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![Camcopter S-100 and Nordic Unmanned carry out Uav flight for Equinor](https://avionews.it/resources/small/937a30b4d2842dcf0b625b03059b2258.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100: carried out off-shore UAV flight for Equinor
The exercise simulated the scenario of a requirement for spare parts -VIDEO
Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, successfully demonstrated to Norwegian energy company Equinor the cargo delivery capability of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) CAMCOPTER S-100 to off-shore... more
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Fair and showsRussian Helicopters: development of modern shipborne aircraft
A contract signed during "Army 2020"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of the Rostec state corporation) has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the development of a modern shipborne aircraft. A signing ceremony... more
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Fair and showsRostec to deliver Mi-26T2 helicopter to the Russian MES
The contract signed during the "Army 2020"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec) and the local Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) agreed on the delivery of the first heavy Mi-26T2 helicopter to the department's needs. The contract... more
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Fair and showsRussian Helicopters to supply two Mi-38 to the Ministry of Defense
A ceremony held at the "ARMY-2020" event in Moscow
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense for supplying two Mi-38 aircraft with a highly comfortable cabin. A ceremony to mark... more
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HelicoptersTHC purchases 10 H-125 helicopters
The contract as part of its commitment to expand its fleet and services
The Helicopter Company (THC), which is fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, announced in the last days that it has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters to purchase... more
![H-125 helicopter in operation of Customs and Border Protection](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0006ebaaf6c8c85ffb411cb0acf9106f.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersFirst H-125 advanced helicopter delivered to US CBP
Of 16 aircraft uniquely configured for Air and Maritime Operations (Amo)
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (AHI) has delivered the first of 16 new H-125 helicopters uniquely configured for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). AMO collaborated with... more
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DefenseTension between Belarus and Lithuania after airspace violation
Baltic country summoned the ambassador from Minsk
During today's morning, on Monday August 24, 2020, foreign ministry of Lithuania summoned the ambassador of Belarus following an alleged violation of the airspace of the Baltic country. As reported by... more
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Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents its products at the "Army-2020"
The International Military-Technical Forum in the Moscow from August 23-29
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) demonstrates a wide range of military helicopters at the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2020" that takes place in the... more
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HelicoptersRobinson delivered R-66 helicopter serial number 1000
FAA-certified in October 2010
Robinson delivered last days (but the company announced it only yesterday) R-66 Turbine serial number 1000 to industry's dealer Les Gillespie of Gardner Aviation (Peachtree City, GA).FAA-certified in October... more
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HelicoptersHelicopters. Ansat flights start in Mexico
The aircraft landed on a helipad of a building in the city center -2 VIDEO
Flights of Ansat light multipurpose helicopter owned by the Mexican company Craft Avia Center started in Guadalajara. The aircraft landed on a helipad of a high-rise building in the city center.Ansat helicopter... more
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HelicoptersBoeing receives Chinook Helicopter Order
For USD 265M from US Army Special Operations -DATA SHEET
Boeing recently signed a $265 million contract for nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters that employees in its Philadelphia plant will assemble for the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command... more
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DefenseDefence. German and French companies will give up on American technologies
They mainly produce drones and fighter planes
Greater independence from the United States: this is the goal that several German and French companies have set for themselves in the production and manufacture of rifles, fighter planes and drones. American... more
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Civil aviationPlanes-helicopters. Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2020 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2020.The highlights are: Industrial system adjusted to new production levels, cash containment and business resizing... more
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Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports 2Q results
They continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft grounding
Boeing reported second-quarter results.The highlights:Financial results continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft groundingRevenue of $11.8 billion, GAAP loss per share... more
