A new Photo Report Page just was just added to the website … 100 new images from this event held yearly at Cheltenham racecourse.
Great and complete photo report … All images © Graeme LOVELL.
Heli Events, Reportages, Photo Portraits
Helicopter related Events, Reportages and Photo Portarits …
A new Photo Report Page just was just added to the website … more than 200 new images are the result of an entire days spent at the Battersea Heliport, downtown London.
A great day for a great photo opportunity … All images © Damiano GUALDONI.
1st of March 2024 is going to by the 25th birthday for my website … long long way from the very first day and the first page published.
Since that 1st March 1999 we had more than 5 million visits, thousands of images, thousands of pages, thousands of dedicated data sheets … special reports and news pages.
Thanks everyone !!!!
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Press Release: 20 February 2024
Show organizer Helicopter Association International will provide sustainable fuel for participating aircraft.
Alexandria, Virginia (February 20, 2024) – To reduce the event’s carbon footprint, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to all aircraft flying into HAI HELI-EXPO 2024. The annual conference and trade show, the largest in the world for the vertical aviation industry, will take place Feb. 26–29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., with exhibits open Feb. 27–29.
“SAF helps the entire aviation industry meet and exceed our sustainability goals while addressing climate change and energy security,” says James Viola, president and CEO of HAI.
SAF is made from organic materials, such as oils, algae, fats, alcohols, sugars, and captured carbon dioxide. Industry experts report that this sustainable biofuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% across the fuel’s life cycle. The fuel is approved for use in most aircraft.
HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 will feature more than 50 aircraft on display at the convention center, including 40 helicopters that will be staged from Fullerton Municipal Airport, where HAI will provide the SAF. The aircraft include popular models from helicopter manufacturers such as Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, and Robinson.
Viola indicated that broader adoption of SAF must overcome availability issues and a price differential when compared to Jet A fuel but predicts that aircraft owners and operators will see improvements in both. “As the use of SAF increases, the cost and availability of this environmentally friendly fuel will decrease,” Viola says. “As more people evaluate the carbon footprint of different modes of travel, it is important to remember that we have green options in aviation.”
The EPA estimates that the aviation industry is responsible for about 9–12% of the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from all US transportation sources.
“HAI is doing what we can to bring down the cost of SAF and increase its use. We recognize the importance of reducing our industry’s impact on the environment,” Viola says. “Some aviation customers or clients will prefer using operators who utilize SAF as it upholds their corporate values or permits them to report a reduced environmental impact.”
A new Photo Report Page just added to the website … 55 new great and interesting images illustrating Luigi PISANO’s recent visit in Spain, spending some time in spotting helicopters in Andalucia.
A new Photo Report Page dedicated to the AEROPARK – Aviation Museum in Budapest is now available on the website. 80 images will cover completely the museum display.
My special thanks to the museum staff for their kindness and continuous work in order to keep these planes and helicopters available to the public.
Italfly – 40 anni di storia, 40 anni di emozioni, 40 anni di compagnia aerea …
Italfly: dont’t walk, fly
… ed è proprio quello che in questi 40 anni l’azienda ha fatto: iniziato il rullaggio grazie ad un sogno imprenditoriale del Cavalier Marangoni che nel 1983 fonda la compagnia aerea di aerotaxi con aeromobili per il medio raggio, seguita a ruota pochi anni dopo dall’apertura dell’Academy di volo che in poco tempo è riuscita a divenire punto di riferimento per la formazione di piloti italiani e anche d’oltralpe.
Con l’avvento del Comandante Gianguido Baldo ai comandi dell’azienda, Italfly ha vissuto anni di grande crescita con certificazioni sia in ambito executive che della scuola di volo che del comparto manutentivo.
