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Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership

Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership

18-Mar-2025Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic, a premium long-haul UK airline, that will see the companies partner on the launch of Joby’s revolutionary air taxi service in the UK. The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and... Read more

Air Ambulances UK announces new chair of trustees

Air Ambulances UK announces new chair of trustees

17-Mar-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Thewlis as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Sarah takes on the role following a comprehensive selection process to identify a leader with the expertise and strategic vision to guide the organisation in its ongoing mission to support air ambulance charities across... Read more

Sloane Helicopters signs for 5 more AW109s

Sloane Helicopters signs for 5 more AW109s

13-Mar-2025Source: Leonardo

Leonardo’s long established regional helicopter distributor for UK and Ireland Sloane Helicopters (Sloane) announced the signing for five more AW109 GrandNew light twin engine helicopters at Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March). The delivery of these VIP-configured aircraft are expected to be carried out between the end of 2026 and first half of 2027 and... Read more

UK – National Police Air Service orders seven Airbus H135s

UK – National Police Air Service orders seven Airbus H135s

12-Mar-2025Source: BlueLight Commercial

Airbus Helicopters UK has been awarded the contract to supply seven new H135 helicopters to support the National Police Air Service (NPAS). The National Strategic Board has worked in partnership on this Fleet Replacement Programme with BlueLight Commercial, the National Police Air Service, the Home Office, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Association of... Read more

Schiebel Camcopter selected for UK police trials

Schiebel Camcopter selected for UK police trials

11-Mar-2025Source: Schiebel

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected global manufacturer Schiebel to support its most ambitious trial so far of ‘Beyond the Visual Line of Sight’ (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations. The trial – which, in 2024, successfully achieved a place in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) BVLOS integration sandbox – will evaluate the feasibility of using uncrewed aerial... Read more

Air Ambulances UK launches Fund to enhance patient and crew support

Air Ambulances UK launches Fund to enhance patient and crew support

10-Mar-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is proud to launch the AAUK Improving Outcomes Fund, a dedicated initiative designed to support air ambulance patients, their loved ones, and the crews who respond to life-threatening emergencies. The first of its kind fund, which has been funded by founding partners HCC Solicitors and Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK, aims to... Read more

Air Ambulances UK relaunches Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances

Air Ambulances UK relaunches Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances

6-Mar-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the successful relaunch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances (APPGAA), reaffirming its commitment to advocating for the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK. The meeting was chaired by Steve Witherden MP, the APPGAA brings together politicians to address key issues affecting the sector.... Read more

Airbus Helicopters UK Managing Director quits – interim replacement named

Airbus Helicopters UK Managing Director quits – interim replacement named

27-Feb-2025Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters in the UK confirms that Managing Director for the last three years, Lenny Brown MBE, has decided to step down from his role effective 17 March to pursue a new opportunity. Lenny has been powerfully instrumental in shaping the direction and success of the company, and Airbus sincerely thanks him for his leadership, vision... Read more

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to Glenfield Hospital helipad

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to Glenfield Hospital helipad

20-Feb-2025Source: HELP Appeal

The HELP Appeal is proud to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art helipad at Glenfield Hospital. This exciting development has been made possible through a generous donation of over £288,000 from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the UK dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads which relies entirely on public support. Glenfield Hospital... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance new Trustee Board Chair

Great Western Air Ambulance new Trustee Board Chair

11-Feb-2025Source: Great Western Air Ambulance

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Holt as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Jason brings extensive leadership skills and a wealth of experience that will help drive the charity forward in a time when its lifesaving air ambulance and critical care service is in... Read more

UK – Children’s Air Ambulance reports operating stats for 2024

UK – Children’s Air Ambulance reports operating stats for 2024

10-Feb-2025Source: Children’s Air Ambulance

The Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) has announced another exceptionally busy year in 2024, transferring 200 critically ill babies and children across the UK, ensuring they receive the specialist care they urgently need. This marks the second consecutive year the charity has completed 200 missions, the highest number of missions in its history, highlighting the continued... Read more

UK – The Air Ambulance Service reports operating stats for 2024

UK – The Air Ambulance Service reports operating stats for 2024

6-Feb-2025Source: The Air Ambulance Service

The Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) – operated by The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) – have marked a significant year in 2024, responding to a combined total of 3,779 potentially lifesaving missions across their five counties and beyond. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the charity has remained... Read more

