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Joby Aviation to Report Q4 and FY2024 Results
13-Feb-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 fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and to host a webcast at 5:00 pm ET the same day. The webcast will be publicly available... Read more
Skyryse welcomes former FAA Chief Counsel as Skyryse advisor
13-Feb-2025Source: Skyryse
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, today announced that Marc Nichols, former Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and current Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Transportation Regulatory Practice, has joined the company as an advisor. Nichols will provide strategic guidance as Skyryse continues its mission to make aviation... Read more
Leadership Transition at Omni Táxi Aéreo
13-Feb-2025Source: Omni Helicopters
OHI Group, Latin America´s leading air mobility solutions, announces a change in leadership at its Brazilian Affiliate Omni Táxi Aéreo. After a dynamic and successful 2024, Omni Helicopters International (OHI) is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter in 2025, reinforcing its position as a leader in air mobility. As part of this strategic... Read more
Top Propulsion Expert joins Horizon Aircraft from Lilium
13-Feb-2025Source: Horizon Aircraft
New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) that can fly most of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft, today announces that John Wyzykowski has been appointed as a Technical... Read more
UrbanV and PAX Aeroportos to establish vertiport testbed in Brazil
13-Feb-2025Source: UrbanV
UrbanV, the Italian vertiport network operator, and PAX Aeroportos, the concessionaire of Campo de Marte and Jacarepaguá airports in Brazil, proudly announce that they have been selected by ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) to implement a regulatory sandbox at Campo de Marte Airport (São Paulo). This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for the... Read more
Raytheon awarded $52M order for MH-60 HiDef turret work
13-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded a $52,200,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order (N0001925F0205) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This order will procure 18 forward looking infrared high-definition turret assembly spares in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) owned MH-60 aircraft. The quantity breakdown per FMS country is as follows: Saudi Arabia – 1;... Read more
SkyDrive and JR Kyushu partner with Oita government
13-Feb-2025Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, and Kyushu Railway Company (“JR Kyushu”) have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with the government of Oita prefecture to explore how the future provision of eVTOL services can improve the prefecture’s transportation infrastructure, providing economic benefits and improved travel convenience to local communities... Read more
ZenaDrone tests high-density batteries to extend flight time for military uses
13-Feb-2025Source: ZenaTech
ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that ZenaDrone will commence testing work this quarter on a high density battery for the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction AI drone designed for defense and commercial... Read more
Turbolyft announces new Airbus H125 completion packages
12-Feb-2025Source: Turbolyft
Turbolyft, based in the USA and Canada, has officially launched a new completions lineup under the “Y-Series”. Focused on continuing to provide bespoke AS350 / H125 completions, Turbolyft has strategically partnered with equipment manufacturers to modernize special missions packages for Aerial Law Enforcement, Aerial Firefighting, Medevac & SAR and Utility operations. “The Y-Series is made... Read more
Blueflite to demo Cargo Drone in Indonesia
12-Feb-2025Source: Blueflite
Blueflite®, a high-tech drone company specializing in cargo UAVs, has been selected by Terra Drone Corporation to support a Practicality Verification Project in Indonesia. This initiative, backed by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry under the Industrial Cooperation Programme in the Global South, aims to enhance logistics and supply chain efficiency through advanced drone... Read more
Oregon National Guard tests medical supplies drone delivery
12-Feb-2025Source: US National Guard
Combat medics with the Oregon National Guard are adapting their battlefield medicine skills for large-scale combat operations through innovative training, including drone-delivered medical supplies at Camp Rilea. The 249th Regional Training Institute medical detachment conducted its annual 68W Combat Medic sustainment course Jan. 23-31, incorporating unmanned aerial systems for the first time during the culminating... Read more
US Forest Service approves AEM aerial firefighting radio
12-Feb-2025Source: AEM
Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is proud to announce its revolutionary MTP136D Panel-Mount Forest Service Radio has received full approval by the United States Forestry Service (USFS) and Department of Interior (DOI) for use in all federally regulated aerial firefighting agency and contractor aircraft. “This is a big day for aerial firefighting... Read more
Japan issues certification basis for SkyDrive eVTOL
