Gama Aviation has taken over all SAS’s HEMS missions. Captain Andy Lister, head of flight operations, Scotland (fourth from the left) is pictured with some of his team. Gama Aviation is conducting all Scottish Ambulance...
Investment adviser Arena Investors has formed a joint venture with Intrinsic Aviation to invest in helicopter assets. Intrinsic Aviation was founded by Ed Washecka, former CEO of Waypoint Leasing and Era Helicopters. The joint...
David Fowkes has joined Raymond James Investment Banking as MD and co-head of the Aviation and Aerospace sector team, Raymond James Investment Banking has strengthened its position in aviation and is expanding into aerospace...
Helicopter lessor LCI, asset manager Thora Capital and private equity firm Rive Private Investment have joined together to invest in nine helicopters worth more than $100m. “We are delighted to be working with Thora...
Canada’s VIH Aviation Group has ordered four S-92A+ upgrade kits from Sikorsky. The S-92A+ upgrade kit includes an increase to 27,700 lb. Max Gross Weight, longer component retirement times and a Phase IV Main Gear Box....
The First Quarter 2020 Preowned Helicopter Market Trends Report produced by broker Aero Asset shows that the first three months of 2020 were strong for helicopter transactions. However, it is expecting a significant slowdown...
Todd Wolynski, partner at White & Case, looks at what he learnt as general counsel and chief administrative officer of Waypoint Leasing during its Chapter 11 restructuring. About a year ago, I completed the...
Babcock International has said that its helicopter businesses originally flew fewer hours due to Covid-19 but many of its staff are working hard to fight the virus. Babcock has two helicopter divisions: one supporting...
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG), has placed a new order for two H225 helicopters. The Coast Guard already operates two AS332s and 13 H225s. The helicopters will be used for territorial coastal activities, security enforcement and...
Helicopter booking company Voom has discontinued all operations after struggling to find new investors. The company ceased operations across all markets on March 27th, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. But it...
London Battersea Heliport has temporarily closed due to the ‘severe impact’ on operations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The heliport announced today that it is pausing all flights with immediate effect and will be...