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AXIS broadens training capabilities with expansion into helicopter simulation Leading advanced training solutions provider, AXIS Flight Simulation, is increasing its training footprint by entering the helicopter simulator manufacturing market with two new Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), the AX-DH and the EASA and FAA approvable Flight Training Device (FTD).
Atoms and Joby form strategic partnership to build America's vertiport network Industrial AI and Infrastructure company, Atoms, and Joby Aviation have announced a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiport sites in the United States. The companies will initially focus on Florida, New York, and Texas, the markets where Joby is preparing to launch early operations under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), as well as California.
Honeywell upgrades Omni Taxi Aereo AW139 helicopter fleet with its latest weather radar technology Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-headquartered Omni Taxi Aereo, one of the world's leading offshore helicopter operators, has selected Honeywell Aerospace's IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar system to equip its entire fleet of 33 Leonardo AW139 helicopters.
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.
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