12-Jan-2022Source: Wiltshire Air Ambulance
Donning PPE and continuing throughout lockdowns, Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s critical care paramedics and doctors were there for the people of Wiltshire and Bath when they were needed most. Of the 1,104 missions last year, 653 were by helicopter and 451 were in the Rapid Response Vehicles (cars). Chief executive David Philpott said: “The year 2021... Read more
12-Jan-2022Source: US DoD
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Woodland Hills, California, is awarded a $24,320,573 modification (P00002) to a previously awarded firm-price-incentive-fee contract (N0001921C0073). This modification exercises options to procure 25 Link 16 production B kits, three Link 16 B kit spares, and two Link 16 flight training device B kits in support of UH-1Y and AH-1Z Helicopter modification... Read more
12-Jan-2022Source: North West Air Ambulance
The North West Air Ambulance Charity’s website has scooped the Good Web Guide Awards 2021 Charity Website of the Year at their annual awards ceremony. The Good Web Guide Awards celebrates the best websites from across the UK, in a range of different categories. A panel of judges including industry experts, former GWG Website of... Read more
12-Jan-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $29,457,101 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F1147) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This order procures logistics support analysis and products resulting from production engineering changes and diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages to include technical publications, logistics support analysis and logistics product data in support... Read more
12-Jan-2022Source: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration released the list of 50 airports that will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19. The agency sought input from the aviation community where the proposed buffer zones would help reduce the risk of disruption. Traffic volume, the number of low-visibility days and geographic location... Read more
12-Jan-2022Source: SkyDrive
At CES (R) 2022 (Jan. 5-7), SkyDrive — a Tokyo-based aero tech startup — unveiled its ultra-light and compact flying vehicle, Model SD-03, that had completed testing for piloted flight. It is the first time for the company to showcase its full-scale SD-03 in countries other than Japan. SkyDrive’s flying car is designed to vertically... Read more
12-Jan-2022Source: Hillsboro Aviation
We’re honored to announce that we have achieved ISO9001 and AS9110 certification. This significant achievement places our company in an elite group of global aviation maintenance repair and overhaul facilities operating quality management systems that exceed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements. AS9110 is the international standard for aviation quality... Read more
12-Jan-2022Source: Everdrone
For the first time in medical history, a drone has played a crucial part in saving a life during a sudden cardiac arrest. The world unique achievement took place in Trollhättan, Sweden in December of 2021, when an Everdrone autonomous drone delivered a defibrillator that helped save the life of a 71-year-old man. “This is... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network today announced the certification of its SkyLink 7100 aviation solution, a dual-mode system operating via the Iridium Certus 100 service and local GSM/LTE networks. It will provide its aviation customers with continuous pole-to-pole coverage. “Blue Sky Network is proud to be leading the charge in bringing Iridium Certus solutions to the markets... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: Savback
Savback Helicopters, the expanding helicopter sales and marketing company and Dufour Aerospace, an innovative Swiss eVTOL company, today announced Savback’s appointment as distributor for Dufour’s innovative eVTOL aircraft. Sweden based Savback Helicopters will exclusively represent Dufour Aerospace’s 8-seater Aero3 tilt-wing aircraft in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. “We strongly believe that Dufour Aerospace’s 8-seater... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: Swire Energy Services
Swire Energy Services have announced the unification of their aviation division which will include the integration of Helifuel AS into the Swire Energy Services brand. The integration of the fuelling specialist company acquired by SES in 2020 is the latest development of the SES Aviation division, expanding its end to end specialist aviation services package... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (Eve), an Embraer company, and SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) (SkyWest), announced a Memorandum of Understanding and non-binding Letter of Intent for SkyWest to purchase 100 of Eve’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). The partnership will focus on developing a network of deployment throughout the United States. SkyWest and Eve have... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of 10 H160s in a law enforcement configuration for the Gendarmerie Nationale. Linked to the contract for the procurement of 169 H160Ms for the French Ministry of Armed Forces, this order is part... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that SECO International has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 505 helicopter and has been appointed as the first Japan dealer for the Bell 505. This sale follows the letter of intent that SECO International signed in 2015 for 10 Bell 505s, which Bell... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce US Coast Guard Avionics Electrical Technician Second Class Andrew Champagne as the first recipient of the Salute to Excellence Matthew S. Zuccaro Land & LIVE Award. This award recognizes aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, and coordinated actions by flight crews that result in the decision to terminate... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: US Army