Tutte queste realtà sono all’attivo ancora oggi, grazie alla conduzione di Luca Nabacino come amministratore delegato e all’ingresso di Massimiliano Baldo in qualità di Presidente della società che vede già in fase di sviluppo nuovi scenari di crescita sia grazie all’ampliamento del parco mezzi dell’area Executive che il consolidamento come Academy leader nella formazione di piloti di elicottero e aeroplano con una flotta che vanta l’unicità di avere 3 elicotteri Cabri per l’addestramento dei piloti e, ad oggi, più di 100.000 ore di volo nei cieli d’Europa sommando le due realtà: Executive ed Academy.
Ai festeggiamenti ufficiali tenuti sabato 10 giugno nell’hangar Italfly hanno partecipato tanti professionisti del volo, ex allievi, allievi attuali, piloti transitati nelle fila collaborative e molti amici e grazie alla conduzione dell’amico e giornalista dell’aviazione Fabrizio Bovi è stato possibile un breve momento di ringraziamento e racconti dal vivo fatti dal Cavalier Marangoni, dal Comandante Gianguido Baldo, dall’Amministratore delegato Luca Nabacino, dal Presidente Masssimiliano Baldo, dal Comandante Massimo Aita, dal CAMO Post Holder Ivano Andreatta e infine da Riccardo Bucci, preziosa collaborazione dei primi mesi di questo 2023 che ha raccolto in un libro intervista i primi 40 anni di Italfly, presentato proprio sabato in questa speciale occasione.
Italfly, sita in una location invidiabile grazie all’orografia montana del Trentino che la rende non solo attrattivamente piacevole da visitare ma punto focale per una professionale preparazione degli allievi è felice di aver festeggiato questo traguardo raggiunto grazie a tutte le persone che sono passate dai suoi hangar, dagli allievi ai professionisti, dai collaboratori agli amici che ancora oggi varcano la soglia dell’azienda e vengono accolti dal sorriso di chi oggi rappresenta Italfly: un’azienda fatta di persone.
Immagini ©: Federica SIMONI
PRESS RELEASE – March 4, 2023
EUROPEAN ROTORS is preparing for its biggest show to date, building on the lessons learned from its first two editions. It is expanding from three days to four and moving from its first location in Cologne, Germany.
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 will take place in Madrid, Spain, 27–30 November in Hall 9 of the IFEMA MADRID Convention Centre—only 10 minutes from the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD).
EUROPEAN ROTORS is organised by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The 2023 event will be hosted by the Spanish Helicopter Association (ATAIRE) and produced by Helicopter Association International (HAI). EUROPEAN ROTORS also benefits from the strong support of market leaders, including Airbus, Bell, Boeing, Leonardo, Pratt & Whitney, Robinson, Safran, and others.
“We could not have been happier with the first two shows, and we know that our attendees and exhibitors agree with this assessment,” says Christian Müller, Chairman of EHA. “But as they say, the third time is the charm. EUROPEAN ROTORS is all about bringing the community together to exchange knowledge, learn from each other, and debate, with one joint goal: to improve safety in vertical aviation operations.”
The extra day of the show, on 27 November, will focus on safety by organising the EASA Rotorcraft and VTOL Symposium as a stand-alone event. It remains the flagship of the EUROPEAN ROTORS broad conference programme, presenting the latest rotorcraft and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) developments. The educational programme is augmented by certified training sessions, best-practice seminars, and hands-on presentations in the Rotor Safety Zone and workshops.
“EASA’s primary focus is safe flight throughout the European Union,” says David Solar, Head of the General Aviation and VTOL Department for EASA. “This event allows us to work directly with the manufacturers, suppliers, operators, and individuals in this industry. We use this show to collaborate with everyone on developing the latest and smartest safety programmes.”
Tickets to the EASA Symposium include coffee breaks and a networking evening on 27 November. Symposium attendees will also receive a free three-day pass to the EUROPEAN ROTORS show floor, open from 28–30 November.
The 2022 EUROPEAN ROTORS show featured more than 211 exhibitors from 57 countries, and organisers predict an even larger event in Madrid. “The 2023 show is selling extremely well, with a much larger number of booths already reserved by our previous participants,” says Müller.
