Avincis eyes doubling of windfarm support business as industry expansion spurs growth plan
Aerial solutions provider Avincis hopes to double the size of its wind farm support operation by the start of next decade on the back of its entry into the segment with the September acquisition of Danish operator KN Helicopters.
Norwegian investigators flag suspected maintenance issue for in-flight engine shutdown on Bristow S-92
Norwegian investigators believe an unspecified maintenance issue was the likely cause of an in-flight engine failure on a Sikorsky S-92 heavy-twin shortly after take-off from an oil platform.
Korean National Police orders single H225
The Korean National Police Agency has ordered a single Airbus Helicopters H225, becoming a new customer for the airframer.
Czech Police to acquire Sikorsky Firehawks and Black Hawks through Helicopter Alliance companies
Companies under the Helicopter Alliance umbrella have secured a deal with the Czech interior ministry to supply six Sikorsky rotorcraft – three new S-70M Firehawks and trio of refurbished UH-60Ls – for operation by the country’s police.
Robinson Helicopter progresses R88 as first test articles come together
Robinson Helicopter is building towards a maiden sortie of its new R88 flagship towards the end of next year, with parts for the first flight-test prototype already in production.
Bristow to receive four H160s this month under Milestone lease deal for Nigerian offshore operations
Bristow Group is to take five Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twins on lease from Milestone Aviation to support oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
Russia’s Su-57 fighter to take part in flying display at Dubai air show
Russia’s fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter will make its debut Dubai air show appearance next week, Moscow’s state-owned Rostec conglomerate has announced.
UK competition regulator warming to SMFLH-Macquarie Rotorcraft helicopter lessor tie-up
UK competition regulators have seemingly cleared the acquisition of helicopter lessor Macquarie Rotorcraft by rival SMFL LCI Helicopters, lifting a restriction that prevented any integration between the two businesses.
US Navy contractor phasing in Robinson TH-66 for rotary-wing training
US Navy and Coast Guard pilot trainees will receive basic rotary-wing instruction using Robinson’s TH-66 light helicopter under a new partnership with contractor Helicopter Institute.
Hill Helicopters HX50 first flight slips as GT50 engine development drags on schedule
UK rotorcraft start-up Hill Helicopters has further delayed the first flight of its developmental HX50 light-single, pushing back the milestone until late 2026.