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HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selects X4 engine
Marignane, France - It will be presented to the public for the first time at "HAI" on the 3rd March 20156
In 2012, Airbus Helicopters launched the X4 initial design concept around two capable turboshaft engines options: Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW210E and Turbomeca’s ARRANO. At the conclusion of this pre... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland expands its presence in West Africa with new AW-139 helicopter orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - Future plans include a regional service centre in the region
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced yesterday four new orders for the AW-139 in West Africa, with four undisclosed government customers recently choosing the intermediate helicopter for passenger transport r... more
HelicoptersAW Philadelphia introduced transmission test stand tail rotor gearboxes for helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The industry aims at the facility for a greater efficiency service to customers in the Americas
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland today announced that transmission testing capabilities have been expanded at the Company’s Philadelphia facility, bringing full Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services for... more
HelicoptersMistral helicopter carrier: the delivery to Russia could take place earlier this week
Moscow, Russia - The statement comes from a source of Russian diplomacy to "Interfax" news agency
Something is happening about the two Mistral class helicopter carriers: "The Elysee Palace may order the delivery of the Mistral already this week"; a military-diplomatic source made this statement to... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW to establish FlightSafety International as an AW-139 Authorised Training Centre in Lafayette, Louisiana
Cascina Costa, Italy - Expanding the range of training partnerships and global services
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced yesterday the approval of the FlightSafety International (FSI) Learning Centre in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA as an AW Authorised Training Centre. FSI has been providing A... more
HelicoptersIndra to provide training system for Spanish ground forces EC-135 helicopter
Rome, Italy - The company has already provided this unit with simulators of the Chinook, Cougar and Tiger helicopters
The Arms and Materials General Board (DGAM) for the Spanish Ministry of Defense has chosen Indra to provide an integrated training system for the EC-135 helicopter; this project will be worth €14.4m.... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: contract with LCI for 11 AgustaWestland helicopters (AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189)
Rome, Italy - Deliveries expected in 2015 and 2016 to perform off-shore transport, search and rescue and aero-medical transport
The AgustaWestland Family of new generation helicopters reached another significant achievement on the commercial market. The Finmeccanica Company has signed a contract valued at approximately € 110 m... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: "Heli Expo 2015" will begin next March
Orlando, USA - The show will be the meeting point of the helicopter world
The Hai (Helicopter Association International) exhibition will take place from March 2 to 5. It's the largest fair in the helicopters world and it will hold in Orlando, Florida. During the event, manufacturers... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland completes deliveries of Italian Police's AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Eight aircraft now in service performing their missions from five bases
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today it has completed the delivery of the Italian Police’s AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters at the end of December 2014. Deliveries started in mid-2013 and n... more
HelicoptersGreat Britain: start fundraising to equip the helicopter rescue of a second aircraft
London, Great Britain - GBP 4,4 million are needed to purchase it
400 patients more in a year: there are so many lives that could be saved if the city of London was served by a second helicopter by its rescue service by aircraft. In 2014, the only model used for this... more
HelicoptersCAA reports on progress to improve safety of off-shore helicopter operations
London, UK - Significant safety improvements made but more to do, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority
Substantial progress has been made on measures to improve off-shore helicopter safety but there is still more to do, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said as it published a progress report on the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters. 2014 year of success and the introduction of three new aircraft
Paris, France - In addition the industry delivered 471 rotorcraft and booked 402 net orders
For the industry building on an "Unprecedented" year of new product certification and introduction: Airbus Helicopters has set its sights on best serving its customers in a challenging global marketplace,... more
HelicoptersBotswana’s Police Air Support Branch orders three AS-350B3e from Airbus Helicopters
Gaborone, Botswana - The start of delivery of the new aircraft is scheduled for later in 2015
Botswana’s Police Service today signed for a contract for three new AS-350B3e ‘Ecureuil” Airbus Helicopters aircraft for its Police Air Support Branch. The new helicopters will be customised to the B... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: Australian military’s new EC-135T2+ training aircraft takes to air
Donauwörth, Germany - First flight within only two months of HATS contract signing
The first EC-135T2+ helicopter in a planned fleet of modern, twin-engine, rotary-wing aircraft being acquired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS),... more
HelicoptersDHL starts a new delivery service by helicopter in Europe
London, United Kingdom - After New York and Los Angeles, it's the turn of London
After USA, the transport company DHL has brought its delivery service by helicopter even in the "Old continent" and more specifically in London. The service that allows to save a lot of time, began last... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: realistic simulation training to enhance safety and capabilities of aircraft SaR missions
Singapore, Singapore - Singapore-based AS-365 Dauphin simulator is the only such training device equipped with the CMA9000 system
The AS-365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (... more
HelicoptersRobinson adds Garmin G500H and Autopilot to R-66 helicopter options
Torrance, Usa - An aircraft with this system will be on display at this year's HAI convention next March (3-4) in Orlando