A primary feature of the educational programme at EUROPEAN ROTORS remains the three stages with silent conferencing, offering three full days of topics covering all aspects of rotorcraft operations, challenges, and research. The adjoining conference centre is the location for training, workshops, and customer briefings by the industry. In addition, EASA will contribute to other panels and workshops held at the conference centre and on the show floor. In the static display, EASA will co-organise the expanding Rotor Safety Zone, which this year will include ESPN-R hoist group training.
Rotorthon, the EUROPEAN ROTORS talent event, will take place again this year. This educational programme for students, including online and in-person teams, challenges them to innovate and solve various pressing issues in the VTOL industry. Example topics are concepts for the next generation of VTOLs, public acceptance of urban mobility, support for disaster relief, joint use of drones and rotorcraft for the same mission, and much more. Information as to the 2023 Rotorthon programme will be available soon. This year, more teams will be allowed to apply, and the selection of the three finalist teams for each challenge will include public votes posted via social media.
EUROPEAN ROTORS continues to cover all aspects of the rotorcraft industry—its many stakeholders, new technologies, innovations, and methodologies. Mission types include helicopter air ambulance and search and rescue, police and public safety, aerial work and disaster relief, passenger transport, and smart urban air mobility.
Exhibitors at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 are encouraged to visit the EUROPEAN ROTORS sales lounge at Booth #B4457 during the show to learn about all the additional opportunities. “We invite everyone interested in our unique event to come by and learn more,” says Müller. “They will see that we are getting close to filling our space, and we have a special 10 % discount for exhibitors who book their booth during HAI HELI-EXPO.” This offer ends on March 9.
About EUROPEAN ROTORS
EUROPEAN ROTORS: The VTOL Show and Safety Conference brings together every aspect of the rotorcraft industry in Europe. The event sees the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) coming together to bring to the VTOL industry its most significant trade event outside of the United States. With three parallel conference streams and dedicated areas for eVTOL, autonomous operations, and other key future technologies, EUROPEAN ROTORS is already the go-to event for European suppliers of rotorcraft, parts, services, and every other aspect of the industry.
PRESS RELEASE – Rome 23 May 2022
- Orders for six helicopters in UK, Germany and Italy, including three AW109 GrandNew, one AW109 Trekker and two AW139s, with deliveries in 2022 and 2023
- With a 45% share over the last ten years, Leonardo is the world leader in the twin-engine VIP/corporate helicopter market
- Over 900 VIP helicopters in service worldwide today, 35% of them based in Europe, the world’s largest commercial helicopter market
- EBACE 2022 marks the first exhibition introducing the new Agusta VIP brand with initial services
Leonardo’s leadership in the world’s VIP/corporate multiengine helicopter market continues to grow with new orders announced today at EBACE 2022 (Geneva 23-25 May), including three AW109 GrandNew light twin, one AW109 Trekker and two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters with deliveries in UK, Italy and Germany in 2022 and 2023.
Official distributor for UK & Ireland Sloane Helicopters ordered three AW109 GrandNew with deliveries expected in the second half of 2023, adding to the three aircraft of the same model purchased in early March. Leonardo has a long-established presence as the number one manufacturer of multi-engine VIP helicopters in UK and Ireland. This long-term success was evidenced through the launch of the partnership with local company Sloane Helicopters in 1995, which became the sole distributor of Leonardo VIP/corporate helicopter in the UK and Ireland. Under this collaboration, more than 90 Leonardo commercial helicopters have been delivered to operators and private users in the UK and Ireland.
Jeremy Awenat, Managing Director Sloane Helicopter, said “We are very proud to have been Leonardo’s UK and Ireland Distributor and Service Centre for the past 27 years, with a close partnership that is further strengthening. Sloane is focussed on delivering 12 new aircraft to our customers in the next 18 month period, consolidating Leonardo’s position as the leading helicopter manufacturer in the VIP/corporate market.”