The 4th Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment at Camp Humphreys, South Korea is being outfitted with newest AH-64 Version 6 helicopter. Fielding began in November and is set to complete in February. To date, the unit has since received 12 of its 24 aircraft. This event marks the first overseas delivery of the new version... Read more
11-Jan-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a $102 million contract award to upgrade 25 of Egypt’s AH-64D Apaches to the E-model version of the aircraft. This modernization for the Egyptian Air Force includes Lockheed Martin’s Gen III Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen III TADS/PNVS) and the Gen III Day Sensor Assembly (Gen III... Read more
10-Jan-2022Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of helicopter and crane load stabilization and precision hardware, today announced the company’s notable 2021 market growth. Highlights for the fiscal year-end December 31, 2021, that contributed to the company’s growth include increasing headcount to 65 employees worldwide, introducing seven new products to the market—including the Vita Rescue System... Read more
10-Jan-2022Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today confirmed it received FAA Special Airworthiness Certification and US Air Force Airworthiness Approval for a second pre-production prototype aircraft in December 2021, as expected. The first pre-production prototype generated 65 terabytes of test data in 2021, flying more than 5,300... Read more
10-Jan-2022Source: Leonardo
The Qatar Emiri Air Force’s first TTH and NFH helicopters had a joint public premiere during Qatar National Day. The first TTH overland variant was delivered on 11 December, in accordance with contractual commitments, and will be followed by the first NFH naval helicopter soon after its qualification in the next coming months. Deliveries will... Read more
10-Jan-2022Source: Eve Urban Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer company, and Azorra, a longstanding partner and lessor of Embraer aircraft, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This collaboration, in addition to the investor partnership announced today, confirms Azorra and Eve’s joint commitment to provide accessible... Read more
10-Jan-2022Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), positioned to be a global leader in regional electric air mobility, has announced the appointment of Karim Jalbout to its Senior Leadership Team as Chief People Officer, beginning in January 2022. Karim brings exceptional talent leadership most recently serving as a lead partner for Private Equity & Technology at Egon... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: Garmin
Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the addition of new features to the Garmin Pilot™ app for iPad® or iPhone® mobile devices. The new enhancements include expanded NOTAM display options for field condition (FICON) and fuel unavailable NOTAMs on the moving map, which can be also viewed on the redesigned Airport page.... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: Russian Helicopters
[electronic translation] The second crew of the Indian company Sky One Airways LTD began retraining under an additional professional advanced training program for a new type of Mi-171A2 helicopter at the aviation training center of the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters holding of the State Corporation Rostec. The program for Indian pilots includes... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: Ascendance Flight Technologies
Ascendance Flight Technologies builds on the virtues of hybrid technology and distributed propulsion to develop sustainable air travel solutions. After three years of R&D, the French start-up company swiftly swings into action for new, state-of-the-art sustainable and decarbonised air travel: it is unveiling the design of ATEA, its 5-seater vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Conceived... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: HeliHub.com
British EMS operator Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance (D&SAA) have bought out the “other half” of the Leonardo AW169 operated for them by Specialist Aviation Services (SAS). Prior to the transaction date in December, their aircraft was owned by SAS (Dorset & Somerset) Ltd, a company set up in 2017 jointly owned by the charity... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: NASA
NASA’s research focus on sustainable aviation will get some big help from teams of university faculty and students recently selected to participate in the agency’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI). ULI gives the academic community an opportunity to support NASA’s aeronautical research goals and provide students with valuable experience in solving real-world technical challenges. “Aviation of... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: Leonardo
Two UH-169B helicopters in service since 2H2020 are preparing crews for the future operational transition to the all-new advanced multirole Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) programme Italian Army quote “This is an important step for the Italian Army Aviation, in cooperation with Leonardo, towards the future” Over 290 orders and options to date for the AW169... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: Lilium
Throughout the past year, Lilium accelerated towards our goal: a revolution in sustainable regional air mobility. We unveiled our serial aircraft and listed on Nasdaq. We launched our 5th generation technology demonstrator test flight campaign and confirmed the first Vertiport networks in the US and Europe. We brought on board leading aerospace suppliers and signed... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve UAM, LLC (“Eve”), a leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) solutions, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Zanite Acquisition Corp. (“Zanite”) (Nasdaq: ZNTE, ZNTEU, ZNTEW), a special purpose acquisition company focused on the aviation sector. Upon closing of the transaction, Zanite will change its name to Eve... Read more
7-Jan-2022Source: Bell
