Gibraltar launches rotary and fixed wing aircraft registrynews Mike Stones 21 Aug 25 0Gibraltar has launched its first registry for both rotary and fixed wing aircraft, which will open in 2026 with the prefix VP-G. The Government of… Read more
Archer Midnight makes longest flight so farnews Terry Spruce 20 Aug 25 0Archer Aviation has revealed its Midnight aircraft has completed its longest piloted flight to date, flying about 55 miles in 31 minutes at speeds exceeding… Read more
Signia Aerospace acquires Precise Flightnews Terry Spruce 15 Aug 25 0Aviation systems components firm Signia Aerospace has acquired Precise Flight; a developer and manufacturer of aviation safety systems and equipment. Precise Flight is based in… Read more
Avincis launches HEMS operations in Greecenews Mike Stones 11 Aug 25 0Avincis has launched helicopter emergency services (HEMS) operations in Greece, after partnering with local operator AK Aviation. The operator is delivering HEMS missions on behalf… Read more
Airbus Helicopters’ Q2 revenue jumps 21% YoYnews Fayaz Hussain 4 Aug 25 0Aerospace giant Airbus announced financial results for the second quarter of 2025 wherein it reported 21% year-over-year growth from its helicopter segment, which clocked in… Read more
Bell revenues jump 28% YoY in second quarternews Fayaz Hussain 4 Aug 25 0Textron announced financial results for the second quarter of 2025 wherein it reported revenue from its Bell segment at $1bn, up 28% year-over-year compared with… Read more
Joby to acquire Blade’s passenger businessnews Yves Le Marquand 4 Aug 25 0Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger transportation business. Passenger operations are expected to continue as normal, remaining under the leadership of… Read more
HI Uplift: Robinson CEO explains need for ‘hard questions’news Yves Le Marquand 4 Aug 25 0When it comes to advanced air mobility, David Smith, CEO, Robinson Helicopter Company, believes those most qualified “must ask the hard questions”. Sitting down with… Read more
HI Uplift: ‘Unprecedented challenges demand solidarity’news Mike Stones 24 Jul 25 0The “unpreceded challenges” facing the European, UK and global helicopter industries demand a united response and effective communication to boost the public’s perception of rotorcraft.… Read more
Aero Asset: Pre-owned single engine pricing surge continues in 2025news Yves Le Marquand 18 Jul 25 0A combination of declining sales volume and rising prices is the key takeaway from Aero Asset’s 2025 Half Year Heli Market Trends Single-Engine Edition. The… Read more
Castle Air acquires MRO firm Heliwork Servicesnews Mike Stones 10 Jul 25 0UK helicopter services company Castle Air is to expand its maintenance operations with the acquisition of Heliwork Services. The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, extends… Read more
Heli Hires: OHI recruits Roberto Farnese as EVP Fleetnews Mike Stones 30 Jun 25 0Omni Helicopters International (OHI) has appointed Roberto Farnese as the company’s executive vice president Fleet, starting on July 1st. Farnese will devise Omni’s new fleet… Read more
HI Uplift: UK charter enters ‘crazy period’ of special eventsnews Mike Stones 27 Jun 25 0The UK helicopter charter market is navigating “the crazy period” of the special events season, according to William Fanshawe, MD, Flexjet Helicopters. Speaking at Helicopter… Read more
Air Methods finds partner to introduce pilots to air medical careersnews Mike Stones 24 Jun 25 0Medical provider Air Methods has teamed up with Hawaii rotary operator Mauna Loa Helicopters to invite aspiring pilots to consider a career in helicopter emergency… Read more
HI Uplift: Sikorsky S-92 – no question of commitmentnews Mike Stones 20 Jun 25 0Senior Sikorsky executive Jennifer Martone has favourite questions and those that do not impress. Luckily, it’s halfway through our conversation before I ask her least… Read more
Air Methods hails launch of new Florida basenews Mike Stones 11 Jun 25 0Air Methods, the US helicopter emergency medical services provider, has welcomed a new HEMS base – AirLife Florida 1 in Wakulla County – in the… Read more
Wisk to take SkyGrid under wing as pair work more closely on autonomynews Yves Le Marquand 10 Jun 25 0Wisk is set to make SkyGrid a subsidiary as the Boeing companies align more closely on autonomous operations. The pair will work to address the… Read more
Helicopter Investor Deal of the Year 2025 Awards winners revealednews Yves Le Marquand 4 Jun 25 0The winners of Helicopter Investor’s inaugural Deal of the Year Awards have been revealed today at Helicopter Investor London 2025. Decided by a panel of… Read more
HI Uplift: OHSUK’s new H175 and 1,000 SAR missions signal growth potentialnews Mike Stones 27 May 25 0Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) has taken delivery of a new customised Airbus H175 helicopter and marked its 1,000th search and rescue (SAR) mission supporting the… Read more
HI Uplift: London Heli Shuttle – the next 10 yearsnews Mike Stones 19 May 25 0It seemed a simpler time. In April 2015, the latest handheld device was the iPhone 6, President Barack Obama was in the Oval Office and… Read more
