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Vertical to launch rotorcraft MRO conferences in Canada & the U.S. Launching in the fall of 2025, the Vertical MRO Conference is dedicated to advancing the rotorcraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry through in-person events. |
Global Medical Response orders 43 Airbus & Bell helicopters Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed orders for 28 aircraft with Airbus Helicopters, and a further 15 with Bell, with many of the helicopters single-engine types capable of instrument flight rules (IFR) operation. |
GDHF signs agreement for 10 AW189s for offshore work Helicopter leasing company GDHF has signed a framework agreement for 10 Leonardo AW189 super medium helicopters to support the offshore oil-and-gas sector, with deliveries slated for 2027 to 2029. |
Bell says 525 Relentless will open new markets in Europe The upcoming 525 Relentless will “change Bell in Europe,” the company’s new managing director of the region claims, with the potential to open up the offshore market in the North Sea for the U.S.-based OEM. |
Bristow exercises four AW189 options; adds AW139 FFS in Aberdeen Offshore operating giant Bristow has exercised options for four Leonardo AW189s to be used for offshore oil-and-gas transport contracts, and announced plans for enhanced training capabilities and support from Leonardo. |
Virginia State Police pilots recall daring rooftop rescue on the Hangar Z Podcast Civilian pilot Jeffrey Bush and master trooper pilot Brian Canada from the Virginia State Police recall the heroic rooftop rescue during Hurricane Helene. |
TSB: Helicopter rotor system breakup after blade collision caused fatal B.C. crash An in-flight breakup of the helicopter’s rotor system, following a collision of two blades, caused a fatal Kaman K-1200 crash in British Columbia in 2021, an investigation by Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has found. |
FAA’s powered-lift SFAR provides clarity for eVTOL developers The FAA’s final SFAR for powered-lift aircraft compromised with industry on two key issues: pilot training and energy reserves. |
Metro Aviation signs for 20 BETA eVTOLs Helicopter air ambulance operator Metro Aviation has agreed to acquire up to 20 BETA Technologies Alia eVTOL aircraft for use as air ambulances. |
CityAirbus NextGen prototype completes first liftoff The CityAirbus NextGen prototype eVTOL aircraft has performed its first liftoff, marking the official start of the type's flight test campaign. |
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