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Civil aviationHelicopters. Italy present at "Heli-Expo 2024"
Last day of the fair for the international event with over 600 exhibitors
Last day for the international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024". The event, which takes place in the United States at the Anaheim Convention center in California, recorded the presence of around 14,000 professionals... more
DefenseNATO: Italian Defense Minister hearing
In 2024, Italy is far from the target of spending 2% of GDP on armaments
Also in 2024, Italy's expenditure in the defense sector will further distance our country from the aim of spending at least 2% of the gross domestic product (GDP), as recommended by the North Atlantic... more
DefenseUK seeks new military helicopter
Contract will be awarded to the winner of the tender in 2025
The British Ministry of Defense announced the launch in the last few hours of the "New Medium Helicopter" program for the modernization of the national fleet of military helicopters. London plans to award... more
Civil aviationHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off
Over 600 exhibitors; panel on Advanced Air Mobility, artificial intelligence and aviation safety - VIDEO
The international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off in the United States. The event, which opened in the last few hours and will end next Thursday 29 February at the Anaheim Convention center in California,... more
DefenseColombia: helicopter crashes, victims
Second fatal crash of a "Black Hawk" this month
A UH-60A "Black Hawk" helicopter from the Anti-Narcotics Directorate of the National Police of Colombia crashed today, killing four officers. It is the second fatal plane crash in a month involving this... more
AccidentsCanadian aircraft crash: Italian victims repatriated
Families announce the funeral dates of Andreas Widmann and Heiner Oberrauch
The bodies of Andreas Widmann and Heiner Oberrauch have returned to Italy. The two young South Tyrolean entrepreneurs died in Canada a month ago in a helicopter accident during a heli-skiing excursion,... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Airshow": spectacle in the skies
Enthusiasts feast their eyes on acrobatic team evolutions - PHOTO GALLERY
Exciting air shows at the biennial international "Singapore Airshow" (20-25 February 2024). It is one of the most important events in Asia for the aviation and defense sectors, taking place at the Changi... more
HelicoptersS-300 helicopter drone: contract for South Korean Navy
Development and delivery of the VTOL-UAS
Schiebel, together with Korean based defence solutions companies Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has been awarded a contract by the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) for the development... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports FY2023 results
735 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2023 financial results and provided guidance for 2024.Gross commercial aircraft orders totalled 2,319 (2022: 1,078 airplanes) with net orders of 2,094 aircraft... more
DefenseNew Zealand cuts funding for aircraft
Kaman SH-2 "Seasprite" military helicopters at risk of grounding
Warning from the leaders of the armed forces against the New Zealand government's decision to cut spending in the defense sector. The risk is that cost savings could ground maritime military helicopters... more
Civil defenseUSA: 21 million dollars for fire-fighting helicopters
San Diego (California) invests in rotorcraft and infrastructure
The US city of San Diego has approved an investment of 21 million dollars to strengthen the fire service. The funds allocated will be used for the purchase of a new Subaru-Bell 412 EPX helicopter and for... more
CargoRussia: stolen planes? The Moscow purges
Secret services have searched the offices of the "Rosaviatsia" agency
The Russian Fsb (Federal Security Service) would have conducted a series of searches at the offices of the "Rosaviatsia" air transport agency (Fata, Federal Agency for Air Transport) in recent days, according... more
Finance and economyPoland: investigation into military helicopters
Request for Polish Parliament after penalty paid to Airbus
The Polish Court of Auditors could soon open an investigation into the purchase contract, signed in 2015 between the Warsaw Government and the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters, for 50 H-225M "Caracal"... more
DefenseRed Sea: Italy leads "Atalanta" mission
Crosetto (Defence minister): "At least three ships, intelligence and logistical support. We evaluate air assets offer"
Italy assumed command of the European military mission "Atalanta". The aim is to guarantee the security of the trade routes on the Red Sea, for which Rome has planned the continuous deployment of at least... more
AccidentsUSA: helicopter crashes, victims
Manager of a big Nigerian bank has died together with his wife and son
An EC-130B4 helicopter (registration number N130CZ) crashed recently in the United States, killing six people, two pilots and four passengers. The CEO of one of the biggest banks in Nigeria also lost his... more
DefenseUSA: helicopter crashes, five deaths
Confirmation comes from the US Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps confirmed today that five US soldiers have died after the Sikorsky CH-53E "Super Stallion" amphibious military helicopter (registration 164366) they were on board crashed... more
DefenseGreece receives three military helicopters
First MH-60R Seahawk aircraft arriving
Greece will receive the first three MH-60R "Seahawk" amphibious military helicopters in the coming months. This is the first batch of an order that includes a total of seven rotary-wing vehicles produced... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash Chile (3): who was Piñera
His sister, a friend and his son were travelling on the aircraft; all survived
Pilot and flying enthusiast. This is the identikit of the ex-president of Chile Sebastian Piñera, owner of the Robinson R-44 "Raven II" helicopter (registration CC-PHP) which crashed yesterday afternoon... more
AccidentsR-44 Raven II helicopter crashes in Chile
Ex-president on board, the only victim of the four on board
A Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter crashed yesterday afternoon (local time) in Lago Ranco, in the southern part of Chile. The aircraft of a private operator, registration CC-PHP, MSN 11776, was carrying... more
