Bell parent Textron restructuring plan sees 725 jobs cutnews Yves Le Marquand 29 Nov 23 0Bell Helicopter’s parent company Textron has reported it will cut 725 jobs as part of a restructuring plan attempting to bring down operating expenses. With… Read more
Looking to operations: Lyte Aviation partners with Volatus Infrastructure & Energynews Yves Le Marquand 29 Nov 23 0Lyte Aviation has partnered with Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E) to explore ecosystem requirements for operations such as landing pads, refuelling and charging. Founded… Read more
Airbus uses tablet to fly fully automated helicopternews Mike Stones 27 Nov 23 0Airbus has used a tablet to fly a fully automated helicopter. The flight was enabled by a new human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced… Read more
HI Uplift: ‘Addictive’ VIP flights to grow despite supply chain woesnews Mike Stones 27 Nov 23 0“The helicopter is a magic carpet – once you try it, it becomes very addictive,” Francesco Lazzarini, chief operating officer, HeliFlite told Helicopter Investor’s Town… Read more
European Rotors’ Main Hall opens in Madrid tomorrownews Mike Stones 27 Nov 23 0The main exhibit hall at European Rotors, Europe’s largest rotorcraft event, opens in Madrid, Spain tomorrow. This year’s event will include two Helicopter Investor Finance… Read more
European Rotors HI Finance Forums probe 2024 trends and leasingnews Mike Stones 24 Nov 23 0The future of the global helicopter market next year plus key trends in helicopter leasing are the subjects of two Helicopter Investor Finance Forums, which… Read more
HI Uplift: the US HEMS market – the Air Methods legacynews Mike Stones 23 Nov 23 0Slow Train Coming is the 19th studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The title also sums up for many seasoned observers the decision by Air… Read more
EHANG POSTS 239% JUMP IN REVENUES ON HIGHER EH216 SALESnews Yves Le Marquand 23 Nov 23 0EHang Holdings reported financial results for the third quarter of 2023, with revenues soaring 239% year-on-year to $3.9m. The increase was attributed to higher sales… Read more
Airbus helicopter deliveries down 33% in third quarternews Fayaz Hussain 9 Nov 23 0Airbus, the European aerospace giant, saw its helicopter deliveries plummet 33% year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter, from 78 units to 52 units. This decline… Read more
Bell appoints Jacinto Monge as MD, Commercial Business, Europenews Mike Stones 8 Nov 23 0Bell Textron has appointed Jacinto Monge as MD of its Commercial Business in Europe. Monge will represent the manufacturer at European Rotors 2023 in Madrid,… Read more
Bristow’s UK SAR operations win awards for rescue missionsnews Mike Stones 6 Nov 23 0Helicopter operator Bristow’s UK Search and Rescue (SAR) operations team has won a series of prestigious awards. The latest award is the Prince Philip Helicopter… Read more
HI Uplift: Heli-One boss plans for growth despite supply chain challengesnews Mike Stones 2 Nov 23 0Colin Smith, new head of Growth and Strategy at vertical aviation maintenance firm Heli-One, loves helicopters. It’s a passion forged in the left-hand seat of… Read more
Leonardo confirms order for three AW139s helis from Monroe County, Floridanews Mike Stones 23 Oct 23 0Leonardo Helicopters has confirmed an order for three AW139s helicopters from Monroe County, Florida. To be operated by Trauma Star for air ambulance support, the… Read more
HAI backs new Climbing. Fast. industry promotion campaignnews Mike Stones 23 Oct 23 0Helicopter Association International (HAI) is backing a new industry-wide promotional campaign – called Climbing. Fast – designed win wider recognition for business aviation’s achievements in… Read more
NHV partners with Apex Aviation for offshore wind services in Taiwannews Mike Stones 20 Oct 23 0NHV Group has partnered with Taiwanese company Apex Aviation to provide helicopter services for offshore wind installations in Taiwan. Helicopters will be used to support… Read more
Helicopter Investor to stage Finance Forums at European Rotors 2023news Mike Stones 5 Oct 23 0Helicopter Investor is planning two Finance Forums to be staged at the European Rotors 2023 event in Madrid next month. Under discussion will be The… Read more
HI Uplift: Bristow sees eVTOLs and helicopters ‘on a parallel path’news Mike Stones 28 Sep 23 0Pragmatic partnership between Bristow and eVTOL manufacturers to develop advanced air mobility aircraft and the business case to support their safe and efficient operation in… Read more
Bell’s Special Missions Aircraft ‘meet new demand’news Mike Stones 25 Sep 23 0Demand for military helicopters is creating a new market for civil helicopters modified for multi-mission military capabilities, according to Bell. This demand was creating “ready… Read more
A VIP Perspective of the Heli MarketTown Hall Oscar Henderson 22 Sep 23 0You can rewatch the latest Helicopter Investor Town Hall, looking at the VIP market here: https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/o8in52jlgw?wchannelid=o8in52jlgw&wvideoid=b7adiozxko Speakers include: Emmanuel Dupuy, President – Aero Asset Matthew… Read more
HI Uplift: Have heavies had their day?news Mike Stones 18 Sep 23 0Pity the poor old heavy helicopter. She spends years in storage during the downturn in the offshore energy sector. Then, when oil and gas markets… Read more
