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...
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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...
Japan’s National Police Agency orders five new helicopters
One Airbus H225 and four H135 helicopters have been ordered by Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The new order will take NPA’s Airbus fleet to 30. Currently operating 12...
Five-blade Airbus H145 gains EASA approval
The new Airbus’ five-bladed H145 has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The foldable bladed helicopter is due for its first deliveries in late summer, while FAA approval is expected by...
NHV extends contract with Ithaca by five years
NHV Group, a Belgian-based business-to-business helicopter services provider, announced on Monday (June 15th) it has signed a five-year extension to its offshore contract with oil and gas exploration company Ithaca Energy UK, writes Yves...
Bristow and Era Helicopters complete their merger
Bristow Group and Era Helicopters have completed the merger, announced on January 24th 2020, to form “a financially stronger company with enhanced size and diversification”. Combining two of the largest operators in the offshore...
Nova Capital expands its fleet with eight new EMS helicopters
Nova Capital has added eight new EMS helicopters, including three Leonardo 169s (pictured) to its fleet. European helicopter lessor Nova Capital has boosted its fleet by adding eight new aircraft, in emergency medical services...
Banks ‘should review helicopter assets as Covid-19 precaution’
Banks should review the value of their helicopter assets as a means of mitigating risks arising from the Covid-19 global pandemic, warns Jean-Marc Youkhana, owner and CEO of helicopter consultancy and brokerage Uplifting Aviation....