc., which operated the Bell 206 helicopter that crashed Thursday in the Hudson River. The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company’s director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired. The agency also began a comprehensive review of... Read more

West Virginia – HealthNet to upgrade to Airbus H135 with Air Methods

West Virginia – HealthNet to upgrade to Airbus H135 with Air Methods

15-Apr-2025Source: Air Methods

HealthNet Aeromedical Services, in collaboration with Marshall Health Network, and its long-standing aviation partner Air Methods, proudly announced the planned arrival of a new Airbus H135 helicopter during a recent event. The new aircraft, which will be delivered to HealthNet’s Huntington, WV base location in December 2025, will replace the current EC130 at that base,... Read more

Recoil Aerospace Completes FAA Flight Test for UH-60 AFSS Tank

Recoil Aerospace Completes FAA Flight Test for UH-60 AFSS Tank

14-Apr-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace

Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), the US-based designer of the world’s most advanced rotorcraft aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), recently completed key steps toward approval of its Internal AFSS tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopter. Kentucky-based Recoil achieved industry-leading performance benchmarks during its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight test, reinforcing already heavy hours flown... Read more

VFSEarns FAA Approval for EC130 and H125/AS350 Tailboom Lithium-Ion Battery Kits

VFSEarns FAA Approval for EC130 and H125/AS350 Tailboom Lithium-Ion Battery Kits

14-Apr-2025Source: VFS

Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) by EuroTec has received three new FAA STC approvals for True Blue Power Lithium-Ion Battery Kits installed in the tailboom. The kits are now FAA approved for the TB20 battery in the EC130 and both the TB20/TB30 in the H125/AS350 series helicopters. EC130 Operators Get Major Upgrade Until now, the only... Read more

ADAC Air Rescue trains winch operations in the Alps

ADAC Air Rescue trains winch operations in the Alps

11-Apr-2025Source: ADAC Luftrettung

Starting Monday, April 7, the non-profit ADAC Air Rescue will be training challenging flight and rescue maneuvers using the rescue hoist in the Ohlstadt-Eschenlohe area and in the upper Höllental Valley. The crews of the ADAC Air Rescue stations “Christoph 1” at the Munich Harlaching Clinic and “Christoph Murnau” at the BG Murnau Clinic, operated... Read more

Spanish Defence Minister visits Indra CH-47F simulator

Spanish Defence Minister visits Indra CH-47F simulator

11-Apr-2025Source: Indra

The Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and the Secretary of State for Defense, Amparo Valcarce, accompanied by military authorities and the Executive Chairman of Indra Group, Ángel Escribano, have visited the Helicopter Simulation Center (CESIHEL) of the Army Aviation Academy (ACAVIET), where they visited the Chinook CH-47F helicopter simulator developed by Indra, the first... Read more

Avincis concludes record-breaking Chilean firefighting season

Avincis concludes record-breaking Chilean firefighting season

11-Apr-2025Source: Avincis

Avincis, Europe’s leading emergency aerial services operator, has concluded a four-month aerial firefighting mission in Chile where it tripled the number of hours flown compared to previous seasons. The company deployed two Airbus Super Puma AS332-L2 helicopters from Spain to Chile. Between them they performed almost 3,300 water drops, accounting for around 10 million litres... Read more

Scotland – Campbeltown helipad sees over 400 landings

Scotland – Campbeltown helipad sees over 400 landings

11-Apr-2025Source: HELP Appeal

The helipad at Campbeltown Hospital on the Kintyre Peninsula has now seen over 400 air ambulance landings, supporting patients requiring a range of treatments including emergency scans, maternity interventions, orthopaedic surgeries, and respiratory care. It was only made possible after the HELP Appeal funded its entire £270,000 cost, thanks to its supporters. Before the new... Read more

TracPlus launches FireFlyte to transform aerial firefighting operations

TracPlus launches FireFlyte to transform aerial firefighting operations

10-Apr-2025Source: TracPlus

TracPlus, the leading provider of mission-critical intelligence for aerial firefighting operations, announced the launch of FireFlyte, a next-generation SaaS platform designed to provide real-time intelligence for more efficient, safer, and effective aerial firefighting operations. With agencies facing outdated systems and increasing wildfire risks, FireFlyte delivers the data and coordination tools to optimize response efforts and... Read more