Babcock awarded new contract with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

Babcock awarded new contract with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

24-Jan-2025Source: Babcock

We’ve been awarded a new 10-year contract by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to continue our role as the charity’s aviation partner, providing exclusive aviation support to the charity from bases at Perth and Aberdeen International Airport, 365 days a year. SCAA is trusted by communities across Scotland to provide pre-hospital emergency care to those... Read more

Cornwall Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

Cornwall Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

20-Jan-2025Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance

Cornwall Air Ambulance has revealed it was tasked to 1,064 missions during 2024. New figures released by the charity show 445 of the incidents were trauma-related, 327 were to help people who had suffered medical emergencies and 274 were in response to cardiac arrests. The crew also carried out 18 inter-hospital transfers. Five-year-old Jai Bosustow... Read more

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance to upgrade EC135 to H145

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance to upgrade EC135 to H145

16-Jan-2025Source: SCAA

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter air ambulance of its type. The new Airbus H145 D3 is currently in production and will receive its customised aeromedical fit-out, along with some modification, before being ready for operational service with SCAA later this year. The state-of-the-art twin-engine, five-rotor, aircraft... Read more

UK Government to debate SAR helicopter response time

UK Government to debate SAR helicopter response time

13-Jan-2025Source: UK Government

Search and rescue (SAR) provision in the UK is delivered through an amalgam of government departments, emergency services and various SAR charities and voluntary organisations. UK SAR is organised through the UK SAR Strategic Committee, an inter-departmental body which is currently chaired by the Department for Transport (DfT). HM Coastguard provides a response and co-ordination... Read more

Air Ambulances UK appoints Interim CEO

Air Ambulances UK appoints Interim CEO

13-Jan-2025Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Boswell CBE as Interim CEO. The appointment follows a thorough selection process to identify a leader with the vision and expertise to drive the charity forward in its mission to support air ambulance charities across the UK. Lindsay brings a wealth of experience and... Read more

Leonardo faces £2.15 Billion lawsuit over AW169 accident

Leonardo faces £2.15 Billion lawsuit over AW169 accident

11-Jan-2025Source: Stewarts

The largest fatal accident claim in English history has been launched at the High Court. The legal action is being brought by the family of former Leicester City Football Club Chairman, Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed alongside four others in a helicopter crash in October 2018. The claim is being brought against Leonardo S.p.A.... Read more

Vertical Aerospace starts 2025 with piloted thrustborne milestone

Vertical Aerospace starts 2025 with piloted thrustborne milestone

9-Jan-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, has taken another significant step in its testing programme by successfully completing its first piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres. The milestone was achieved after the business received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

Great Western Air Ambulance reports 2024 statistics

9-Jan-2025Source: Great Western Air Ambulance

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in 2024. The specialist crew responded to 2,272 people in urgent need of critical care — an increase of around 15% compared to 2023. Since the charity incepted in 2007, incident numbers have been steadily increasing and the demand for... Read more

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance report 2024 statistics

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance report 2024 statistics

9-Jan-2025Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Cardiac arrests, road traffic collisions, accidental injuries and medical incidents, such as critical seizures and asthma attacks, accounted for more than 80% of our call-outs. Southampton (659), Portsmouth and Southsea (258), Basingstoke (131), Fareham (121), Gosport (116) and Eastleigh (100) were the most frequent areas for incidents that required critical care from our teams. For... Read more

Skyports and Bicester Motion break ground at UK vertiport

Skyports and Bicester Motion break ground at UK vertiport

20-Dec-2024Source: Skyports

Skyports Infrastructure, the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry and Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire, have celebrated the groundbreaking of the UK’s first vertiport testbed. The vertiport, which is a key output of the Advanced Mobility Ecosystem Consortium, an Innovate UK Future Flight Challenge project,... Read more

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to QEUH Glasgow helipad

HELP Appeal funds upgrade to QEUH Glasgow helipad

18-Dec-2024Source: HELP Appeal

One of the most important, yet least seen, aspects of the services provided by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has undergone a £183,047 makeover, thanks to a donation from the HELP Appeal – the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads. The helipad on the roof of the Queen Elizabeth... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – December 2024

