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AEROCOR expands global reach with record helicopter sales in first 9 months AEROCOR, a leader in aircraft sales and marketing, has announced that its newly launched Helicopter Division has exceeded major milestones well ahead of schedule - just nine months into operations.
Virgin Atlantic partners with Joby to develop UK eVTOL air taxi network California-based Joby Aviation has announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic that will see the companies partner on the launch of Joby’s revolutionary air taxi service in the UK.
Eve and UI Helicopter collaborate to accelerate AAM in South Korea Eve Air Mobility and UI Helicopter, South Korea’s leading helicopter operator and maintenance provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cultivate the industry’s ecosystem in South Korea.
UK National Police Air Service orders seven Airbus H135s Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H135 helicopters as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme.
Robinson launches R88 - next-gen multi-mission helicopter for the utility sector Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has announced its first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years, the R88, a larger, and increasingly capable helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission requirements while maintaining the company’s hallmark reliability, affordability, and safety.
Air Methods expands fleet with Airbus, including H140 helicopters Leading US air medical provider, Air Methods, is expanding its fleet with the addition of new Airbus helicopters. The agreement includes the acquisition of H140 helicopters, as well as 10 H125s and 11 H135s, to support air medical missions across the country.
Horizon Aircraft expects growing eVTOL interest from the military and defence sector New Horizon Aircraft, doing business as Horizon Aircraft, an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first hybrid electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, expects to see growing interest from the military and the defence sector in the eVTOL sector.
Jet Systems and Volocopter to partner in eVTOL operations in France Sustainable urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer Volocopter and Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services, a leading licensed air service offering with over thirty years of passenger flight services, have signed an agreement to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services to France.
Airbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024 Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters.
Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo to explore urban ATM implementation in India Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo, a private aircraft charter and fractional ownership company, headquartered in New Delhi, India, have entered into an agreement to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s cutting-edge agnostic Urban ATM (air traffic management) software solution in India.
Hybrid eVTOLs will transform air ambulances in Ireland Analysis shows medical emergency transfer times across 230 km can be cut by nearly three hours compared with ambulances and by nearly 30 minutes compared with helicopters.
Atlantic Aviation acquires Ferrovial Vertiports Atlantic Aviation has acquired Ferrovial Vertiports from Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company.
Bahrain Ministry of Interior orders 9 Airbus H145 helicopters Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with His Excellency, Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters.
Eve and Signature Aviation collaborate to study AAM ground ops and ecosystem requirements eVTOL manufacturer Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to research ecosystem requirements as well as the ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ground operations.
Joby becomes first company to fly in Korea’s K-UAM Grand Challenge Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has successfully completed a series of flight tests in Korea as part of the K-UAM Grand Challenge. Joby is the first electric air taxi company to complete flights as part of the program, which was launched in 2023 by Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (“MOLIT”) to support the commercialization of air taxis in the Korean market.
AutoFlight achieves historic first flight in Japan, advancing global AAM development AutoFlight, a leading innovator in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology, has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan.
Eve secures additional $35m from BNDES to support eVTOL development in 2025 Eve Air Mobility has announced a $35m (R$200m) fund from Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES), further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development.
VoltAero partners with AltiSky for Cassio aircraft assembly and support VoltAero has signed a strategic partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AltiSky for the Cassio electric-hybrid airplane family’s local assembly and distribution across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, selecting a partner that brings proven capabilities in aircraft marketing, distribution, maintenance, training and support.
Joby begins construction of first Dubai Vertiport Joby Aviation has begun work on the first vertiport in its planned Dubai air taxi network. Situated at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the vertiport is being constructed by Joby partners Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports.
Savback partners with Bucher Leichtbau to expand multi-mission helicopter interiors’ clientele Independent aircraft vendor, Savback, announced a global partnership with Bucher Leichtbau, Switzerland’s leader in multi-mission helicopter interiors, during European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam.
Airbus delivers first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site.
VoltAero readies for Cassio electric-hybrid production at new production facility The inauguration of VoltAero’s final assembly facility and headquarters at Rochefort Airport marks a major new step toward certification and production of the company’s Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family, ushering in a new era of sustainable regional air transportation.
Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet.
European Rotors 2024 concludes with insightful discussions on the future of rotorcraft industry European Rotors 2024, held from 4th to 7th November at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, successfully concluded, attracting over 4,600 participants from around the globe.
Eve's final eVTOL airworthiness criteria published by ANAC The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has published the final version of the airworthiness criteria for Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL. This follows a period of public consultation and represents a significant milestone in the certification process of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft.
Eve announces $50m bank loan to support eVTOL development Eve Air Mobility, a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer and services provider, has announced a $50m loan from Citibank N.A. The funding, which will strengthen Eve's balance sheet, will support the company’s aircraft research and development program.
Atlantic Aviation preps Manhattan heliport for eVTOLs Atlantic Aviation has extended its concession agreement with New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the City of New York for operations at the East 34th Street Heliport for the next five years.
Supernal and Clay Lacy partner to prepare FBO network for eVTOL ops Supernal LLC - Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company - and Clay Lacy Aviation announced a partnership at 2024 NBAA-BACE to prepare Clay Lacy’s FBO locations for electric vertical and take-off landing (eVTOL) operations.
Eve Air Mobility secures $88m from BNDES to finance eVTOL manufacturing Eve Air Mobility has secured an $88m loan agreement with Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES) to fund the development of the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft production facility in Taubaté, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Toyota to invest $500m in Joby Aviation Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, have announced that Toyota will invest an additional $500m to support the certification and commercial production of Joby's electric air taxi, with the aim of realizing the two companies' shared vision of air mobility.
SGi signs landmark deal with Helitech Asia as launch customer for ten Leonardo AW09 helicopters at Bali Air Show SGi, a leading helicopter service provider in Indonesia, has signed a landmark deal with Helitech Asia, the exclusive distributor for Leonardo Helicopters in Southeast Asia and Korea, for the purchase of ten Leonardo AW09 helicopters.
Royal endorsement for Airbus Helicopters’ new London Oxford Airport facility Airbus Helicopters formally inaugurated its £50m new hangarage facility at its London Oxford Airport UK home on Friday, 13th September.
Global Sky highlights regional air mobility capabilities of VoltAero's Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft for Southeast Asia The Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family - which is spotlighted at this week’s Bali International Air Show by VoltAero’s regional partner, Global Sky - offers a new era of sustainable aviation for Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with highly eco-efficient applications ranging from regional, business and personal transportation to tourism and medical airlift.
Joby applies to become first certified electric air taxi operator in UAE Joby Aviation, Inc., developers of electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has taken the first step towards becoming a certified air taxi operator in the United Arab Emirates.
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