HI Uplift: LCI leases seven AW169s to Babcock Canada for EMS missionsnews Mike Stones 21 Nov 24 0LCI has bought seven new Leonardo AW169 helicopters, in emergency medical services (EMS) configuration, for lease to Babcock Canada as part of a move to… Read more
Longer S-92 inspection intervals ‘boost availability and lower costs’news Mike Stones 21 Nov 24 0Sikorsky S-92 helicopter operators can look forward to increased availability and lower operating costs, after the manufacturer raised the scheduled inspection intervals from 375 flight… Read more
LCI leases seven new AW169s to Babcock Canada for EMS missionsnews Mike Stones 20 Nov 24 0Operating lessor LCI has bought seven new Leonardo AW169 helicopters, in emergency medical services (EMS) configuration, for lease to Babcock Canada. The helicopters are being placed… Read more
Volocopter appoints ex-Lilium CFO as certification slips to 2025news Yves Le Marquand 19 Nov 24 0Volocopter has appointed Oliver Vogelgesang as its chief financial officer (CFO) as the firm repositions its certification expectations to next year. Effective immediately, Vogelgesang takes… Read more
Avincis Expands Maintenance Facilities in Portugalnews Terry Spruce 15 Nov 24 0Avincis has chosen Lisbon in Portugal, as the location for major maintenance work on one of its Italian-based helicopters. The Italian registered helicopter arrived in… Read more
HI Uplift: Bristow expects ‘accelerating growth over next two years’ news Mike Stones 15 Nov 24 0Bristow Group president and CEO Chris Bradshaw was in upbeat mood when he co-hosted the company’s third quarter (Q3) earnings call last week. It wasn’t… Read more
NHV Group appoints Lars-Henrik Thorngreen as CEOnews Mike Stones 15 Nov 24 0NHV Group has appointed Lars-Henrik Thorngreen as its new CEO, effective from Monday, November 18th, 2024. Thorngreen will oversee NHV’s strategic direction, with a focus… Read more
Global Medical Response adds 15 Bell 407GXisnews Terry Spruce 15 Nov 24 0Global Medical Response is adding 15 Bell 407GXis fitted with IFR configuration kits to its total fleet of 250 Bell helicopters. The emergency medical services… Read more
First of up to 82 H145M helicopters delivered to German Armed Forcesnews Terry Spruce 14 Nov 24 0Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms to the German Armed Forces. The contract was signed less than a year ago… Read more
Milestone agrees lease deal with Westair Helicopters for one H225news Mike Stones 14 Nov 24 0Milestone Aviation Group has signed a lease agreement with new customer Westair Helicopters for one Airbus H225 aircraft, due for delivery soon. Mainly serving the… Read more
OHI agrees its first H160 deal with lessor GDHFnews Mike Stones 13 Nov 24 0Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI) has agreed a deal with lessor GDHF to secure the Latin America operator’s first Airbus H160 medium twin helicopter. Duncan… Read more
Bell names Tim Evans as new MD for the Middle East and Africanews Mike Stones 12 Nov 24 0Bell names Tim Evans as its new MD for the Middle East and Africa. Evans will drive the expansion of its Commercial Business in the… Read more
European Rotors says tot ziens Amsterdam and guten tag Colognenews Mike Stones 12 Nov 24 0European Rotors closed its doors in Amsterdam and looked forward to next year’s event in Cologne, Germany. This year’s theme, Shaping the Future of Vertical… Read more
Airtelis signs deal for up to five H145s for offshore wind missionsnews Mike Stones 11 Nov 24 0French helicopter operator Airtelis has signed a framework agreement for the purchase of up to five H145 helicopters, including the firm order of one. The… Read more
HI Uplift: European Rotors showcases heli hatches and matchesnews Mike Stones 8 Nov 24 0European Rotors opened its doors this week in Amsterdam showcasing helicopter orders, new partnerships, business deals plus a fresh safety initiative. We round up some… Read more
Bristow and Leonardo agree AW139 & AW189 support and training dealnews Mike Stones 7 Nov 24 0Bristow and Leonardo have sealed a long-term support package for AW139 and AW189 helicopter fleets designed to ensure improved maintenance and operations efficiency. The operator… Read more
Milestone Aviation Group agrees new partnership with Safran: ER Newsnews Mike Stones 6 Nov 24 0Helicopter lessor the Milestone Aviation Group has revealed a new agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines to simplify the transition of Safran-powered aircraft between lessees. As… Read more
Bristow reports strong Q3 earnings, raises full-year outlooknews Fayaz Hussain 6 Nov 24 0Vertical flight solutions provider Bristow Group reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing continued growth and profitability. In the quarter ended… Read more
ER News: Bell marks 100th Bell 505 European salenews Mike Stones 6 Nov 24 0Bell has signed a signed purchase agreement for the 100th Bell 505 in Europe to be delivered to private operator, Adam Fawsitt. The sale is… Read more
ER News: Leonardo and GDHF agree deal to supply 10 offshore AW189snews Mike Stones 6 Nov 24 0Leonardo and GDHF have signed a deal to supply 10 AW189 offshore helicopters, with deliveries planned between 2027-2029, at the European Rotors event in Amsterdam.… Read more