UK AAIB Bulletin – December 2024

13-Dec-2024Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not cover any accident in detail, but there are three items in the “Record-only investigations reviewed: September – October 2024” section 19-Jul-24 R22 G-CDBG at Enniskillen 27-Aug-24 R44 G-RMYD at Headcorn 11-Oct-24 R44 G-HYND at Kemble... Read more

London Heli Shuttle celebrates 10 years

London Heli Shuttle celebrates 10 years

10-Dec-2024Source: London Heli Shuttle

London Biggin Hill Airport is celebrating 10 years of the London Heli Shuttle. At just six-minutes, this exclusive and unrivalled service, operated by Castle Air, offers the quickest transfer from any London airport into the heart of the Capital, giving business and private aviation customers hours of more productive time with each return trip flown. Robert Walters,... Read more

Devon Air Ambulance CEO wins industry award

Devon Air Ambulance CEO wins industry award

10-Dec-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance’s Chief Executive, Heléna Holt, scooped a Special Recognition Award at last week’s Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence. The 2024 Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Kwik Fit, were hosted by Air Ambulances UK’s ambassador Charlotte Hawkins at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday (28 November). This annual event celebrates the remarkable... Read more

Children’s Air Ambulance reaches 1,000th mission

Children’s Air Ambulance reaches 1,000th mission

5-Dec-2024Source: Children’s Air Ambulance

As the festive season brings a spirit of giving, the Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) is celebrating a monumental year marked by its unwavering dedication to supporting critically ill babies and children. This year, the lifesaving national charity proudly reached its 1,000th mission—a landmark achievement that reflects its vital role in paediatric and neonatal care across... Read more

UK – Raigmore Hospital helipad averages 9 landings per week since 2019

UK – Raigmore Hospital helipad averages 9 landings per week since 2019

3-Dec-2024Source: HELP Appeal

The upgraded helipad at Raigmore Hospital has become a lifeline, with over 2,100 landings since 2019 — averaging close to nine landings every week. These landings, including those by Scottish Air Ambulances and the Coastguard, highlight the high demand for helipads in emergency care. Thanks to a £480,000 donation from the HELP Appeal, the only... Read more

Great Western Air Ambulance scoops two awards

Great Western Air Ambulance scoops two awards

3-Dec-2024Source: Great Western Air Ambulance

Air Ambulances UK hosted its 2024 Awards of Excellence on Thursday 28 November and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is proud to announce that it brought home awards in two categories: Young Person of the Year and Breaking Barriers. The annual awards celebrate and recognise the dedicated professionals who tirelessly contribute their specialist lifesaving... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance plans new base to replace Topcliffe

Yorkshire Air Ambulance plans new base to replace Topcliffe

29-Nov-2024Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is delighted to announce the first steps toward developing a new Northern Air Support Unit, marking a significant milestone in the Charity’s mission to provide critical care to the people of Yorkshire. Following years of searching for a suitable site, YAA has agreed to purchase land on the outskirts of Skipton... Read more

HeliSpeed Achieves UK CAA Approval for Initial NVIS Training Using Advanced FSTD II MCC Simulator

HeliSpeed Achieves UK CAA Approval for Initial NVIS Training Using Advanced FSTD II MCC Simulator

25-Nov-2024Source: HeliSpeed

HeliSpeed, a leading global provider of helicopter pilot services and training solutions, is proud to announce that it has received formal approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver Initial training using its state-of-the-art Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) II MCC simulator. This landmark achievement underscores HeliSpeed’s commitment to advancing pilot training standards... Read more

Wales Air Ambulance base merge plan goes to the High Court

Wales Air Ambulance base merge plan goes to the High Court

25-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com

In April 2024 we reported on the Wales Air Ambulance Charity welcomed an NHS Wales decision to move forward with improvements to the service it provides after an independent review identified three key shortcomings On average, there are 2-3 people every day in a life or limb-threatening situation who need the service, but who currently... Read more

