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The logistics company managed the movement of two Airbus H145s from Switzerland to New Zealand, where the helicopters will conduct air medical and rescue operations across the Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast regions of the South Island.

The company has obtained a supplemental type certificate to install its utility basket kit on the Bell 412. Wildcat Helicopters served as the launch operator for the basket on the type.

Airwolf Aerospace has received a supplemental type certificate from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to install the lithium-ion batteries on various Airbus and Bell models, as well as the Enstrom 480B, MD 369/500, and Hiller UH-12E.

CAE will install the simulator, a fixed-base training device for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft pilots, this month at Joby’s training center in Marina, California. CAE also plans to deliver a full-motion simulator later this year.

The US Army has selected Bell Textron for the second phase of the competition to develop a next-generation military training helicopter.

A LifeFlight Australia helicopter crew from Sunshine Coast, Queensland, airlifted two people after an ultralight aircraft crash Jan. 4 near Noosa.

(NBAA Business Aviation Insider) – Nicole Battjes, founder and CEO of the Hawaii-based operator and a member of the VAI Board of Directors, offers an uplifting perspective on shaping the next generation.

The Arlington, Virginia–based defense contractor and Leonardo subsidiary promoted former COO John Baylouny to the role, succeeding Bill Lynn, who has retired.

A Bundaberg, Queensland–based LifeFlight Australia crew airlifted an injured hiker and a passenger experiencing a medical emergency on a cruise ship in separate incidents Jan. 3 over the course of less than five hours.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 65 – Tail Rotor Drive – Tail Drive Line Rear Shaft and Damper – Inspections, takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 6.