LONDON—Leonardo Helicopters has secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Safran Aneto 1K-powered version of the AW189 super-medium helicopter.

Beta Technologies took the wraps off its Alia electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft in spectacular fashion on June 12, when the prototype was airlifted by helicopter across Lake Champlain to begin flight testing from Platsburg International Airport in New York.

Russian Helicopters is hoping to plant its flag in Mexico’s commercial light helicopter market with its Kazan Ansat twin-engine light rotorcraft.

Mitsubishi Aircraft confirmed its commitment to achieving certification for the first SpaceJet version but indicated no immediate return to flight testing.

Honeywell has established an Unmanned Aerial Systems business unit focused on growing its presence in the emerging markets for drones and urban air mobility vehicles.

The CEO of UK engineering company Babcock has once again cast doubt on the future of its offshore helicopter business.

Magellan Jets, based in Boston, is adding two new pay-as-you-go membership programs to serve a wave of newcomers turning to private aviation as they grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oil-and-gas helicopter operators Bristow Group and Era Group completed their merger on June 12.