Bell establish new service centre in Chinanews Yves Le Marquand 16 Jul 20 0In a bid to increase Bell’s helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in China, the US-helicopter maker has acquired Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation and its… Read more
Italian order ‘highlights continuing success of ACH160’news Yves Le Marquand 15 Jul 20 0A new order, just days after European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, highlights the continued success of the ACH160, said Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH). Frederic Lemos, head… Read more
Østnes Aero receives Part 145 certificationnews Yves Le Marquand 14 Jul 20 0Norwegian operator, Østnes Aero, has been officially approved as a Part 145 organisation by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Administration and will now provide technical support with an initial… Read more
Airbus H160 granted EASA type certificatenews Yves Le Marquand 1 Jul 20 0Airbus Helicopters ’twin engine H160 has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award was “the result of… Read more
NHV secures offshore contract for Shell UK & NAMnews Yves Le Marquand 1 Jul 20 0NHV has announced a new long-term contract to provide helicopter services for Shell UK & NAM, starting today (July 1st) in the North Sea. The… Read more
LUXAVIATION BOOSTS HYGIENE AND SAFETY STANDARDS WITH NEW PLANnews Mike Stones 26 Jun 20 0Luxaviation Group is boosting its hygiene and safety standards with the launch of a new programme developed by its company FlySkills together with the risk… Read more
Babcock International France Aviation gains EMAR/FR 145 approvalnews Mike Stones 24 Jun 20 0Babcock International France Aviation has received a new certification in aircraft maintenance from the French government’s Directorate of State Aviation Safety (DSAé) . The company… Read more
Take it from us: navigating an aviation business transformationinsight Alasdair Whyte 23 Jun 20 0Todd Wolynski, Partner at White & Case, and Oliver Althoff, Managing Director – North America at Seabury Securities, explain what aviation companies need to do… Read more
Five-blade Airbus H145 gains EASA approvalnews Yves Le Marquand 22 Jun 20 0The new Airbus’ five-bladed H145 has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The foldable bladed helicopter is due for its first deliveries… Read more
Honeywell launches new unit to develop UAM and UAS aircraftnews Mike Stones 17 Jun 20 0Honeywell has launched a new business unit to develop the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) sectors. Backed by Honeywell’s technology, software,… Read more
NHV extends contract with Ithaca by five yearsnews Mike Stones 16 Jun 20 0NHV Group, a Belgian-based business-to-business helicopter services provider, announced on Monday (June 15th) it has signed a five-year extension to its offshore contract with oil… Read more
Bristow and Era Helicopters complete their mergernews Mike Stones 12 Jun 20 0Bristow Group and Era Helicopters have completed the merger, announced on January 24th 2020, to form “a financially stronger company with enhanced size and diversification”.… Read more
Nova Capital expands its fleet with eight new EMS helicoptersnews Mike Stones 10 Jun 20 0Nova Capital has added eight new EMS helicopters, including three Leonardo 169s (pictured) to its fleet. European helicopter lessor Nova Capital has boosted its fleet… Read more
Banks ‘should review helicopter assets as Covid-19 precaution’news Mike Stones 9 Jun 20 0Banks should review the value of their helicopter assets as a means of mitigating risks arising from the Covid-19 global pandemic, warns Jean-Marc Youkhana, owner… Read more
Aero Asset appoints Europe-based sales directornews Mike Stones 8 Jun 20 0Aero Asset focuses on rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft transactions. Pictured is an Airbus H135P3H. Business aircraft broker Aero Asset is aiming to expand its global… Read more
Gama takes over all Scottish air ambulance missions and reveals other contract winsnews Mike Stones 1 Jun 20 0Gama Aviation has taken over all SAS’s HEMS missions. Captain Andy Lister, head of flight operations, Scotland (fourth from the left) is pictured with some of… Read more
Arena Investors launches joint venture with Washecka’s Intrinsic Aviationnews Alasdair Whyte 20 May 20 0Investment adviser Arena Investors has formed a joint venture with Intrinsic Aviation to invest in helicopter assets. Intrinsic Aviation was founded by Ed Washecka, former… Read more
Raymond James Investment Banking recruits aviation banker David Fowkesnews Mike Stones 20 May 20 0David Fowkes has joined Raymond James Investment Banking as MD and co-head of the Aviation and Aerospace sector team, Raymond James Investment Banking has strengthened… Read more
LCI, Thora Capital and Rive Private Investment co-invest $100mnews Alasdair Whyte 7 May 20 0Helicopter lessor LCI, asset manager Thora Capital and private equity firm Rive Private Investment have joined together to invest in nine helicopters worth more than… Read more
VIH Aviation Group first customer for Sikorsky’s S-92A+ Kitnews Alasdair Whyte 28 Apr 20 0Canada’s VIH Aviation Group has ordered four S-92A+ upgrade kits from Sikorsky. The S-92A+ upgrade kit includes an increase to 27,700 lb. Max Gross Weight, longer component… Read more
