PRESS RELEASE Madrid. Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue announced a new contract for two H135s during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. “It’s a matter of course for us to constantly develop and improve our fleet so that we […]
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Milestone signs lease agreements with UNI-FLY Group for 3 Leonardo AW169 Helicopters
PRESS RELEASE MADRID. The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Danish and UK helicopter operator, UNI-FLY, for three Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The transaction was announced during the EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 event in Madrid. The agreements include the extension of two AW169 […]
Lithuanian State Border Guard Service orders three H145s
PRESS RELEASE Madrid. Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H145 multi-mission helicopters at the 2023 European Rotors trade show, expanding the service’s fleet. These three additional H145s bring the total number of Airbus helicopters in service with the Lithuanian government to eleven, further strengthening Airbus […]
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada announces cost-effective PT6T-3/6 Twinpac engine overhaul program designed especially for military customers
PRESS RELEASE MADRID. Pratt & Whitney Canada announced today a new, cost-effective P&WCSMART military overhaul program developed specifically for military customers flying Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopters with PT6T-3 or PT6T-6 Twinpac engines. “Our P&WCSMART portfolio was developed to assist customers flying mature engines, in many cases requiring an overhaul,” said Irene Makris, vice […]
Schweizer earns FAA Part 145 repair station certificate
PRESS RELEASE Fort Worth, Texas. Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is proud to announce it has earned FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification. The certification allows Schweizer to repair and overhaul its aircraft and components at the factory with an FAA-approved quality system. (L-R): Schweizer MRO Manager Matt Craft, […]
Schweizer completes first OEM certified refreshed S300CBi; announces OEM certified helicopters program
Press Release Fort Worth, Texas. Schweizer this week completed the first helicopter of its new OEM Certified Helicopters Program. The completely refurbished S300CBi includes a new engine, blades, interior, paint, and low time components. Priced below the cost of a new model, like new aircraft offer customers a more affordable option in helicopter ownership. “The […]
Piper Aircraft announces new fleet agreement with AeroGuard flight training center
Press Release DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. Piper Aircraft announced today that AeroGuard Flight Training has placed an order for ninety (90) new Archer TX aircraft. The addition of these new Piper trainers will almost double AeroGuard’s fleet size, bringing it to over 200 aircraft. AeroGuard Flight Training Center has four campus locations, three in the […]
Canadian Ornge Air Ambulance service upgrades fleet with order for twelve PC-12s
Press Release Ornge, the provider of air ambulance and critical care transport services for the Canadian province of Ontario, will take delivery of twelve PC-12 single-engine turboprop aircraft between 2026 and 2030 to modernize its fleet and provide essential air medical services to its citizens. The announcement was made by Hon. Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Minister […]
Paragon Aviation Group hosts first international leadership meeting
Press Release Cypress, Texas. Paragon Aviation Group held their inaugural international Leadership Meeting, November 8th – 10th at Odyssey Aviation Bahamas (MYNN) in Nassau, Bahamas. Leadership Meetings consist of a comprehensive FBO on-site evaluation with constructive feedback, shared best practices, guest speakers, group dinners, breakout sessions, and other networking opportunities for FBO general managers, owners, […]