Helicopter Investor

3 days ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

CHC Helicopter has appointed Neil Gilchrist as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Gilchrist started his new role earlier this month. Tom Burke, the operator’s CEO said: “He brings exceptional financial acumen, strategic insight, and a proven track record of driving performance in asset intensive businesses.”Gilchrist’s leadership will benefit the executive team as it speeds the execution of its  growth strategy and continues to build a stronger and more resilient business,” he added.

3 days ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

Rotortrade, the helicopter dealer, maintenance and financial services company, has sold a 2020 Airbus H125 to Brazilian aviation company Aeromot. Originally based in the Middle East, the helicopter is undergoing final preparations and is expected to enter service with the aerospace and defence company in the coming weeks. This transaction marks the start of a strategic relationship with Aeromot and reflects Rotortrade’s growing footprint in South America, according to the company.

5 days ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

Medical provider Air Methods has teamed up with Hawaii rotary operator Mauna Loa Helicopters to invite aspiring pilots to consider a career in emergency medical services (HEMS). Launched last month, the new partnership began with two Mauna Loa pilots taking part in Air Methods’ multi-day pilot training in Denver, Colorado. The training featured classroom instruction, simulator sessions, and hands-on aircraft experience.

1 week ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

Senior Sikorsky executive Jennifer Martone has favourite questions and those that do not impress. Luckily, it’s halfway through our conversation before I ask her least favourite question. But that opens a fresh perspective on the Lockheed Martin company’s veteran workhorse of heavy lift – the Sikorsky S-92 – and leads on to one of her favourite questions. So, is Sikorsky committed to the commercial market? Martone, programme director, Commercial Aftermarket at Sikorsky almost winces.

1 week ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

Rotary and fixed-wing business aviation company Jet Aviation has redelivered two Bell 429 helicopters to an unnamed customer in the Middle East. The latest deliveries, in March this year, were the final two in a fleet of six modified Bell 429s delivered to the client. The first two aircraft were redelivered in 2020, followed by two more last year.