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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
HelicoptersOrders for 26 AW helicopters in China
AW-119Kx, AW-109 Trekker and AW-139 aircraft
Leonardo announced today that Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Sino-US) of China has signed contracts for additional 26 helicopters, including 7 AW-119Kx single engine, 15 AW-109 Trekker... more
HelicoptersLeonardo prime contractor of order for over 20 helicopters
Qatar next to the order for more than USD 3 billion
NH-90 NH-90 model more
HelicoptersRobinson produced 305 helicopters in 2017
The industry at "Heli-Expo"
Robinson Helicopter Company produced 305 helicopters in 2017. The R-44 led the way with 174, ranking as the world’s best-selling helicopter according to GAMA’s (General Aviation Manufacturers Association) Gene... more
Helicopters"Troubled waters" for helicopter rescue service and firefighting in Italy
Armonia SGR wants to expand its presence in both sectors
This is a very delicate period for the helicopter rescue service and firefighting sector. In the current year many contracts of the regions for firefighting and especially for helicopter rescue will expire,... more
HelicoptersVoom joins Airbus Helicopters
As part of the industry’s strategy to provide new urban mobility solutions
Voom is now joining Airbus Helicopters as part of the company’s strategy to provide new urban mobility solutions for commuters. Initially incubated in A^3, Airbus’ Silicon Valley outpost, Voom launched com... more
HelicoptersWire Strike Protection for R-66 helicopters
The complete system will be on display at this year’s "Heli-Expo"
Robinson has added wire strike protection provisions to its R-66 options list. Available only on these helicopters, the provisions are FAA certified and allow for easy, bolt-on installation of Magellan’s W... more
HelicoptersLeonardo grows in Indonesia: new orders and deliveries of helicopters
Two AW-169 for corporate transport ordered
Indonesia confirms to be a high-growth market for Leonardo with a brand-new order by an undisclosed Indonesian customer for two light intermediate AW-169s for corporate transport roles. The helicopters,... more
HelicoptersAsahi Broadcasting Corporation chooses AW-169 helicopter
For electronic newsgathering role in Japan
Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor in Japan for the AW-169 and AW-139 helicopter models, announced today the signing of a contract with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)... more
HelicoptersLeonardo strengthens support of Japanese helicopter fleets
With first service centre in the country
Leonardo and Shizuoka Air Commuter Corporation (SACC) of Japan announced the signing of a Service Centre Agreement to set up helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) capabilities in Mt. Fuji Shizuoka... more
HelicoptersEASA issues single POA to Airbus Helicopters
This replaces previous national approvals
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters have just implemented a new single Production Organisation Approval (POA). This replaces previous national approvals from France, Germany... more
HelicoptersH-145M helicopter launched 70mm laser guided rockets
During its firing campaign in Sweden
The successful capability enhancement for the H-145M helicopter continues. In the first weeks of December 2017 (but the industry communicated it only today), Airbus Helicopters demonstrated the ability... more
HelicoptersPhoto. 1300th helicopter from the H-135 family delivered
For the majority operated in Europe (641 units)
Airbus Helicopters delivered the 1300th aircraft from the H-135-family. The global fleet of this type has accumulated a total of more than 4.5 million flight hours since the entry into service of the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: solid commercial performance in 2017
409 aircraft delivered last year; heavy and super-medium units
Airbus Helicopters delivered 409 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 350 units (net: 335) in 2017, with a strong commercial performance on the heavy and super-medium segments. The company booked 54... more
HelicoptersLatvia orders additional AW helicopters for State Border Guard
Rome, Italy - Two AW-119Kx aircraft will join two AW-109 Powers in 2019
Leonardo announces that the State Border Guard of Latvia has signed a contract for two AW-119Kx single engine helicopters plus option for an additional unit, customised configuration and aircrew/maintenance... more
HelicoptersAW-139 global helicopter fleet sets milestone of two million flight hours
Rome, Italy - The half achieved in the last three years; orders for over 1000 units and nearly 900 aircraft in service to date
The AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter global fleet has reached a milestone of two million flight hours, across all operational scenarios on five continents, while performing a wide range of missions... more
