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...
Aviation Blade Services, a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., announces a strategic collaboration with GDC Middle East to establish a helicopter rotor-blade repair facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This partnership establishes advanced in-country rotor blade repair capabilities in support of UH- 60, MD 530, AH-64, and AH-6i fleets. ABS will provide its world-class expertise, tool...
RotorTechnics, a Maltese helicopter maintenance and engineering company, has unveiled a major expansion programme aimed at addressing Europe’s growing demand for rotary-wing services. RotorTechnics is investing in new maintenance facilities, cutting-edge equipment, certified training academy for helicopter engineers. Founded in 2016, RotorTechnics has rapidly established itself as a regional...
TRU Simulation Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received FAA qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device, the Veris is also designed to meet EASA FTD Level 3 standards, with EASA qualification expected later this year. This milestone further solidifies TRU Simulation’s position as an industry leader in developing advanced, high-fidelity Full Flight Simula...
In a significant step forward in the fight against wildfires, Sikorsky and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced a new initiative to expand the research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources. This effort aims to strengthen the response to the growing threat of wildfires, reducing the dangerous impacts on communities, residents, infrastructure...