Robinson Helicopter Company announces the Garmin G500H Avionics Display System and the Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS autopilot are now available as options on new 2015 R-66 Turbine helicopters. The G500H... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters fleet surpasses the 10 million flight hour milestone in service with the oil and gas sector
Marignane, France - Operations began with the Alouette during the 1960s and continued with rotorcraft in the Super Puma, Dauphin and Ecureuil families
Utilized worldwide in some of the most challenging conditions, the deployed fleet of Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft in service for the oil and gas industry has accumulated more than 10 million flight hours... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Boeing delivers advanced Chinook maintenance training devices to Canada
St Louis, Usa - Also six training aids focuses on specific items
Boeing recently delivered a maintenance training system to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) that will help prepare technicians to keep the RCAF’s CH-147F Chinook helicopters mission ready. The C... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter full scale production underway; deliveries to the first batch of customers to start in the 2Q15
Cascina Costa, Italy - First aircraft now on the final assembly line at Vergiate facility in Italy
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced today that the new generation AW-169 light intermediate 4.5-tonne class helicopter has entered full scale production, with the first aircraft now on the final assembly l... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland to supply 160 AW-189 civil helicopters to oil company Rosneft by 2025
Cascina Costa, Italy - HeliVert, jv between Russian Helicopters and Finmeccanica-AW, will assemble the aircraft in Russia
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, announced yesterday that, following an agreement signed on 29th December, it will provide 160 AW-189 civil helicopters to the oil company Rosneft by 2025. The supply will be... more
HelicoptersPoland competes for helicopters’ order: in the race also AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica)
Warsaw, Poland - A tender of 3 billion dollars
AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica Group, competes for the Polish order for an undefined number of helicopters, with the American Sikorsky (United Technologies) and the French Airbus Helicopters. They are... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter SAR variant achieves EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - SAR configured aircraft deliveries to start
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced it has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Search and Rescue variant of the AW-189, paving the way for the delivery of aircraft f... more
HelicoptersCarabineros de Chile order an AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It marks the entrance of the aircraft into the local market
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that the Carabineros de Chile has placed an order for an AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. The aircraft, which will be delivered in the first quarter... more
HelicoptersMistral helicopter carriers: Hollande reaffirms his “No”
Moscow, Russia - Meanwhile Russia would be planning to build its own ships
During Brussels summit of European leaders yesterday, François Hollande put forth the prospect of scaling back sanctions on Russia. But the French President does not seem to have changed his mind on “Mistral af... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first NH-90 and the first two HAD-E Tigers to the Spanish Ministry of Defense
Albacete, Spain - Assembled in the Spanish plant in Albacete
Airbus Helicopters has completed official delivery of the first two Tiger aircraft in the new HAD-E version and the first NH-90 GSPA tactical transport rotorcraft destined for the Spanish Army Airmobile... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers an EC-135 to the Spanish National Police
Albacete, Spain - And the first AS-355NP for the Spanish Road Transport Authority
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first AS-355NP Ecureuil to the Spanish Road Transport Authority (DGT) and the first EC-135 to the country’s National Police Force under the contract signed in February o... more
HelicoptersTrinidad and Tobago Air Guard reaches key training, capability milestones
Cascina Costa, Italy - Unit has now flown over 5,000 flight hours and is engaged in SAR, medevac, and maritime security missions
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland today congratulated the accomplishments of the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard, as the country’s first Search and Rescue helicopter unit promoted two pilots to Command Officers and... more
HelicoptersMistral helicopter carriers. Russian expert: the Vladivostok ship is useless
Paris, France - But a French subcontractor manager is confident that Paris will respect the contract
The Vladivostok, one of the two Mistral helicopter carriers that France has to deliver to Moscow, cannot be used until certain equipment which are necessary for navigation are installed. A Russian expert... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to continue providing full service support for Bundeswehr’s EC-135 training aircraft
Donauwörth, Germany - Support contract for the fleet in Bückeburg extended until 2022
Airbus Helicopters has won the support contract to maintain, overhaul and ensure the availability of the German Army Aviation School’s fleet of EC-135 training helicopters. This extends the existing c... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the 2nd AS-332C1e to the Bolivian Air Force
La Paz, Bolivia - The contract for the Super Puma aircraft also includes a logistical support package
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 2nd Super Puma AS-332C1e to the Bolivian Air Force (FAB). At the end of 2013, the FAB purchased six of these light-medium helicopters to fight drug trafficking and... more
HelicoptersPZL-Świdnik signs contract with HASA for three fire-fighting configured W-3A Sokół helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2015
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, announced that it has signed a contract with the Spanish company Hispánica de Aviación S.A (HASA) for three W-3A Sokół helicopters in fire-fighting configuration. The... more
HelicoptersHoverFly selects the AW-169 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Delivery in mid-2015, replacing an ageing AS-365 aircraft
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that HoverFly of Italy has signed a contract for an AW-169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter to perform passenger transport missions plus a comprehensive package... more
