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May 23, 2019
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Airbus delivers ACH145 for use on super yachts

Airbus Corporate Helicopters delivers the first of two ACH145 helicopters to an existing private customer as the first step in a fleet renewal program.


HoverFly joins the Luxaviation Alliance

Italy’s HoverFly joins the Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance, which was launched in March 2019 as an international VIP helicopter charter service.


HUBI-FLY acquires Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Bell Helicopter signs a purchase agreement for the Bell 505 with HUBI-FLY from Austria, while the aircraft has also been certified in the Ukraine and Russia.
 
 
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Heli-One awarded German upgrade contract

Heli-One is awarded a helicopter upgrade contract with the German Federal Ministry of Interior to modify its incoming Airbus H215 fleet and existing AS332 aircraft. The upgrade project covers four H215s with an option for an additional 16 AS332L1/H215 aircraft and in its entirety will take up to eight years. » Read more...
 
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Careers in Aviation Calgary, May 25, speaker and exhibitor line up

On Saturday May 25, Wings and Helicopters magazines, in partnership with premier sponsor WestJet, will host the first leg of the annual Careers in Aviation Expo in Calgary. With 30 exhibitors and seven speaker sessions, the one-day event is designed for aspiring aviators and young professionals. » Read more...
 
 
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DHL Express launches urban drone delivery in China

Global delivery service provider DHL Express has entered into a strategic partnership with EHang of China to jointly launch a drone delivery solution. » Read more...

Barussaud named EVP for Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines appoints Bernard Barussaud as executive vice-president of operations, succeeding François-Xavier Foubert. » Read more...

Bell showcases MAGnificent interior at EBACE

Bell Helicopter is showcasing its corporate Bell 429 outfitted with Mecaer Aviation’s MAGnificent interior at EBACE. » Read more...
 
 
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Aviation This Week

Onex Corp. reaches agreement to purchase WestJet

WestJet enters into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Onex Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5 billion. Then, Pilatus reports year-end results highlighted by its sales revenues reaching above one billion swiss francs for this first time since 2015; and Bristow Group files for Chapter 11 protection. » See More
 
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Careers in Aviation Expo, Calgary

May 25, 2019
Location: WestJet, Calgary, AB
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CANSEC 2019

May 29-30, 2019
Location: EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
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Careers in Aviation Expo, Toronto

September 21, 2019
Location: WestJet, Mississauga, ON
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