Starting off the year at Bell with a major milestone, the Bell 429 surpassed 500,000 global fleet hours and continues to showcase its versatility throughout corporate, HEMS, law enforcement and utility missions. Today, more than 400 Bell 429 aircraft serve an array of customers, offering operators large cabins, intuitive displays and excellent performance. The twin-engine... Read more
6-Jan-2022Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation
[Editor Note: to put this article in context, the Robinson fleet in Great Britain is one of the largest in the world. Today the Civil Aviation Authority records 99 R22s, 141 R44s and 29 R66s on their national register – a total of 269. Ten years ago the fleet totalled 480, made up of 188... Read more
6-Jan-2022Source: Ecocopter
Chile is one of the countries with the largest number of volcanoes on the planet. Being located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, there are about 3,000 volcanoes in an extension of 4,300 kilometers of continental land, in addition to the Antarctic and insular territory. That is why, from time to time, columns of... Read more
6-Jan-2022Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published a guidance document with respect to the carriage of electronic documents for aviation purposes. Increased digitalisation has radically transformed many established processes and practices. The aviation sector is no exception to this and is already a big user of digital data and processes. With the advent of... Read more
5-Jan-2022Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Ky and Mr. Yong-Seog Kim, Deputy Minister for Civil Aviation for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea (ROK), signed on 20th December 2021 a Letter of Intent to strengthen technical cooperation in the field of civil aviation. The... Read more
5-Jan-2022Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, today announced that it has partnered with Guangzhou Development District Communications Investment Group Co., LTD (“GDDCI”) to jointly launch the 5G Intelligent Air Mobility Experience Center at the Innovation Park in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China. This new Experience... Read more
5-Jan-2022Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp. Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $102,389,630 firm-fixed-price contract for production and delivery of hardware components and spares of the Apache Attack Helicopter Modernized Target Acquisition Designation/Pilot Night Vision Sensor System. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each... Read more
3-Jan-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Spanish Ministries of Defence and Interior have ordered 36 Airbus H135 helicopters. This signature takes place in the context of the stimulus plan activated by the Spanish government to support the industry. The Ministry of Defence will receive 18 helicopters to be operated by the air force and the navy while the Ministry of... Read more
3-Jan-2022Source: Russian Helicopters
As part of a flight testing program, the upgraded light helicopter Ka-226T has made its first circular flight at the flight-testing facility of the Mil & Kamov National Helicopter Center (part of Russian Helicopters). The vehicle was taken off the ground by the Mil & Kamov National Helicopter Center crew, consisting of Alexander Cherednichenko, a... Read more
24-Dec-2021
HeliHub.com is now taking our usual seasonal break until Monday 3rd January 2022. Christmas is so much more than “Holidays”, and this is very much a “Happy Christmas” message to our readers and followers. We hope your organisation didn’t get trapped into issuing a watered-down Jesus-ignoring “Happy Holiday” message. This is the time of year... Read more
23-Dec-2021Source: Airbus
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the development and procurement of the H160M in the frame of the Light Joint Helicopter programme (HIL). The contract includes the development of several prototypes and the delivery of a first batch of 30 aircraft (21 for the army, 8 for... Read more
23-Dec-2021Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced its acquisition of Inras GmbH, a leader in radar system design based in Linz, Austria. Co-founded by Andreas Haderer and Andreas Stelzer, the five-person team brings academic and commercial leadership in the design of radiofrequency (RF) systems, processing boards,... Read more
23-Dec-2021Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that Maker, Archer’s eVTOL demonstrator aircraft, completed its first successful hover flight. The flight marks the completion of the company’s first full and complete systems test and validation of every hardware and software component working as intended to move the aircraft into the air. The flight test was... Read more
22-Dec-2021Source: HeliHub.com
The Irish Ministry for Transport (MoT) has issued its Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for companies interested in bidding for the national SAR service. The current contract has been flown by CHC since 2012, and covers four bases and five Sikorsky S92 helicopters – one for each base, and a maintenance cover aircraft. The period of the... Read more
22-Dec-2021Source: Russian Helicopters
The Russian Helicopters holding of the Rostec State Corporation delivered the first Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters for Avialesokhrana. The machines were manufactured at the Kazan Helicopter Plant, where a solemn ceremony of their transfer to the customer took place. The event was attended by Nikolay Krivosheev, head of Avialesokhrana, Vladislav Savelyev, deputy general director of the Russian... Read more
22-Dec-2021Source: AAMS
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is pleased to announce the addition of three new instructors to the Medical Transport Leadership Institute’s (MTLI) Council of Regents. MTLI, the organization’s flagship leadership training program, has awarded the Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) designation to more than 1200 future industry leaders in air and critical care... Read more
