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HelicoptersHelicopters. USAF and LM sign to replace aging UH-1N with Black Hawks
Washington , USA - House Armed Services Committee assumes that althought the opposition of Congress the substitution is urgent and necessary
The US Air Force wants to replace its aging UH-1N helicopters on sole-source contract with Sikorsky division of Lockheed Martin. UH-1N is a descendent of another aircraft known as “Huey”, very popular dur... more
HelicoptersThe H-215 helicopter begins its demo tour in Latin America
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The flights will begin tomorrow In Argentina and will then continue in Chile and Peru
The H-215 heavy helicopter, a member of the Super Puma family, will be demonstrating its multi-mission capabilities and performance for aerial work in high & hot conditions during a demo tour of Latin... more
HelicoptersHelicopters Italia: first installation, in retrofit, of the HELISAS system
Verona, Italy - On an AS-350B3 aircraft
Helicopters Italia, Airbus Helicopters service station in Italy, has recently successfully completed the first installation, in retrofit, of the HELISAS system autopilot on an AS-350 B3 helicopter. This... more
HelicoptersContract with the Philippine Navy for AW-159 helicopters; worth over 100 million Euros and it also includes support and training package
Rome, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2018 and will perform anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare primary missions
Finmeccanica has been awarded a contract, valued at over 100 million euros, to supply the Philippine Navy with two AgustaWestland AW-159 helicopters. The aircraft will be built and delivered from the Finmeccanica... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter fleet surpasses 10,000 flight hours
Rome, Italy - Milestone achieved by 26 aircraft in service, less than two years after very first delivery
Finmeccanica announced yesterday that the fleet of 26 AgustaWestland AW-189 super medium twin engine helicopters, in service with customers across four continents, has exceeded 10,000 flight hours. The... more
HelicoptersFirst of sixteen AW-101 helicopters for the Norwegian Government makes successful maiden flight
Rome, Italy - The Ministry will take delivery of 16 aircraft for operation by the Royal Air Force starting in 2017
Finmeccanica announced today the first of 16 AgustaWestland AW-101 helicopters for the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) successfully performed its maiden flight at its Helicopter... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter demo tour in Asia, divided into two legs
Marignane, France - Through a series of flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan
Airbus Helicopters’ H-145 is back in Asia to showcase its performance and capabilities through a series of demo flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan. The first H-145 demo tour was held i... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders an additional H-225 helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - JCG already operates five units
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of an additional H-225. JCG, which already operates five units, has ordered this additional aircraft as part of its... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: service network to grow in Turkey
Fort Worth, Usa - General Havacılık is working towards becoming an industry's authorized customer service facility
Bell Helicopter announced that Genel Havacılıkis nearing completion of its application to become appointed as an its Authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF) in Turkey. The company, located in Turkey, i... more
HelicoptersPAS becomes the first authorized Bell Helicopter customer service facility in North Africa
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The US industry has a support network with over one hundred facilities in 34 Countries
Bell announced today that Petroleum Air Services (PAS) has been appointed as the first Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility in North Africa. The US company has the largest support network... more
Helicopters505 Jet Ranger X helicopter: development phase moves forward with velocity -VIDEO
Fort Worth, Usa - Launched at "HELI-EXPO 2014", the program has moved from a mockup to prototype in less than two years
Launched at "HELI-EXPO 2014", the 505 Jet Ranger X program has moved from a mockup to prototype in less than two years. Flight testing is underway and the helicopter is making significant progress toward... more
HelicoptersBell 407 helicopter continues to gain traction in Italy
Louisville, Usa - First Bell 407GXP selected for corporate transport
Bell Helicopter announced that the 407 is continuing to gain traction in Italy with the sale of the first 407GXP to a private customer. The 407GXP is the latest upgrade to the 407 platform, with added... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters boosts its HCare material support offer
Louisville, Usa - The numerous enhancements
Through the launch of HCare, Airbus Helicopters simplified and reshaped its material support services to provide a more easy-to-use service, performance guarantees and larger coverage. The objective of... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Rolls out H-175 Flight Crew Operating Manual
Louisville, Usa - The chart work brings new added value because introduces operational guidance for the latestgeneration Helionix avionics systems
Airbus Helicopters is continuing to deliver on its commitment to safety as its number one priority with the release of the H-175 Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM), coming just over a year after the release... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 429 helicopter model with Mecaer Interior to Russian Customer
Louisville, Usa - Outfitted with a luxury cabin interior created by an Italian company
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of the first Bell 429 to a Russian customer outfitted with the MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG). The luxury interior... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. P&WC: advanced FADEC system helps its PW210 and PTC-67E engines deliver more power and operability
Louisville, Usa - The PW210A powers AW-169 helicopter
Pratt & Whitney Canada yesterday announced the latest entry into service of a Full authority digital electronic control (FADEC)-equipped turboshaft engine. The newest engine to feature the system is the... more
HelicoptersTopflight chooses Bell 407GXP helicopter for commercial transport in the UK