HelicoptersAW-109 Trekker helicopter achieves EASA certification
Rome, Italy - Deliveries to start in the 1Q2018; over 40 aircraft ordered by customers worldwide to date
Leonardo announces that the AW-109 Trekker helicopter was issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday. Deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2018. The... more
HelicoptersFollow-on Support Arrangement signed for RAF Puma Mk2 helicopter
Oxford, UK - Between Airbus Helicopters and UK Ministry of Defence
Airbus Helicopters and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed a Follow-on Support Arrangement contract to provide support to the Royal Air Force Puma 2 fleet over the planned service life of the... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. First Tiger HAD retrofit delivered to the French Army Aviation
Marignane, France - The first of 36 retrofits ordered by the French Ministry of Defence
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first Tiger retrofitted into the HAD version to the French Army Aviation, after having previously completed its formal acceptance process with the French Defence Procurement... more
HelicoptersPhoto. Project "Eagle" takes flight on an H-225 helicopter flying testbed
Marignane, France - The next steps of the campaign will focus on coupling "Eagle" with the automatic flight control system
Airbus Helicopters has gone a step further in the experimentation of its Project Eagle, with the in-flight validation of the innovative on-board image processing system. Performed on an H-225 flying testbed,... more
HelicoptersPhoto. H-160 helicopter’s third prototype has its carbon design livery
Marignane, France - Signature livery a nod to A-350XWB aircraft paint scheme
The third H-160 helicopter prototype has received a fresh coat of paint and now features a striking “carbon” livery designed as a nod to the A-350XWB MSN2 flight-test aircraft. Both aircraft are produced usi... more
HelicoptersItaly signs orders for eight AW-139 helicopters (Coast Guard and Financial Police)
Rome, Italy - For rescue and border patrol; worth 112 million Euro; for delivery by 2018 and 2020
Leonardo announced today further orders for its AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for public service and security operations in Italy, with contracts for eight aircraft valued at approximately... more
HelicoptersAS-565MBe helicopter deliveries to Mexican Navy completed
Marignane, France - The final two multi-mission Panther aircraft out of an order for ten
The Mexican Navy has received its final two AS-565MBe Panther aircraft during a delivery ceremony at Airbus Helicopters in Marignane. With their order for ten units in 2014, the Mexican Navy became the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens its industrial footprint in Spain
Albacete, Spain - And it celebrates 10 year presence in Albacete; this city to produce rear fuselage for the entire range of aircraft
Airbus Helicopters celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Albacete factory, underlining the essential role that the Spanish plant will play as part of the company’s new industrial strategy. The same d... more
HelicoptersSecond NH-90 Sea Lion helicopter prototype completes maiden flight
Donauwörth, Germany - Airbus Helicopters is now entering a development testing phase of several months
The second prototype of the NH-90 Sea Lion helicopter commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik u... more
HelicoptersElitaliana's helicopters fly towards Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia - Commander Giulivi met the Minister of Transport of the Asian Country with the aim to start a cooperation
Elitaliana aims to bring Italian excellence in Armenia: led by its CEO Alessandro Giulivi a delegation from the oldest Italian helicopter company met Vahan Martirosyan -Minister of Transport, Communication... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters acquires two H-225 helicopters
Seoul, South Korea - New order will bring its all-Airbus fleet to six aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from South Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters for the purchase of two additional H-225 aircraft. The National 119 Rescue Headquarters currently operates... more
HelicoptersDelivery of 16 AW-101 Norwegian all-weather SAR helicopters started
Rome, Italy - They will be operated by the local Royal Air Force and replace the Sea King aircraft currently in service
Leonardo announced that the first of 16 AW-101 allweather search and rescue helicopters has been delivered to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security. The aircraft departed its Yeovil facility... more
Helicopters150th H-145 helicopter delivered to HTM
Donauwörth, Germany - The German operator has also H-125 and H-135 aircraft in its fleet
