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HelicoptersPhilippine Coast Guard becomes local first H-145 helicopter operator
For parapublic missions
Philippine Coast Guard has placed an order for one H-145 helicopter at "ADAS 2018" (September 26-28 in Manila), making it the first H-145 parapublic operator in the Philippines. The new 4-tonne-class... more
HelicoptersUSAF selects the MH-139 helicopter
For intercontinental ballistic missile protection and government and security forces transport missions
The United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW-139 helicopter and offered by Boeing as prime-contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” units. The programme awa... more
HelicoptersNew ACH-135 Helionix makes its debut at "Monaco Yacht Show"
Airbus’ dedicated private and business helicopter entity will display it next week
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Airbus’ dedicated private and business helicopter entity, will display the company’s new ACH-135 Helionix for the first time on the rooftop of the Monaco Yacht Club dur... more
HelicoptersRoyal Thai Air Force expands fleet with H-225M order
New purchase brings RTAF’s aircraft fleet to 12 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has secured an additional order of four H-225M (previously known as EC-725) multirole utility helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of the fleet strengthening programme.... more
HelicoptersEnstrom announced 480B helicopter sale at "AAD" in Africa
On display two 480B turbines and a 280FX
Enstrom Helicopter is exhibiting with Safomar Aviation, industry’s African distributor based in Johannesburg in the "Africa Aerospace and Defence" ("AAD", September 19-23). It is a bi-annual show taking p... more
HelicoptersUSA: which will be the future exploration helicopter?
The US Army will be without it for a few years
Among the acquisition programs for the US Army there is not only that relating to the helicopter that will have to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk, for which the competition is between the SB-1 Defiant and... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to supply medical aircraft
Up to 150 units to the national air ambulance operator
During the "Hydroaviasalon-2018" exhibition in Gelendzhik (Russia), subsidiaries of Rostec State Corporation —Russian Helicopters, National Service of Medical Aviation and Avia Capital Services— signed a c... more
HelicoptersMilestone and Airbus to provide five H-145 helicopters to Aramco
They will be delivered over the next twelve months
Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a GECAS company and the global reference in helicopter leasing, and Airbus Helicopters announced today they will provide five H-145s to Aramco Overseas Com... more
HelicoptersBoeing expands Australian data analytics services
For CH-47F Chinook helicopter fleet among the first to adopt the new ones
Boeing will begin integrating new data analytics tools into all Boeing Defence Australia support contracts, enhancing its position as a leading fleet services provider in the region.The Boeing AnalytX... more
HelicoptersLeonardo: NH-90 Qatar contract now effective
Order booked; advance payment received. 2018 Group Guidance confirmed
Leonardo announces that it has made effective the contract, signed on March 14, 2018, for the supply of 28 NH-90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters to the Ministry of Defense of Qatar... more
HelicoptersRussia sure to win to equip India with a new helicopter
111 light naval aircraft required for the navy at low-cost
Russia will participate at the tender launched by the Indian armed forces for the provision of 111 light multipurpose navy helicopters, with the aim and expectation of winning beating the competition of... more
HelicoptersSaab receives order for systems for Dhruv helicopter
Deliveries will begin during 2019
Saab has received a follow-on order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the IDAS-2 self-protection suite for the Indian Army’s Dhruv helicopter. The order amounts to approximately MSEK 350.The o... more
HelicoptersLeonardo: 93 helicopters delivered at the end of July
The industry communicates it in a brief note
Leonardo informs in a short note that "The number of Helicopter delivered from the beginning of the year to the 31st of July 2018 is equal to 93 units, up from 85 delivered in the first seven months of... more
HelicoptersLuxembourg Defence orders two H-145M helicopters
Airbus will also provide a training and support package
The Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg has ordered two H-145M multipurpose helicopters for defence and security missions. Together with the aircraft, Airbus will also provide a training and support... more
HelicoptersHelicopter of the future: agreement to develop sustainable innovative technologies
Signed between Leonardo and the Politecnico di Milano
An innovative research project on predictive maintenance based on the aircraft’s health status will be launched by the end of the year more
HelicoptersLeonardo-Milestone Aviation: contract for 21 AW-139 helicopters
For the renewal of the Saudi Aramco fleet
Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a GECAS company and the global reference in helicopter leasing, and Leonardo today announce they have been selected to renew the medium helicopter fleet of... more
HelicoptersPhoto. The new Airbus Helicopters industrial model is coming together
First H-160 pre-assembled rear fuselage is plug and play ready
