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Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Schweizer 333 to Dominican Republic and Mexico
Las Vegas, USA - Patrol and training as its basic tasks
The small Schweizer 333 helicopters are appreciated by Dominican Air Force which has ordered four of them. This model has been also considered by Mexico, and roles for which it would be mainly exalted... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Goodrich's Fly-by-Wire for the NH-90
Las Vegas, USA - Remarkable advantages for costs
Goodrich provides a significant support for the evolution of the NH-90 programme. This company competent in the avionics sector has in fact produced the FBW (Fly-by-Wire) system of this helicopter, a major... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a new firefighting water drop system has been shown
Las Vegas, USA - The Slingtank is simply based on gravity
A new water drop system has been produced and shown to its potential users. It deals with the so called Slingtank, designed by an Australian pilot operating in firefighting helicopters units. Its producer... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Turbomeca improves its customer care
Las Vegas, USA - An assistence team for every customer
The US section of Turbomeca is reorganizing the management of its customer assistence service. In the past several problems occurred related to the reliability of communications, as it seems in some cases... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Helitech 2005 in China?
Las Vegas, USA - This show could occur in Hong Kong
China could host in Hong Kong in April next year the great Helitech show which strictly deals with trade interests. This European proposal would necessarily appear related to significant opportunities... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the evolution of the Chinese helicopter market
Las Vegas, USA - Heli Expo has been an opportunity to deepen such matter
China will have seriously to change its attitudes about the opening of its market concerning not national made helicopters and their possibility to operate in its own air space. It is what appears clear... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: great success for this Las Vegas' convention
Las Vegas, USA - Orders have practically doubled compared with last year
The ending survey on these first two days of the helicopter convention in Las Vegas must be considered as a surprising one. Some 110 helicopters have been purchased, with an impressive increase if the... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a new A-119 Koala for the Tex-Air
Las Vegas, USA - It is scheduled to operate in the Gulf of Mexico
Tex-Air company, operating in the Gulf of Mexico in the energy sector (gas and oil) has officially received a new Agusta A-119 Koala helicopter on the occasion of the Heli Expo in Las Vegas. It is added... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: AgustaWestland-Kaman's agreement for the US-101 team
Las Vegas, USA - Kaman to provide structural support for the fuselage of this helicopter
At Heli Expo, in the Kaman booth, a cooperation agreement between this company and AgustaWestland group has been signed to participate for the US-101 programme. This contract has a significant relevance... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: London Air Services purchases an AB-139
Las Vegas, USA - Its delivery has been made formal in Las Vegas on March 16
On March 16, at Agusta Bell booth, G. W. Wynne Powell of London Air Services has officially formally purchased an AB-139 helicopter of the 12 seats transport version. This choice made by such Canadian... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the three cardinal points of the US-101
Las Vegas, USA - Here are the advantages promoted by the team which will produce it
During the first two days at Heli Expo 2004, the US-101 team, through its own companies, has had the opportunity to explain the main ideas on which the production philosophy of this chopper is based. What... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a K-Max drone?
Las Vegas, USA - It is a Kaman's hypothesis for the US armed forces
After the hard effort in the United States against wide fires, the small Kaman K-Max helicopter has achieved success and good consideration for its operative capabilities. These spreading considerations... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Rolls Royce's forecasting untill 2013
Las Vegas, USA - The role of light one-engine helicopters is a major one
Rolls Royce proves positive about the possibility of increasing deliveries for the next ten years. A careful analysis of market trend would in fact reveal a high growth of one-engine aircraft (for which... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Turbomeca to deliver new engines for USCG Dauphins
Las Vegas, USA - Arriel 2C2-CG engines
Turbomeca gains to produce new engines for US Coast Guard HH-65 Dauphins, so overcoming Honeywell. This French company will deliver Arriel 2C2-CG engines for some 96 aircraft with the technical cooperation... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the NH-90 to be endowed of the new Primus 701A weather radar
Las Vegas, USA - Honeywell aims to deliver this apparatus for old and new designing aircraft
The NH-90 will be endowed of the new weather radar produced by Honeywell, the Primus 701A. NATO's helicopters will operate with a last generation weather radar, able to provide great performances with... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the RQ-8B has been selected by US Army
Las Vegas, USA - This new UAV will be involved in a rotor upgrade
US Army has selected the RQ-8B Fire Scout UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft produced by Northrop Grumman on the base of the original project by Schweizer, the 333 helicopter. This order would deal... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Turbomeca "more responsive" to market exigencies
Las Vegas, USA - This company aims to improve production and logistics management
