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HelicoptersFirst Airbus Helicopters Final Assembly Line (FAL) in China
Beijing, China - To be set up in cooperation with Sino-German Ecopark
A Letter of Intent (LOI) for the establishment of a Final Assembly Line (FAL) of Airbus Helicopters’ H-135 in China was signed today by Yao Yixian, the Sino-German Ecopark Deputy General Manager and W... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters signs MoU with Czech company LOM PRAHA
Prague, Czech Republic - For a future cooperation in the field of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
In the frame of the on-going multipurpose helicopter tender of the Czech Ministry of Defence, Airbus Helicopters signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the LOM PRAHA for a future cooperation in the... more
HelicoptersEDM-1 prototype of the CH-53K helicopter achieves first flight -VIDEO
Stratford, USA - The beginning of a 2,000-hour flight test program using four test aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies, announced in these hours the successful first flight of the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter prototype, known as Engineering D... more
HelicoptersGerman State Police of Baden-Württemberg receive the world’s first H-145 helicopter in law enforcement configuration
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft is the first of an order of six to be handed over to the launch customer
Today, the federal-state police of Baden-Württemberg took delivery of the very first H-145 in police configuration at Airbus Helicopters’ industrial site in Donauwörth. The aircraft is the first of an... more
HelicoptersFirst (of seven) upgraded AW-101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopter delivered to Royal Navy
Cascina Costa, Italy - 25 aircraft to be modified under the MLSP
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that it had delivered the first of seven upgraded AW-101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopters to the Royal Navy as part of Phase 1 of the Merlin Life Sustainment Programme... more
HelicoptersFirst Finmeccanica -Selex ES anti-collision laser system operational on Italian Army NH-90 TTH helicopter
Rome, Italy - The system significantly enhances flight safety during low level flight
The first qualified LOAM (Laser Obstacle Avoidance and Monitoring) system, developed and manufactured by Finmeccanica - Selex ES, is now on board an Italian Army NH90 TTH. The helicopter has just been... more
HelicoptersThe birth of a new fair for civil helicopters: "Rotorcraft Asia"; beginning in 2017 in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - "A strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major players to tap into opportunities in the dynamic market of the area"
“The Asia Pacific region experiencing significant growth in the use of helicopters in civil aviation. It is an opportune time to launch a strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major p... more
HelicoptersIndia’s Global Vectra first worldwide customer to take up HCare Smart PBH contract for its H-130 helicopter
New Delhi, India - The service has been developed with careful consideration of the support required by operators of light aircraft
Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd. (GVHL) has signed a PBH contract for its H1-30 light helicopter, benefiting from Airbus Helicopters’ redefined customer service offer called HCare which was introduced early t... more
HelicoptersBell adds new authorized CSF, Agrarflug Helilift, in Germany
London, UK - The operator has over 40 helicopters in its fleet
Bell Helicopter announces today that it is adding Agrarflug Helilift, located in Ahren, Germany, to its Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility network. With thirty years of experience... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters introduces all-new H-145 Mercedes-Benz Style
Marignane, France - Four orders have been placed with first deliveries starting in Q4 2015
Airbus Helicopters is now offering its exclusive Mercedes-Benz Style VIP version on the H-145, which offers higher performance, increased flight safety and improved exterior design over the former EC-145... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter. LIPS receives EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - The system further enhances the all-weather capabilities of the new generation helicopter
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that the Limited Ice Protection System (LIPS) for the AW-189 super medium twin engine helicopter has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification.... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW and LOM Praha sign MoU for industrial collaboration
Cascina Costa, Italy - Cooperation on helicopter support, training and kit design/manufacturing in Czech Republic
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LOM Praha of the Czech Republic. Under the MoU the partners are paving the way for cooperation in the field... more
HelicoptersIndia approves Boeing helicopters (Apache and Chinook) purchase for USD 2.2 billion
