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...
Thompson Aero Seating will be officially launching its stunning new VantageNOVA First at AIX 2025. Seamlessly incorporated into the front row of the VantageNOVA platform, this enhanced business-class experience offers first-class appeal. The clever configuration of the suite environment provides a greater sense of space and luxury, within the same footprint as an all-business-class cabin.&nbs...
Rotortrade has released its Global Helicopter Market Report 2024-2025, offering an in-depth analysis of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global rotorcraft sector. This year’s report highlights a growing supply-demand imbalance, geopolitical influences, sustainability imperatives, and shifting regional market dynamics. Philippe Lubrano, CEO of Rotortrade...
Embraer Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets. The new team is based in Amsterdam, a key hub for global aviation, and brings together expertise in E-Jet Passenger to freighter conversions and commercial aviation leasing activities under one unified structure. Oliver...
magniX launches a new range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines. HeliStorm engines are ideally suited for helicopters, from light single engine to larger hybrid-electric twin engine rotorcraft, as well as for airborne power generation. Combined with magniX’s Samson batteries, HeliStorm engines enable the company to offer a complete electric solution for rotorcraft. The first eng...