Bell signs First Purchase Agreement for Subaru B412EPX in Europe

Bell signs First Purchase Agreement for Subaru B412EPX in Europe

10-Apr-2025Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at Aero Friedrichshafen its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell... Read more

Skyryse appoints retired USMC Lieutenant General as strategic advisor

Skyryse appoints retired USMC Lieutenant General as strategic advisor

10-Apr-2025Source: Skyryse

Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, announced that United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General Karsten Heckl (Ret.) has joined the company as a strategic advisor. With decades of leadership in military aviation and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by helicopter and tiltrotor pilots in complex environments, Lt. Gen. Heckl... Read more

TracPlus Appoints CEO

TracPlus Appoints CEO

10-Apr-2025Source: TracPlus

TracPlus, the leading provider of mission-critical intelligence for aerial firefighting operations, announced the appointment of John O’Hara as its new Chief Executive Officer. With deep expertise in the aviation and technology sectors, O’Hara’s leadership will drive TracPlus’ continued innovation, ensuring aerial firefighting agencies and operators have access to the most advanced, reliable, and effective mission... Read more

SkyDrive Conducts Public Flight at Osaka-Kansai Expo

SkyDrive Conducts Public Flight at Osaka-Kansai Expo

9-Apr-2025Source: SkyDrive

SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce that, on April 9th, 2025, we successfully conducted a demo flight of “SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive SD-05 model)” as part of the Media Day event at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (“the Expo”). Additionally, we have released footage of recent test flights... Read more

US Army AVCOE stands up Aviation Tactics Instructor Course

US Army AVCOE stands up Aviation Tactics Instructor Course

9-Apr-2025Source: US Army

Army Aviation instructor pilots (IP) and leaders have been talking for years about how to make Fort Novosel’s Instructor Pilot Course better. The time for transformation has come, as years of preparation have come to fruition with the Aviation Center of Excellence standing up the new Aviation Tactics Instructor Course (ATIC) at Fort Novosel. “I... Read more

Entrol introduces MR Hoist Operator Station

Entrol introduces MR Hoist Operator Station

9-Apr-2025Source: Entrol

Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the launch of the MR Hoist Operator Station, a cutting-edge solution for training hoist operators in critical mission scenarios. This new system integrates mixed reality technology to create an immersive and highly realistic training environment, focusing on the essential communication between the pilot and hoist operator. A... Read more

Bell launches new 429 Technical Training in Spain

Bell launches new 429 Technical Training in Spain

8-Apr-2025Source: Bell

To provide more training options for its global customers, especially for operators in the EMEA regions, the Bell Training Academy recently expanded its technical training courses in Valencia, Spain. The BTA Valencia team launched courses previously offered at its Fort Worth, TX facility to provide two new comprehensive programs for maintenance technicians, designed to give... Read more

Eve Air Mobility joins GAMA as Associate Member

Eve Air Mobility joins GAMA as Associate Member

8-Apr-2025Source: GAMA

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of TAT Technologies as a Member, Eve Air Mobility as an Associate Member, and Ascendance and Electra as Associate Members EPIC. TAT Technologies, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a trusted original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solution provider since its... Read more

Volatus and RigiTech to Enhance Medical Deliveries with long-range drones

Volatus and RigiTech to Enhance Medical Deliveries with long-range drones

8-Apr-2025Source: Volatus Aerospace

Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A3DP5Y) (“Volatus” or “the Company”), a leading provider of aerial solutions, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with RigiTech, a Swiss-based drone technology company. This collaboration aims to integrate RigiTech’s Eiger long-range delivery drone into Volatus’ expanding drone delivery network, significantly enhancing its medical delivery... Read more

ITP Aero 2024 financial numbers show big increases

ITP Aero 2024 financial numbers show big increases

8-Apr-2025Source: ITP Aero

ITP Aero, global leader in the aerospace propulsion and commercial aviation industry, reported record revenues of €1.61 billion in 2024, a 24% increase compared to 2023. The company, majority owned by Bain Capital, also posted EBITDA of €295 million, representing a 43% increase from the €217 million achieved in 2023. In addition, the company invested... Read more