New Delhi, India - 22 AH-64E BlockIII and 15 CH-47F, respectively
After that the Indian Defence Acquisition Council had given last August 2014 its approval to purchase helicopters of Boeing type, heavy and for attack, the Indian security and surveillance authorities... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers 15th NH-90 NFH to the French Navy
Marignane, France - 1st aircraft to be delivered in final radar configuration (FRC) standard
Airbus Helicopters, the French Defense procurement agency (DGA–Direction générale de l’armement) and the French Navy today marked the handover of the 15th NH-90 NFH multimission naval helicopter, the f... more
HelicoptersGuangzhou Police acquires one H-145 helicopter
Guangzhou, China - This will be China’s first model, to be delivered at the end of 2016
Guangzhou Police and Airbus Helicopters signed an agreement today for an order of one H-145 light helicopter for law enforcement duties, to be delivered at the end of 2016. Its H-145 will be equipped... more
HelicoptersMonacair acquires six H-130s to operate scheduled flights between Monaco and Nice Airport
Marignane, France - Deliveries will take place from December 2015 to May 2016; first commercial flight planned for next January
Monacair signed today an order for six H-130 helicopters to set up an improved service of regular scheduled flights linking Monaco Heliport to Nice International Airport. The first commercial flight is... more
HelicoptersThe Airbus Helicopters Foundation supports the Red Cross’ efforts to provide aid in Dominica, in the Caribbean
Marignane, France - It was recently hit with heavy rainfall and mudslides in the wake of tropical storm "Erika".
The Airbus Helicopters Foundation has provided support to ongoing humanitarian relief operations in the small island nation of Dominica, in the Caribbean, which was recently hit with heavy rainfall and... more
HelicoptersSW-4 RUAS Solo helicopter. AW completes UK MoD RWUAS capability concept demonstration
Yeovil, UK - Demonstration highlights the industry’s expertise in unmanned rotorcraft
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that it has completed the UK Ministry of Defence’s Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial System (RWUAS) Capability Concept Demonstration (CCD) contract it was awarded i... more
HelicoptersThe Argentine Coast Guard receives its first H-225 helicopter
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The new rotorcraft will be used for rescue operations on the high seas
At a ceremony presided by the Prefecto Nacional Naval Luis Alberto Heiler, Airbus Helicopters officially handed over an H-225 helicopter to the Argentine Coast Guard. This new aircraft, which will be... more
HelicoptersSino-US signs contract for three more AW-119Kx helicopters
Tianjin, China - A total of 30 aircraft ordered by Sino-US since late 2013
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Sino-US Intercontinental signed a contract for three AW-119Kx single engine helicopters, further expanding the presence of AW helicopters in the Chinese civil... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 407GXP helicopter in Brazil
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the delivery of the first Bell 407GXP to Brazil. The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport, which continues to be a popular market segment for the Bell 407GXP... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivered the seventh Ch-47F Chinook helicopter to Australian Army
Philadelphia, USA - On budget, ahead of schedule
Boeing delivered the seventh CH-47F Chinook to the Australian Army on budget August 10th (but communicated only today), three weeks ahead of schedule, supporting modernization of Australia’s cargo helicopter f... more
Helicopters"China Heli-Expo 2015": Airbus Helicopters showcases rotorcraft at the event in Tianjin
Tianjin, China - The industry has confirmed its line-up of four aircraft: one H-130, two H-135s and one H-155
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed its line-up of four rotorcraft showcased at the "China Helicopter Exposition 2015" (September 9-13, 2015 in Tianjin): one light single-engine H-130 Ecureuil, two light... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter: multiple EASA approvals received for aeronautical accessories products
Fort Worth, Usa - New product approvals further increases operator capability throughout the region
Bell Helicopter announced today its Aeronautical Accessories brand has received four new approvals from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The products can be applied to multiple Bell Helicopter... more
HelicoptersHong Kong’s Government Flying Services acquires seven H-175 helicopters
Marignane, France - Configuration allows quick role-change between missions
Hong Kong-based Government Flying Services (GFS) has ordered seven Airbus Helicopters H-175s, becoming the world’s launching customer for this new-generation super-medium-sized rotorcraft in the public s... more
HelicoptersBell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter: demo-tour from September to November in Brazil