HELP Appeal funds new helipad at Salford Royal

HELP Appeal funds new helipad at Salford Royal

21-Nov-2024Source: HELP Appeal

HELP Appeal Trustee, Toby Askin, was invited to see Salford Royal’s helipad recently and learn more about its vital role in emergency care for the most critically ill in the region. The state-of-the-art helipad, which was made possible by a £2 million donation from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the UK dedicated to... Read more

UK to decommission 31 helicopters earlier than planned

UK to decommission 31 helicopters earlier than planned

21-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com

The UK is to decommission 31 helicopters earlier than planned, said John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom in a statement yesterday. Fourteen Chinook and 17 Puma helicopters were previously expected to have a few more flying years before retirement, but were part of a wide-ranging scrapping plan targeted at saving... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – November 2024

UK AAIB Bulletin – November 2024

21-Nov-2024Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness.... Read more

UK Government to continue chartering civil helicopters after contract end

UK Government to continue chartering civil helicopters after contract end

21-Nov-2024Source: HeliHub.com

In August, just a few weeks after being elected, the incoming Labour Government confirmed that they will not be renewing the long-term contract with Sloane Helicopters for the provision of a VIP helicopter for ministerial use, currently a Leonardo AW109SP. Prior to this election, Emily Thornberry MP (Member of Parliament) from the Labour party had... Read more

Change at the top – Charter broker Hunt & Palmer plans for the future

Change at the top – Charter broker Hunt & Palmer plans for the future

20-Nov-2024Source: Hunt & Palmer

After nearly 40 years at the head of the air charter brokerage which bears their name, Peter Hunt and Jeremy Palmer today (20 November) announced the beginning of a process which will see management control for the Hunt & Palmer Group transition over the next 12 months. The succession plan, which will evolve during the... Read more

HeliSpeed approved for multi-crew cooperation training

HeliSpeed approved for multi-crew cooperation training

19-Nov-2024Source: HeliSpeed

HeliSpeed is thrilled to announce its recent approval by the UK-CAA to conduct Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training. This essential course trains pilots in teamwork, communication, and coordinated cockpit operations, skills that are vital for success within a multi-crew aircraft environment. Not only is this a key requirement for those pursuing an Air Transport Pilot License... Read more

Devon Air Ambulance shortlisted for six prestigious awards

Devon Air Ambulance shortlisted for six prestigious awards

18-Nov-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) are hosting their 2024 Awards of Excellence which take place on 28th November at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Sponsored by Kwik Fit, they are designed to highlight the exceptional critical care skills, dedication, and commitment of those working within and supporting the air ambulance community. Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) has been shortlisted in no less than 6 award categories including a prestigious Lifetime... Read more

Vertical Aerospace Launches Flightpath 2030

Vertical Aerospace Launches Flightpath 2030

15-Nov-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces “Flightpath 2030,” its strategy for market leadership before the end of the decade. As Vertical advances its piloted flight test programme, which has entered into Phase 2, “Flightpath 2030” sets a clear... Read more

HELP Appeal to provide funding for new helipad at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester

HELP Appeal to provide funding for new helipad at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester

14-Nov-2024Source: HELP Appeal

The HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads, is proud to announce it is funding a new, state-of-the-art helipad at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. This significant upgrade, made possible through a donation of over £288,000 from the charity, marks another major milestone in the HELP Appeal’s commitment to providing... Read more

HeliOperations wins £141M German Navy training contract

HeliOperations wins £141M German Navy training contract

11-Nov-2024Source: HeliOperations

HeliOperations is proud to announce the award of a £141 million contract to provide comprehensive training for German Navy helicopter pilots. The seven-year contract, awarded by the German Ministry of Defence, will ensure the highest standards of education and operational readiness for German naval pilots as preparation for operating the NH90 Sea Lion and Sea... Read more

Leeds Hospital Receives Donation to Enhance Helipad Safety

Leeds Hospital Receives Donation to Enhance Helipad Safety

7-Nov-2024Source: HELP Appeal

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is delighted to announce a generous donation of £61,053 from the HELP Appeal, which will cover the entire cost of a state-of-the-art weather station at the Trust’s helipad, located at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). This vital equipment will significantly enhance the safety and efficiency of air ambulance operations. The new... Read more