![The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR-700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d4649494b30e2a877b2f9fb1deed618d.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersVSR-700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight
Lasted ten minutes and happened in the south of France
The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR-700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight lasted ten minutes at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France.This i... more
![Helicopter fallen in Andalusia on 07/27/2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/dfb7449055c0c6a7e5dcd6da9b79e060.jpg.webp)
AccidentsSpain, private helicopter crashes after hitting a tree
Accident happened in Andalusia: there are 2 dead people
This morning a Robinson R-44 Raven helicopter crashed while it was close to Pedrera, in Spain (precisely in Andalusia). Both people who was in aircraft died because of the accident that happened at 8:00... more
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HelicoptersUAS helicopter. Schiebel Pacific teams with Raytheon Australia
For Australian Army's land 129 phase 3
Schiebel Pacific and Raytheon Australia have teamed up for the LAND129 Phase 3 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) project for the Australian Army. The tender response was submitted last week.The teaming... more
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AccidentsColombia, helicopter crashes during anti-guerrilla mission
Aircraft was exploring a rural area with drugs plantations
Colombian Army talked about an accident happened yesterday close to Inirida river, in Guaviare State. A Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter crashed during an explorative mission against guerrillas. Army... more
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(Archive picture)](https://avionews.it/resources/small/588afa3823f4fdd26731feba26b20848.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersFAA approves Lycoming’s EIS on Robinson Helicopters
Installed on the R-22 and R-44 aircraft purchased after last mid January
R-22 and R-44 helicopters purchased after January 15th 2020 will be outfitted with Lycoming’s recently certified Electronic Ignition System (EIS). This offers increased reliability, improved starting c... more
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HelicoptersItalian order highlights continuing success of ACH-160 helicopter
The multi-role twin engine H-160 has been granted its type certificate by the EASA
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has won a new order for its latest ACH-160 aircraft, announced just days after the H-160 achieved certification.This new order, placed by an experienced Italian operator... more
![Delivery ceremony of the first of two AW-169 basic training twin engine helicopters to the Italian Army held on July 10, 2020 at the 2nd Rgt. AVES ‘Sirio’ based in Lamezia Terme](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ac3941391fa6aed6ac8928aac9a7be91.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersFirst AW-169 basic training helicopter delivered to the Italian Army
Over 220 aircraft sold to customers worldwide
Leonardo announced today the delivery of the first of two AW-169 basic training twin engine helicopters to the Italian Army during an official ceremony held at the 2nd Rgt. AVES ‘Sirio’ based in Lamezia Ter... more
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HelicoptersKazan Helicopters has certified the Ansat simulator
According to international standards
Kazan Helicopters of the Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has received positive qualification of Ansat helicopter training simulator's compatibility to international... more
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HelicoptersHelicopters. Airbus forms team to deliver Australian industry capability
Proposal to generate over AUD250 million of economic benefits -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to Project "LAND 2097" Phase 4. Under this Project, the Commonwealth... more
![AW-119 helicopter in EMS configuration of Life Link III, US operator](https://avionews.it/resources/small/6858edae6a6d289a8a27f07764837a1a.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersUS EMS operator contracts for first IFR-certified AW-119 helicopter
Life Link III will receive it in 3Q2021
Leonardo announced today that the EMS operator Life Link III, based in the upper-midwest United States, has placed an order for one IFR-certified AW-119 single engine helicopter with a future option for... more
![Schiebel Camcopter S-100 to perform coast guard services for European Maritime Safety Agency in Finland](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2365e41585cae50f8a16766205c818a2.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100 to perform coast guard services for EMSA in Finland
The European Agency awarded the contract for a VTOL RPAS aircraft to Schiebel in November 2018
The Finnish Border Guard will operate the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance purposes. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is offered by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)... more
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HelicoptersThe H-160 helicopter receives EASA approval
The US FAA certification shortly prior to first delivery -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters’ multi-role twin engine H-160 helicopter has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking a new chapter for the programme. The company i... more