Louisville, Usa - To carry out sightseeing missions for the customers
Bell Helicopter announced that Topflight has selected the Bell 407GXP to carry out sightseeing missions for their customers in the United Kingdom. The Bell 407GXP is the latest upgrade to the 407 platform,... more
HelicoptersFirst Italian Air Force HH-101A “CAESAR” helicopter enters service
Rome, Italy - For personnel recovery, special forces missions and a range of additional tasks
Finmeccanica and the Italian Air Force celebrated yesterday the entry into operational service of their first AgustaWestland AW-101 helicopter, designated the HH-101A “CAESAR”, during an official ceremony at... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter. FAA certifies auxiliary fuel tank for this aircraft
Torrance, Usa - A model installed with it will be on display at "Heli-Expo" in March
Robinson Helicopter Company announces an optional 43-gallon auxiliary fuel tank for its R-66 Turbine, extending its range by as much as 200 nautical miles (230 statute miles). The fuel tank mounts on a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters at "Heli-Expo 2016"
Marignane, France - Five aircraft on display: H-130, H-145, H-135, H-215 and H-125
Industry stakeholders will be invited to see the world of Airbus Helicopters’ from a new perspective at the "Heli Expo" trade show from March 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. T... more
HelicoptersRobinson now accepting orders for new R-44 "Cadet" helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The industry will display it at this year's "HAI Heli-Expo Convention" at early March
Robinson is officially accepting orders for its new two-place R-44 Cadet helicopter. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until FAA certification is complete. The... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. NTU Singapore and Finmeccanica partner on aircraft manufacturing and technology
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Signed a MoU at the airshow 2016
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division manufacturing AgustaWestland products, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at the "Singapore Airshow... more
HelicoptersNew AW helicopters in the South-East Asia skies
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Two AW-189 ordered by a Malaysian company will be operated by the Fire and rescue department
Finmeccanica, Italy’s high-technology group, has announced today at the "Singapore Airshow 2016" an order by TPG Aeronautik Sdn Bhd of Malaysia for two AW-189 super medium helicopters, consolidating t... more
HelicoptersR-44 and R-66 helicopters rank "Number One" in sales in 2015, according to the GAMA report
Torrance, Usa - The industry delivered 347 aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company’s R-44 Raven II ranked as the world’s topselling helicopter while its R-66 became the world’s top-selling civil turbine helicopter according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Assoc... more
HelicoptersAthens-Ankara conflicts after Greek AB-212 military helicopter missing in the Aegean
Athens, Greece - Turkey would have issued a Notam that has impeded the researches of the missing aircraft
The tension increases in the Aegean Sea. The Hellenic press reported today about ongoing conflicts between Greece and Turkey following to the crash of a Greek AB-212 military helicipter, fell in the sea... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-169 helicopter for the UK market lands at its base
Rome, Italy - Six units ordered by EMS service operator Specialist Aviation Services
Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division, handed over to Specialist Aviation Services its first AgustaWestland AW-169 new generation intermediate class helicopter. The aircraft is also the first to... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selects Thales and Helisim for its H-160 full flight simulator deployment
Marignane, France - Launched to support aircraft entry into service
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Thales and Helisim to develop and deploy the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the H-160. In line with the “Born ready” strategy implemented by the helicopter since the... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. TAI sets its sights on Polonization and cooperation opportunities on the Polish Kruk program
Radom, Poland - A workshop held regarding the possible cooperation
TAI -Turkish Aerospace Industries, Turkey’s center in defence and aerospace industries and PGZ– Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, one of the largest defence groups in Europe comprising over 60 companies held a w... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter demonstrates its ability to perform off-shore missions
Sande, Germany - The aircraft is also well suited for HEMS
The twin-engine multipurpose helicopter H-145 has successfully proved its operational capabilities for challenging off-shore missions. During a two-day flight trial in late January the established off-shore... more
HelicoptersCertification of the Rig’N Fly automatic oil platform approach mode for the H-225 helicopter
Marignane, France - Airbus Helicopters has received it by EASA
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the Rig’N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced Fly-ability and safetY), an avionics enhancement designed t... more
HelicoptersKörfez Aviation takes delivery of its first H-145 Mercedes Benz Style helicopter
Marignane, France - This is the first aircraft of this model to be operated in Turkey; a second model will follow next March
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first H-145 Mercedes Benz Style to Körfez Aviation in Turkey. This is the first of two helicopters acquired by Körfez Aviation to expand its fleet dedicated to b... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues in line with 2014
Rome, Italy - And it confirms the Group's 2015 guidance previously communicated
"With reference to the Helicopter Sector, Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues of Helicopters substantially in line with good results achieved in 2014 and profitability (Ebita margin)... more
HelicoptersThe first of three H-145s delivered to Pacific Helicopters in Papua New Guinea
Goroka, Papua New Guinea - The remaining two units will be later this year
Marking a milestone for both Pacific Helicopters (PH) and aviation operations in Papua New Guinea, the company has taken delivery of the first of three H-145 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters. The first... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Second H-160 (PT2) prototype takes off
