Reflecting the growing convergence between traditional helicopter operations and emerging AAM and uncrewed technologies, the event has been rebranded as the RotorTech Vertical Flight Exposition.
In a press release, Sharp, which operates 23 Metroliner turboprop aircraft servicing five states, said the Government should offer support to Rex, but “only on routes that Rex is the sole operator”.
Counsel James Hutton SC, acting for administrator Hall Chadwick, also said there is “still a degree of uncertainty” as to whether the carrier can meet existing contractual obligations and added it had “not had time to fully investigate” the termination…
The NH90 medium helicopter, manufactured by NHIndustries, has received negative feedback internationally with Australia and Norway having withdrawn the aircraft. The Australian decision took place after a fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.