Rescue tally shows importance of LifeFlight Australia operations
January 27, 2023
Australia-based aeromedical service LifeFlight Australia has notched up another record-breaking calendar year, with its fleet of helicopters and air ambulance jets helping an average of 20 people every day.
Islander BN2T-4S type approved by the FAA
January 27, 2023
Britten-Norman is currently progressing type certification approval for the BN2T-4S Islander in India and Canada as well, and has aircraft under manufacture in the UK to meet worldwide demand.
Vista sees revenue rise by more than half
January 27, 2023
Last year saw strong membership growth of subscription services and investment in infrastructure, scale, tech and sustainable aviation through company acquisitions. Another 117 aircraft were added to the member fleet.
2022 sees decline in pre-owned single engine heli sales
January 23, 2023
Aero Asset's heli market trends report show a drop in pre-owned single engine sales from 2021 and no change in the low level of inventory available.
2022 defined by growth and sustainable advancement for Qatar Exec
January 23, 2023
The FIFA World Cup was good to Qatar Executive, bringing record flight movements into its Doha FBO nearly six times greater than for the previous year's end months. It made three G650ER fleet additions as well.
ZeroAvia flies world’s largest hydrogen-electric powered aircraft
January 23, 2023
The flight of a Dornier 228 powered by a hydrogen-electric engine moves ZeroAvia towards its target of commercial flights using only hydrogen fuel cell power by 2025, and scaling the technology to larger airframes.
Embraer's Phenom 300MED gains FAA and EASA certifications
January 23, 2023
The aeromedical interior offers a comprehensive set of configurations involving stretchers, an incubator and other medical equipment. The Phenom 300 can be converted from executive to medevac in around five hours.
Voluxis launches pilot academy programme
January 20, 2023
Candidates would start at operations assistant level and move upwards. The programme will build an internal pipeline of talent for current and future aircraft while supporting the current needs of operations.
IADA expects markets to normalise over six months
January 20, 2023
IADA members have more modest expectations than they did a year ago for the aircraft resale market over the next six months. These more moderate projections also hold true for the aircraft finance and leasing market.
NBAA awards Sustainable Flight Department accreditations
January 19, 2023
The programme recognises business aviation entities meeting environmental sustainability standards. Among them Gulfstream, the first OEM to be recognised for flight, ground support, operations and infrastructure.
Flexjet undertakes major expansion of terminal network
January 16, 2023
New terminals are set to open in Miami, Bozeman and Scottsdale, giving Flexjet eight altogether across the US. The Miami terminal will serve as the seasonal hub for Flexjet’s south Florida helicopter service.
Grand Caravan Ex joins Azul Conecta fleet in Brazil
January 16, 2023
Azul Conecta's aircraft is the 3,000th Cessna Caravan family turboprop delivered worldwide, and reinforces the Caravan as the most popular utility turboprop in the world.
ASI cuts Meridian weight with Garmin upgrade
January 16, 2023
ASI upgraded a customer's turboprop Piper Malibu Meridian PA46-500TP to feature a quad-display Garmin G600 TXi flight deck complemented with a GI 275 multifunction display.
Harrods increases FBO footprint at London Stansted
January 16, 2023
The acquisition of FBO business Fayair gives Harrods Aviation an additional 38,750 sq ft hangar and 91,500 sq ft of private ramp parking at London Stansted. It will need a considerably larger team too.
Global 7500 addition makes nine for DCAF managed fleet
January 16, 2023
The aircraft will be based at DCAF's home base at Al Maktoum International airport in Dubai. The management contract covers full flight operational management, maintenance, CAMO, hangar parking and FBO handling.
Super Puma takes on Chilean fire fighting duties
January 9, 2023
With the aim of supporting and improving aerial tactics in the fight against forest fires, two Super Puma AS332 helicopters have recently landed in Chile.