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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
HelicoptersHollande suspends Mistral helicopter carrier delivery to Russia
Paris, France - Moscow could demand France to pay the penalties called for in the contract
French president François Hollande suspended the delivery of Mistral helicopter carrier ship to Russia “Until further notice”. The announcement comes after months of pressure by allied governments aski... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Sikorsky-Pzl Mielec could obtain the extension of a tender deadline in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - The other two competitors are Airbus Helicopters and AgustaWestland through its Polish subsidiary Pzl Swidnik
The joint-venture made by the American Sikorsky and the Polish Pzl Mielec could get back into the tender to make 70 multi-role helicopters for the Polish Army. At the end of October the two companies announced... more
HelicoptersSaudi Arabia clinches deal with the United States for Apache and Black Hawk helicopters
Riyad, Saudi Arabia - The aircraft, destined to the National Guard, will be delivered to Riyad at the beginning of the next year
The alliance between the United States and Saudi Arabia in the anti-Isis international coalition includes agreements for the delivery of military equipment. The Minister of Defence Prince Miteb bin Abdullah... more
HelicoptersIndian Air Force wives demand phasing out of obsolete helicopters
New Delhi, India - According to the women, the aircraft have been involved in nearly 200 accidents in twenty years
A group of Indian women, wives of Indian Air Force officers, want the phase out of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. According to the “Indian Army Wives Agitation Group”, this aircraft have been involved in... more
HelicoptersSecond helicopter carrier Mistral launched in French shipyard
Paris, France - A French official releases declaration in favour of fulfillment of obligations towards Russia
The Sevastopol, second helicopter carrier Mistral ship built for Russia, has been launched on the night between Thursday 20 and Friday 21 November. The vessel building goes on despite diplomatic problems... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and justice. AgustaWestland kickbacks in India: former Finmeccanica CEO’s advisor defends himself
Milan, Italy - Christian Michel accuses the other indicted Guido Haschke of having built fake evidence against him
Christian Michel, AgustaWestland and Finmeccanica’s advisor for the delivery of 12 AW-101 helicopters to the Indian Government, was interviewed by “Reuters” about the trial on alleged kickbacks to clinc... more
HelicoptersThailand armed forces division grounds helicopter fleet after mortal accident
Bangkok, Thailand - A Bell-212 crashed to the ground killing nine militaries
The Thailand 3rd Army suspended from service its three Bell-212 and five UH-1 helicopters after an accident killed nine soldiers including a regional commander yesterday at 5:30 pm. The decision was taken... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters welcomes approval of new aircrew training system
Nowra, Australia - EC-135T2+ helicopter the “ideal training platform” for new Army, Navy pilots
Airbus Helicopters has welcomed the Australian Government’s formal approval of a new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Under the JP 9000 Phase 7 HATS p... more
HelicoptersRussian and Chinese holdings sign agreements to produce helicopters and aviation systems
Zhuhai, China - Rostec and Avic closed four deals during “Air Show China 2014”
Russian firm Rostec signed a cooperation agreement with the Chinese AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) for producing helicopters, aircraft engines, and other aircraft materials, such as avionics... more
HelicoptersFirst helicopter carrier Mistral delivery cancelled
Moscow, Russia - Moscow might ask France for monetary compensation
The controversial and never confirmed delivery ceremony of the first helicopter carrier Mistral warship to Russia, theoretically scheduled for today at Saint-Lazare shipyard in France, will not take place.... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the fifth EC-145 to Peru’s National Police
Lima, Peru - The first four aircraft have already accumulated more than 800 flying hours
Peru’s Ministry of the Interior has now added the final EC-145 helicopter to the modernized fleet of the National Police of Peru (PNP). The formal handover at the Police Aviation Unit facilities in El C... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Kingwing appointed an AW authorized service centre in China
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 110 AW aircraft of various models sold in China so far to serve the commercial and parapublic markets
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Kingwing General Aviation Co. Ltd. (Kingwing) has been appointed an Authorized Service Centre in China for the AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter.... more
HelicoptersChinese private operator orders an AW-119Kx helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Passenger transport-configured aircraft to be delivered by year end
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Sino-US Intercontinental announced yesterday the sale of an AW-119Kx single engine helicopter to a private operator in China. The aircraft will be delivered by the end of... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland congratulates RCAF 442 Squadron’s “Rescue 903” crew on winning "The 2014 Cormorant Trophy"
Cascina Costa, Italy - The crew that performed the oustanding rescue on 1st August 2013
