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Joby and Virgin Atlantic finalize deal to bring electric air taxi service to the UK Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have formalised a partnership announced in 2025 with the signing of a definitive agreement to bring Joby's air taxi service to the UK.
Starspeed partners with HeliFlite to introduce Sikorsky S-76 C++ helicopter charter services in the UK Leading VIP helicopter operator and part of the Luxaviation Group, Starspeed Ltd, has entered into a partnership agreement with US-based helicopter operator HeliFlite to introduce Sikorsky S-76 C++ helicopter charter operations based in the United Kingdom.
Vertical Aerospace makes history at Farnborough with first public eVTOL transition flight Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, made history on Monday (20th July) by completing the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight at Farnborough International Airshow, switching from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back again.
Bell marks 700th Bell 505 helicopter delivery Bell Textron announced during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it has delivered its 700th Bell 505 to a private VIP operator, highlighting the platforms’ popularity in the corporate aircraft segment.
GCAA certifies world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport in UAE The world's first purpose-built commercial vertiport - developed by Skyports Infrastructure - has received regulatory certification from The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations.
Electra, UrbanV, and Signature collaborate to unlock new regional mobility ecosystem Electra, the global leader in ultra-short hybrid-electric aviation, and the UrbanV–Signature Aviation infrastructure platform - which combines UrbanV’s end-to-end vertiport development and operations capabilities with Signature Aviation’s global network of private aviation terminals - have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner on building the foundation for a new regional mobility ecosystem.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and partners unveil full-scale Joby electric air taxi mock-up As a laboratory for the airport of the future, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is anticipating and supporting the forthcoming arrival of a new form of air mobility that is both low-carbon and low-noise.
Belgium takes delivery of first Airbus H145M helicopter Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the nation’s defence and security capabilities.
Airbus secures H160 and H145 helicopter order from Romania Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania for the acquisition of 12 multirole helicopters, comprising seven H160 and five H145 aircraft.
Electra completes first urban flight of hybrid-electric ultra-short aircraft in downtown Charleston Electra, the global leader in ultra-short hybrid-electric aviation, has announced the successful completion of the first urban demonstration of its Ultra Short airplane at the Columbus Street Terminal, offering a real-world look at how regional air travel can move beyond airports to become faster, simpler, and far more accessible.
Czech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety infrastructure.
Signature leads landmark electric regional flight demonstrations across Florida Signature Aviation has spearheaded a milestone moment for commercial aviation, completing three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Florida alongside partners BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection.
Eve clears key flight milestone, paving way for eVTOL transition testing Eve Air Mobility has announced the successful closeout of the hover & low speed flights block in the flight test campaign of its full scale engineering prototype. The completed block generated high fidelity data and knowledge gains that continue to mature the program as Eve progresses toward transition flight testing.
Life Flight Network to expand Bell fleet with three new 407GXis Bell Textron Inc. has announced the order of three additional Bell 407GXis by Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating 35 Bell aircraft.
Joby brings electric air taxis to New York City in week-long flight campaign Joby Aviation has announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network.
Vertical Aerospace achieves historic piloted thrustborne transition Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, has announced a landmark achievement in aviation history: piloted thrustborne transition by a full-scale eVTOL aircraft, taking off vertically like a helicopter and transitioning seamlessly into wingborne flight like a fixed-wing aircraft.
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation bolsters offshore operations with Airbus H225 helicopter order The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH)’s subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters, to support the continued expansion of its offshore energy operations, and progressively replace ageing aircraft in its fleet.
Bell sets new records in Latin America Bell Textron Inc. announced at FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Chile, that the Bell 505 has set a new record for the number of aircraft orders in Latin America in 2025.
Eve conducts full-scale eVTOL prototype flight for Brazilian President Lula Eve Air Mobility, a leader in advanced air mobility solutions, successfully conducted a flight of its full-scale engineering prototype at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, for Brazilian government authorities, including Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Seven Bell 407GXis to join South Africa’s Transmission Company Bell Textron Inc. announced during VERTICON 2026 that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXis for utility operations, including high voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and operational support.
Airbus unveils new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) and Mercedes-Benz have unveiled the new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition helicopter at a showcase event in Sao Paulo, the city with one of the highest concentrations of private and business helicopters in the world.
Saxon Air becomes the UK’s largest onshore charter helicopter operator Saxon Air has entered a new phase of accelerated growth, positioning itself as the largest onshore charter rotary operator in the UK. Since December 2025, five new managed helicopters have joined the fleet, taking the total rotary fleet to twelve aircraft - with further expansion underway and three more expected to join the AOC by April 2026.
Vertical Aerospace signs new customer JetSetGo to accelerate electric and hybrid-electric aviation in India One of India’s leading private aviation operators - New Delhi-headquatered JetSetGo - has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vertical Aerospace for the intended purchase of 50 Valo aircraft, alongside a strategic collaboration to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services in India.
Eve Air Mobility secures $150m to accelerate its eVTOL program Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in the development of next-generation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) solutions, has secured $150m in debt financing from a syndicate of leading financial institutions.
Joby to expand manufacturing footprint with acquisition of second Ohio facility Joby Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet. The facility, which is ready for immediate use, will initially support Joby’s plans to double production to four aircraft per month in 2027, while also providing space for significant future growth.
Vertical Aerospace celebrates world premiere of Valo - the UK’s eVTOL Festive tree lights twinkled outside The Pelligon, a unique event space in the heart of Canary Wharf last week as industry guests lucky to be invited to the ‘world premiere’ of Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL queued with expectation.
Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters.
GACA signs MoU with Archer to accelerate air taxi deployment The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Archer Aviation to accelerate the deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across the Kingdom.
Bell 505 achieves over 700 flight hours with blended SAF Bell Textron announced during European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505, has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key milestone that showcases Bell’s commitment to SAF usage and builds on its sustainability practices in its flight operations.
Dubai air taxi network takes flight: Joby completes landmark flight and announces next vertiport locations Joby Aviation has announced the next three vertiports to be added to Dubai's electric air taxi network, alongside Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, who will be responsible for building the vertiports.
Morocco orders ten Airbus H225M helicopters The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air). They will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 years.
Joby to sell up to $250m of aircraft and services in Kazakhstan Joby Aviation, developers of electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has signed a letter of intent to sell electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and services valued at up to $250m to Alatau Advance Air Group (“AAAG”), a company dedicated to introducing air taxis to Kazakhstan.
Islands of opportunity: Helicopter charters in Indonesia Civil helicopter chartering is growing across the APAC region, and Indonesia is no exception. Saladin Siregar, Key Account Management for Passenger Air Chartering, APAC at global charter experts Chapman Freeborn - part of Avia Solutions Group - provides in-depth insights on helicopter charters in Indonesia, explaining why they are a good fit for the country and which sectors are driving growth
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