Offshore Helicopter Services UK to introduce 2 AW139s

Offshore Helicopter Services UK to introduce 2 AW139s

7-Nov-2024Source: Leonardo

Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHS UK – part of the Ultimate Aviation Group) is set to further strengthen its contribution to the growing demand for modern, effective rescue missions supporting the energy industry sector in the North Sea with the future introduction of two Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin helicopters. These aircraft are expected to... Read more

Bell celebrates 100 505s sold in Europe with four UK orders

Bell celebrates 100 505s sold in Europe with four UK orders

6-Nov-2024Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement for the 100th Bell 505 in Europe to be delivered to private operator, Adam Fawsitt. This sale is one of four Bell 505 purchase agreements signed at European Rotors 2024, all for private operators based in the United Kingdom. “We’re proud... Read more

Yorkshire Air Ambulance announce launch of new TV show

Yorkshire Air Ambulance announce launch of new TV show

5-Nov-2024Source: Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new TV show, Yorkshire Air 999, set to premiere on November 1st at 9 PM on Quest. This exciting new series follows the success of its award-winning predecessor, Helicopter ER, which captivated audiences for nine seasons. With a fresh format and a new... Read more

Devon Air Ambulance appoints new Chief Executive

Devon Air Ambulance appoints new Chief Executive

5-Nov-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance

Chair of Devon Air Ambulance’s Board of Trustees, Will Matthewman, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive following the decision of current leader, Heléna Holt, to step down in the New Year following her 17 years of stewardship. Following a two-day interview process, the board has appointed Greg Allen – who lives in... Read more

HELP Appeal donates £300K to Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance’s new Airbase

HELP Appeal donates £300K to Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance’s new Airbase

1-Nov-2024Source: HELP Appeal

The HELP Appeal has granted £300,000 towards the relocation of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance airbase and charity headquarters to a site near Southampton Airport. The HELP Appeal is the only charity in the country dedicated to funding hospital helipads and air ambulance base helipads. The charity has previously funded helipads at... Read more

Contractor named for £100M upgrade of RNAS Culdrose

Contractor named for £100M upgrade of RNAS Culdrose

31-Oct-2024Source: UK Government

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Royal Navy have concluded a contract-signing and groundbreaking ceremony for a major construction project at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Cornwall. This marks the beginning of work on a £99.5 million project to replace and refurbish the 820 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) hangars, associated office buildings,... Read more

Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance marks 20,000th mission

Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance marks 20,000th mission

18-Oct-2024Source: Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance

On Wednesday 16 October our paramedic and doctor team responded to an incident in Winchester. They attended the incident via one of our emergency response vehicles and provided treatment to a patient who was taken to hospital by road ambulance. This comes as the specialist doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics have responded to almost 2,000 call-outs this year... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – October 2024

UK AAIB Bulletin – October 2024

17-Oct-2024Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not cover any accident in detail, but there is one item in the “Record-only investigations reviewed: July – August 2024” section 20-Jun-24 R22 G-JKAT at Gloucestershire Airport 26-Jul-24 EC120B G-EIZO at Crewe, Cheshire... Read more

Hill Helicopters names key dates

Hill Helicopters names key dates

16-Oct-2024Source: HeliHub.com

British helicopter developer Hill Helicopters has gone public today with three key dates in their development program. There has been a delay of a number of months in 2024 due to the realisation that Hill needed to move to their 76,000 sq ft Production Centre , which has meant moving of key equipment – see... Read more

Magpas moves forward with Castle Air and an AW109SP

Magpas moves forward with Castle Air and an AW109SP

15-Oct-2024Source: Magpas Air Ambulance

On Monday, 7th October, a new helicopter touched down at the Magpas Air Ambulance airbase in Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire. This new aircraft, an AW109 SP registered as ‘G-MPAS’, is supplied by Castle Air under a new four year contract. It replaces the charity’s previous helicopter, an AW169, which was sold as part of a pre-pack... Read more

Air Ambulances UK CEO quits

Air Ambulances UK CEO quits

15-Oct-2024Source: Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK regrets to announce that Simmy Akhtar, our Chief Executive Officer since March 2021, will leave the charity in December to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Life Saving Society UK. Simmy leaves behind a legacy of supportive and innovative leadership together with a wide range of achievements,... Read more

