Czech MoD opens helicopter tendernews Alasdair Whyte 11 Apr 18 0The Czech Republic has issued a tender for 12 multi-purpose helicopters. Defence Minister Karla Slechtova announced on Twitter that the his ministry is looking for… Read more
Trade Wars: Aircraft on the linenews Alasdair Whyte 9 Apr 18 0The pot-shots that US and China have been taking at each other with plans of heavy new import tariffs can take us in one of… Read more
CHC Group expands in Brazilnews Alasdair Whyte 5 Apr 18 0CHC Group has opened a new Latin American base at Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport in Campos, Brazil. The facility, which was opened on 2 April, is… Read more
Leonardo nets first AW109 sales in Chilenews Alasdair Whyte 4 Apr 18 0Leonardo has secured two orders for AW109-family helicopters with separate private operators. One of the unnamed customers will receive a VIP outfitted AW119Kx and the… Read more
Portugal expells Russian Kamov mechanicsnews Alasdair Whyte 3 Apr 18 0The Portuguese government has expelled a team of Russian mechanics working on a fleet of Kamov helicopters. Portugal’s National Civil Protection Authority (ANPC) made the… Read more
Bells sells two 429s to NASnews Alasdair Whyte 3 Apr 18 0Bell has sold two 429s to Japan’s Nakanihon Air Service (NAS). The two helicopters will be used for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and will… Read more
HI talks to Frédéric Lemos, CEO of Airbus Corporate Helicoptersinsight Alasdair Whyte 29 Mar 18 0At every industry event these past few years, people have talked about diversification. Outside of the biggest operators, who have a secure foothold in the… Read more
Airbus to roll out more Lakotasnews Alasdair Whyte 28 Mar 18 0Airbus will finally start delivering on a 16 UH-72A Lakota order with the US Army after rival manufacturer Leonardo dropped a lawsuit that had delayed… Read more
Ukraine signs order for 55 Airbus Helicoptersnews Alasdair Whyte 27 Mar 18 0Ukraine has signed a contract with France to purchase 55 Airbus helicopters for by the Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry. Arsen Avakov, the Ukrainian interior minister,… Read more
Airbus Helicopters UK is growing, ACH nets six orders in 2017news Alasdair Whyte 26 Mar 18 0Airbus Helicopter’s UK division netted 14 civil helicopter orders in 2017. Six of the orders were signed by Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) – making it… Read more
The helicopter pilot shortage is cominginsight Alasdair Whyte 23 Mar 18 0Whenever you hear the phrase “helicopter pilot shortage”, you probably roll your eyes. Dire warnings have been sounded across all aviation markets for a good… Read more
Blade raises $38 million, partners with Airbusnews Alasdair Whyte 23 Mar 18 0It has been a busy week for Blade. The privately-owned online helicopter charter company has raised $38 million from its second round of financing and… Read more
An updated guide to the four major helicopter manufacturersHelicopter Guide Alasdair Whyte 21 Mar 18 0A quick look at the four major Helicopter manufacturers that Helicopter Investor covers. Airbus Helicopters Headquarters: Marseille Provence Airport Head of company: Guillaume Faury Airbus Helicopters… Read more
Commercial US drone market to grow to four times its present size by 2022.news Alasdair Whyte 19 Mar 18 0The FAA expects America’s commercial drone fleet to be the largest growing drone market over the next few years, growing to at least four times… Read more
Leonardo orders dropped in 2017news Alasdair Whyte 16 Mar 18 0Leonardo’s trading results were down across the board in 2017. And more of the same is expected in 2018. The value of new helicopter orders… Read more
Leonardo and Airbus secure €3 billion NHI order with Qatarnews Alasdair Whyte 16 Mar 18 0Leonardo and Airbus have both played a role in securing a €3 billion order with the Qatar defence ministry for 28 NHI NH90 helicopters. The… Read more
Milestone leases four H135s to ADAC, secures army ordernews Alasdair Whyte 15 Mar 18 0Milestone Aviation is to lease four H135s to German MRO firm ADAC. The helicopters will be operated by the German military for pilot-training operations. The… Read more
XTI upping share-offering pricenews Alasdair Whyte 14 Mar 18 0XTI Aircraft is planning to increase the price at which it is offering new shares by 50%. The Vtol start-up is preparing to submit papers… Read more
Kitty Hawk reveals new Cora air taxinews Alasdair Whyte 13 Mar 18 0Google co-founder Larry Page’s aviation start-up has unveiled its first project – new air-taxi prototype named Cora. Mr Page’s wholly owned aviation firm Kitty Hawk… Read more
FAA to automatise drone registrationnews Alasdair Whyte 13 Mar 18 0The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is testing a new drone authorisation programme to automatise US Drone registration. Announced at the FAA’s UAS symposium in Baltimore,… Read more
