eVTOL developer Volocopter is telling their local German press that they will have to “consider insolvency in the foreseeable future” if their current financial problems are not resolved. The...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/volocopter-faces-insolvency-as-latest-funding-attempts-dry-up/
Located on the legendary North Shore of O’ahu, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location at Turtle Bay Resort. With activities and attractions rang...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/blue-hawaiian-helicopters-adds-new-base-at-turtle-bay-resort/
Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco on Tuesday pushed for the acquisition of firefighting choppers amid a sudden surge of fire incidents. Frasco has filed H...
Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced a strategic partnership with Stafl Systems, a...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/amprius-and-stafl-systems-partner-in-battery-market/
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, is awarded a $9,063,776 modification (P00006) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target), cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost rei...
Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON)announced it was selected by Lilium (Nasdaq: LILM), the developer of the first all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jet, to supply propulsion unit position se...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/honeywell-develops-lightweight-sensor-technology-for-lilium-jet/
Korean Air, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Telecom (KT), Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, successfully completed the w...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/korean-air-completes-uam-operations-demonstration/
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced from the keynote stage at XPONENTIAL 2024 that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Defens...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/auvsi-signs-mou-to-improve-drone-cybersecurity/
Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the company’s premium h...
Toll Aviation and Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) have partnered to create an NVG Centre and provide unparalleled support and swift, efficient maintenance servicing and repair of Night Visio...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/toll-aviation-and-asu-partner-for-new-nvg-centre-in-australia/
Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Unite the Union have reached an ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/26/bristow-ireland-confirms-agreement-with-unite-the-union/
Entrol, the renowned flight simulator manufacturer, has installed its H15 FTD 3 simulator in the facilities of Air Greenland, the flag carrier of this region which is based in Nuuk. The H15 FTD 3...
Following the announcement at the recent FIDAE Air Show in Chile of the delivery of a new Airbus H125, we can now reveal that Carabineros de Chile also have plans to add both an H135 and an H145 ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/25/5-more-helicopters-for-carabineros-de-chile/
Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, has performed its first flight, in Marignane. The aircraft flew for about 30 minutes...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/25/airbus-helicopters-racer-takes-to-the-skies/
Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) (“Kaman” or the “Company”) announced it delivered a new medium-to-heavy lift K‑MAX® helicopter to Black Tusk Helicopter Inc. of Squamish, BC, Canada. Black Tus...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/25/kaman-delivers-new-k-max-to-black-tusk-helicopter-inc/
The FAA announced Monday, Apr. 22, that companies conducting air tours, air ambulance operations, charters, and commuter flights must implement a safety management system (SMS) program within 36 ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/25/vai-ready-to-help-members-meet-sms-mandate/
Uni-Fly has been contracted to assist the support vessel MSV Seawell with crew change flights in the Gulf of Cadiz as an oil major carries out exploration work there. The Danish-headquartered ope...
A Nevada Army Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter grounded permanently by the U.S. Army due to structural damage caused by bullet holes in its hull following 27 months of missions in Afghanistan is s...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/24/chinook-to-be-added-to-sombre-mustang-22-memorial/
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, is calling upon all UK political parties, MPs, Government bodies and Prospecti...
Aviators from the Alaska Army National Guard recently graduated from the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, April 22, marking a significant moment in the evolution of Army-wide a...
GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a start-up helicopter leasing and finance company based in Dublin, Ireland, announced the appointment of Michael York as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Michael’...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/24/gd-helicopter-finance-appoints-ex-milestone-exec-as-ceo/
General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced, during its press conference at Aero Friedrichshafen, the publication of a white paper entitled “Recommendations for Accelerating the Develo...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/24/gama-makes-policy-recommendations-to-easa-on-electric-aviation/
The ACS Group has reached an agreement to become investor of Skyports, a world leader in the ownership and operation of vertiports, sustainable infrastructures for air mobility and drone flights....
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/24/acs-group-becomes-investor-of-skyports/
Kaman Corporation (“Kaman” or the “Company”) announced the completion of its acquisition by Arcline Investment Management, L.P. (“Arcline”) in an all-cash transaction with a total ent...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/24/kaman-acquired-by-arcline-investment-management/
Departure into the fourth decade of life: The non-profit ADAC Luftrettung has been operating the state of Brandenburg’s intensive care transport helicopter (ITH) “Christoph Brandenburg” at ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/24/adac-celebrates-30-years-of-christoph-brandenburg-in-senftenberg/
An Air Ambulance Paramedic from the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has broken a Guinness World Record while taking on the London Marathon. Caroline, from Clitheroe, took on the 26.2 mile...
