Aviation Trader Helicopters Blog Archive

Salus Aviation Signs Purchase Agreement With Kawasaki Heavy Industries for H145//BK117 D-3 Helicopter

Posted On: August 26, 2024

Salus Aviation is pleased to announce the signing of a purchase agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) for a H145//BK117 D-3 Helicopter. ...

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Australian Adventurer & Tech Entrepreneur Successfully Flies Single-Engine Helicopter From Australia To New Zealand

Posted On: May 8, 2024

John-Paul (JP) Thorbjornsen will today complete what is believed to be the first ever single-engine helicopter flight from Australia to New Zealand. ...

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Japan's First Designer Series Bell 429 Helicopter Sold To Japan General Aviation Service Group

Posted On: March 12, 2024

Bell Textron announced a purchase agreement for Japan's first Designer Series Bell 429 helicopter to Japan General Aviation Service (JGAS). ...

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Heli Austria Selects TracPlus For Fleet-Wide Advanced Tracking & Data Insights Solutions

Posted On: March 5, 2024

Heli Austria has announced a strategic partnership with TracPlus, equipping their entire fleet of 37 aircraft with the advanced tracking, communications, and fleet management solutions. ...

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New HEC Dual Hook given Transport Canada STC Approval

Posted On: September 14, 2023

Salus Aviation has developed a multi-purpose dual hook for use on the BK117 helicopter and is pleased to announce this system has now been approved by Transport Canada. ...

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Salus Aviation Announces New Executive Leadership Team

Posted On: July 26, 2023

Salus Aviation, a leading global helicopter MRO and rotary and fixed wing aircraft sales and leasing company, announces a new Executive Leadership Team. ...

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Jet Aviation Announces Delivery Of 5 Customized Bell 407GXi Aircraft To Nautilus Aviation

Posted On: June 27, 2023

Jet Aviation announced today that it has delivered five customized Bell 407GXi aircraft to Nautilus Aviation, a helicopter service provider based in Northern Australia. ...

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Embraer Spinoff Eve Partners With Microflite To Create Urban Air Mobility Services In Australia

Posted On: September 8, 2021

The companies plan to offer zero-emissions electric vertical takeoff and landing service in Australia by 2026 and will initially use helicopters to validate their air taxi concept. ...

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Police Helicopters Find A New Home At MOTAT

Posted On: July 2, 2021

From the earthquakes to terror attacks, Police helicopter legacy will live on. ...

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Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10

Posted 14/07/2026

Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its flight training aircraft lineup with the new TRAC10, a three-seat, single-engine aircraft designed specifically for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. ...

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Dassault Aviation Completes Maiden Flight Of Falcon 10X Business Jet

Posted 6/07/2026

Dassault Aviation’s all-new Falcon 10X, designed to be the largest dedicated business jet in service, recently moved a step closer to certification after completing its maiden flight in France. ...

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Supply Constraints Remain in Pre-Owned Aircraft Market as Inventory Levels Continue to Decline

Posted 6/07/2026

The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show continued year-over-year inventory decreases across several used aircraft categories in June. ...

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Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 In Asia, Marking A Key Milestone For Ultra-Long-Range Aviation In The Region

Posted 23/06/2026

With a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles, and access to 30% more airports than its closest rival, the Global 8000 sets a new benchmark for performance, flexibility, and productivity in business aviation. ...

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Bombardier & Elie Saab Unveil ‘Haute Couture’ Cabin Design For Global 8000 Business Jet

Posted 11/06/2026

Bombardier and Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab have introduced a bespoke “haute couture of aviation” cabin design for the ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet. ...

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Utility Air Announces Sale Of Two Brand New Diamond DA40 XLT Aircraft To Flight Training Adelaide

Posted 9/06/2026

Two brand-new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft have been sold to Flight Training Adelaide (FTA). ...

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Pre-Owned Aircraft Values Post Marginal Changes in May

Posted 4/06/2026

New Sandhills Global aviation market reports show pre-owned aircraft asking prices changed little in May. ...

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Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet

Posted 1/06/2026

Textron Aviation has announced it will sell multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets to Platoon Aviation, a private jet charter operator based in Hamburg, Germany. ...

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Looking Beyond The Purchase Price In Helicopter Ownership

Posted 13/05/2026

Ongoing maintenance, compliance, and operational coordination introduce a level of variability that is not always fully visible upfront—HeliShare can help. ...

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Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut

Posted 12/05/2026

Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from 21 to 23 May at the São Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport in Brazil. ...

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