Global helicopter market valued at $41.2bn by 2027news Mike Stones 16 Aug 23 0The global helicopter market is predicted to reach a value of $41.2bn by 2027, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%, predicts new research… Read more
Offshore Helicopter Services seals deal to extend Serica Energy contractnews Mike Stones 16 Aug 23 0Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) has sealed a deal to extend its crew transfer contract with North Sea, mid-tier oil and gas company Serica Energy.… Read more
HI Uplift: What hundreds of new North Sea O&G licences may meannews Mike Stones 14 Aug 23 0A new bonanza of oil and gas exploration in the North Sea? Or little impact for a time-limited industry? How are UK government plans to… Read more
Bristow posts Q2 adjusted EBITDA showing ‘building business momentum’news Mike Stones 11 Aug 23 0Bristow Group’s 35% rise in adjusted EBITDA to reach $39m, posted in second-quarter (Q2) results, shows the operators’ building business momentum, according to Chris Bradshaw,… Read more
Blade’s record Q2 revenues ‘show the plan is working’news Yves Le Marquand 11 Aug 23 0Blade’s record second-quarter (Q2) revenues of $61m, up over 70% on the same period last year, “illustrates the value proposition” of its business model, said CEO… Read more
Firefighting Chinook helicopter delivered to NSW, Australianews Mike Stones 7 Aug 23 0A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, configured for firefighting missions, has been delivered to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) of New South Wales, Australia. The $9m, tandem-rotor,… Read more
RIVE Private Investment sells six medical transport helicopters deployed in Ausnews Mike Stones 31 Jul 23 0European investment company RIVE Private Investment, Thora Capital and LCI are to sell six medical transport helicopters operated in Australia to private equity firm Astatine… Read more
HI Uplift: Super-mediums on the rise (and rise) in $55bn civil heli marketnews Mike Stones 31 Jul 23 0Super-medium helicopters continue to “gain traction” in a civil commercial helicopter market valued at about $55bn, according to aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, IBA.… Read more
PHI MRO Services agrees a two-heli lease deal with Charm Aviationnews Mike Stones 21 Jul 23 0PHI MRO Services has revealed a lease agreement with New York City helicopter tour and charter company Charm Aviation for two Bell 407 aircraft. As… Read more
Ampaire acquires eVTOL developer Talyn Airnews Yves Le Marquand 21 Jul 23 0Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Ampaire has acquired the eVTOL start-up manufacturer Talyn Air, as it targets growth in the drone and eVTOL sectors. The transaction also… Read more
Airbus Helicopters’ H175 wins certification in Chinanews Mike Stones 20 Jul 23 0Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter, ahead of the delivery of four aircraft to… Read more
Aero Asset single engine report: Drop in pre-owned sales, rising supply, pricing strongnews Mike Stones 19 Jul 23 0Falling pre-owned single engine helicopter sales volumes and rising supply, leading to a higher absorption rate, is the picture revealed by Aero Asset’s 2023 Half… Read more
CNC Technologies reveals deals with US law enforcement agenciesnews Mike Stones 18 Jul 23 0California-based CNC Technologies has delivered a completed Bell 407GX to the Dallas Police Department and revealed the impending delivery of one Airbus H125 helicopter to… Read more
HeliFlite partners with superyacht firm IYC for transfersnews Mike Stones 11 Jul 23 0New Jersey-based helicopter operator HeliFlite has partnered with superyacht broker, charter and management company IYC to offer clients direct transfer to and from superyachts via… Read more
LCI delivers three emergency medical helicopters to Italynews Mike Stones 11 Jul 23 0Operating lessor LCI has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator Alidaunia for emergency medical missions. Delivered new from Leonardo… Read more
Tour de France helicopters to be powered by SAFnews Mike Stones 10 Jul 23 0Helicopters supporting this year’s Tour de France cycle race are being powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with supplies more widely available than during the… Read more
‘New dawn’ for US offshore wind sector hailed by Air & Sea Analyticsnews Mike Stones 5 Jul 23 0A “new dawn” for the US offshore wind sector has been hailed by aviation consultancy Air & Sea Analytics, after work began last month on… Read more
Aska gets FAA clearance and begins flight testsnews Yves Le Marquand 5 Jul 23 0Aska has revealed its flying car, dubbed Aska A5, has received clearance from the FAA and begun flight testing. The Silicon Valley-based firm’s prototype has… Read more
Blueberry Aviation appoints Sofiane Cherchali as vice-president Contractsnews Mike Stones 3 Jul 23 0Helicopter and commercial aircraft trading company Blueberry Aviation has appointed Sofiane Cherchali as vice-president Contracts. Cherchali will support all Blueberry’s global operations and transactions, helping… Read more
Blackcomb Helicopters acquires Loft Dynamics’ VR Flight Simulator news Mike Stones 3 Jul 23 0Canadian helicopter operator Blackcomb Helicopters has acquired Loft Dynamic’s VR Flight Simulator to deliver virtual reality (VR) training devices for rotary pilots. Blackcomb Helicopters, based in… Read more