Fort Worth, Usa - Ten cities to get the opportunity to see the new aircraft up-close and personal
Bell Helicopter announced today that the demonstration tour of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X mock-up kicked off, September 3, in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. This is the first of 10 stops throughout Brazil f... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter continues to build momentum in Mexico
Fort Worth, Usa - Its customer expands aircraft fleet with delivery of the first Bell 429
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the recent delivery of the Bell 429 to Servicios Aereos Across, an aircraft charter service based in Toluca, Mexico. The customer currently operates a Bell 407GX, multiple... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter congratulates Fuji Heavy Industries on Japanese Ministry of Defense UH-X contract award
Tokyo, Japan - Contract initiates new co-development program in Japan
Bell Helicopter today announced long-term partner Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) was awarded a contract for 150 multi-purpose helicopters to replace Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) current fle... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 429 helicopter delivered to Slovakian Police Force
Bratislava, Slovakia - The model continues to gain customers in police forces around the world
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of the first of two Bell 429s to the Slovakian Police. These aircraft will be primarily used for border protection, search and rescue, natural disaster relief missions... more
HelicoptersRobinson introduces new R-44 and R-66 helicopter autopilot
Torrance, Usa - And Aspen primary flight display package
The same Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS (Helicopter Stability Augmentation System) and autopilot that was FAA approved on the R-66 earlier this year is now available on Robinson’s R-44. The R-44 autopilot o... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter celebrates Bell 505 Lafayette assembly center grand opening
Lafayette, Usa - Where the company will assemble the new commercial aircraft, the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the Bell Helicopter Lafayette Assembly Center is officially open for business in Lafayette, La., where the company will assemble the new commercial helicopter, the Bell... more
HelicoptersTiger HAD helicopter: first in-flight presentation in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - A week before being displayed at the "MSPO"
Airbus Helicopters has announced that the Tiger will give its first dynamic presentation in Poland, a week before being displayed (for the second time) at the 23rd edition of "MSPO" in Kielce. The combat... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ H-175 reaches 1,000 flight hours with NHV Group
Den Helder, The Netherlands - Proving this super-medium sized aircraft's capabilities and reliability in highly demanding operations
NHV Group has logged the first 1,000 flight hours with the H-175, proving this super-medium-sized rotorcraft’s capabilities and reliability in highly demanding operations, especially the transportation o... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Air Force receives four EC-725 helicopters
Bangkok, Thailandia - Delivery of first batch of four completed this month; with another two due next year
Airbus Helicopters has completed delivery of an initial four EC-725s to the Royal Thai Air Force, providing capable rotorcraft for this military service’s search and rescue and troop transport duties. The o... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers first H-135 for off-shore wind operations to HTM in Germany
Emden, Germany - Specially equipped rotorcraft to be stationed at Emden and other bases
The first H-135 configured for off-shore hoisting duties has been delivered to HTM Helicopter Travel Munich GmbH, marking a new milestone for the enhanced version of Airbus Helicopters’ lightweight rotorcraft p... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter and Bird Aerosystems present Bell 407 ASIO package
Prague, Czech Republic - The complete airborne information surveillance and reconnaissance solution for the 407 GXP
Bell Helicopter and BIRD Aerosystems announced today the signature of a cooperation agreement to integrate the BIRD Aerosystems Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation (ASIO) package as a complete end-to-end... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-Selex Es: EUR 27 m contract to update UK RAF Puma helicopters
Rome, Italy - The agreement will see the company equip the fleet with the SG-200D RWR
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has won a contract worth around €27M (£19M) to provide an ongoing radar warning capability for the UK Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma helicopters. The company was selected by the... more
HelicoptersRobinson upgrades R-66 Police helicopter
Torrance, Usa - To complete the package, the industry expanded the options list