Turbomeca's US Department Direction has recently pointed out some difficulties related to production and delivery logistics for its products. A solution would be found out in an increase of the presence... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Sikorsky promotes safety and elegance of its S-92
Las Vegas, USA - New possibilities in the Middle East market
Sikorsky looks at the good market success so far achieved by its S-92 which, according to its staff, would represent the most innovative the market can offer from a safety and performances point of view... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: MD takes delivery of new demand from the international market
Las Vegas, USA - MD-600N and MD-520N in four countries during these first 2004 months
Lasting one day from the end of Heli Expo, MD Helicopters announces the selling of many helicopters on the international market so covering different continents. German Policy will receive its fifth Explorer... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the new 427IFR by Bell
Las Vegas, USA - It will have to be very competitive in the light helicopters market
Bell is developing the new 427IFR light helicopter, in an attempt to right answer the demand for aircraft which have to be able to well satisfy Law Enforcement exigencies. Main innovative aspects would... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004. Brégier's Eurocopter: international rise and technological updating
Las Vegas, USA - These are two everlasting cornerstones
President of Eurocopter, Fabrice Brégier, underlines the importance of group's effort on international market and for technological progress. From a selling point of view, possibilities related to markets... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Turbomeca does not answer regarding Val di Susa mishap
Las Vegas, USA - For this French company there is no proof of Arriel engine's responsibility
AVIONEWS met Turbomeca communication manager: AVIONEWS: The terrible event occurred in Val di Susa (Italy) in April 2003, when an Ecureuil helicopter fell headlong due to its Turbomeca Arriel 1 engine... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a new flight simulator for the S-92
Las Vegas, USA - Its software will be useful in oder to experience difficulties during emergency conditions
Sikorsky is preparing the new flight simulator for its S-92 helicopter. This system appears a complete one with reference to general activities and flight conditions, in particular concerning safety flight.... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: international success of Turbomeca
Las Vegas, USA - Arriel engines at the top of selling in Japan and USA
Turbomeca reaches new goals on the international market. In the United States, this company hopes to get a double presence when compared to present time thanks to the Arriel 2C manufactured in the USA... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a new Eurocopter's manufacturing facility in America
Las Vegas, USA - Influence of this group in increasing in the USA
Eurocopter presence goes on consolidating in the United States with the new facility in Columbus, which is ready to get the real production stage started. This factory will be employed in order to manufacture... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: new helicopters for Bell
Las Vegas, USA - Bell 210 and 427IFR
Bell has announced the production of two new helicopters. It deals with 210 (a medium-sized chopper as a derivative of UH-1) and the 427IFR (a superior class). This company is offering to its customers... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: New Erickson Air-Crane S-64 for Italy
Las Vegas, USA - After the success in the Civil Protection, they are ready to enter service with the Italian State Forestry Corps
The Corpo Forestale dello Stato (State Forestry Corps) is going to receive new Erickson Air-Crane S-64 helicopters. This choice appears a consequence of the great success achieved by employing it in firefighting... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004. New Erickson Air-Crane S-64 for Italy (2): Las Vegas showing
Las Vegas, USA - A committee of the Italian State Forestry Group has participated
As a delegation of the Italian Corpo Forestale dello Stato, have arrived for Heli Expo eng. Davide Pontani (General Coordinator) and five members of such authority consisting of pilots and technicians.... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: AVIONEWS has interviewed a member of the Lee County public safety service
Las Vegas, USA - A new EC-145 has been received
Lee County safety service has received an Eurocopter EC-145 helicopter. AVIONEWS has interviewed one of its members, Chris Hansen, on the occasion of Heli Expo 2004: AVIONEWS: Why have you chosen this... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Joe Mashman Safety Award
Las Vegas, USA - It will be awarded to United States Aircraft Insurance Group
As another important prize during March 16 at Heli Expo is the Joe Mashman Safety Award. 2004 winner of this prize is United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG), which has cooperated with helicopter... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service
Las Vegas, USA - It will be granted for successes in fighting against epidemic diseases in Africa
Today at Heli Expo 2004 in Las Vegas will be awarded the special prize called Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service. This award will be probably granted to Jose Carvalho who particularly made... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Helicopters Law Enforcement Award
Las Vegas, USA - Awarded for the best training capabilities
The HAI's Helicopters Law Enforcement Award will be granted to Los Angeles Police's Captain James Di Giovanna. Di Giovanna has proved during many years a great skillfulness in training new students for... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Pilot of the Year Award
Las Vegas, USA - It will be granted for the rescue of some persons at the mountain
On March 16 Laurence Perry e Rick Harmon will be awarded at Heli Expo by the prize concerning the best pilot of the year by HAI. These two pilots of helicopter have been the protagonists of a spectacular... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo: a new AB-139 for Honeywell