This latest contract confirms the success of the AW109 series in the region as Leonardo and Sloane promote the recent launch of the new Agusta VIP brand in the region, also presented at Punchestown Festival in Ireland. The AW109 GrandNew success is evidenced by the introduction of a brand new aircraft into the Saxonair fleet under an agreement with Sloane and announced at EBACE, further strengthening its charter operations already carried out with GrandNew and AW119Kx aircraft. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Norwich, Saxonair is a prime player in the delivery of aircraft and helicopter charter services in UK and Europe. Nearly 260 AW109 GrandNew light twins have been ordered in the global market out of a total of over 1700 AW109 series units sold in years for all missions, confirming the AW109 as the most popular aircraft in its class thanks to unmatched performance, cabin space and technology. One AW109 Trekker in VIP configuration has recently been sold to a private operator in Germany marking the introduction of this model in this country, with delivery planned at the end of this year.
The bestselling AW139 continues to expand its presence in the European VIP/corporate market. Two private operators, one in Germany and one in Italy, have placed orders for one AW139 each with deliveries expected by early 2023. The German order marks the entrance of the type in the national VIP/corporate market following the success of this model for other applications in Germany. The order in Italy grows the presence of the AW139 in the country also for this application adding to a fleet of more than 40 VIP twin engine helicopters of various models also including the AW109 series and the AW169, confirming Leonardo’s leadership in the Italian VIP/corporate multiengine market. Moreover, an AW139 has recently been delivered to Alan Allmann Associates in France, based at Issy les Moulineaux Heliport. Alan Allman Associates is an ecosystem of consulting firms specialised in digital transformation. With offices in Europe and North America, its companies are divided into three areas of expertise: High Tech, Industrial Transformation & Strategy.
There are approximately 150 AW139s performing private transport, charter and scheduled services, VVIP/Government transport globally today. Operators leverage outstanding performance in all environments with long range/higher payload, the most spacious, unobstructed cabin in the intermediate category allowing modularity and a number of tailored layout solutions for seating and equipment, latest certification and safety standards and advanced navigation technology.
With a 45% share over the last ten years, Leonardo is the world leader in the twin-engine VIP/corporate helicopter market including private, charter and VVIP/Government transport services, thanks to the most modern and largest product range featuring state-of-art avionic and navigation systems along with class leading performance, safety and comfort standards. More than 900 Leonardo VIP/corporate helicopters are flying today globally, over 35% of which based in Europe, the world’s largest commercial helicopter market. Based on the company’s long-established and distinctive design, technology and service philosophy and values in the executive transport sphere, Leonardo recently launched the Agusta brand to embody its unique experience and excellence for future VIP market initiatives. EBACE also marks the first aviation exhibition where the new Agusta brand is introduced combined with a range of new VIP-related services.
PRESS RELEASE – EBACE, 23 May 2022
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has committed to continuing production of the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition after selling out almost the entire initial production run faster than expected.
The distinctive and stylish helicopter is a special version of the ACH130 featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin which has captivated the imagination of helicopter owners who appreciate the thrill of piloting and the pleasure of driving luxury sports cars. It is on display at booth Z43.
Little more than two years after launch ACH has sold all but one of the 15 helicopters covered by its initial production commitment. Orders have come from across the world including South East Asia, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand and North America.
Now ACH has decided to commit to producing another 15 examples to address the continuing interest in the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition.
Head of ACH Frederic Lemos said: “There’s no question that bringing together our values of excellence and quality with Aston Martin’s commitment to high-performance automotive ellegance has resulted in a helicopter that always excites customers. But we really did not imagine that the market would move so fast, so I’m delighted to be able to commit to these future production slots and I look forward to talking to interested customers at EBACE.”
Aston Martin’s Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman added: “As an ultra-luxury brand, Aston Martin is passionate about collaborating with designers and engineers from other disciplines to create special products that represent both our brand values and design ethos. We are delighted with the high interest in the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition and look forward to continuing our fantastic relationship with ACH.”