![AH-64A Apache helicopter in flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/16bce3ea0c03b412ad52b48271e5f5ab.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersBoeing delivers 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter
An E-model for the US Army
Boeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the US Army, from the company’s production line in Mesa, Arizona.The first production AH-64, an A-model Apache, rolled o... more
![H-225 helicopter in flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/10752449d153fcbb014724088f1c40ac.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersJapan’s National Police Agency orders five new helicopters
Between H-225 and H-135 models
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered one new H-225 and four H-135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation programme.Currently operating 12 H-135, four H-155 and six AS-365 aircraft, w... more
![H-145 helicopter in flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/117b35c6b99417e4bcacfafb11dedfe0.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersFive-bladed H-145 helicopter receives type certification by EASA
It is ready for customer deliveries later this year -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H-145 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries towards the end of summer 2020. The certification co... more
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HelicoptersRostec made the first civilian Mi-8AMT Arctic helicopter
For civilian customers -VIDEO
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) started serial production of Mi-8AMT Arctic helicopters for civilian customers. Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant made the first rotorcraft... more
![AW-109 Trekker helicopter in EMS configuration](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9000e474e21c021118a20abd6f0f2737.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersSuccess for the AW-109 Trekker helicopter in France
For EMS market; delivery by year end to support operations of a hospital
Leonardo announced yesterday that the AW-109 Trekker light twin engine helicopter has been chosen as the new model to support Emergency Medical Service (EMS) operations from Rouen Hospital in Normandie,... more
![H-125 helicopter of Helitrans at Marignane, in France](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9043eef6044751bed2362bb4fdb2bfa9.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersHelitrans accepts first helicopters under "e-delivery" process
The H-125 aircraft were transported by road to Norway
Helitrans of Norway has become the first customer to take delivery of new Airbus helicopters using the e-Delivery process devised to enable deliveries while ensuring compliance with COVID-19 health and... more
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HelicoptersAnsat helicopters transport patients with COVID-19 in isolation modules
The approval obtained by Federal Air Transport Agency
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) obtained approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) for installing isolation units in Ansat multipurpose helicopters... more
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HelicoptersRostec hands the first Ansat helicopter over to EMERCOM of Russia
The aircraft was handed over to the customer in a universal version
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) supplied the first Ansat helicopter for EMERCOM of Russia. The rotorcraft was handed over to the Fund supporting the development of... more
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HelicoptersHelicopters. Robinson's impact-resistant windshields improve bird-strike protection
No special maintenance or inspections are required -VIDEO
Robinson introduces optional impact-resistant windshields for R-22, R-44, and R-66 helicopters to provide protection from bird-strikes. Due to the lack of requirements governing small category helicopters,... more
![Six Robinson helicopters delivered to Hunan, China](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b00474135425c8e85b78a72d3925a356.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersSix Robinson helicopters delivered to Hunan, China
Three R-44 Cadets and three R-22
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered three R-44 Cadets and three R-22s to industry's dealer General Aviation Services of Hunan, China. This marks the first delivery of an R-44 Cadet to China. All s... more
![AW-169 helicopter in EMS mission](https://avionews.it/resources/small/de09c485e6311e9d07dd510ce532a047.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersHealth Care District in Florida purchases two AW-169 EMS helicopters
First Leonardo aircraft to feature a longitudinal roll-on stretcher system for specialty care transport
Leonardo announced today that the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, FL —a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificated air carrier in southern Florida also known as Trauma Hawk—has signed a c... more
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HelicoptersPAAC continues full-scale fulfillment of the state defense order
At present, the effort involves over 4,000 company employees
Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company (PAAC), part of Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation), continues the fulfillment of the state defense order; the works are being carried... more
