Westar to bring Leonardo’s AW609 tiltrotor to Malaysia and signs five-heli dealnews Mike Stones 30 May 23 0Westar Aviation is to bring Leonardo’s AW609 tiltrotor to Malaysia, marking the aircraft’s entry into the South-East Asia market. Offshore helicopter services company has also… Read more
Airbus agrees sale of 43 helicopters to Italy’s Air Corporatenews Mike Stones 26 May 23 0Airbus has revealed its largest commercial helicopter transaction in Italy, with the sale of 43 helicopters to rotary services firm Air Corporate at the EBACE… Read more
Schweizer appoints representatives in Ecuador and Perunews Mike Stones 19 May 23 0Light utility helicopter manufacturer Schweizer has appointed two South American representatives in Ecuador and Peru. David Horton, president and CEO, Schweizer said: “As demand for… Read more
Blade posts Q1 revenue up 70% and net loss downnews Mike Stones 18 May 23 0Blade Air Mobility has posted revenue up by 70% to reach $45.271m in unaudited results for the first quarter of 2023. Total operating expenses climbed… Read more
US government forms team to set AAM strategynews Mike Stones 18 May 23 0Developing a new US strategy for advanced air mobility (AAM) and engaging the public are the aims of a US interagency team formed by the Biden… Read more
Milestone sells Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Brunei Shell Petroleumnews Mike Stones 17 May 23 0Aircraft lessor Milestone Aviation Group has sold a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to the Brunei Shell Petroleum Company. Configured for passenger transport, the helicopter is intended… Read more
Babcock agrees $288m contract with Queensland governmentnews Mike Stones 16 May 23 0Babcock International has been chosen to provide emergency helicopter services by the Queensland government, Australia. The deal will see two Leonardo AW139 helicopters deployed on… Read more
Bell delivers seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to Australia in past 12 monthsnews Mike Stones 14 May 23 0Bell Textron Inc. has delivered seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to Australian clients operating in various segments during the past 12 months. Five Bell 407 GXis… Read more
LCI and US public pension group launch JV to build $300m-plus portfolionews Mike Stones 26 Apr 23 0Operating lessor LCI has revealed a joint venture with a US public pension (UPP) group, with plans to build an aviation and helicopter portfolio valued… Read more
Civilian helicopters to transport patients during Guernsey airport closuresnews Mike Stones 25 Apr 23 0Civil helicopters will be used for medevac flights during the closure of Guernsey and Alderney airports for essential maintenance, according to the States of Guernsey… Read more
ITP Aero wins P&WC appointment for PW200 enginesnews Mike Stones 20 Apr 23 0Aeronautical engine and components company ITP Aero has won a Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) appointment as a Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the maintenance,… Read more
PHI Aviation appoints new director of Sustainabilitynews Mike Stones 19 Apr 23 0PHI Aviation has appointed Jennifer Veilleux as its new director of Sustainability to create and deploy sustainability practices designed to help the company deliver its… Read more
Former F1 technical director launches cargo eVTOL programmenews Mike Stones 19 Apr 23 0MGI Engineering, founded by Mike Gascoyne, who set up the Lotus Formula One (F1) team, has launched its cargo UAV technology demonstrator programme. Announced at… Read more
London’s Air Ambulance Charity appoints Anna Bennett as director of Financenews Mike Stones 18 Apr 23 0London’s Air Ambulance Charity has appointed Anna Bennett as the charity’s new director of Finance, IT and Facilities, effective from April 17th 2023. A chartered… Read more
Global helicopter market to reach $11.5bn by 2032news Mike Stones 12 Apr 23 0The global commerical helicopter market is expected to reach a value of $11.5bn by the end of 2032, predicts a new report from Future Market… Read more
Milestone signs lease deal with OHS for five Sikorsky S-92snews Mike Stones 12 Apr 23 0Milestone Aviation Group has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS) for five Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. The deal includes the extension of three… Read more
Bell Helicopter appoints Lisa Atherton as new president and CEOnews Mike Stones 12 Apr 23 0Textron has appointed Lisa Atherton as the new CEO of Bell Helicopter. Effective from April 28th, 2023, Atherton will take over from Mitch Synder, who… Read more
Skyports, Loganair and Royal Mail launch Orkney Island drone projectnews Mike Stones 12 Apr 23 0Skyports Drone Services has launched a fully electric drone logistics project established in partnership with the UK Royal Mail, Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority and… Read more
Airbus signs 50-helicopter deal with China’s GDATnews Mike Stones 11 Apr 23 0Airbus Helicopters has agreed to sell 50 H160 medium utility twin-engine helicopters to Chinese helicopter lessor and operator GDAT. The deal is the largest single… Read more
CHC Helicopter wins additional Shell contract in North Seanews Mike Stones 5 Apr 23 0CHC Helicopter has revealed a new five-year deal with Shell to support its operations in the North Sea. The multi-million-pound contract includes the use of… Read more
