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Airbus introduces the light twin-engined H140 to its range

Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The multi-mission helicopter raises the bar in the light twin-engined category, for performance, cost-effectiveness, and passenger and crew comfort. The H140 is a 3-tonne class rotorcraft that complements Airbus Helicopters' current light twin offering for the emergency medical se...

Nolinor Aviation pioneers new solution for Boeing 737-200 combi flights

As the aviation industry braces for significant regulatory changes, Nolinor Aviation is proving once again why it's a leader in adaptability and innovation. Transport Canada's mandate to transition from Class B to Class F cargo compartments, driven by the cancellation of AMOC's for AD 93-07-15 in 2022 and the upcoming June 2025 exemption deadline, presents a ch...

Lufthansa Technik and Hebei Airlines sign engine MRO agreement

Lufthansa Technik and the Shijiazhuang-based Hebei Airlines have recently strengthened their long-term cooperation with an Engine Maintenance Services contract. The new agreement covers the MRO of CFM56-7B engines used in the Boeing 737-800 fleet of the Chinese airline. Starting this year, the services will be carried out at Lufthansa Technik’s engine shop in Hamburg, Germany. Chen Hongbo...

Gogo confirms PMA for Gogo Galileo HDX, triggering STC generation for more than thirty aircraft

Gogo has received Parts Manufacturer Approval from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. To secure confirmation, Gogo worked with Delta Engineering, which, as a member of the FAA Organization Designation Authorization program, administered the approval.  With the PMA confirmed Gogo is moving to full-scale production and sales of the HDX, enabling the global Gogo dealer...

Ascendance partners with Safran for innovative ATEA VTOL aircraft

ATEA, which incorporates an innovative propulsion architecture consisting of eight vertical electric motors and two horizontal electric motors, is a silent low-carbon alternative to conventional helicopters, designed to reduce environmental impact and pave the way for more efficient regional connections. The flying ATEA demonstrator, currently in production, will...

Bell and Omni Helicopters International Group sign agreement for operational evaluation of Bell 525 in Guyana Basin

Bell Textron and Omni Helicopters International Group announced a joint offshore operational evaluation program for the Bell 525 helicopter, to be conducted over several months at Omni’s high-tempo operation in Georgetown, Guyana, pending type certification. Following type certification, Bell will operate the Bell 525 helicopter in collaboration with Omni to undertake a program of offsh...

Thompson Aero Seating launches VantageNOVA First

Thompson Aero Seating will be officially launching its stunning new VantageNOVA First at AIX 2025. Seamlessly incorporated into the front row of the VantageNOVA platform, this enhanced business-class experience offers first-class appeal. The clever configuration of the suite environment provides a greater sense of space and luxury, within the same footprint as an all-business-class cabin.&nbs...

Rotortrade unveils global helicopter market report 2024-2025

Rotortrade has released its Global Helicopter Market Report 2024-2025, offering an in-depth analysis of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global rotorcraft sector. This year’s report highlights a growing supply-demand imbalance, geopolitical influences, sustainability imperatives, and shifting regional market dynamics. Philippe Lubrano, CEO of Rotortrade...

Embraer Commercial Aviation expands its sales organization with the global leasing and freighter team

Embraer Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets. The new team is based in Amsterdam, a key hub for global aviation, and brings together expertise in E-Jet Passenger to freighter conversions and commercial aviation leasing activities under one unified structure. Oliver...

magniX launches new engine range for electric helicopters

magniX launches a new range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines. HeliStorm engines are ideally suited for helicopters, from light single engine to larger hybrid-electric twin engine rotorcraft, as well as for airborne power generation. Combined with magniX’s Samson batteries, HeliStorm engines enable the company to offer a complete electric solution for rotorcraft. The first eng...

Safran Arriel engine selected to power new Robinson R88 helicopter

Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company announced their exclusive partnership to power the R88. This new helicopter will be equipped with the 950 shp power class Arriel 2W, the newest variant of the Arriel family. By choosing the Arriel, Robinson Helicopter Company has selected the benchmark engine in the light helicopter market. With more than 66 million flight hours, the Arriel...

JetZero, Delta partner to design the future of air travel by advancing first-of-its-kind, 50% more fuel-efficient aircraft for domestic and international routes

JetZero partners Delta Air Lines on a revolutionary, more sustainable aircraft. JetZero fuel efficient blended-wing-body design is at the center of the collaboration and is one facet of Delta's ongoing journey to advance industry innovation, drive down cost through increased fuel-savings, elevate the customer experience and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. On the heels of the a...