12-Feb-2025Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce that the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (“JCAB”) has issued a G-1 certification basis (*2) for its eVTOL aircraft. The JCAB’s decision, which represents an important milestone along SkyDrive’s path to aircraft certification and commercial operations, follows agreement between the... Read more
VAI announces Board candidates
12-Feb-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is pleased to announce the candidates for this year’s election to the VAI Board of Directors. Each director elected will serve a term of three years beginning on Jul. 1, 2025. Candidates for the TWO open seats in the VAI Operator Member, Commercial/Private—Small membership category subclassification: • Chris Baur Hughes Aerospace... Read more
Rotortrade appoints Commercial Director Europe
12-Feb-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Noël De Precigout as Commercial Director Europe. With over 30 years of experience in the helicopter industry, Jean-Noël brings extensive expertise in fleet management, pre-owned and new helicopter sales, and industry partnerships. His addition to the team reinforces Rotortrade’s commitment to expanding its footprint and strengthening its... Read more
CHC Brazil awarded five new contracts by Petrobras
11-Feb-2025Source: CHC
CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, has secured five new contracts with Petrobras, further cementing the operator’s role as a long-term partner to the company and bolstering its operations in the region. Starting later this year, these contracts will see CHC operate four more AW139s and an additional... Read more
Archer raises another $300M
11-Feb-2025Source: Archer
Today Archer announced it has raised $301.75M, further reinforcing Archer’s strong financial position and strategically positioning it to accelerate the development of its hybrid aircraft platform for the defense market and beyond. Leading institutional investors participated in this financing, including funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. This raise brings Archer’s total liquidity position to ~$1B.... Read more
Zambia Flying Doctor Service acquires Bell 212
11-Feb-2025Source: Zambia Flying Doctor Service
An exciting milestone for ZFDS. The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has unveiled one of its newly acquired helicopter (9J-KDK, named after our first patron and Republican President Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda). This was done both in Lusaka and Ndola Districts respectively marking a significant advancement in our mission to enhance lifesaving healthcare services across... Read more
Helijet donates EMS S76 to the people of Ukraine
11-Feb-2025Source: Helijet
Helijet International is donating a fully operational, medically equipped helicopter from its fleet to be used for missions of mercy in Ukraine. Helijet has signed an agreement with a consortium of Canadian and Ukrainian non-governmental organizations Maple Hope Foundation, the Ukrainian World Congress, and Initiative E+ to accept the delivery and title of a Sikorsky... Read more
Wingcopter extends range of applications to long-range LiDAR surveying
11-Feb-2025Source: Wingcopter
Wingcopter, a leading German drone manufacturer, seller and service provider, has announced that it will expand its offering beyond cargo drones to include the sale of long-range BVLOS LiDAR surveying solutions. For this, the Wingcopter 198, company’s flagship product, will be equipped with superior laser scanning and camera systems, enabling the efficient and rapid collection... Read more
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
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
Skyryse appoints strategic advisor with military experience
10-Feb-2025Source: Skyryse
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, announced that Lieutenant General Ross Coffman (Ret.) has joined the company as a strategic advisor. A highly decorated leader with decades of military experience, Lt. Gen. Coffman will provide critical insights into how Skyryse’s technology can support military operations and enhance the... Read more
RotorSky announces qualification of NVIS simulator device
10-Feb-2025
Our cooperation with RotorSky and multiSIM is a perfect synergy, as the capabilities of the three companies perfectly matches together. JFJ Aviation & Defence strength is complex system integration for reliable and effective pilot training devices, multiSIM provides excellent simulator software solutions and RotorSky delivers outstanding pilot training. The next step is to extend the... Read more
Skyryse – automated landing with swipe of a finger
7-Feb-2025Source: Skyryse
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, announced, after seven years of hard work, the recent completion of the world’s first fully automated set-down at the swipe of a finger in a fully-conforming production aircraft. Showcasing this latest capability comes one month after they showcased Skyryse One™ executing a stable, fully... Read more
Honeywell to split in three
7-Feb-2025Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced today that its Board of Directors completed the comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched a year ago by Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur and intends to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies. The planned separation, coupled with the previously announced plan to spin Advanced Materials, will result in three publicly listed... Read more
