Avincis report warns Europe ‘dangerously unprepared’ for aerial firefightingnews Mike Stones 25 Mar 26 0Europe is “dangerously unprepared” to fight intensifying wildfires on the continent using airborne assets, warns a report commissioned by leading emergency services provider Avincis. The… Read more
Lessor GDHF to buy operator, MRO & training firm NHVnews Mike Stones 20 Dec 25 0Lessor GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) has signed an agreement to acquire NHV group – the rotary operator, maintenance and training business. GDHF expects to complete… Read more
Infracapital plans to acquire critical missions operator SAF Aerogroupnews Mike Stones 3 Apr 25 0Infracapital plans to acquire European critical missions operator SAF Aerogroup, after signing a put option agreement from the funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP… Read more
Heli hires: Rotortrade recruits new commercial director Europenews Mike Stones 12 Feb 25 0Helicopter dealer Rotortrade has appointed Jean-Noël De Precigout as commercial director Europe. The appointment reinforces Rotortrade’s commitment to expanding its footprint and strengthening its commercial… Read more
HI Uplift: The busy in tray of Bell Textron’s new European MDnews Mike Stones 13 Jan 25 0Bell Textron’s new European MD Robin Wendling has a full in tray. Topping his short-term to-do list are closing deals and recruiting new sales managers.… Read more
Bell Textron appoints Robin Wendling as European MDnews Mike Stones 24 Oct 24 0Bell Textron has appointed Robin Wendling as its new European MD, Commercial Business to lead sales in the region. After joining the manufacturer nine years… Read more
HI Uplift: NHV says ‘Upcycle offers opportunity for profit (and growth)’news Mike Stones 13 Apr 24 0A vital opportunity to generate profit and to plan growth. That’s how Thomas Hütsch, CEO, NHV Group sums up the opportunity offered by the current… Read more
HI Uplift: Pre-owned twin heli market ‘starting to level out’news Mike Stones 21 Sep 23 0The pre-owned twin engine helicopter market is coming more into balance, Valerie Pereira, vice president Market Research, Aero Asset tells Helicopter Investor. Commenting on the… Read more
ERA Group and Bel Air team up for European offshore operationsnews Alasdair Whyte 18 Sep 18 0Era Group has entered into an agreement with Bel Air Aviation to provide helicopter services across Europe. The agreement will see Era offer up its… Read more