Sikorsky awarded $21M to modify CH-53K active inceptor system

Sikorsky awarded $21M to modify CH-53K active inceptor system

8-Apr-2025Source: US DoD

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a modification (P00001) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0663) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This modification exercises an option to perform testing in support of a design change to the CH-53K active inceptor system that addresses obsolescence of internal electrical components in... Read more

Rotortrade gains EASA approval for AW139 maintenance

Rotortrade gains EASA approval for AW139 maintenance

7-Apr-2025Source: Rotortrade

Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, announces it has been officially certified to perform maintenance operations on AW139 helicopters. The certification, granted by the EASA / OSAC, is effective as of March 2025 and enables Rotortrade’s European Maintenance Center in Tallard to immediately begin work on the widely used twin-engine aircraft. This development is part of... Read more

Pivotal wins Gold 2025 Edison Award for Helix eVTOL

Pivotal wins Gold 2025 Edison Award for Helix eVTOL

7-Apr-2025Source: Pivotal

Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it was recognized with the prestigious Gold 2025 Edison Award in The Future of Personal Flight & Drive category for the Helix, its high-performance, cloud-connected personal aircraft. The Helix redefines personal mobility. Hop into the flight deck, power the props, tilt... Read more

Robinson strengthens Operation Helo’s National Disaster Relief Efforts

Robinson strengthens Operation Helo’s National Disaster Relief Efforts

7-Apr-2025Source: Robinson

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, entered an agreement with Operation Helo, a leading humanitarian organization specializing in rapid-response helicopter missions, to enhance disaster relief efforts. Robinson Helicopter has underwritten a portion on an R44 to Operation Helo to support the organization’s relief efforts and will provide increased flight safety... Read more

HealthNet extends agreement with Raleigh County Memorial Airport

HealthNet extends agreement with Raleigh County Memorial Airport

7-Apr-2025Source: HealthNet

HealthNet Aeromedical Services is pleased to announce the signing of a new five-year agreement with Raleigh County Memorial Airport to continue basing a dedicated medical helicopter on the airfield. This partnership, which began in 2005, has been instrumental in providing critical care air medical services throughout southern West Virginia.Under the new agreement, the Raleigh County Memorial Airport... Read more

EASA issues ‘No Technical Objection’ to PAL-V

EASA issues ‘No Technical Objection’ to PAL-V

7-Apr-2025Source: PAL-V

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, has issued a ‘No Technical Objection’ to PAL-V, the Dutch company that developed and is commercialising the world’s first FlyDrive vehicle (Flying Car). EASA’s Senior Project Certification Manager for VTOL, Volker Arnsmeier, reinforced the significance of this moment, stating: “This is the first time ever we have issued... Read more

Raytheon launches new Coyote variant from helicopter

Raytheon launches new Coyote variant from helicopter

7-Apr-2025Source: Raytheon

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, fired a new version of the company’s combat-proven Coyote® family of products from a helicopter during a recent test at Nine Mile Training Center, giving military forces a new capability to detect, identify, locate and defeat threats on the battlefield. The new variant, Coyote LE SR, is part of a... Read more

UK receives 50th and final AH-64E Apache

UK receives 50th and final AH-64E Apache

7-Apr-2025Source: US Army

The British Army received the 50th and final remanufactured AH-64E attack helicopter to the United Kingdom during a ceremony in Mesa, Ariz on March 6. This delivery bolsters its attack capabilities with the final delivery of a fully modernized AH-64E Apache helicopter. This milestone completes the UK’s AH-64E fleet upgrade, solidifying its position as a... Read more

US Navy commits to $590M contract for five CMV-22B Ospreys

US Navy commits to $590M contract for five CMV-22B Ospreys

7-Apr-2025Source: US DoD

Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $590,000,000 fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized modification (P00080) to a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0015). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of five CMV-22B aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (30.08%); Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (15.22%); Amarillo, Texas (12.73%);Red... Read more