HelicoptersGermany’s Landespolizei Nordrhein-Westfalen selects the Airbus Helicopters’ EC-145 T2
Donauwoerth, Germany - Deliveries of these helicopters are planned in 2016-2017
Six EC-145T2 rotorcraft have been ordered by Germany’s Landespolizei Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia Police Force), becoming the latest law enforcement customer for this enhanced member of A... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first new-generation EC-175 aircraft
Marignane, France - Two helicopters are received by NHV for oil and gas missions
A double-handover ceremony yesterday marked Airbus Helicopters’ first deliveries of its new-generation EC-175, with two of these 7-metric-ton category rotorcraft provided to NHV for oil and gas missions i... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopters ordered by Tokyo Police and by Japanese Iwate Prefecture
Cascina Costa, Italy - Aircraft to enter service in 2016 for the first operator, to be delivered at the beginning of 2016 for the second
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announce that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police has placed an order for an additional AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter. The aircraft is expected t... more
HelicoptersGulf celebrates AW-189 entry into service and VNH orders two helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft already in service and delivered to customers in Europe and Asia
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Gulf Helicopters of Qatar celebrated the entry into service of its first batch of AW-189 super medium helicopters during an official ceremony held on... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first Tiger HAD Block 2 attak helicopters to the French Army
Marignane, France - Additional enhacements compared to Block1, that increase the capabilities on the battlefields
The French Army’s Tiger combat helicopter fleet expanded with the delivery of the first two attack helicopters in the HAD Block 2 version, following its qualification by the French General Directorate f... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters develops with aircraft operators the rotorcraft industry’s first "Flight Crew Operating Manual"
Marignane, France - Best practices and recommendations are provided for EC-225s in oil and gas missions
Airbus Helicopters is working together with Helicopter Operators to develop a "Flight Crew Operating Manual" (FCOM) for EC-225 aircraft that are utilized for oil and gas missions, marking the first such... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters' first EC-135 T3/P3 enters service with Aiut Alpin Dolomites
Pontives, Italy - In high-altitude rescue operations
The newest light-weight twin-engine rotorcraft is now in service with the operational start-up of Airbus Helicopters’ upgraded EC-135 T3/P3 of Aiut Alpin Dolomites – a northern Italy-based Alpine mountain res... more
HelicoptersMistral helicopter carriers. Hollande meets Putin in Moscow
Paris, France - But the Russian president denies discussing the matter
Coming back from an unscheduled visit to Moscow, the French president François Hollande said to the French media that Mistral helicopter carriers supply is connected with the implementation of Minsk agreement.... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers three TH-135 training aircraft to JMSDF
Tokyo, Japan - It is a variant of the EC-135T2+
Airbus Helicopters Japan has successfully handed over three TH-135 training helicopters to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The three aircraft delivered between October and December are the... more
HelicoptersFrench Defence Minister: we might not deliver Mistral ships to Russia
Paris, France - Paris will check if ceasefire and the inviolability of Ukrainian borders are respected
After the suspension of Mistral helicopter carrier ships delivery to Russia decreed by French president François Hollande (for details see AVIONEWS) the Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian declared today... more
HelicoptersSikorsky to provide 16 Seahawk helicopters to Indian Navy
New Delhi, India - A company participated by AgustaWestland was excluded because of the alleged Finmeccanica’s bribe to Indian officials
The Indian Navy selected Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk for its shipboard multi-role helicopter (MRH) requirement yesterday. New Delhi launched a tender for 16 helicopters with an option for another eight in 2008.... more
HelicoptersMistral helicopter carrier. Rogozin: we will no longer buy military technology abroad
Moscow, Russia - The Russian Deputy Prime Minister says France was not able to make “Sovereign decisions”
“We will no longer buy ready-made military equipment abroad and the Mistrals serve as a good example confirming that we are right” said today Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin to the press com... more
HelicoptersRobinson: FAA certifies floats for R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The option adds approximately 65 pounts to the aircraft's empty weight
Robinson Helicopter Company’s float option for its 5-place R-66 was FAA approved on November 15, 2014. Designated the Turbine Marine, the R-66 pop-out float option is similar to the R-44 Clipper pop-out f... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland completed GrandNew helicopter deliveries to Intermountain Life Flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - Fifth and final delivery in current order to western US EMS operator
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Intermountain Life Flight (ILF) of Utah has taken delivery of its fifth GrandNew helicopter for EMS and SAR missions as they expand service to patients t... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters Training Services reaffirms its commitment to safety
Marignane, France - 50,000 trainees in 50 years
Airbus Helicopters Training Services (AHTS) has completed the instruction of its 50,000th trainee, marking a new achievement for this wholly-owned subsidiary of the industry. This milestone was achieved... more
HelicoptersFirst flight of Airbus Helicopters’ EC-645T2
Donauwörth, Germany - Bundeswehr to receive the first aircraft in this series in late 2015
Airbus Helicopters’ newest lightweight military multi-role helicopter, the EC-645T2 (LUH SOF), has successfully completed its first flight. In the presence of representatives of the German Armed Forces (... more
HelicoptersIndia hands over Drhuv multi-role helicopter to Nepal Army
Katmandu, Nepal - New Delhi will provide its neighbour technical and logistic support
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered today a Drhuv multi-role helicopter made by the State-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to Nepal. The aircraft will be used by Katmandu forces... more