Oklahoma makes first investment in AAM Infrastructure
7-Feb-2025Source: Vigilant Aerospace
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has completed the selection process and executed a contract for the state’s first investment in an airspace management system and automatic detect-and-avoid solution to support both drone flights and the rapidly emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. ODAA has selected local company Vigilant Aerospace, based in Oklahoma City, to deploy... Read more
VAI announces 2025 Photo Contest winners
7-Feb-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is excited to unveil the winners of the 2025 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest. This highly anticipated contest draws hundreds of submissions every year from talented photographers around the globe. The highlight of this year’s competition was an entry from Christian Postl of Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn, Niederosterreich, Austria, which won this year’s Grand... Read more
Eve collaborates with VertiMob and PRS Aeroportos in ANAC’s regulatory sandbox
6-Feb-2025Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) is excited to announce its collaboration with PRS Aeroportos – participating as a consortium between Pax Aeroportos SA, concessionaire of Campo de Marte Airport, and UrbanV SpA, vertiport operator – and VertiMob Infrastructure Ltda in the regulatory sandbox for vertiports, organized by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil... Read more
Vertical Completes Latest Piloted Testing Phase
6-Feb-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, has successfully completed the second stage of piloted thrustborne testing of its full scale VX4 prototype. The company is now preparing for a new chapter in its history, with the VX4 entering the penultimate phase of flight testing: wingborne... Read more
Dufour Aerospace achieves first flight with series hybrid-electric engine
6-Feb-2025Source: Dufour Aerospace
Dufour Aerospace, the pioneering Swiss drone manufacturer, today announced a major milestone: the completion of its first flight test campaign with a hybrid-electric system designed in-house for its Aero2 drone. The Aero2 flew several test flights in Zurich, with the hybrid system self-charging its batteries in flight. The news is significant as it completes Dufour’s... Read more
Entrol expands presence in Australia
6-Feb-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, proudly announces the sale of a Bell 429 FTD Level 5 simulator to Meridian Helicopters, based in Townsville, Australia. Scheduled for installation in Summer 2025, this state-of-the-art simulator represents Entrol’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for pilot training. A high-tech solution tailored... Read more
Optimas and Schiebel Launch Secure Space Communication Project
6-Feb-2025Source: Schiebel
OPTIMAS, a European project led by “monodon by Navantia”, has begun with the aim of developing an advanced free-space optical communication system for multi-domain defence applications in collaboration with Schiebel. OPTIMAS is an ambitious project that seeks to provide high-speed data transfer communications with an exceptional level of security, integrating cutting-edge encryption technologies, such as... Read more
Coulson Aviation appoints VP of Design
6-Feb-2025Source: Coulson Aviation
Coulson Aviation, the world’s largest aerial firefighting company, is pleased to announce the addition of Brent Misura as its new Vice President of Design. With 25 years of aerospace experience, Brent led the development and certification of the BAE-146/RJ85 large and Q400MRE medium airtanker programs. His expertise will complement Coulson’s established leadership in the design,... Read more
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
Brazil and Morocco approve Recoil fire suppression system for H225
6-Feb-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), the leading designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), recently received approval by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (ANAC) and Morocco’s Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) for the Recoil Tsunami AFSS tank system. U.S.-based Recoil’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK for the H225 Super Puma helicopter... Read more
Bell Boeing awarded $46M contract for V-22 Gearbox Vibration Monitoring System
5-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $46,568,675 undefinitized cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price delivery order (N0001925F0103) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides non-recurring engineering for integration and supportability of a V-22 Gearbox Vibration Monitoring/Osprey Drive System Safety and Health Information (ODSSHI) system and procures up to 91... Read more
Vita Inclinata Equips Cal Fire with Advanced Rescue Tech
5-Feb-2025Source: Vita Inclinata
Vita Inclinata, a leading provider of intelligent lifting technology and solutions for aerospace and industrial construction industries, announced today that it deployed 16 Vita Rescue System (VRS) units to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for its Firehawk fleet to enhance the safety and efficiency of CAL FIRE’s aerial firefighting and... Read more
Dufour teams with Volatus on cargo and survey missions
5-Feb-2025Source: Dufour Aerospace