The first pre-serial H-160 helicopter has been fitted with its rear fuselage, the first major component assembly having been pre-assembled in Albacete, Spain according to the site specialisation strategy... more
HelicoptersBoeing: 4 Chinook helicopters for the US Army
The Special Operations Command orders MH-47G; delivery in 2020
Boeing has received a $139.8 million contract to provide four MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters to the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command.These aircraft mark the start of a Block II production... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-PGZ: LoI signed on the new AW-249 helicopter
Aiming to meet the Polish Army’s requirement for a new combat aircraft
Leonardo and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA (PGZ) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) that will see the two companies collaborate on the AW-249, the "only" new combat helicopter currently being designed, aiming... more
HelicoptersHungary orders 20 H-145M helicopters
The company will provide a training and support package
The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 20 H-145M military helicopters equipped with the innovative HForce weapon management in the frame of the military modernisation programme Zrinyi 2026. Together... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters overhauled 6 aircraft to India
MI-17-1V delivered to the Border Security Force
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) delivered six Mi-17-1V units to the Border Security Force of the Republic of India. The aircraft were overhauled at Novosibirsk Aircraft... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. The Chinook Block II program moves to final assembly
First delivery is expected in 2023
Boeing and the US Army celebrated a major CH-47F Block II program milestone with the loading of the first Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) helicopter into final assembly on June 27.The contract... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters-Safran: roll-out competitiveness boost to two models
H-125 and H-130
Airbus H-125 and H-130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations thanks to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips both single... more
HelicoptersFirst H-145 helicopters delivered to Rega
A total of six aircraft for Swiss Air-Rescue
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two of a total of six H-145 aircraft to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. These will replace Rega’s existing fleet of EC-145 helicopters, which will be phased out by mid-2019. T... more
HelicoptersHong Kong’s GFS receives first H-175 helicopters
In public services configuration
Hong Kong based Government Flying Service (GFS) has received three H-175 helicopters in public services configuration, becoming the world’s first operator of this new variant which enlarges the H-175 m... more
HelicoptersTwo US Universities order more R-44 Cadet helicopters
Scheduled for delivery in September
Robinson Helicopter Company received orders for additional R-44 Cadets from the universities of North Dakota (UND) and Southern Utah (SUU). This will be UND’s second Cadet and SUU’s third.Scheduled for... more
HelicoptersPhoto. Fifth and final H-135 helicopter delivered for Bundeswehr training
The aircraft performs a wide range of missions
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the fifth and final H-135 that will be used by the German Armed Forces in Bückeburg to train their pilots. The German Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information... more
HelicoptersLeonardo on the CH-149 (AW-101) Cormorant helicopter program
Industry on the Canadian government's decision to move forward
The company illustrates in Canada the advanced solutions proposed for the Cmlu program during the "Cansec" Exhibition of Defense and Security from 30 to 31 May more
HelicoptersCanada: one billion dollars order for CH-149 Cormorant helicopters
Ottawa proceeds to expand and modernize the fleet
The Canadian government has decided to proceed with the program for the modernization and the expansion of the 14 CH-149 (Canadian Forces' designation of the AW-101) Cormorant helicopters fleet produced... more
HelicoptersPhoto. "EBACE": absolute debut of the ACH-130 helicopter
First public presentation and first delivery
The ACH-130 on display at Airbus’ "EBACE" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, May 29-31 in Geneva) stand is the first of its type to be delivered since the launch of Airbus Corporate H... more
HelicoptersPhoto. AH: 200th H-145 helicopter delivered to Nolas
The air rescue operator will use the aircraft for HEMS in Norway
Airbus Helicopters (AH) delivered last week (but the industry communicated it only today) the 200th H-145 to Norsk Luftambulanse (NOLAS). The Air Rescue Operator will use the aircraft for Helicopter Emergency... more
HelicoptersNew helicopter repair facility in Australia
It will be inaugurated in Melbourne by mid-2020
Leonardo and the Australian Ministry of Defence have agreed to establish a helicopter transmission repair and overhaul facility in Melbourne capable of servicing MRH Taipan, foreign NH-90 and certain civil... more
HelicoptersCanada certifies increased MTOW for S-92 helicopters
An option that rises the payload
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced in the last days Canadian certification for the expanded gross weight capability option for new S-92 helicopters. The option increases the maximum take-off... more
