The aim of this collaboration is to co-develop the first network of vertiports in Portugal for passengers and goods, as well as to explore future commercial operations for air shuttle, tourism and emergency services.

The Mustang has become established as a premier operating VLJ in Europe but a major challenge could lie ahead when rivals such as the Phenom 100 start to come into operation and seriously compete for a market share on price, service, performance and greater comfort.

Portugal's Helibravo has purchased another AS350B2, the company's fifth of the type. Helibravo's main business is fire-fighting and chief pilot Artur Cruz says the AS350 is the best helicopter available for this type of work.