22-Dec-2021Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has selected Captain Billy Nolen, an experienced aviation safety professional and former airline captain, to head the agency’s aviation safety organization. As Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, Nolen will lead a team of more than 7,600 FAA employees who oversee all aspects of aviation safety, including aerospace... Read more
22-Dec-2021Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of four Bell Huey II aircraft to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) on Dec. 4. The aircraft are part of an Foreign Military Sale signed in December 2019. The Huey II worldwide fleet of more than 300 aircraft have a... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: Bristow
Through the ongoing pandemic and an exceptionally active hurricane season, Bristow’s Gulf of Mexico search and rescue (SAR) team has remained at the ready to assist customers in the Gulf of Mexico. The team reached 1,000 missions for the year on November 8, 2021. Operations for 2021 far exceed pre-pandemic missions. In 2018, they flew... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: US Army
Taking a step down memory lane, the current commander of the 302nd Dutch Squadron, 166th Aviation Brigade, First Army – Division West, shared an update on the training squadron with former Royal Netherland’s commanders, as the unit marked its 25th year of training here, Dec. 8. “It is going really well,” Lt. Col. Martin ‘t... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $18,000,000 modification (P00012) to a previously awarded, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001918D0103). This modification exercises an option to provide systems integration, technical analysis, and engineering support for the V-22 aircraft. Work will be performed Fort Worth, Texas (50%); and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (50%), and is expected... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: Coptersafety
Coptersafety has been certified as a Part-142 Training Center by the Federal Aviation Authority and is now able to train also FAA-licensed pilots. Subsequently, it also allows complementing the training capabilities offered by our training center to respond to the increasing demand from the operators worldwide. “This is the culmination of over 2 years of... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $9,301,749 modification (P00004) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001921F0090) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001917G0002). This modification exercises an option to procure 68 Conversion Area Harness (CAH) base kits, 53 CAH supplemental kits, two hardware kits and two consumable kits in support of... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: Rostec
The Kazan Helicopter Plant of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of the Rostec State Corporation) has completed the next stage of certification work to increase the resources of the main units of the Ansat helicopter. The achieved indicators increase the commercial attractiveness and competitiveness of the helicopter in the domestic and world markets. Certification work included... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $16,253,510 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable modification (P00003) to an order (N0001920F0024) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification exercises options to provide the following support services: test support; on-site technical and logistics support, to include incorporation of technical directives; sustainment... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: Kopter
The AW09 third prototype (P3) is now fitted with new upper cowlings as part of aerodynamic improvements of the Type Certification design. The evolution of the helicopter has involved many aspects of the original design the most relevant of which are rotors, blades, flight controls and fuselage aerodynamics. All of these modifications are aimed at... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation is congratulating Jay Thanabalasundrum on his new role as Avionics Manager at Metro Aviation. Jay has been serving as the interim Avionics Manager since January but began his Metro career 23 years ago as an avionics installer. “Jay is extremely technical and hard-working. He is driven and dedicated to getting the job done... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: US DoD
L3Harris Technologies Inc., Rochester, New York, was awarded a $45,840,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and firm-fixed-price contract (H9224122D0003) for development to integrate the AN/PRC-160 high frequency manpack radio in the MH-47 and MH-60 aircraft. Fiscal 2021 procurement funds in the amount of $6,250,000 for Aircraft Interface Backplane production and software modifications are being obligated at the time... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: Wingcopter
German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter continues to fly high, announcing that it has received an investment from DRONE FUND. DRONE FUND is a Japan-based venture capital company specializing in drone and air mobility related startups. The investment is made out of DRONE FUND’s JPY 10 billion/USD 90 million strong third fund, called DRONE FUND III... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: US DoD
Bell Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $21,608,360 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F0974) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0012). This order provides engineering and logistics support, to include support for AH-1Z production aircraft and sustainment efforts for UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircraft for the Marine Corps; support for AH-1Z production aircraft for the government... Read more
21-Dec-2021Source: Jet Aviation
Jet Aviation announced today the successful delivery of three Bell 412 helicopters following major inspections and refurbishments for a returning customer in the Middle East. The company has been providing helicopter maintenance, repair, upgrades, and modifications from its location in Fujairah, U.A.E., since 2017, including dedicated maintenance support throughout the region. Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: US DoD
AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $159,421,443 firm-fixed-price modification (P00016) to a previously awarded contract (N6134020C0007). This modification exercises options for the production and delivery of 36 TH-73A aircraft Lot III and initial spares in support of the Advanced Helicopter Training System program. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (85%); Mineral Wells,... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Helibras
Helibras has just presented the 34th Fennec helicopter (AS550A2) modernized for Army Aviation (AvEx). The aircraft, a military version of the H125, is the last modernized unit delivered to the Brazilian Army. The modernization process carried out by Helibras – the only manufacturer of turbine helicopters in Latin America – adds state-of-the-art equipment to the... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Wingcopter
German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter has secured its next investment. The capital influx comes from SYNERJET Corp, a leading business aviation specialist in Latin America, with operations in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala. The new funding follows recently announced investments from Japan-based DRONE FUND as well as UBER co-founder Garrett Camp’s Expa. SYNERJET... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Helibras
The first multi-mission helicopter H225M in its Naval Operational Version was delivered to the Brazilian Navy, starting operations at the São Pedro d’Aldeia Naval Air Base. The H225M Naval aircraft is part of the contract signed in 2008 between the Helibras-Airbus Consortium and the Brazilian government, which provides for the delivery to the 3 Brazilian... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: PZL Mielec
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has received an order for six new-generation S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters from Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. This first order follows the recent signing of a four-year framework agreement that will see up to 12 Polish-built S-70M Black Hawks supplied to Romania over the next four years. The... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
[electronic translation] Airbus Helicopters has certified the Gorka heliport as an authorized maintenance center for its helicopters in Russia. Gorka will perform maintenance of the most popular models of Airbus helicopters in Russia, H125 and H130, and will also be able to supply the owners of these helicopters with spare parts at factory prices on... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Michigan National Guard
When the Latvian Air Force recently purchased new UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the call went out for a potential UH-60 maintenance training location in the United States. The Michigan Army National Guard’s (MIARNG) Company B, 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment was chosen in part due to the long standing partnership Michigan has cultivated with Latvia... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: FRCE
Materials engineers at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) faced a dilemma. Artisans must remove paint from an aircraft before it can be serviced, but exposure to harsh chemical stripping agents can damage the composite materials that make up the V-22 Osprey. Meanwhile, hand sanding methods are time consuming and physically demanding for workers. As a... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: YES Communications
Trade show management and service provider YES Communications has announced the formation of YES TRADE SHOWS to better define the company’s core focus as a comprehensive trade show management company. The parent company, YES Communications includes YES RENTALS, a trade show specific equipment rental division and the formation of YES TRADE SHOWS, as the trade... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Timberline Group
The Timberline Group, which owns and operates Timberline Helicopters, Inc., Timberline Aerospace, LLC, and Timberline Logging Enterprises, LLC., has entered into an agreement with Uniflight Global, LLC, the parent company of Uniflight, Aviation Services Unlimited, and formerly of Keystone Med-Flight and Hawke Aircraft Holdings, Inc., to acquire Aviation Services Unlimited (ASU) and its affiliated fleet... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: S&K Aerospace
The U.S. Army has selected S&K Aerospace, LLC (SKA) as one of four contractors for a multimillion-dollar, multiple-award, delivery order contract. The contract is for Third-Party Logistics (3PL) support of aircraft parts for various non-standard rotary wing platforms. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command located at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville,... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has ordered an additional two five-bladed H145s destined to equip the Sécurité Civile, an agency of the French Ministry of Interior that performs rescue and air medical transport services throughout France. This contract is a follow-up to the contract signed in 2020 for an initial batch of two H145s... Read more
20-Dec-2021Source: Bristow
Overair, Inc. (“Overair”), developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, today announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world’s leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions to government and civil organizations. The two companies plan to collaborate on the development of the... Read more
17-Dec-2021Source: HeliHub.com
Hill Helicopters yesterday held their first Global Meetup & Discover Event at their Development Centre in the UK. Hosted by Dr Jason Hill, the event brought together around 100 people in person – mostly existing owners/customers – and over 1000 online. Jason Hill announced that the company’s current order book for their HX50 model –... Read more