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity has welcomed an NHS Wales decision to move forward with improvements to the service it provides – a development that will save even more lives across the country...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/23/wales-air-ambulance-gets-green-light-for-base-changes/
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company. This acquisition rein...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/23/robinson-acquires-uncrewed-systems-provider-ascent-aerosystems/
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announces the winners of its fourth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Competition. Texas A&M University took first place, University of Maryland took se...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/23/vfs-announces-winners-of-student-evtol-drone-competition/
Large-scale exercise for emergencies: The non-profit ADAC Luftrettung is training special operations with the rescue winch from Sunday, April 14th to Wednesday, April 17th. The four-day training ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/23/adac-luftrettungs-christoph-66-completes-winch-training-course/
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $11,395,042 modification (P00029) to a one-year base contract (SPRPA1-17-D-009U) with four one-year option p...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/23/bell-boeing-awarded-11m-contract-for-v-22-spares/
Helicentre Aviation Academy has announced today at Pilot Careers Live, London, the upcoming provision of Integrated CPL(H)/IR training courses, due to launch in 2024 at its Midlands and London Ox...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/23/helicentre-aviation-to-offer-integrated-cplh-ir-courses/
Smith Myers , the global leader in cellular communications solutions, proudly announces the selection by Nova Systems of its ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Location and Communications system for integratio...
Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated a ceremony to mark the attainment of Full Operational Capability (FOC) status by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)’s H225M and CH-47F hel...
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement following an announcement that Sikorsky would lay off workers in Connecticut: “I am extremely disappointed that Sikorsky will be laying o...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/23/congresswoman-makes-statement-on-sikorsky-layoffs/
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has marked 10 years (17 April 2024) since its life-saving crew carried out the charity’s first blood transfusion. In 2014, the crew responded to a road...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/22/hiowaa-celebrates-10-years-since-first-transfusion/
The non-profit ADAC Luftrettung will remain the operator of the “Christoph 32” rescue helicopter for another ten years. The special purpose association for emergency services and fire brigade...
For the third year in a row, the Air Methods of Kentucky program organized its Battle of the Bases blood drives across the state of Kentucky, including its base in Corydon, IN. This friendly “b...
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight, announces that the number of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/22/vfs-electric-vtol-directory-hits-1000-designs/
The BHA are hosting their Annual Safety Day alongside Airbus and the CAA on Tuesday 28 May 2024 in the new DARTeC facility at Cranfield University. The focus will be on tail rotor issues, there w...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/22/british-helicopter-association-to-hold-safety-day-in-may/
On April 2, we had the honour of participating in the official opening ceremony of the new Croatian Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), held in the city of Rijeka, that marked the begin...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/22/new-croatian-hems-service-starts-with-four-airbus-h145s/
ITC-AeroLeasing is excited to step up its partnership with a major US EMS operator, Med-Trans Corporation (Med-Trans), with the lease of five Bell 407, bringing Med-Trans’ total helicopter flee...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/22/itc-aeroleasing-signs-five-new-leases-in-the-ems-sector/
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a further six Airbus H145 helicopters as the next step in renewing its rotary fleet and cutting the number of different types in service. The new aircraft ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/uk-orders-six-airbus-h145s/
The Sweden-based brokerage is also taking the opportunity to court customer interest for a brand-new Airbus Helicopters’ H160 medium utility helicopter and a light utility H125, both in its inv...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/savback-helicopters-debuts-at-aero-friedrichshafen/
FreeFlight Systems announces that Leading Edge Flight Academy has purchased its RA-4500 MKII to prevent 5G interference, which has been affecting its pilot training sessions and operations. The R...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced the receipt of an order by Shizuoka City for a H145//BK117 D-3 helicopter (hereafter, “D-3”), the newest model in the BK117 series. This will be deli...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/kawasaki-receives-order-for-shizuoka-city-japan/
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and AATD flight simulators, will open its own maintenance center in the Americas in September 2024. The company has made a strong comm...
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) has signed a letter of intent with AirX Inc., Japan’s largest public helicopter air charter service, for up to 10 firm and up to 40 optional ele...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/japans-airx-signs-loi-for-up-to-50-evtols/
Continental®, a subsidiary of Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Holding Limited (HKEX: 232.HK), is proud to announce its newest Jet-A piston engine variant, the CD-170R. Built upon decades o...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/continental-launches-turbo-diesel-engine-for-helicopters/
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that it has received the first set of standby flight instruments from Ga...
