Aviation pionner Bell Helicopter rebrands to Bell
Bell Helicopter has revealed before Heli-Expo that it has rebranded to be known as simply “Bell.” The new brand strategy and modernized logo are rooted in the company’s focus on innovation and customer experience. Bell will roll out the rebrand over the next year....
Bruno Even Appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters
Airbus has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom Enders and join the company’s Executive Committee. Bruno Even comes to Airbus from Safran where he was CEO of the...
Franck Saudo named CEO of Safran Helicopter Engines
Franck Saudo has been named Chief Executive Officer of Safran Helicopter Engines, effective April 2, 2018. He succeeds Bruno Even, who is leaving Safran. Franck Saudo started his career in 2003 at the Treasury Department of the French Ministry of Finance, first acting...
Bell launches new Bell 407GXi
Bell Helicopter, announced the introduction of the Bell 407GXi at Heli-Expo 2018. The Bell 407GXi incorporates new avionics, an upgraded engine, and new executive interior design options. Garmin’s G1000H NXi Integrated Flight Deck, complete with high-definition...
Airbus Helicopters gains momentum with more new orders from Japanese operators
Airbus Helicopters has secured new contracts for three helicopters from Japanese operators, following its successful start to the New Year with recent contract announcements for one new H135 and an AS365 N3+. With this new stream of orders, Airbus Helicopters has...
Kopter Group announces new order for 18 SH09 units from Helitrans AS of Norway
Kopter announced during HAI, the signature of a firm contract for twelve units plus six options with Helitrans AS, one of Norway’s largest helicopter operators. This major contract further demonstrates the growing interest the SH09 is generating in the market....
Metro Aviation places order for 25 Airbus EC145e helicopters to meet demand for lower-cost, twin-engine operations
Airbus Helicopters Inc. announced Tuesday that Metro Aviation Inc. had ordered an unprecedented 25 EC145e helicopters that it will place into service providing air medical transport and other aerial services. It is one of the larger commercial helicopter orders ever...
Kopter announces Order of two Units from Safomar Aviation of South Africa
On Day 2 of HeliExpo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kopter Group AG is proud to announce that Safomar Aviation (PTY) LTD of South Africa has signed an order of two (2) units of the SH09 single turbine helicopter. Safomar is currently in advanced stage discussions with...
Heliflite China orders 10 Airbus light helicopters and becomes official distributor in China
Airbus Helicopters has signed with Heliflite China for an order of seven H125 and three H130 aircraft. The company, based in Xian, China, has also been accredited as an official Airbus Helicopters distributor in the region, supporting Airbus’ growth in this rapidly...
Aneto selected to power Airbus Helicopters Racer high-speed demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters has selected Safran’s new Aneto engine to power its Racer (Rapid and Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft) high-speed demonstrator. Twin Aneto-1X engines will contribute significantly to the new rotorcraft’s cruise speed performance of up to 400 kph. Unveiled...
