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Falcon Expects Bizjet MRO Boost With Launch of DWC Facility
All bizjet MRO is to relocate to DWC, with turboprop maintenance staying in Abu Dhabi.November 17, 2019, 1:01 AMAbu Dhabi-based offshore aviation support and private jet charter operator Falcon...
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Mi-38 Makes International Debut
The Russian Helicopters Mi-38 utility transport aims to become the modern replacement for the long-lived and highly popular Mi-8/17 series.November 17, 2019, 2:40 AMFollowing its first official showing...
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Falcon Plans Urban Mobility Terminal for Expo 2020
The special-purpose terminal designed by Falcon Aviation is suited to all rotorcraft types, but especially the AW609 Tiltrotor. November 17, 2019, 7:12 AMFalcon Aviation has unveiled a special-purpose...
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Abu Dhabi Aviation Intensifies International Work
Abu Dhabi Aviation's new Ghana and Cyprus joint ventures meet the requirement for local content. November 17, 2019, 7:16 AMAbu Dhabi Aviation (ADA, Stand 1030) has restructured its commercial division...
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Falcon Aviation Opts for Milestone-leased AW189
Falcon Aviation Services is expanding its offshore oil and gas helicopter fleet with two more Leonardo AW189s. One is leased from Milestone.November 17, 2019, 2:29 AMAbu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation...
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Bell and Abu Dhabi’s Horizon Ink Order for 12 Bell 505s
NO TEASER - THIS IS A PHOTO CAPTIONNovember 17, 2019, 5:09 AMBell Textron president and CEO Mitch Snyder (left) and Horizon International Flight Academy CEO Hareb Thani Al Dhaheri signed a contract for...
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AW149 Proves Worth After Early Setbacks
If the UK chooses the AW149 production could be transferred from Milan to Yeovil.November 18, 2019, 12:11 AMLeonardo Helicopters is mounting a sustained sales push for the AW149 medium-lift multirole...
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P&W Tapped to Power Russia’s VRT500 Light Copter
VR-Technologies announces P&W engine choice for the VRT500 on same day UAE investment company agrees to buy half the Russian company.November 18, 2019, 4:07 AMVR-Technologies, a division of Russian...
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Safran To Build, Service Helo Engine with China's AECC
Safran and Aero Engine Corp. of China agree to study joint venture to ramp up production, service for WZ16. November 6, 2019, 12:40 PMSafran and Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) have agreed...
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Life Flight Expands AW109 Fleet
Utah-based Intermountain Life Flight is adding a seventh AW109 to its fleet.November 6, 2019, 7:54 PMUtah-based Intermountain Life Flight is adding a sixth Leonardo AW109 GrandNew to its fleet of five...
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Abu Dhabi Aviation To Add Five More Leonardos to Fleet
The order will increase the Abu Dhabi Aviation AW139 fleet, as well as add a new type, the AW169.November 19, 2019, 12:49 PMCommercial helicopter operator Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) is expanding its...
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Phase 2 T129B Takes to the Skies
Turkish Aerospace has flown an improved version of the T129 Atak attack helicopter for the Turkish armed and security forces.November 20, 2019, 3:35 AMThe Phase 2 (FAZ-2 or B2) configuration of the...
View ArticleStandardAero Opens Vancouver Helicopter Mx Facility
The new facility brings pieces of helicopter maintenance work across StandardAero's footprint to one location.November 20, 2019, 9:50 AMMRO provider StandardAero last week opened its newest helicopter...
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EASA Approves Safran Ardiden 1U For India's LUH
Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA type certification approval for its new Ardiden 1U engine in India's Light Utility Helicopter. November 8, 2019, 7:34 AMSafran Helicopter Engines has...
View ArticleEASA Pushing for Recorders on Small Helicopters
EASA is recommending that all Part 27 helicopters receive flight recorders to benefit the industry's overall safety.November 21, 2019, 11:19 AMThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is...
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Hungary Military Program Adding Airbus Helicopters
Hungary is undertaking a major overhaul of its rotary-wing forces, while Montenegro is seeking to add light multi-role machines.November 21, 2019, 1:17 PMThe first two Airbus H145M multi-purpose...
View ArticleMD Helicopters Increases Afghan Deliveries
Afghan Air Force's fleet of MD 530Fs has increased to 60. November 25, 2019, 1:42 PMMD Helicopters has delivered the final five MD 530F Cayuse Warriors to the Afghan Air Force that were part of a...
View ArticleInmarsat Moving forward with Helo Connectivity Service
SwiftBroadband Helo X-Stream was developed to enable advanced streaming, alleviating long-standing connectivity issues from rotor-blade interference.November 26, 2019, 11:30 AMInmarsat is rolling out...
View ArticleThora Capital Enters Helicopter Lease Market
Chicago-based Thora Capital has entered the helicopter lease market with $50 million. November 27, 2019, 3:49 PMChicago-based Thora Capital is entering the battered helicopter finance market with an...
View ArticleIHSF Launches Sixth Annual Safety Survey
The annual global survey helps IHSF understand where safety initiatives are being implemented.November 27, 2019, 5:04 PMThe International Helicopter Safety Foundation (IHSF) has begun its sixth annual...
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