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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
HelicoptersThe new two-place R-44 Cadet Robinson helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The industry plans to debut in the first quarter of 2016
Robinson Helicopter Company plans to debut the R-44 Cadet, a two-place R-44, in the first quarter of 2016. While suitable for a wide variety of utilitarian applications, the industry developed the Cadet... more
HelicoptersRomania to host production of new and robust H-215 heavy helicopter
Brasov, Romania - Official launch of Airbus Helicopters Industries for its new Romanian factory
In a ceremony held yesterday by Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, and in the presence of Alexandru Nastase, Secretary of State, Airbus Helicopters set down the foundation stone of its new Romanian... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters accelerates industrialisation in the UK
Oxford, UK - The industry has received funding for two separate projects
Airbus Helicopters, the UK’s turbine helicopter company, has received funding from the Department for Business Innovations and Skills (BIS) for two separate projects: one supported by the Aerospace Technology I... more
HelicoptersUS Army extends contract with an order for 12 new UH-72A Lakota helicopters
Herndon, Usa - The 12 aircraft on this latest contract option will be delivered starting in August of 2017
The United States Army has exercised $65.8 million in contract options for 12 additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters and associated mission equipment packages. The UH-72A is manufactured by Airbus Helicopters... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to provide global service solution for French Gendarmerie Nationale and Sécurité Civile EC-145 fleet
Marignane, France - A 5-year contract for FBH support, logistics, and technical assistance
The SIMMAD (Structure intégrée du maintien en condition opérationnelle des matériels aéronautiques du ministère de la Défense, responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of French state-owned aircra... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters starts flight tests with high-compression engine for cleaner rotorcraft
Marignane, France - Development and flight test campaign as part of the European "Clean Sky" initiative
Airbus Helicopters has successfully completed the first flight test of the high-compression engine demonstrator aircraft at around 3pm on Friday, November 6th, at Marignane Airport. The development and... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first H-130 for Bhutan
Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan - The second helicopter is expected to be delivered in June 2016
Airbus Helicopters announced the arrival of the first H-130, from the proven Ecureuil family, in the Kingdom of Bhutan. This is the first of two helicopters acquired by the Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services... more
HelicoptersSikorsky completes VH-92A presidential helicopter replacement program milestones
Stratford, Usa - Initial fielding is planned for 2020, with production concluding in 2023
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced the successful completion of the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR), completion of the integration and performance... more
HelicoptersA major milestone for the H-145 helicopter: 10,000 flight hours -VIDEO-
Marignane, France - Accumulated from the worldwide fleet of 35 aircraft operated by 14 international customers
A major milestone for the H-145: the worldwide fleet of 35 helicopters operated by 14 international customers has accumulated a total of 10,000 flight hours. In only a little over a year, the light... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and KAI affirm partnership for export and support of Korean aircraft platforms
Seoul, South Korea - Scope of cooperation to include also after-sales services including MRO and training
Long-time partners Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly market Korean helicopter platforms for the worldwide market. The collaboration... more
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