Las Vegas, USA - This company has provided an important part of its avionics components
Honeywell has ordered an Agusta Bell AB-139 in order to adapt it for an interesting mostly demonstration role concerning its avionics components. This company has in fact produced several apparatus such... more
Weather forecastsNew Zealand purchases another AB-139
Las Vegas, USA – It will perform offshore tasks
New Zealand Helicopters company would have executed since the end of February (on the occasion of Singapore Airshow) the purchase of a new AB-139. Such helicopter will have to perform some maritime and... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo (8): the "strength" of the Power
Las Vegas, Usa – The cornerstone of its success would consist in its adaptation capabilites for new exigencies
AgustaWestland takes into great consideration the A-109 Power. This helicopter is able to warrant a constant success on international market due to its adaptation capability for the new tasks it has to... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo (7): Tex-Air to employ the Koalas in the Gulf of Mexico by the end of this year
Las Vegas, Usa – Offshore employment for A-119 light helicopter is increasing
The 42 helicopters fleet of which Tex-Air offshore activities and maritime transport company is made, reach further A-119. The Koala light helicopter proves capable to satisfy needs of a relevant services... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo (6): Koala as the best in its class
Las Vegas, USA – This AgustaWestland’s helicopter proves to be the best light one-engine chopper
A-119 Koala’s success is undoubtedly even produced by particular variants in which this chopper has been designed. Several United States’ Police departments have adopted dedicated versions of this air... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (5): Agusta Bell analyzes success possibilities of the BA-609
Las Vegas, USA – This programme is a hope for the future
Forecasting related to hypothetical destination for Agusta Bell made tilt rotor, the BA-609, divide up the wider market share equally between offshore and corporated/VIP activities (with some 29% each).... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (4): Agusta Bell group shows the AB-139
Las Vegas, USA – This helicopter has already proved endowed of great technical capabilities and good market possibilities
The Agusta Bell group promotes the AB-139 at Heli Expo 2004. Orders forecasted for this new helicopter would consist in 38% offshore share. This mid-class aircraft has already proved excellent performances... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (3): Giuseppe Orsi promotes the reliability of US-101 programme
Las Vegas, USA – Winning the new US President helicopter competition would have relevant effects
AgustaWestland’s analysis during the press conference on March 14 concerning US-101 programme’s relevance appears a major issue. This helicopter is going to be produced in Texas and this fact can make emp... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004 (2): Giuseppe Orsi points out successes and collaborations during the press conference
Las Vegas, USA – A future rich in new customers and possible collaborations
Market strategy of AgustaWestland has been explained by Giuseppe Orsi during the press conference preceding the Heli Expo opening day. First of all, one must start from 2003 results, a year concluded with... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Giuseppe Orsi’s comment at AgustaWestland’s press conference
Las Vegas, USA – Group’s competitiveness increase brings to new job opportunities
On the occasion of the AgustaWestland’s press conference at Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas on March 14, Giuseppe Orsi has put into evidence the great job opportunities this group is able to create. The US m... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in March 2004
Rome, Italy -
RAYTHEON REGIONAL M&O FOR BEECHCRAFT/HAWKER OWNERS…March 3, Tarrytown; March 4, Rosemont, Ill.; March 19, Las Vegas. Info: (316) 676-0432. HAI HELI-EXPO 2004…March 15-17, Las Vegas, Nev. Info: (70... more
Weather forecastsAgusta at Heli Expo 2004
Las Vegas, USA - It will attend together with its commercial partners
Agusta will attend Heli Expo 2004 by showing some helicopters with particular stands. AgustaWestland group will be there with an A-119 Koala and an A-109 Power Elite. Agusta/Bell is going instead to show... more
Weather forecastsILA 2004 Aerospace Show in May
Berlin, Germany – It is considered a major one for Nato
The great ILA 2004 aerospace show is being organized, occurring in Germany probably in May 1st. This airshow is considered an unavoidable point of reference concerning historical relations among Nato... more
Weather forecastsHeli-Expo 2004: Tech Tool Plastics among the exhibitors
Fort Worth, USA - New structural components to promote
Tech-Tool Plastics is going to participate to the next Heli-Expo helicopter show in Las Vegas (March 15-17 2004). As a leader in designing aircraft glasses, it will show its recent innovations in this... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in March 2004
Rome, Italy -
RAYTHEON REGIONAL M&O FOR BEECHCRAFT/HAWKER OWNERS…March 3, Tarrytown; March 4, Rosemont, Ill.; March 19, Las Vegas. Info: (316) 676-0432. NBAA REGIONAL FORUM AND STATIC DISPLAY…March 10, West Pal... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in March 2004
Washington, Usa -
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION INSTITUTE CORPORATE AIRCRAFT SECURITY SEMINAR…March 1-2, Las Vegas, Nev. Info: (540) 554-2540; Web site: www.personalprotection.com. AERO 2004 MEXICAN BUSINESS AVIATION AND AEROSPACE T... more
Weather forecastsAsian Aerospace Airshow: Sikorsky supports its S-76
Singapore - This medium helicopter is promoted for several asian countries' exigencies
Sikorsky is searching for new orders regarding the S-76 helicopter in Asia. This chopper has already gained a good commercial success in Japan and South Korea (moreover, it seems Japan has ordered further... more