The AW189 helicopters, featuring advanced full icing protection systems, are ideally designed to withstand the unforgiving Arctic climate. This capability guarantees safe and reliable operation in extreme conditions.

The new AW139s will join a fleet of four units for energy support, based in Norwich and in a joint venture with Bond Helicopters. A further AW139 will join the offshore fleet this summer. AW169s are on the way too.

Air Methods has signed for several H140s, ten H125s, 11 H135s as well as 27 helicopters from Bell. The new H140 features a wide range of innovations, including a new T-shaped tail boom with an optimised Fenestron.

ADAC Luftrettung uses 60 Airbus helicopters from its 38 stations. In 2024, the EMS operator responded to around 50,000 often life-saving missions. ÖAMTC Flugrettung operates 32 H135s. Ten rotorcraft are joining.

Safran Helicopter Engines has partnered exclusively with Robinson to power the R88, which features the Arriel 2W and includes the Serenity package for enhanced support.

The acquisition ensures continuity for Wallcourt Aviation’s clients while broadening OPUL Jets’ fleet and service offerings.

MAF is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator, with a gargantuan fleet of 117 aircraft. In recent years it made the decision to fly a uniform fleet, selecting the Caravan as the aircraft of choice for demanding missions.

SkyDrive and AeroGulf Services will work together to explore flight routes and practical use cases for commercial eVTOL operations, with a focus on providing sightseeing services and tourism flights at Jumeirah.

Bombardier’s ultra-long-range jet set its latest mark with a nine-hour transatlantic flight from California to London, averaging nearly 1,000 kilometres per hour.

The 13-passenger aircraft will serve high-end clients from Dubai starting from March 2025, offering luxury and long-range capability.

From navigating intricate airspace logistics to managing ground operations, Vista delivers a level of service that keeps clients moving without interruption. Every flight is executed with the highest standards of care.

The Challenger 3500 aircraft delivers low direct operating costs, leading performance, unparalleled versatility and a premium cabin. All of these were factors in its selection by automotive firm JM Family Enterprises.

Auric Air Services predominantly flies Dash 8 aircraft and Cessna Caravans for tourism in Tanzania. Sales director Deepesh Gupta is pleased to see activity returning to healthy levels all over the country.

The seaplane operator will fuel its entire fleet with SAF and LCAF, reducing emissions across transfer and charter services.

After acquiring Satcom Direct, Gogo has launched a new brand identity that merges the best of both companies.

In the second quarter of 2025, a number of new aircraft will join the fleet, including the Global Express 6500 in an ultra-premium configuration. The aircraft will allow the offering of non-stop flights of up to 12,000km.

TJS brings a diverse fleet of aircraft to Gama Aviation’s portfolio, including CitationJet 1+, CitationJet 2s, Citation XLS, Challenger 605, Falcon 7X, Legacy 600 and Global Express aircraft, all EASA-approved.

The services are set to begin in Paris, where European and French authorities have an established and approved network of eVTOL flight routes and infrastructure. Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services will fly two VoloCitys.

The H125 is the only helicopter to have landed on the top of Mount Everest. Himalayan Heli Services has plumped for two, which will be deployed for commercial air transport and aerial work missions in northern India.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia is opening its domestic private aviation to international charter flight operators.

Hervé Laitat is a well-known figure in European business aviation, as the former principal at Abelag. With JetHouse he established his own AOC, a year ago with a Falcon 7X: A Challenger 605 is next.

By offsetting carbon emissions for 100 per cent of its flights, prioritising fuel-efficient aircraft and embracing innovative technologies, AirSprint says it sets the benchmark for sustainable practices in Canadian aviation.

The company saw nearly 20 per cent growth over 2023, with strong domestic and international deliveries supporting its expanding global footprint.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Helijet has been providing relief assistance by facilitating the staging of medical supply shipments. A helicopter is going to be a big help.