Dufour Aerospace, the pioneering Swiss drone manufacturer, has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT), a global leader in aerial solutions. This partnership paves the way for the worldwide deployment of Dufour’s Aero2 drone—bringing smarter, more efficient aerial logistics, mapping, and surveillance solutions to industries and communities that need them most.... Read more
CPI Aerostructures Receives Several MH-60 Contracts
5-Feb-2025Source: CPI Aerostructures
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced that it has received several funded orders totaling $7 million for overhaul and repair of the outboard stabilator assemblies in support of the Sikorsky MH-60 SEAHAWK helicopter. These funded orders were issued against a previously announced five-year, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract... Read more
Rotortrade expands into India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
5-Feb-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijay Sharma, who has joined the team to oversee our operations in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Based in Bangalore, Vijay brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the aerospace industry, significantly strengthening Rotortrade’s presence in the region. Vijay, originally from Madhya Pradesh in... Read more
Nuuva V300 takes off with first flight
3-Feb-2025Source: Pipistrel
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful first hover flight of the Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) unmanned aircraft. This milestone marks an advancement in the development of advanced, sustainable and versatile unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Nuuva V300 is designed to carry a 600-pound payload over... Read more
Equinor picks Lufttransport to operate five AW189s
3-Feb-2025Source: Equinor
Equinor has awarded Tromsø-based Lufttransport RW AS the assignment of operating five new helicopters from manufacturer Leonardo. They will be used to transport passengers on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) from Sola and Florø. The five new helicopters are type AW189 aircraft, which are part of a new generation of helicopters that will be operating... Read more
Sikorsky awarded $64M for CH-53K config changes
3-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $64,881,720 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F0193) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order provides for updated logistics analysis and products required to support configuration changes on the CH-53K as well as provides for development and delivery of new intermediate and depot... Read more
Join Enstrom at Verticon 2025
3-Feb-2025Source: Enstrom
Enstrom will showcase its own expanded display, featuring the Piston 280FX along with two Turbine 480Bs. The Surack Enterprises and Enstrom executive teams will be in attendance with support from engineering, customer service, and purchasing. Representatives will be eager to meet and network with Enstrom’s customer base. President Todd Tetzlaff said, “I’m excited to talk... Read more
New Commodore at Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic
3-Feb-2025Source: US Navy
Capt. John “Swede” Anderson, commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic (HSMWL), was relieved by Capt. David “Biz” Bizzarri during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Mayport, Jan. 23. Current and retired HSMWL Sailors joined family and friends who traveled from around the country to join in the celebration of the end and beginning... Read more
REMSA Care Flight adds H125 at Gardnerville, Nevada
3-Feb-2025Source: REMSA Health Care Flight
REMSA Health and its service, Care Flight, announce the arrival of a new helicopter aircraft, Care Flight 2, which is currently located at the Gardnerville, Nevada base – which Care Flight has served for more than 25 years. It is serviced through a partnership with Air Methods, Care Flight’s rotor wing aviation vendor. “The demand for access... Read more
Milestone to lease five AW189s to Equinor
3-Feb-2025Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has been awarded the contract for the purchase and leaseback of five new Leonardo AW189 helicopters with Equinor Energy AS (“Equinor”), a leading supplier of energy to Europe and largest oil and gas operator on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.... Read more
Ornge participates in blood-carrying studies – a first in Canada
3-Feb-2025Source: Unity Health
Dr. Brodie Nolan’s latest study takes scientific research into the air to bring hospital-quality care where it’s needed most for patients with traumatic injuries. Nolan, a trauma physician and scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, a Level 1 trauma centre, and physician with Ornge, Ontario’s critical care transport and air ambulance service, is leading the Study of... Read more
Royal Malaysian Police to replace AS355 fleet
3-Feb-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Tenders were issued in early November for the replacement of the five Airbus AS355N helicopters operated by the Royal Malaysia Police. Documentation was provided via the Government’s ePerolehan online procurement system. A selection of the requirements listed are summarised as follows twin turbine to JAR/FAR 27 standard Cat “A” performance standard Skids, not wheels IFR... Read more
Weststar JV wins Santos contract in East Timor
