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New orders confirm Leonardo’s strong position in the global commercial helicopter market

AERO shows business aviation in transition

Business Aviation has many facets. It is essential for fast and individual connections for the regional economy, enables life-saving transports of patients and transplant organs, and drives technological innovations in aviation. Business Aviation is a significant part of the global air transpor...

Sustainable aviation discussion panel - roadmap of how we set up a system - Bertrand Magras - St.Barth Commuter

Our new episode of the sustainable aviation discussion panel takes you to a very special and well-known island - St. Barts. We have the pleasure to talk with Bertrand Magras. Bertrand is the Managing Partner of St Barth Commuter, located on the exclusive island of St Barthelemy in the Caribbean...

First Bell 407GXi in Taiwan goes to Ginger Aviation

Taiwan to Ginger Aviation signed purchase agreement of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in Taiwan.Founded by Taiwanese conglomerates in the utilities and aviation industry in 2022, Ginger Aviation plans to use their Bell 407GXi to address a growing demand for helicopter powerline wash and inspections in country. Jacinto Monge, managing director, Asia Pacific, Bell, commented: &l...

Refreshed ACH130 Aston Martin Edition with revised range of interior and exterior colours

Airbus Corporate Helicopters has unveiled an eye-catching new range of external liveries and cabin interiors for its ACH130 Aston Martin Edition. Launched at Heli Expo 2023, the updated selection of colour schemes and finishings reflects the latest thinking of Aston Martin’s design team applied to its ultra-luxury sports cars. The refresh features a spectrum of distinctive external...

The CARIBAVIA vision for Caribbean airlift

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert A vision is the catalyst to raise aspirations for what can become, and to release energies to get there. In 2015, a visiting British aviation journalist suggested to me that I would be the designated person to create a Caribbean Business Aviation Association. Knowing the complexities and issues in the region, I rejected the suggestion. Instead, I considered it t...

Airbus delivers first ACH160 Exclusive helicopter

Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first example of the ACH160 Exclusive helicopter. The helicopter is not only the first ACH160 in Exclusive configuration to be delivered globally but also the first ACH160 of any version to be delivered in Europe. It was accepted by a private customer based in France and entered service immediately. Speaking at Heli-Expo in Atlanta, Head of Ai...

Abu Dhabi Aviation expands its AW139 offshore fleet with an order for an additional six helicopters

Abu Dhabi Aviation has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026 timeframe and will be used to perform offshore transport missions further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet primarily supporting the energy industry. These latest aircraft will also allow ADA to achieve compliance with the latest OGP guideli...

20 years and its 500th helicopter transaction - Blueberry Aviation

The new year for Blueberry Aviation is off to an exciting start as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary this week at HAI Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta. The company has passed another milestone this March, as it has closed on its 500th helicopter transaction after the successful delivery of an AW139 to a VIP customer. 2023 is a banner year for Blueberry Aviation, as it marks 20 ye...

Airbus Helicopters sees growing demand for H160s in North America

The demand for H160 helicopter is growing according to Airbus Helicopters. Featuring the latest technology and a breakthrough design, the ACH160 recently made an impression on customers in the private and business aviation market, with four ACH160s ordered for this purpose in 2022. With more than a dozen H160s already ordered by North American customers to date to fulfill a range of miss...

Advanced Flight took delivery of two Designer Series Bell 429 helicopters

New Zealand Advanced Flight took delivery of two Bell 429 helicopters with the new Designer Series interior. With these deliveries, Advanced Flight will manage and operate three VIP configured Bell 429s in its fleet. The new Designer Series interior for the Bell 429, which was launched in March 2022, features interior upgrades for all cabin materials, combining material quality...

Avia Aviation got the keys to Australia first Tecnam P-Mentor

Leading Moorabbin based flight school Avia Aviation is the lucky owner of Australia first Tecnam P-Mentor. Avia is a Part 141 training organisation offering bespoke training solutions for around 100, mostly business students, including streams for instrument ratings and commercial pilot training. Operating for 12 years, the company also has a Part 135 charter operation....

Australia first SAF helicopter flight with Airbus H130

Airbus, Safran Helicopter Engines and leading Australian Microflite, have jointly operated country’s first helicopter demonstration flights on an Airbus H130 using blended sustainable aviation fuel supplied by Neste. The H130 took off from Moorabbin Airport and will be expected to fly for a total of 60 minutes over the next few days. The aircraft was fuelled with 200 litres of jet...

AVALON 2023 a record breaker before it opens

AVALON 2023 will open its gates on Tuesday 28 February as the largest AVALON ever, with exhibition space sold out for the first time in the biennial event’s 30-year history. AVALON 2023 will host 798 participating exhibitor companies, a 14 per cent increase over the 2019 event, and nearly 50 per cent more industry, government, defence and scientific delegations, at 234. This w...

Dassault Aviation returns to Avalon Airshow

The 6X and 10X will feature a larger cabin-cross section than any other purpose-built business jet and set a new standard in passenger wellbeing and comfort. The 6X is due to enter service in the middle of this year and the 10X, in late 2025. Dassault Aviation is exhibiting its ultra-long-range, large-cabin Falcon 8X and super mid-size Falcon 2000LX at this year's Avalon Australian Intern...

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AERO 2027 builds on the success of this year’s edition

AERO 2027, taking place from April 14-17, 2027, will feature a further developed concept designed to build on the great success of this year’s event. In 2026, 860 exhibitors from 50 countries to...

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Deutsche Aircraft and INERATEC demonstrate fuel-to-flight concept at ILA Berlin

Deutsche Aircraft and INERATEC are advancing their collaboration to demonstrate a fully integrated fuel-to-flight solution for sustainable and resilient aviation at ILA Berlin. At the centre...

The countdown begins: tickets now live for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26

The Air Charter Association is announcing tickets for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26 are now officially on sale. Taking place on Tuesday 8 September 2026, ACE is a partnership between The ACA,...