Bell: More military orders boost revenue
Bell has reported second-quarter (Q2) revenues of $822m, up $51m from the same period last year, which it says is mainly due to larger military orders. The 7% revenue increase was announced today (July...
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OPINION: Urban Air Mobility – changing how people travel via natural evolution
Urban-centred air transportation is not a new concept. In the 1970s, Boston and some other cities had services based on-demand helicopter taxi. However, the accidents, air pollution, noise, and cost ultimately grounded the taxi...
Thora Capital buys six EMS helicopters from Milestone
Thora Capital has bought six Emergency Medical Services helicopters from Milestone Aviation. The aircraft are on lease to US EMS operator Life Flight Network. “We are thrilled to announce this acquisition, one of...
H225 makes a comeback after four years
The H225 – Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma – is making a comeback, following its 2016 demise, Sara Dhariwal, valuations manager, Ascend by Cirium told Helicopter Investor Town Hall delegates yesterday (July 16th). In the aftermath of a crash...
Bell establish new service centre in China
In a bid to increase Bell’s helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in China, the US-helicopter maker has acquired Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation and its authorised maintenance centre. Zhenjiang Bell is a part 145...
Italian order ‘highlights continuing success of ACH160’
A new order, just days after European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, highlights the continued success of the ACH160, said Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH). Frederic Lemos, head of ACH, said: “This new order from a highly-knowledgeable ACH...
Østnes Aero receives Part 145 certification
Norwegian operator, Østnes Aero, has been officially approved as a Part 145 organisation by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Administration and will now provide technical support with an initial focus on AS350 and H125 helicopters. The company said...
Airbus H160 granted EASA type certificate
Airbus Helicopters ’twin engine H160 has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award was “the result of several years of hard work by both Airbus and...
NHV secures offshore contract for Shell UK & NAM
NHV has announced a new long-term contract to provide helicopter services for Shell UK & NAM, starting today (July 1st) in the North Sea. The contract, a three-year agreement, employs NHV to provide daily...
LUXAVIATION BOOSTS HYGIENE AND SAFETY STANDARDS WITH NEW PLAN
Luxaviation Group is boosting its hygiene and safety standards with the launch of a new programme developed by its company FlySkills together with the risk assessment and certification business Socotec. The FlySkills Hygiene Certification...
Babcock International France Aviation gains EMAR/FR 145 approval
Babcock International France Aviation has received a new certification in aircraft maintenance from the French government’s Directorate of State Aviation Safety (DSAé) . The company has been awarded the Certificate of Accreditation EMAR/FR 145...