AAV News in Brief 07 December 2025

Rotortrade delivers Airbus H145 D3s to SAF Helicopters: Rotortrade announced the sale and delivery of two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters (MSN 21150 – 2023 / MSN 21210 – 2024) to SAF Hélicoptères in France. The transaction began in February 2025 and was finalized in July 2025, with both aircraft delivered the same month and entering operational service in August 2025. The two helicopters will perform Emergency Medical Service (EMS) missions from SAF’s bases in Tremp and Sabadell, Catalonia, under a new contract with SEM (Sistema d’Emergències Mèdiques). The aircraft, originating from Rotortrade’s THC-managed fleet, had already been configured for EMS missions, making them ideally suited to SAF’s operational requirements. Rotortrade managed every stage of the operation — from aircraft selection and repatriation from Saudi Arabia to France, to final coordination and delivery within a tight schedule — ensuring a seamless transition and enabling SAF to meet its contract launch date. Austro Control selects ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl: Austro Control has selected ADB SAFEGATE’s OneControl integrated air traffic control platform, developed in Graz, to modernize all controller working positions in the Vienna Airport ATC Tower by 2028. The advanced system, already deployed at Hamburg Airport, will enhance safety, streamline tower operations, and support more efficient, sustainable air traffic management. Austro Control selected ADB SAFEGATE’s solution following a highly competitive international tendering process. “With OneControl, we are relying on state-of-the-art technology and maximum operational reliability. The system will provide our air traffic controllers with optimal support in the safe and efficient handling of air traffic,” said Philipp Piber, Managing Director of Austro Control, during the contract signing in Graz. Commissioning of the new system in the Vienna Airport tower is planned for the end of 2028. “Winning this international tender highlights our leadership in innovative air traffic control software,” said Gonzalo Moreno-Muñoz, Managing Director of ADB SAFEGATE Austria. “We greatly value Austro Control’s continued confidence in our technology and are proud to support their next phase of ATC development with OneControl.” CPaT signs new deal with Uganda Airlines: CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a contract with Uganda Airlines, the National Flag Carrier of Uganda. CPaT will be providing access to our robust portfolio of Aviation Specialty Courses (General Subjects) and Invent, CPaT’s content-design software, which empowers Uganda Airlines to easily modify the General Subjects and create their own content within the platform. “CPaT’s partnership with Uganda Airlines is designed to provide their growing pilot staff with the very best distance learning courses,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “Our goal is to support their position as a key carrier in East Africa by delivering training resources that reinforce reliability and long-term growth.” “The airline is looking forward to a seamless learning experience for its Pilots as part of its strategy to develop its human capital. This also offers the flexibility and convenience of tailored learning,” said Rahim Shakila Lamar, Head of Corporate Affairs, Uganda Airlines. Flydocs welcomes Air Dolomiti: Flydocs, the aviation global leader in digital records, asset management and engineering services, has signed a five-year agreement with Italian carrier Air Dolomiti, part of the Lufthansa Group, to digitise and streamline records management for its fleet of 26 Embraer 190 and Embraer 195 aircraft. Through this partnership, Air Dolomiti will move from an in-house solution to flydocs Digital Records Management (DRM) as part of a drive to improve operational efficiencies. Through the industry-leading DRM platform, Air Dolomiti will be able to maintain record quality, and with flydocs’ streamlined Onboarding and process adoption, this long-term partnership with the airline will also bring optimisation in their processes. Luca Bressan, Senior Director CAMO & Maintenance at Air Dolomiti, said, “In Air Dolomiti, digital transformation is a continuous priority. Partnering with flydocs, a global leader in digital records and asset management, marks an important step in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of our technical records management. By adopting their Digital Records Management platform, we will streamline processes, improve access to real-time data, and support our teams with more intuitive tools, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and simplifying the customer experience in the digital sphere.” Artemis Aerospace expands with new European hub, warehouse: Artemis Aerospace, the global aviation component solutions specialist, has announced two new facilities to accommodate rapidly growing demand for its services. A new hub in Hamburg has been opened to streamline supplies and delivery for Artemis’ customers across Europe and to further support the company’s vision to provide a faster and more efficiently connected global service. Hamburg joins Artemis’ existing hubs in Miami, Los Angeles and Singapore. In addition, Artemis has invested in and opened a new warehouse as its principal UK logistics facility, in Ashington, West Sussex. This provides not only far larger storage and handling capacity for the management of a greater volume of inventory, but also a much-improved capability to offer genuine 24/7 AOG support for Artemis’ global customer base. Jim Scott, CEO and co-founder of Artemis Aerospace, said: “The addition of the Hamburg hub and our new logistics centre at Ashington will ensure that we not only continue to improve our standards for the benefit of our existing customers but also help us take the Artemis message to a wider audience.” Pegasus Airlines launches direct flights between Istanbul and Bilbao: Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, is launching direct flights between Istanbul and Bilbao on 1 December 2025. This new connection between Türkiye’s vibrant metropolis and one of Spain’s most exciting cultural and business hubs will offer affordable and comfortable travel options while strengthening cultural and economic ties between Türkiye and Spain. Flights on the new Istanbul–Bilbao route will operate four times weekly in both directions. Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) will depart at 09:20 on Mondays, and at 10:15 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) will depart at 12:55 on Mondays, at 14:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 13:50 on Sundays. Onur Dedeköylü, Chief Commercial Officer of Pegasus Airlines, commented on the new route: “We are delighted to launch these new direct flights connecting Istanbul, Türkiye’s dynamic gateway between continents and one of the region’s most important centres for business, tourism and culture, with Bilbao, a standout destination in northern Spain known for its rich heritage, culinary scene, and growing appeal for both leisure and trade. This route both expands our flight network and establishes a strong connection between Türkiye and Spain.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]