Robinson Helicopter Company announced its R-66 Turbine Police Helicopter with the FLIR Systems Ultra 8000 Infrared Camera and the Spectrolab SX-7 searchlight with 30-million candlepower has been reconfigured... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters achieves Factory Acceptance for first “HATS” military training aircraft for Australia
Donauwörth, Germany - First of fifteen helicopters of the H-135 family for joint Australian Navy and Army pilot training
Airbus Helicopters has achieved Factory Acceptance of HATS01, the first of fifteen helicopters of the H-135 family (EC-135T2+) for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland celebrated Westland Centenary and 100 years supporting the UK Armed Forces
London, UK - The industry is at the heart of UK advanced manufacturing delivering some £600M in exports annually, accounting for 10% of UK Defence Exports
AgustaWestland celebrated a century of aircraft manufacturing in the UK and 100 years of supplying and supporting the UK Armed Forces, yesterday at the Mall Galleries London, in the presence of Mauro Moretti,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. RN-Aircraft signs contract for ten AW-189s, result of the framework agreement of 2014
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for transportation. The restructuring of ghe HeliVert jv
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday it has signed a contract for the sale of ten AW-189 commercial helicopters to RN-Aircraft, a subsidiary of the oil company Rosneft. The contract foresees... more
HelicoptersOhio State Highway Patrol to receive first US-built Airbus Helicopters H-125
Texas, Usa - First aircraft to be produced on the new final assembly line in Columbus, Miss
Airbus Helicopters announced that the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has ordered the first H-125 AStar produced on the new final assembly line at the company’s production facility in Columbus, Miss. T... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica achieves EASA certification of the AW-169 helicopter
Rome, Italy - It was gained in less than five years
Finmeccanica announces that the new AW-169 helicopter has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Deliveries of the first aircraft will now take place to the many customers around... more
HelicoptersNew contract for Finmeccanica’s helicopters valued at 160 million euro
Rome, Italy - Rosneft plans to order further aircraft, for a total of up to 160 units
Finmeccanica has signed a contract for the sale of ten AW-189 commercial helicopters to RN-Aircraft, a subsidiary of the oil company Rosneft. The contract, valued at around 160 million euro, foresees that... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter achieves EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 150 aircraft already sold to customers worldwide for a wide range of roles
Fimeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today the new generation AW-169 helicopter has been issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 15 July 2015. Delivery of the first... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AgustaWestland celebrated 100 years of aircraft manufacturing in the UK
Rome, Italy - Westland Aircraft works was established in 1915 at Yeovil in southwest England
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland yesterday celebrated the centenary of the formation of the Westland Aircraft Works in Yeovil and the many aeronautical achievements that have been made during 100 years of continuous... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters has delivered the 20th and final NH-90 to Finland
Marignane, France - During a ceremony with the customer at Patria’s facility in Halli, Finland
Airbus Helicopters and Patria, the company responsible for the local assembly of the NH-90, marked the important milestone of the delivery of the 20th and last serial NH-90 during a ceremony with the customer... more
HelicoptersArmed Forces of Malta order their third AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used to strengthen Malta’s maritime border control capabilities
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that the Armed Forces of Malta have placed an order for their third AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter. The aircraft will primarily be used to perform... more
HelicoptersEco-friendly and eco-efficient technologies of tomorrow take to the sky with Airbus Helicopters’ Bluecopter demonstrator
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft made its public debut today during a presentation at its Donauwörth, Germany facility
"A quieter and more fuel efficient future for rotorcraft flight was unveiled by Airbus Helicopters today with its Bluecopter demonstrator, which has validated leading-edge technologies ranging from an... more
HelicoptersItalian Coast Guard Expands Its AW-139 Helicopter Fleet
Varese, Italy - Three more units delivered and contract signed for two more aircraft
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today a major milestone in the modernization of the Italian Coast Guard’s helicopter fleet, with the delivery of three further AW-139 intermediate twin aircraft a... more