Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot training and improve regional aviation safety.
ExecuJet and Acher Aviation have built a leading helicopter division serving Africa’s VIP, humanitarian, mining, and offshore sectors. With a versatile fleet and fixed-wing capabilities, the partnership offers high-level aviation solutions across the continent.
As aviation embraces paperless cockpits and Electronic Flight Bags, pilot training academies must balance digital integration with mastering fundamental flying skills. BAA Training's Roma Andreu Rifa weighs in on the benefits and risks of early adoption in ab initio training.
Helihacking combines helicopter aviation and mountaineering to combat invasive species in South Africa's Western Cape. Using HEC Bell 407 helicopters, MCC Aviation supports high-risk operations to remove alien vegetation and restore biodiversity in hard-to-reach mountain areas.
Air Methods expands its fleet with new Airbus helicopters, including the H140, H125, and H135, enhancing air medical transport capabilities. Learn more about the latest innovations in emergency medical aviation.
Helihacking combines helicopter aviation and mountaineering to combat invasive species in South Africa's Western Cape. Using HEC Bell 407 helicopters, MCC Aviation supports high-risk operations to remove alien vegetation and restore biodiversity in hard-to-reach mountain areas.
Air Methods expands its fleet with new Airbus helicopters, including the H140, H125, and H135, enhancing air medical transport capabilities. Learn more about the latest innovations in emergency medical aviation.
Robinson Helicopters unveils the R88, its first new design in 15 years and its largest helicopter ever. Designed for executive transport, firefighting, and utility operations, the R88 challenges industry norms with a powerful Safran Arriel 2W engine, advanced avionics, and an adaptable 10-seat configuration.
Rotortrade achieved record growth in 2024, with a 20% increase in transactions and a surge in offshore helicopter sales. Discover how demand for medium and light twin-engine helicopters, including the AW139, AW109, H145, and Bell 429, drove market expansion, particularly in Asia-Pacific.
GE Aerospace successfully completed initial ground runs of the T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, marking a major milestone in the Improved Turbine Engine Programme. This achievement validates the engine’s performance and reinforces its role in modernising the Army’s helicopter fleet.
Western University and IFALPA have launched the View from the Flight Deck 2024 survey to explore the evolving role of pilots, focusing on fatigue, mental health, and the impact of automation. This research aims to advocate for better working conditions, improved safety measures, and stronger mental health support in the aviation industry.
GE Aerospace successfully completed initial ground runs of the T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, marking a major milestone in the Improved Turbine Engine Programme. This achievement validates the engine’s performance and reinforces its role in modernising the Army’s helicopter fleet.
Western University and IFALPA have launched the View from the Flight Deck 2024 survey to explore the evolving role of pilots, focusing on fatigue, mental health, and the impact of automation. This research aims to advocate for better working conditions, improved safety measures, and stronger mental health support in the aviation industry.