SPAES H130 Belly modification approved for Tiger Tugs compatibility

SPAES H130 Belly modification approved for Tiger Tugs compatibility

7-Apr-2025Source: SPAES

SPAES GmbH & Co. KG has designed and certified a Minor Change modification for the H130 helicopter belly skin to ensure compatibility with the Tiger Tugs Model 8.0 and 8.0B. The customer has implemented the modification based on SPAES’ design and certification. The H130 belly skin must be trimmed away from the rear cross tubes... Read more

Pivotal adds government affairs expert to its Board

Pivotal adds government affairs expert to its Board

7-Apr-2025Source: Pivotal

Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced the appointment of Marjorie Dickman to its board of directors. A global government affairs and geopolitical expert, Ms. Dickman is consistently recognized among the nation’s top public policy executives and top women in technology. For decades, she has led corporate strategies... Read more

Japanese National Police Agency receive first Airbus H145

Japanese National Police Agency receive first Airbus H145

7-Apr-2025Source: Kawasaki

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced its delivery of two H145//BK117 D-3 helicopters (hereafter, “D-3”) to National Police Agency. These are the third and fourth D-3s to National Police Agency. With its excellent maneuverability, high speed, and high visibility, the D-3 is not only used as a police helicopter for patrol, and investigation of accident sites... Read more

Native Air holds ribbon cutting at new base in Goodyear

Native Air holds ribbon cutting at new base in Goodyear

7-Apr-2025Source: Air Methods

Native Air was honored to celebrate the opening of its new base at the Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear on Tuesday with crew members, Air Methods leaders, Abrazo Health leaders, and nearly 75 guests. Native Air 23, which began service on February 5, enhances the geographical coverage for air medical services across western and central... Read more

Enstrom’s Adam Richardson Promoted to President & CEO

Enstrom’s Adam Richardson Promoted to President & CEO

7-Apr-2025Source: Enstrom

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is proud to announce the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Adam Richardson to President & CEO of Enstrom. Former President Todd Tetzlaff will remain an integral part of Enstrom’s core leadership team, becoming Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Global Relations. For two years, Richardson and Tetzlaff have worked closely on... Read more

Two new Brazil contacts and a fifth base for CHC, plus an award

Two new Brazil contacts and a fifth base for CHC, plus an award

7-Apr-2025Source: CHC

CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, has been recognized for the second consecutive year as the top provider for Operational Excellence in Offshore Transportation in Brazil by Petrobras, the leading state-owned energy company. The PEOTRAM award, an annual initiative by Petrobras, encourages and recognizes superior operational and maintenance... Read more

Osaka launches for Osakako Vertiport for eVTOL at Expo 2025

Osaka launches for Osakako Vertiport for eVTOL at Expo 2025

7-Apr-2025Source: Osaka Metro

Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Metro”) announced the completion of the “OSAKAKO Vertiport”, a new eVTOL take off and landing facility intended to serve the venue of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (“the Expo”). SkyDrive, an Aichi-based company preparing to provide commercial eVTOL (*1) services, will use the new vertiport for demonstration flights, which will... Read more

Archer signs up Ethiopian Airlines for ‘Launch Edition’ program

Archer signs up Ethiopian Airlines for ‘Launch Edition’ program

7-Apr-2025Source: Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch Edition” program. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a proud member of Star Alliance, operates an extensive global network, serving over 140 international destinations across five continents. The... Read more

CAE renews Advanced Helicopter Flight Training Support contract

CAE renews Advanced Helicopter Flight Training Support contract

7-Apr-2025Source: CAE

CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security has been awarded the competitive re-compete to support the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) and the 110th Aviation Brigade under the Advanced Helicopter Flight Training Support (AHFTS) program. The award offers comprehensive training support for the U.S. Army’s advanced airframes, valued at approximately $180 million through 2030,... Read more

Vertical Aerospace adopts Fast-Charging Standard

Vertical Aerospace adopts Fast-Charging Standard

7-Apr-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announces it will adopt the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for the VX4, joining BETA Technologies and Archer Aviation in driving a universal, fast-charging system for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This announcement marks a significant step... Read more

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