Helicopter Travel Munich (HTM) recently took delivery of the 150th H-145 built in Donauwörth. The German operator, whose fleet of aircraft also includes H-125s and H-135s, will use the H-145 from January... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and Thailandia sign technology transfer and MRO MoU related to the AW-101 helicopter
Rome, Italy - It lays the foundation for the potential purchase of aircraft in the country for Police, Army, Air Force and Navy
Leonardo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Technology Institute (DTI) of Thailand on November 8th (but the industry communicates it today) covering technology transfer and the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters completes first firing campaign with HForce equipped H-145M
Donauwörth, Germany - It is a weapon system that can easily be fitted on other aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has recently completed a ballistic development test of an HForce weapon system on a H-145M on Pápa Airbase in Hungary. The tested system included guns (FN Herstal HMP400), unguided... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters test Ansat aircraft in Pakistan
Moscow, Russia - The objective is to prove the ability to use the machine in high temperatures
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) started testing multi-purpose Ansat aircraft in Pakistan. The objective of testing is to prove the ability to use the machine... more
HelicoptersCEO of Russian Helicopters to discuss cooperation with India's defense minister
Delhi, India - About the Ka-226T project to assemble this model in Indian Country
Making his business trip to India, Russian helicopters (a Rostec subsidiary) CEO Andrey Boginskiy is going to meet India's defense minister Nirmala Sitharaman. They will discuss the Ka-226T project to... more
HelicoptersRostec will open helicopters maintenance center in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico - It will serve the MI-8 and MI-17 models present in the Country and it will be also as sales structure
The Rostec State Corporation and its subsidiary holding company Russian Helicopters held negotiations with the Mexican company Craft Avia Center for the sale and maintenance of Ansat helicopters on the... more
HelicoptersAustralia. The Queensland Government orders two AW-139 helicopters
Rome, Italy - For aircraft fleet modernization programme
Leonardo announced today that the Government of Queensland in Australia has placed an order for two additional AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to enter... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters and the Helicopter Center of the Mexican MoD continue cooperation
Mexico City, Mexico - The representatives of the center have commended the quality of the major repairs to Mi-147 conducted at the Novosibirsk aircraft repair plant
Ahead of the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov's working visit to Mexico, the CEO of the Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) Andrey Boginsky attended... more
HelicoptersEnstrom signs multi-ship 480G helicopter contract
Menominee, Usa - For six units: four for training the military pilots and two used for pilot training
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract for six 480B-G turbine helicopters with LOM PRAHA TRADE as in the Czech Republic. The industry Representatives in the Czech Republic, Dan Tucek and Roland... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter scores first contract success in the US emergency services market
Rome, Italy - Leonardo annonced it today at the "AMTC" in Texas
Leonardo announced today at the "Air Medical Transport Conference" ("AMTC") in Fort Worth, USA that Travis County, Texas has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW-169s for its STAR Flight program... more
HelicoptersExpanding presence in Japan includes first AW-189 helicopter for a Japanese customer
Rome, Italy - And the first firefighting configured AW-169 and two AW-139s
Leonardo announced today that it has significantly grown its market share in the Japanese helicopter market by securing orders for AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189 helicopters in firefighting configuration following... more
HelicoptersThird H-160 helicopter prototype joins the flight test campaign
Marignane, France - The PT3 performed its maiden flight at the company's headquarters this afternoon
The third H-160 prototype (PT3) performed its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters company’s headquarters this afternoon. PT3, with its cabin interior configuration similar to that of a serial aircraft, w... more
Helicopters400th UH-72A Lakota helicopter delivered to US Army
Washington, Usa - The twin-engine aircraft has been selected by the Armed Force in 2006
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the US Army’s 400th UH-72A Lakota helicopter, fulfilling its contract requirements to date by delivering every aircraft on time, on budget and meeting the Army’s rigorous qua... more