Cornwall Air Ambulance appoints Chair of the Board

Cornwall Air Ambulance appoints Chair of the Board

15-Oct-2024Source: Cornwall Air Ambulance

Cornwall Air Ambulance is excited to announce it has appointed a new Chair of the Board, David Richards CBE. With a very successful and high-profile career in motorsports, David’s impressive experience includes founding Prodrive, leading teams in Formula One, and previously chairing Aston Martin. After 50 years within the motor industry, David remains heavily involved... Read more

Salisbury District Hospital installs weather station on helipad

Salisbury District Hospital installs weather station on helipad

15-Oct-2024Source: HELP Appeal

A donation of £34,077 from the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads, has enabled Salisbury District Hospital to become one of the first nine hospitals in the country to be equipped with a HELP Appeal funded state-of-the-art weather station on its helipad. This innovative addition provides emergency... Read more

North West Air Ambulance increases blood coverage

North West Air Ambulance increases blood coverage

15-Oct-2024Source: HeliHub.com

British EMS charity North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) have carried blood on board Helimed 72, their doctor-led aircraft, bringing lifesaving blood transfusions to patients across the region sine 2019. In early October, the charity has expanded the service by introducing blood on board to all of their vehicles, including their three Airbus EC135 helicopters and... Read more

Robinson CEO reveals plans at Sloane Helicopters visit

Robinson CEO reveals plans at Sloane Helicopters visit

8-Oct-2024Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson CEO David Smith is in the UK this week, and was Guest of Honour at a customer event hosted by Sloane Helicopters at Sywell. Sloane brought together around 120 customers and suppliers for the event, which was hosted in the fabulous “Hangar One” venue – which itself dates back to the very early days... Read more

Members of The Air Ambulance Service shortlisted for national awards

Members of The Air Ambulance Service shortlisted for national awards

7-Oct-2024Source: The Air Ambulance Service

We are delighted to announce that four members of The Air Ambulance Service’s (TAAS) Operational Team have been shortlisted for the prestigious Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence. These awards celebrate individuals who work tirelessly to ensure patients receive the highest standards of care in the air ambulance sector. Critical Care Paramedic Paul Mullins has... Read more

Building adjacent to London Heliport for sale – an eVTOL opportunity?

Building adjacent to London Heliport for sale – an eVTOL opportunity?

2-Oct-2024Source: HeliHub.com

A prime riverside building immediately adjacent to the Edmiston London Heliport has been put on the market with vacant possession, and is suitable for redevelopment. Agent Marshall Real Estate has the building – known as Altura Tower – on its website, and we understand that another commercial agent Colliers have also been instructed. Opened in... Read more

Nova Systems and WholeShip partner to support UK National Drone Hub

Nova Systems and WholeShip partner to support UK National Drone Hub

25-Sep-2024Source: Nova Systems

Nova Systems has signed a Teaming Agreement with WholeShip to provide Ship Aircraft Integration and Digital Test and Evaluation support at the National Drone Hub. Announced at the DroneX Trade Show and Conference at the Excel Center in London, the partnership will deliver a mix of live and digital flight test activities focused on accelerating... Read more

Vertical Announces One-For-Ten Reverse Share Split

Vertical Announces One-For-Ten Reverse Share Split

25-Sep-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL, EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, announced a one-for-ten (1:10) reverse share split of its issued and unissued ordinary shares (the “ordinary shares”) and preferred shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Reverse Share Split”). The Reverse Share Split will become effective... Read more

UK AAIB Bulletin – September 2024

UK AAIB Bulletin – September 2024

19-Sep-2024Source: AAIB

The monthly bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been released. This month’s issue does not refer to any helicopters and this update is included in HeliHub.com for completeness.... Read more

Leonardo opens £30M UK logistics hub

Leonardo opens £30M UK logistics hub

19-Sep-2024Source: Leonardo

Leonardo invited community leaders to the opening of a Single Site Logistics Hub for helicopter maintenance in Yeovil, replacing eight ageing buildings with a state-of-the-art new integrated facility. Predicted to become a landmark of sustainability in the South West, the new hub’s green design extends right into the building itself, with over 25,000 cubic metres... Read more