Marignane, France - It is the first model to fly with the Turbomeca Arrano engines
The H-160’s second prototype took off today in Marignane (France), kicking off a busy 2016 for this helicopter as it pursues its flight test program with two prototypes. The machine in question PT2 i... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters maintains civil market lead and sees commercial success for new products in 2015
Paris, France - The 383 bookings last year
Airbus Helicopters focused its efforts in 2015 on executing its strategic roadmap and meeting its targets against a challenging market backdrop and delays in the key military campaigns. During 2015, the... more
HelicoptersMaximum take-off weight of the H-145 helicopter raises to 3,700kg; upgrade available in early 2016
Donauwörth, Germany - 50kg of additional useful load for increased mission capabilities
In December, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded the certification of the increased maximum take-off weight (MTOW) for the H-145. With this enhancement, the helicopter can carry an extra... more
HelicoptersAirbus-Uber: agreement for on-demand helicopter service
Munich, Germany - In particular by H-125 and H-130 models
Tom Enders, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, in an interview at "The Wall Street Journal" during the "Digital Life Design" conference in Munich, declared "It is a pilot project" regarding the on-demand... more
HelicoptersEntry into SAR service for Lithuanian Armed Forces AS-365N3+ helicopter
Marignane, France - LAF received their third and last model in December 2015
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (LMD) and the Lithuanian Armed Forces (LAF) celebrated yesterday the entry into service of their next generation of helicopters for countrywide search and rescue missions... more
HelicoptersShaanxi Provincial Public Security Department acquires one H-155 helicopter
Beijing, China - It will be delivered in the beginning of 2017
Shaanxi Provincial Public Security Department and Airbus Helicopters signed an agreement for an order of one H-155 medium helicopter for police, law enforcement and other public services, to be delivered... more
HelicoptersPhilJets starts the year with H-130 helicopter order
Manila, Philippines - It is its second one in 6 months
PhilJets Group has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for one brand new H-130 light helicopter, scheduled for delivery in June 2016. PhilJets through its parents company, Starline Global Industries,... more
HelicoptersThe French DGA orders six additional NH-90 helicopters for the Army Aviation
Marignane, France - In tactical troop transport configuration
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered six additional NH-90 helicopters in tactical troop transport (TTH) configuration, bringing the total amount of TTHs on order for the French Army... more
HelicoptersFour additional H-135 helicopters delivered to the Polish air medical rescue LPR
Warsaw, Poland - With these new aircraft the fleet of the operator increases to 27 units
Poland’s public air medical rescue operator LPR (SP ZOZ Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) has received four new H-135 (formerly known as EC-135P3) aircraft acquired to extend its fleet dedicated to the H... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first Swedish NH-90 for antisubmarine warfare
Donauwörth, Germany - In the frame of the ceremony, signed a contract to modify other units from SAR to ASW configuration
Airbus Helicopters delivered today the first Swedish NH-90 in full anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FMV (Försvarets Materielverk). The fully-qualified... more
HelicoptersBell 505 helicopter: Arrius 2R engine successfully passes EASA certification
Bordes, France - Officially launched at the "2013 Paris Air Show"
Bell Helicopter and Turbomeca announce that the French industry has received EASA engine type certification for its Arrius 2R engine, that powers the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. With seven million flight hours... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters completes delivery of final two H-135s to JMSD
Tokyo, Japan - Of 15 aircraft on order, designated as TH-135 in Japan; fleet to be used for advanced training missions
Airbus Helicopters has successfully handed over the 14th and 15th H-135 training aircraft to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This marks the delivery completion of 15 helicopters over the... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter passes long-awaited snow test
Torrance, Usa - The stringent test requires extended flight in weather conditions that are difficult to find even in Canada
On November 13th, in Spray Lakes, Canada, Robinson’s R-66 Turbine helicopter passed the FAA's and Transport Canada's test to allow flight in snow conditions. The stringent test requires extended flight i... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first two H-145M to the German Armed Forces
Donauwörth, Germany - Military version of the multi-role aircraft
Airbus Helicopters delivered yesterday the first two lightweight military multi-role H-145M helicopters (LUH SOF) to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters will be used by the Kommando Spezialkräfte... more
HelicoptersH-225 helicopter receives Russian certification
Marignane, France - First foreign heavy aircraft to receive it in this Country; the de-icing system fitted for all weather conditions
Airbus Helicopters announced the certification of the H-225 by Russian Certification Authorities as it is the first time in history that a foreign heavy class aircraft has been certified in Russia. The... more
HelicoptersRega: contract for three AW-169 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The Swiss air rescue operator takes a major step in "Project Icebird"
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Swiss Air-Rescue Rega has placed an order for three AW-169 light intermediate twin-engine and one GrandNew light twin-engine helicopters which will... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 407GXP helicopter purchased in Germany
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry hosted a signing ceremony in its booth at "NBAA"
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the sale of the first Bell 407GXP to Germany. The aircraft will be outfitted for corporate and VIP transport, which continues to be a popular market segment throughout... more