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The First rescue helicopter to fly on Sustainable Biofuel
A rescue helicopter has flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation....
Garth Calitz
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Operating HEMS in South Africa with Henley Air
Supplied by Bell Helicopters Henley Air, has launched its very own Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in South Africa, utilizing...
Garth Calitz
Jun 2, 20212 min read


Robinson Deliver their 13000th Helicopter
On April 23, 2021, Robinson Helicopter delivered its 13,000 helicopter, R44 S/N 14438 to long-time Robinson dealer SKY Helicopters of...
Garth Calitz
May 4, 20212 min read


Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER Demonstrates Agility
Flying low, fast and expertly executing crisp, tight, quick manoeuvres that only Sikorsky's X2 Technology™ family of helicopters brings,...
Garth Calitz
May 4, 20214 min read


Bell Celebrates 60 Bell 505 Deliveries in Europe
Bell Textron Inc announced the delivery of another Bell 505 to the Montenegro Air Force, making it the 60th Bell 505 aircraft in Europe....
Garth Calitz
May 4, 20212 min read


Helicopter refuelling from an A400M - Flight Trials
The Airbus A400M new generation air-lifter has successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign,...
Garth Calitz
Apr 21, 20212 min read


Bell and U.S. Army advance development of V-280 Valor and Aviation modernization
Bell Textron and the U.S. Army have agreed to terms on the execution of the second phase of the Competitive Demonstration and Risk...
Garth Calitz
Apr 6, 20212 min read


Leonardo’s Lynx helicopter marks 50 years since its maiden flight
Fifty years ago on 21st March 1971, a bright yellow Lynx prototype (XW835) took off from Yeovil. The now-iconic aircraft piloted by Ron...
Garth Calitz
Mar 30, 20213 min read


Airbus and Draken Team Up for UK Maritime Safety
Airbus is teaming with Draken Europe to address the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) requirement for the Second Generation Search...
Garth Calitz
Mar 16, 20212 min read


The Bell 222 - 25 Years and Going Strong
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. A cosmetically modified version of the 222 was used as...
Garth Calitz
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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