New EHA conference unites eVTOLs and Helicoptersnews Alasdair Whyte 22 Jan 20 0A new collaborative conference by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will bring major helicopter companies, eVTOL start-ups, and… Read more
Helicopter Leasing rankings 2019news Alasdair Whyte 22 Jan 20 0Last year, 2019, might not have been as eventful a year as 2018 for helicopter leasing. But it was a markedly more positive one. Following… Read more
New decade, new startinsight Alasdair Whyte 21 Jan 20 0 It has not been such a bad few years for helicopter leasing after all. In 2010, less than 1% of the world’s helicopter fleet… Read more
Airbus Helicopters appoints Laurence Petiard as Head of External Communicationsnews Terry Spruce 17 Jan 20 0Marignane, 17 January 2020 – Laurence Petiard has been appointed Head of External Communications for Airbus Helicopters, effective January 2020. In this new role, she… Read more
HAI CEO Matt Zuccaro steps downnews Alasdair Whyte 16 Jan 20 0Matt Zuccaro has stepped down as CEO and president of the world’s largest helicopter organisation, Helicopter Association International (HAI). James Viola, former director of general… Read more
Joby Aviation raises $590m in Toyota-led funding roundnews Alasdair Whyte 16 Jan 20 0eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation has raised $590m in a Series C venture round led by Toyota Motor Corporation. Joby Aviation, located in Santa Cruz, CA,… Read more
Leonardo wins $176 bid for US Navy helicopter programmenews Alasdair Whyte 15 Jan 20 0Leonardo’s TH-119 has been selected as the US Navy’s new training helicopter – beating bids from Bell and Airbus for the $176m deal. The US… Read more
Right helicopter, wrong time for Bristowinsight Alasdair Whyte 13 Jan 20 0This originally appeared as part of our Helicopter Investor Weekly newsletter series. Click here to subscribe. What a difference six years can make. At Heli-Expo… Read more
Erickson generates Global Demand for the S-64 Air Cranenews Terry Spruce 10 Jan 20 0Portland, Oregon – January 7, 2020 – Erickson Incorporated has announced new aircraft orders to be delivered in 2020 and 2021, demonstrating further commitment by… Read more
Hyundai to bring an automotive edge to Uber Airnews Alasdair Whyte 9 Jan 20 0Japanese car manufacturer Hyundai unveiled its urban air mobility plans this week and has partnered with Uber to help bring urban transport to the skies.… Read more
New Milestone CEO: ‘the worst of the supply overhang is behind us’news Alasdair Whyte 9 Jan 20 0Pat Sheedy is the new CEO of Milestone Aviation Group, the largest helicopter operator lessor. His appointment follows Greg Conlon’s promotion to CEO of GE… Read more
Bristow cancels 22 H175 order with Airbusnews Alasdair Whyte 8 Jan 20 0UPDATE: Airbus has since dismissed claims that the 22 H175s cancelled represent half of the model types order backlog. Bristow Group has cancelled a long-standing… Read more
Helicopter Association International names James A. Viola as President and CEOnews Terry Spruce 7 Jan 20 0Alexandria, Va. – January 6, 2020 – The Board of Directors of Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to name James A. Viola as the… Read more
Six S-64 Air Crane Helicopters continue to fight fires in Australianews Terry Spruce 6 Jan 20 0Portland, Oregon –Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, is continuing to fight the devastating Australian bushfires into the new… Read more
Workhorse sells SureFly to Moognews Alasdair Whyte 13 Dec 19 0Following a year-long search for potential buyers, Ohio-based electric vehicle manufacturer Workhorse has sold its electric-VTOL arm SureFly to the design and manufacturing group Moog.… Read more
ACH partners with Aston Martin for helicopter interior designnews Alasdair Whyte 11 Dec 19 0Airbus Corporate Helicopters has found another luxury car designer to develop a specialised VVIP interior for its aircraft in Aston Martin Lagonda. The partnership has… Read more
Russian Helicopters chooses PWC to supply engines for the VRT500news Alasdair Whyte 10 Dec 19 0Russian Helicopters has selected Pratt & Whitney Canada to supply the engines for its upcoming VRT500 light-single helicopter. The Russian Helicopters’ subsidiary, VR-Technologies, is developing… Read more
Public large helicopter financial transactions from 2012-2019news Alasdair Whyte 2 Dec 19 0The reality of 2019 thus far is that not many people are buying helicopters, and not many helicopter companies are raising money to grow in… Read more
PHI Group’s CEO steps downnews Alasdair Whyte 27 Nov 19 0After serving company for close to 20 years, PHI Group’s President and CEO Lance Bospflug has stepped down from the board following the helicopter-services operator’s… Read more
San Diego adds four aircraft to police fleetnews Alasdair Whyte 27 Nov 19 0The San Diego City Council has approved the purchase of four Airbus H125 helicopters for approximately $21 million to replace its ageing fleet. The agreement… Read more