3-Feb-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Weststar-GAP Aviation LDA, a joint venture between Timor GAP-Timor Gas Petroleo, EP, and Weststar Aviation Timor, Unipessoal, LDA, has signed a US$40 million (RM178.2 million) helicopter transportation services contract with Australian energy giant Santos NA (19-12) Pty Ltd, to support their offshore operations in the Bayu-Undan region. The joint venture, established in June 2020, has... Read more
Airbus and US Coast Guard sign support agreement for MH-65 fleet
31-Jan-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to continue providing support for the service’s fleet of MH-65 Dolphin helicopters through 2037. The agreement reaffirms Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to ensuring the mission readiness of the USCG’s fleet as it performs critical search and rescue, law enforcement, and... Read more
Sikorsky ground runs Black Hawk with improved T901 engine
30-Jan-2025Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), started its first-ever ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter equipped with two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). During this test, the T901 engine demonstrated its capabilities through a series of rigorous procedures. The initial light off and ground runs were executed by a combined... Read more
SPAES partners with ØSTNES Helicopters AS on H125 Fleet Modification
30-Jan-2025Source: SPAES
SPAES GmbH & Co. KG collaborated with ØSTNES Helicopters AS on a modification project for a fleet renewal. This project involved cockpit modifications and equipment upgrades to nine new Airbus H125 helicopters. SPAES, as a Part 21J organisation, was responsible for obtaining the certification for the cockpit modifications, which were classified as a Minor Change.... Read more
Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner on vertiport air traffic management
30-Jan-2025Source: Skyway
Skyway, a leading California-based vertiport development and operations company, and MatrixSpace, a pioneering AI-enabled sensing platform, have announced a strategic partnership to advance the integration of intelligent air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection systems. This collaboration aims to redefine safety, efficiency, and scalability in the rapidly evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial... Read more
EHang Participates in EU-funded Urban Mobility initiative
30-Jan-2025Source: EHang
EHang announced its participation in Urban Supply Aerial Vehicles for Emergencies (“U-SAVE”) project, one of the projects of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (“EIT”), an independent body of the European Union. The project aims to develop and demonstrate an innovative integrated aerial system capable of rapidly transporting life-saving supplies in response to emergency cases. Funded by the European Commission under the... Read more
Amphibious Attack variant of KAI Surion makes first flight
29-Jan-2025Source: KAI
[electronic translation] KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.) held a celebration event for the success of the maiden flight of the amphibious attack helicopter (MAH) prototype on January 15. This event was held at the newly completed Rotary Wing Flight Center in Jinju Ibanseong-myeon, and was to celebrate the successful maiden flight of the amphibious attack... Read more
LifeFlight of Maine to receive VAI safety award
29-Jan-2025Source: LifeFlight of Maine
LifeFlight of Maine is honored to be this year’s recipient of Vertical Aviation International’s (VAI) “Salute to Excellence Safety Award,” which they announced recently in a press release. The award recognizes LifeFlight’s “exceptional contributions to enhancing safety and safety awareness in vertical aviation operations.” “Facing the challenges of Maine’s complex terrain and harsh weather, the organization has... Read more
HeliFlite renews Wyvern Wingman certification
29-Jan-2025Source: HeliFlite
HeliFlite Shares, LLC has once again earned and renewed WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best... Read more
Copenhagen Helicopter to promote UAM in Denmark with Crisalion Mobility
29-Jan-2025Source: Crisalion Mobility
Crisalion Mobility, a leading Spanish company in the design and development of efficient, safe and sustainable advanced electric mobility solutions, has signed a strategic agreement with Copenhagen Helicopter, a Danish company specialised in advanced air mobility services (AAM) and the provision of related infrastructure and logistics, with more than 15 years of experience. It will also pave... Read more
CHC pioneers AI Engine Diagnostics and Health Monitoring with ITP Aero
29-Jan-2025Source: ITP Aero
CHC Helicopter has signed a new agreement with ITP Aero to implement DigitAI Aero™ across its fleet of helicopter engines. This landmark partnership establishes CHC as the leading helicopter operator to embrace AI-powered solutions for engine diagnosis and health monitoring, significantly enhancing its existing maintenance support partnership with ITP Aero. The DigitAI Aero™ service unlocks... Read more
VAI Welcomes US Secretary of Transportation
29-Jan-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) offers this statement on the recent confirmation of Sean Duffy, former member of the US House of Representatives, as the US Secretary of Transportation. “The members and staff of Vertical Aviation International (VAI) extend our congratulations to Sean Duffy on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. With his... Read more
Aero Asset releases 2024 market trends report for single turbines
