Airbus Helicopters welcomes Bristow Group as the newest operator of the Airbus H160. Bristow will introduce up to five H160 into its fleet for offshore energy missions across Africa. The aircraft are leased from Milestone Aviation Group. This agreement solidifies the H160’s success in the offshore energy segment and comes as the helicopter’s global rollout gains steam, h...
Ex-Change Parts AB announced the achievement of 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling. This landmark reinforces Ex-Change Parts’ leadership position in the global rotary-wing MRO marketplace.As sustainability is brought into ever-sharper focus across the aerospace industry, Ex-Change Parts seized the opportunity to take a lead. At the heart of this...
Rotortrade announce a unique collaboration with Jonsen Island. This partnership bridges two seemingly distant worlds — aviation and fashion — through a shared spirit of creativity, innovation, and adventure. At the heart of the collaboration is the presentation of a special edition EC120 helicopter, entirely reimagined by Jonsen Island’s design team and transformed at Rotortrade&...
TRU Simulation SUBARU Bell 412EPX Flight Training Device has received Level 5 qualification from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau, marking a significant milestone in advancing rotorcraft training capabilities in Japan. Developed in collaboration with Bell, the FTD supports SUBARU’s mission in civil aviation by enabling pilots to train for a wide range of operations—from rou...
Airbus Helicopters in Canada is marking an important fleet modernisation milestone with Niagara Helicopters, as the operator celebrates four Airbus H130 helicopters that will support their aerial tourism operations. The completion of the fleet renewal, initially announced in 2024, supports Niagara Helicopters' continued delivery of premium aerial tour experiences over the internationally-renow...
Bell Textron hosted a special delivery ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference to celebrate HALO-Flight’s delivery of a new IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi. As the fifth and final Bell 407GXi to deliver in HALO-Flight’s fleet renewal, the ceremony marked another milestone in the long-standing relationship between Bell and HALO-Flight; a premier nonprofit air medical ser...
As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, the County of Los Angeles today announced a new contract with Sikorsky for two S‑70i FIREHAWK helicopters. New aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where rapid, reliable aerial response can mean the difference betw...
Kickstarting a month-long demonstration tour across Australia Airbus H160 has landed in Melbourne. The next-generation helicopter will visit key cities and coastal communities to showcase how it supports a wide range of missions, from saving lives to homeland security, natural disaster management, and transporting offshore crew, while setting new standards in safety, performance and sustainability...
Civil helicopter chartering is growing across the APAC region, and Indonesia is no exception. Saladin Siregar, Key Account Management for Passenger Air Chartering, APAC at global charter experts Chapman Freeborn, provides in-depth insights on helicopter charters in Indonesia, explaining why they are a good fit for the country and which sectors are driving growth. A diverse and growing civil hel...
Thales and StandardAero announced the StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot system has been selected by Heli Austria. The system is currently being installed on one of Heli Austria’s H125 helicopters at their facility in Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg, Austria. Based on Thales’s Compact Autopilot System, the StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot system combines several robust features into a...
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new aircraft will significantly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital search and rescue and emergency medical services operations, reinforcing their commitment to national security and humanitarian support. This latest acquisition expands the RTAF's exi...
Australian aviation provider StarFlight has placed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services for the Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The H145 fleet is set to enter into service in late 2027, with the aircraft performing missions across Tasmania. The order follows StarFlight’s recent selection to deliver emergency air services in the Stat...