Vertical VX4 completes phase 1 of piloted testing

Vertical VX4 completes phase 1 of piloted testing

18-Sep-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company pioneering zero emissions aviation, has achieved another significant milestone. Its latest VX4 has completed the first phase of its piloted flight test programme at the Vertical Flight Test Centre. During Phase 1, the VX4 prototype conducted multiple piloted tethered flights and ground runs, across... Read more

Leeds General Infirmary helipad reaches landing milestone

Leeds General Infirmary helipad reaches landing milestone

18-Sep-2024Source: HELP Appeal

The helipad at Leeds’ Major Trauma Centre has seen 1,182 landings since the HELP Appeal donated over £132,000 in 2017 to install essential lighting and fire-fighting equipment on the helipad, allowing air ambulances to land later in the evening and provide immediate access to the Emergency Department for critically ill patients. Previously, the helipad had... Read more

OHS retain North Sea oil sector SAR contract with two new AW139s

OHS retain North Sea oil sector SAR contract with two new AW139s

17-Sep-2024Source: OHS

Two new bespoke multi-million-pound helicopters will spearhead the offshore energy sector Search and Rescue (SAR) fleet as part of a deal securing the service for the next decade. Current operator Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHSUK) will continue to provide the service that supports up to 10,000 workers until at least 2032. Based in Aberdeen,... Read more

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance orders second AW169

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance orders second AW169

17-Sep-2024Source: HeliHub.com

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance are expecting to take delivery of a second Leonardo AW169 in the next two years. In a recently published newsletter, CEO Charles Hackett announced that the charity “have secured a delivery slot from the helicopter manufacturer and we have the initial design scheme for the operational base upgrade”. The very... Read more

Devon Air Ambulance celebrates Air Ambulance Week 2024

Devon Air Ambulance celebrates Air Ambulance Week 2024

6-Sep-2024Source: Devon Air Ambulance

Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off across the UK from 9 – 15 September, to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities here in Devon and across the UK. Our local Air Ambulance charity will be sharing stories of previous patients who have benefited from the time-critical care and the ways in which... Read more

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance welcomes new Aviation Director

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance welcomes new Aviation Director

4-Sep-2024Source: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bill Long as its new Aviation Director, effective Monday 16th September. Bill will join EHAAT’s executive team, bringing with him a wealth of aviation experience and a strong passion for advancing the charity’s life-saving mission. In his role as Aviation Director, Bill... Read more

UK Government bins helicopter contract to put Ministers at greater risk

UK Government bins helicopter contract to put Ministers at greater risk

28-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com

National elections in the UK in July have led to a different party in power, despite the incoming Labour party only gaining 1.6% more of the share of the votes cast. Such is the way of the British electoral system. Prior to this election, one Member of Parliament – Emily Thornberry (Labour party) – had... Read more

Schweizer appoints new UK Sales and Service Center

Schweizer appoints new UK Sales and Service Center

22-Aug-2024Source: Schweizer

Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is pleased to welcome Helix Av as a new Schweizer Sales and Service Center. Based at Kent International Airport in Manston, England, with a sales and maintenance location in Berkshire, Helix Av now provides Schweizer-authorized aircraft and parts sales, maintenance services, and support for... Read more

Vertical Aerospace Announces AGM Date

Vertical Aerospace Announces AGM Date

21-Aug-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces it will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 12:30pm London Time on September 16th 2024 at their Bristol Headquarters, Unit 1, Camwal Court, Chapel St, Bristol BS2 0UW. Shareholders are invited to consider several... Read more

UK’s first eVTOL Vertiport testbed given go-ahead

UK’s first eVTOL Vertiport testbed given go-ahead

20-Aug-2024Source: Bicester Motion

Bicester Motion, the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire and Skyports Infrastructure, the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, have been given the green light to build the UK’s first vertiport testbed for the electric air taxi industry. The application for the new vertiport to be built at Bicester Motion... Read more

Midlands Air Ambulance prepare for second Airbus H145

Midlands Air Ambulance prepare for second Airbus H145

19-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com

The second Airbus H145 for Midlands Air Ambulance (MAA) was recently added to the UK register, and has been delivered by road from the factory in Germany.  It is now being fitted out with a full medical interior by Airbus Helicopters UK at their Oxford base, and after further flight testing will be delivered to... Read more

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