ATR presented findings of a comprehensive whitepaper, “Propelling Vietnam's Regional Aviation”. The presentation took place during the “Unlocking Vietnam’s Regional Aviation” workshop in Hanoi, a collaborative event with Business France and Vietnamese transport consultancy TEDI. This study, conducted in collaboration with TEDI, underscores the potential of r...
PHI Aviation began commercial operations off the Louisiana Coast on 6 March, 2025 for international energy company Shell plc with one H160, capping off a successful route-proving partnership.The helicopter is the first from the worldwide H160 fleet to conduct offshore commercial transportation missions. Starting in 2020, the three companies – Airbus, PHI and Shell – began working on a...
Textron recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Interiors Manufacturing Facility, representing company’s dedication to designing and creating a customer’s ideal aircraft environment with unmatched quality and craftsmanship. During the past decade, the highly skilled team at IMF has played a pivotal role in crafting unique and custom interiors for Cessna and Beechcraft a...
Jackson Square Aviation has placed a firm order for 50 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement is JSA’s first direct order with Airbus, making the lessor a new Airbus customer. Kevin McDonald, JSA’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “this is an exciting milestone in JSA’s history as a longtime global leader in the sale and leaseback financings of Airbus a...
Aerovolt UK and 3 Legs Aviation Services announced a strategic partnership to introduce electric aircraft charging solutions at Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway Airport). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable aviation infrastructure for the Island. Aerovolt plans to install a fixed 44kW AS6968 charging point at Ronaldsway Airport to support aircraft charging...
Blueberry Aviation announced a landmark yearly achievement, having secured assets acquisitions totalling USD 113.65 million in 2024 alone. This impressive performance reaffirms the company’s leadership in the helicopter trading sector and reflects sustained global demand for its comprehensive fleet offerings and tailored customer solutions. These assets are expected to meet the sustained nee...
Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The multi-mission helicopter raises the bar in the light twin-engined category, for performance, cost-effectiveness, and passenger and crew comfort. The H140 is a 3-tonne class rotorcraft that complements Airbus Helicopters' current light twin offering for the emergency medical se...
As the aviation industry braces for significant regulatory changes, Nolinor Aviation is proving once again why it's a leader in adaptability and innovation. Transport Canada's mandate to transition from Class B to Class F cargo compartments, driven by the cancellation of AMOC's for AD 93-07-15 in 2022 and the upcoming June 2025 exemption deadline, presents a ch...
Lufthansa Technik and the Shijiazhuang-based Hebei Airlines have recently strengthened their long-term cooperation with an Engine Maintenance Services contract. The new agreement covers the MRO of CFM56-7B engines used in the Boeing 737-800 fleet of the Chinese airline. Starting this year, the services will be carried out at Lufthansa Technik’s engine shop in Hamburg, Germany. Chen Hongbo...
Gogo has received Parts Manufacturer Approval from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. To secure confirmation, Gogo worked with Delta Engineering, which, as a member of the FAA Organization Designation Authorization program, administered the approval. With the PMA confirmed Gogo is moving to full-scale production and sales of the HDX, enabling the global Gogo dealer...
ATEA, which incorporates an innovative propulsion architecture consisting of eight vertical electric motors and two horizontal electric motors, is a silent low-carbon alternative to conventional helicopters, designed to reduce environmental impact and pave the way for more efficient regional connections. The flying ATEA demonstrator, currently in production, will...
Bell Textron and Omni Helicopters International Group announced a joint offshore operational evaluation program for the Bell 525 helicopter, to be conducted over several months at Omni’s high-tempo operation in Georgetown, Guyana, pending type certification. Following type certification, Bell will operate the Bell 525 helicopter in collaboration with Omni to undertake a program of offsh...