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is holding its 80th Annual Forum & Technology Display (Forum 80) on May 7–9, 2024, at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Québec, Canada, focused on the the...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/vfs-announces-forum-80-program/
MD Helicopters’ (MDH) (AAAA Booth #1310) new configurable and modular Advanced Integrated Avionics and Weapons System for its scalable military multi-mission TH/AH530 product line is the cent...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/md-helicopters-at-army-aviation-mission-solutions-summit/
BLR Aerospace proudly announces the appointment of Clay Bringhurst as its new President. Bringhurst brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, having served as President of Nobl...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/blr-aerospace-appoints-new-president/
The New York City Council’s effort to ban “nonessential helicopter operations at city heliports” met with stiff opposition from Vertical Aviation International (VAI) at a hearing on Apr. 16...
U.S. Air Force Capts. Andrew Barth, left, and Dena McFadden, right, both members of the 1st Helicopter Squadron, inscribe messages on the squadron’s 80th anniversary heritage display at Joint B...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/us-celebrates-80-years-of-the-1st-helicopter-squadron/
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today key strategic hires to bolster its government relations efforts and a Washin...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/archer-aviation-opens-office-in-washington-dc/
State Transport Leasing Company JSC (STLC) signed financial lease agreements with the airlines Yeltsovka Airlines JSC and KrasAvia JSC for the supply of 3 domestic Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters. Aircraf...
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation made the trip to Lakeland, Florida for a dynamic appearance at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. The annual aircraft showcase attracts hundreds of thousand...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/19/enstrom-at-sun-n-fun-in-florida/
The US Army has recently listed a historic Sikorsky R-5 on the GSA Auctions website. GSA (in full, General Services Administration) is an independent agency of the United States government establ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/18/us-army-auctions-off-historic-sikorsky-r-5/
The City of Riverside in California has recently listed two MD500Es on the GovDeals auction site. The pair have been replaced by Airbus H125 helicopters, which were delivered in summer 2023. One ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/18/riverside-police-dept-auction-off-two-md500s/
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that it has started production of the advanced, aviation grade battery p...
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust officially opened its new upgraded hospital landing site for air ambulances today. The helipad was funded by a £321,000 donation from the HELP Appeal, the only cha...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/18/new-helipad-launches-at-salisbury-district-hospital/
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has taken a step forward in its pursuit to relocate its airbase and charity operations to new headquarters at a proposal site at George Curl Way in Eastl...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/17/air-ambulance-submits-planning-application-to-relocate-airbase/
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded a $13,175,866 modification (P00035) to a firm-fixed-price order (N0001920F0350) against a previously issued basic ordering ...
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded a $46,037,391 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F2604) against a previously issued basic ordering agreem...
Recoil Aerospace is proud to announce the successful certification of its T1000-E Aerial Fire Suppression System (AFSS) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for installation on Airbus ...
Blackcomb Helicopters proudly announces their Powerline Training Facility, a significant addition to its Advanced Training Center. The new facility marks a considerable investment in safety and s...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/17/blackcomb-helicopters-unveils-powerline-training-facility/
Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, is pleased to return to AERO Friedrichshafen, 17-20 April, Stand A5-305as it launches its new customer portal for general ...
Safran Helicopter Engines has renewed its contract with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to support the Arriel engines powering its MH-65 helicopters. This new 5-year contract will provide in-service...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/16/safran-renews-mh-65-engine-contract-with-us-coast-guard/
The turnover ceremony at the Army Aviation Command (AVES) between Division General Andrea Di Stasio and Division General Salvatore Annigliato took place in the “Chelotti” barracks. The event ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/16/italy-appoints-new-head-of-army-aviation-command/
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) has named Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), as supplier for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft’s pylons. Pylons are a key c...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/16/kai-to-supply-evtol-pylons-to-eve/
Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced the appointment of Philip ...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/16/bristow-ireland-appoints-irish-sar-director/
In this new cycle CLC will have a complete solution based on an Airbus EC-135 helicopter, in addition to a highly trained and experienced crew, constant preventive maintenance service, availabili...
Electric air taxi infrastructure start-up, Skyportz, has announced the establishment of Wilbur Air – as a wholly owned subsidiary to operate electric and hybrid aircraft from its future network...
https://www.helihub.com/2024/04/15/evtol-infrastructure-start-up-skyportz-plans-operating-division/
Green Hills Software announced that the INTEGRITY®-178 real-time operating system (RTOS) is deployed in the engine control units (ECUs) from Triumph Group, Inc. (TRIUMPH) for a wide variety of...