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 903” for winning this year’s "Cormorant Trophy". The crew that performed the out... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland and Indopelita sign cooperation agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - Aimed at setting up aircraft support services in Indonesia
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Indopelita Aircraft Service (IAS) of Indonesia. The agreement was officially announced at "Indodefence" in Jakarta on N... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: latest contract brings Brazilian AW-169 orders to 20 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Continuing the sales success of this new generation aircraft in the local market
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced yesterday a contract has been signed for an AW-169 in corporate transport configuration, continuing the sales success of this new generation helicopter in the Brazilian m... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: Italian Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, visits AW helicopter plant in Poland
Rome, Italy - PZL- Świdnik is “an advanced Italian technological capability in Poland”
The Italian Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, visited today PZL-Świdnik, a subsidiary of Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, during her official tour in Poland. On the occasion, the Minister expressed satisfaction... more
HelicoptersAW strengthens its presence in the Indonesian off-share market with new helicopter orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2015 and 2016
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that contracts for three AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters were signed with various Indonesian operators. These aircraft which will be used to support the off-shore o... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland sells two off-shore AW-139 helicopters in Colombia
Cascina Costa, Italy - The signature took place during "Expodefensa 2014" in Bogotà
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that Helistar de Aviacion of Colombia has signed a contract for two AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters, marking the entrance of the type in the Latin American c... more
Helicopters"Indo Defence 2014" (3). Indonesia acquires 11 AS-565 MBe Panther helicopters
Jakarta, Indonesia - To be used in naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions
The Airbus Helicopters’ AS-565MBe Panther has been further validated by Indonesia’s order for 11 rotorcraft to be used in naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. The deliveries are scheduled within thr... more
HelicoptersFour companies compete for 30 attack helicopters Polish tender
Warsaw, Poland - The bidders are Airbus Helicopters in consortium with Heli Invest Services, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Bell Helicopter Textron Company and BIT SA
A Polish ministry of defence spokesperson said in a press-conference that four companies made their bids to supply 30 attack helicopters. The competitors are an Airbus Helicopters and Heli Invest Services... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Soros-backed company is the new competitor of General Electric in the leasing sector
Limerick, Ireland - Waypoint Leasing sealed an agreement to buy 31 aircraft, among which there are 18 AgustaWestland AW-139s
Three weeks after General Electric purchased Milestone Aviation Group (for details see AVIONEWS), another company plans to conquer the helicopter leasing market. Waypoint Leasing, a company headquartered... more
HelicoptersWestern Power Distribution selects Airbus Helicopters’ EC-135P2
Oxford, UK - With the selection of this aircraft, WPD now expands its fleet to five EC-135s
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has signed a purchase agreement for a new EC-135P2e from Airbus Helicopters UK. The aircraft, selected against a demanding requirement, will join WPD’s four current EC-135P1s, m... more
HelicoptersAfghanistan receives thirty helicopters from Russia
Moscow, Russia - The delivery is part of an agreement between Moscow and the United States to strengthen Kabul air forces
On October 29, Moscow delivered to Afghanistan last thirty gunship helicopters Mil Mi-17V-5 as provided by an agreement signed by the United States and Rosoboronexport, a State agency founded by Putin... more
HelicoptersSikorsky and PZL Mielec withdraw from a helicopter tender in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Only two competitors remain: AgustaWestland and Airbus Group
The consortium of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and PZL Mielec communicated today they intend to withdraw from a 3 billion dollars tender (nearly 2.4 billion Euros) to provide 70 helicopters to the Polish... more
HelicoptersThe mystery over French helicopter carriers Mistral for Russia
Moscow, Russia - Russian deputy Prime Minister states delivery is due for November 14 but Paris denies it
France signed a 1.12 billion Euro contract in June 2011 to build two helicopter carrier ships Mistral with Rosoboronexport, intermediary agency for Russia's exports/imports of defence-related and dual... more
HelicoptersChina first medical helicopter does its first flight
Beijing, China - Beijing Airbus EC135 P2 had been purchased in April
China Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) did its first flight in the country’s history today, October 28. The rotorcraft EC-135 P2 produced by Airbus Helicopters officially took service in Beijing w... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Navy and Air Force acquire five EC-645T2 and two EC-725 helicopters
Marignane, France - With deliveries in 2016 and 2017
The airborne capabilities of Thailand’s navy and air force will be significantly enhanced with the acquisition of two mission-ready Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft types: the light-utility EC-645T2 and t... more