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HelicoptersHelicopters help to cope with the corona crisis
Exchange of experience on a global level at "European Rotors" event in November
Helicopters play an outstanding role in the current health crisis due to their special flight characteristics. They are not only important for the transfer of infectious and ventilated patients from hospital... more
![Bell 429 helicopter in flight in an index photo](https://avionews.it/resources/small/6d3859087eccd532a4f865c091145bce.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersAero Asset reports positive Q1 preowned helicopter market
But pandemic and oil crash slowdown has begun
Aero Asset's First Quarter 2020 Preowned Helicopter Market Trends report indicates the quarter's market dynamic was generally positive heading into a slowdown brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and... more
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HelicoptersLeonardo: Kopter acquisition completed (helicopters)
The purchase price consists of a $185 million fixed component
Leonardo announced yesterday the closing of the acquisition of Kopter Group AG (Kopter) from Lynwood (Schweiz). The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, consists of a $185 million fixed component... more
![H-225 helicopter of the Japan Coast Guard](https://avionews.it/resources/small/e786184eae61559169f74397165d9d04.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders two more H-225 helicopters
The number of Super Puma-Cougar in fleet will rise to 15
Japan’s largest Super Puma operator, that is Japan Coast Guard (JCG), has placed a new order of two H-225 helicopters, that brings to 15 the number of aircraft of this model in its fleet comprising also t... more
![CH-47F Chinook helicopter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force](https://avionews.it/resources/small/01b713546021e80ae6cd5741ebb817fb.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Chinook helicopter to Royal Netherlands Air Force
Netherlands is one of eight NATO Nations to operate the heavy-lift model -DATA SHEET
Boeing recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook helicopter with an upgraded cockpit to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), continuing a track record of on-time deliveries to customers. The RNLAF... more
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HelicoptersHelicopters. London Heliport announces temporary closure
With immediate effect and until half of April
The coronavirus pandemic is having a severe impact on commercial travel and the general aviation industry.The London Heliport in Battersea, South London has been working closely with all relevant authorities... more
![New blades in composite of new generation for main rotor, arriving certified by FAA for S-64 Air Crane and CH-54 Skycrane helicopters, and not only](https://avionews.it/resources/small/64fb79820e0bd098249a9e253176e6e0.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersHelicopters: FAA approves new Erickson blades for main rotor
They will modernize the S-64 Air Crane and CH-54 Skycrane fleets worldwide
Erickson Inc., one of the major operators, maintainers and manufacturers of utility aircraft, has announced the approval -by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)- of its new composite blades of latest... more
![Mi-171A2 helicopter reaches record speed at the Baikal Mile festival](https://avionews.it/resources/small/44790ccf58838231f6c3255a5f118765.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersMi-171A2 helicopter reaches record speed at the Baikal Mile festival
The crew set it during three competition flights
Mi-171A2 helicopter by Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) established a Russian record: it reached a maximum speed at a limited distance of 1.6 kilometers. During the... more
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HelicoptersRostec is ready start deliveries of the Ansat Aurus helicopter
Certification testing of its design completed in early February 2020
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) received the approval from Rosaviatsiya to start producing the Ansat helicopters equipped with the Aurus brand cabin. This will allow to start... more
![The Sikorsky S-76 helicopter, N72EX registration, on fire which caused Kobe Bryant and his daughter death, 26/01/2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/1cf907f3c976d25fa0166a15aa74ff0a.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersDeath Kobe Bryant: wife sues helicopter company
"Reckless pilot to fly with poor visibility"
In Los Angeles, the widow of NBA basketball champion Kobe Bryant has sued the company owner of the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter, registration N72EX, which crashed a month ago due to poor visibility causing... more
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HelicoptersEnhance technical assistance services for AW helicopter fleet in South America
New support centre in Itapevi, Brazil
Leonardo announced last Friday that its regional helicopter customer service capabilities in Brazil are being expanded with the building of a new facility in Itapevi, 30 km from São Paulo. The groundbreaking... more
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HelicoptersSyria: Iranian cargo plane and Syrian helicopter shot down
The first hit by jihadist terrorists, the second by Israel
According to "Sputnik", a Syrian Army helicopter was shot down in the province of Aleppo which resulted in the death of all the crewmen. The attack was carried out by terrorists who launched an anti-aircraft... more