HelicoptersNew AW-159 naval helicopter presented to Malaysia's Armed Forces
At the Navy base Lumut and at the airport in Kuala Lumpur
Leonardo, with the support of the UK’s 847 Naval Air Squadron, presented its AW-159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia’s Armed Forces at Royal Malaysian Navy Base Lumut and Leonardo Helicopters’ facility at Su... more
HelicoptersPakistan orders additional AW-139 helicopters
The Country continues aircraft fleet renewal
Leonardo announced yesterday that the Government of Pakistan will introduce into service an undisclosed number of additional AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. 50th anniversary of the Fenestron
Originally called the “Fenestrou”, it has become emblematic signature
On the 12th of April 1968, the first Fenestron took to the skies on the second prototype of the Gazelle. It has since become emblematic of Sud Aviation, Aerospatiale, Eurocopter and now Airbus helicopters... more
HelicoptersKA-226T helicopters: training program for the Indian pilots
And technical specialists
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has developed a training program for the Indian pilots and technical specialists within the framework of Russian and Indian project... more
HelicoptersMaintenance. Contracts for two H-225M helicopter fleets
For HCare Smart program in Latin America
Both the Brazilian Armed Forces and the Mexican Air Force have selected Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Smart by the hour maintenance programs for a total contract value of more than 125 million euros. The co... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-109 Trekker helicopter on the Chilean market
Deliveries planned by early 2019
Leonardo announced in the last days the delivery of two additional civil helicopters to Chilean private operators by early 2019, adding to a fleet of more than 20 units currently in service in the Country.... more
Helicopters16 additional UH-72A helicopters for the US Army
A contract modification (USD 116 m)
Airbus Helicopters has received a contract modification valued at approximately $116 million to deliver 16 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army. The contract is the company’s second this y... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens position in UK market
Civil, defence and industrial growth
Airbus Helicopters UK has defied market conditions with a new high of 14 civil aircraft booked in 2017, demonstrating a year-on-year average growth in the civil market of 36% since 2013. As a result, t... more
HelicoptersQatar signs contract for 28 NH-90 helicopters
At "Dimdex" event in Doha
Qatar has signed a contract for the purchase of 28 NH-90 military helicopters, during "DIMDEX", Qatar’s biennial defence exhibition (March 12-14, Doha in Qatar). The agreement, which includes 16 units i... more
HelicoptersContract for 35 UH-72A helicopters for the US Army
Valued at USD 273 million
Airbus Helicopters received a contract valued at approximately $273 million to deliver 35 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army. The $273 million contract includes the UH-72A production... more
HelicoptersSBAIR new distributor of Airbus Helicopters in Turkey
And service center
Airbus Helicopters has appointed SB Havacılık A.Ş. (SBAIR) as its new distributor and Service Center in Turkey. The Istanbul based company will represent the European manufacturer in Turkey and promote it... more
HelicoptersFirst H-160 helicopters for the North American market
To an undisclosed customer
Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for four ACH-160s with an undisclosed, North American customer. The launch customer, a major US business entity with extensive experience in corporate aviation,... more
HelicoptersHelionix fleet hits 100,000 flight-hour milestone
The avionics now on H-135, H-145 and H-175, and later on H-160
Airbus’ fleet of helicopters equipped with the Helionix avionics system have surpassed the symbolic milestone of 100.000 flight hours, just three years after customer operations started.Initially in s... more
HelicoptersBabcock to operate the first fleet of H-160 helicopters
It is the global launch customer for this model
Babcock is set to become the global launch customer for the H-160 helicopter after signing a five year frame agreement for the purchase of a fleet of H-160s. The fleet of helicopters is destined for EMS... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 280FX helicopters accepted by the GSS of Pakistan
The aircraft will arrive in the Country in March
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation completed recently a successful acceptance of 4 piston 280FX helicopters to Global Services and Solutions (GSS) of Pakistan. A team of inspectors from Global Services & Solutions... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: digital system to collect data
To better meet customers’ operational needs
Airbus Helicopters and Safran Electronic and Defense have signed a letter of intent for the distribution of helicopter data monitoring systems. The systems can be integrated on all Airbus helicopters not... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters partners with Blade
To boost Urban Air Mobility business
Airbus Helicopters and Fly Blade (“Blade”), a digitally-powered aviation company servicing 22 core routes in 7 US States, have signed a strategic partnership to develop new premium on-demand helicopter fli... more