29-Jan-2025Source: Aero Asset
Aero Asset, a global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, has launched its Heli Market Trends 2024 Annual Report: Single-Engine edition. This report delivers an authoritative analysis of the global preowned market for single-engine helicopters featuring Aero Asset’s proprietary market intelligence and expert insight. “Retail sales of single-engine helicopters remained stable in 2024, while supply... Read more
SkyDrive partners with JetSetGo to develop eVTOL routes in Gujarat
29-Jan-2025Source: SkyDrive
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with JetSetGo Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd (“JetSetGo”) to explore new business structures, initially in the state of Gujarat and potentially in other locations across India. JetSetGo, one of India’s largest private jet operators, has also agreed... Read more
Enstrom celebrates a successful 2024
29-Jan-2025Source: Enstrom
Enstrom began the year by celebrating the opening of its brand-new FAA-approved repair station in Menominee, which now provides helicopter maintenance, damage repairs upgrades, and component overhauls – all at the hands of Enstrom’s premier repair experts. A few months later, the repair station earned its validation from EASA, allowing it to also serve customers in the European... Read more
Vertical Aerospace closes $90M Underwritten Public Offering
29-Jan-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE: EVTL) (“Vertical” or the “Company”), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announces the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) for total gross proceeds of $90 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The amount raised was increased... Read more
Erie County Sheriff swaps H135 order for two H125s
29-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com
WGRZ-TV in Buffalo (NY state) is reporting that Erie County Sheriff had secured state and federal grant funding in late 2024 for an Airbus H135 helicopter to replace their ageing AS350B2 which they took delivery of in mid 2003 (seen in the image above). However, the plan for an H135 was reportedly grounded by FAA... Read more
EHang Launches UAM Exhibition Center in Shenzhen
28-Jan-2025Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced the launch of its Exhibition (Experience) Center in Shenzhen’s Luohu Sports and Leisure Park. It is the world’s first EH216-S takeoff and landing site featuring a fully automated vertical lift vertiport. It also marks a... Read more
Skyfly closes new round of funding
28-Jan-2025Source: Skyfly
Skyfly close new round of funding to expand engineering team and develop new powertrain and hybrid system Following the successful start to the piloted flight test programme in 2024, Skyfly Technologies has closed its latest round of funding, allowing us to expand our engineering team and develop our new production ready powertrain and hybrid system... Read more
Helicopter Services Inc. delivers Mosquito Control H125
27-Jan-2025Source: Helicopter Services Inc.
The leading company in aerial mosquito control aircraft customization recently delivered a completed aircraft for East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control (East Baton Rouge). Helicopter Services Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, announced fulfillment of completion services for the East Baton Rouge agency’s new Airbus H125 helicopter, which will help protect residents in that heavily populated portion... Read more
VAI announces annual Salute to Excellence award winners
27-Jan-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is proud to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious Salute to Excellence Awards. This annual program is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment of professionals within the vertical aviation industry. Celebrating the best of the best in vertical flight, Salute to Excellence highlights outstanding contributions from pilots,... Read more
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
VAI congratulates FAA Deputy Administrator appointment
24-Jan-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates Chris Rocheleau on his recent appointment as deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The association releases the following: “Mr. Rocheleau’s extensive experience and leadership within the FAA and the broader aviation sector are well recognized. His recent role at National Business Aviation Association and previous tenure in various... Read more
VAI announces four Lifetime Achievement Awards
24-Jan-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is proud to recognize the distinguished recipients of this year’s Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award. As part of a strategic rebranding initiative and in response to the exceptional caliber of nominees, VAI has chosen to honor multiple professionals from the vertical flight industry who have demonstrated significant impact, sustained commitment,... Read more
Enstrom Announces 2025 Maintenance Training Dates
23-Jan-2025Source: Enstrom
The dates are as follows: Piston June 9-13 September 22-26 Turbine June 16-20 September 29-October 3 Each course will run for five days, from 8AM to 4PM Monday through Friday. Mechanics and pilots who join Enstrom’s training courses will learn all the subtle nuances of how an Enstrom helicopter operates. Instructors will emphasize inspection procedures,... Read more