DefenseSpain receives first NH-90 Mspt helicopter
It will enter service with six others in the Armada Española fleet by 2026
The first NH Industries NH-90 amphibious military helicopter in MSPT (Maritime Spanish Tactical Transport) version has arrived in Spain in recent days for flight tests. In total, Madrid has commissioned... more
DefenseCroatia: US approves sale of military helicopters
Eight "Black Hawks" could soon arrive in Zagreb
The United States has approved the potential sale to Croatia of eight UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters produced by the American company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The sale includes the supply... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Tata Group
To set up India’s first helicopter FAL in the private sector
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will pro... more
Civil aviationCanada: bodies of crashed helicopter recovered
Aircraft with skiers on board had crashed in the mountains
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police managed to recover only in the last few hours the three bodies of the occupants who were on board an AgustaWestland AW-119 Mk-II "Koala" helicopter (registration C-GSLY)... more
Civil aviationIndia-France agreement for production in New Delhi
Up to 800 helicopters and at least 40 military transport planes
India and France would have signed a collaboration agreement for the production of helicopters and planes of the European Airbus Group in the factories of the Asian country. The official announcement is... more
HelicoptersFrench Ministry of Interior orders 42 H-145 helicopters
With deliveries set to start in 2024
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H-145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024. Of these 42 aircraft, 36... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: orders and deliveries in 2023
The Spanish Navy took delivery of first H-135 aircraft
In 2023, Airbus Helicopters logged 410 gross orders (net: 393), highlighting a steady market recovery with a strong performance this year for the light twin and medium twin helicopters. Orders came from... more
DefenseGermany sends military helicopters to Kiev
Aircraft from German inventory, due for delivery mid-2024
Germany will send six Sikorsky SH-3 "Sea King" amphibious military helicopters to Ukraine. These are aircraft coming from the German military inventory and which will be delivered starting from the second... more
HelicoptersCanada: helicopter crashes with Italians on board
AW-119 MkII Koala was carrying out heli-skiing activities
An AW-119 MkII Koala helicopter crashed yesterday afternoon (local time) in Skeena Mountains, North of Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. The aircraft belonged to the operator Skyline Helicopters Ltd opf... more
DefenseAustralia: controversy over military helicopters divestiture
"MRH-90 definitely safer and more efficient than the Soviet MiGs used by the Ukrainians"
There is controversy against the Australian Government's decision not to transfer to any operator its MRH-90 "Taipan" military helicopters, which were definitively withdrawn in September 2023. Ukraine... more
DefenseNetherlands receives two military helicopters
Apache AH-64E updated to version 6 intended for the Air Force
The Netherlands has received two new AH-64E Apache military attack helicopters upgraded to version 6 from the American manufacturer Boeing. The aircraft were delivered in the past few hours to the Royal... more
DefenseNew helicopters to Romanian Navy
They will be embarked on missile frigates
Romania has purchased two H-125M helicopters produced by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters for the Nationa Navy. The rotary-wing aircraft will be embarked on board the main maritime units of... more
DefenseUkrainian war: over 17,500 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today: 372,090 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseBrussels invests in artificial intelligence for military systems
935 million euros on the table in 2024 for 33 projects: planes, helicopters, drones, missiles
The European Commission plans investments in new technologies for military aircraft and armaments capable of conducting next-generation conventional warfare. Brussels is focusing in particular on the implementation... more
DefenseArgentina: military aircraft against drug trafficking
Government prepares decree that allows the armed forces to collaborate with the Police
The Government of Argentina, led by President Javier Gerardo Milei, is preparing a decree that would allow the armed forces to collaborate with the Police in the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 18,600 aircraft destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 362,280 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseUK: new trucks to refuel planes
Vehicle fleet modernization underway, full operational capacity by 2025
The UK Department of Defense has begun modernizing its fleet of refuelling trucks for the Armed Forces' military aircraft. The oldest vehicles will be replaced with 90 new vehicles, according to the Scar... more
Finance and economySouth Korea: maxi contract for military helicopters
Delivery of LAH aircraft will begin in the fourth quarter of 2025
The manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai) recently signed an agreement with the South Korean government for the production of an unspecified number of LAH (Light Armed Helicopter) helicopters,... more
DefenseUS-Israel tensions over helicopter use in Gaza
Tel Aviv would buy more Apache aircraft; request will probably be rejected
The Israeli military has requested that the United States buy additional Boeing AH-64 Apache military attack helicopters. The aim is to strengthen the attack capacity of the air force, which has been engaged... more
DefenseGreece will buy 35 military helicopters
United States gives green light to purchase UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft
Green light for Greece to purchase 35 twin-engine UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by the american company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The US State Department authorized the sale in recent days.... more
DefenseUS orders Sikorsky military helicopters
Construction of aircraft solicited under contract signed in 2022
The US Army is ordering the construction of UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters made by the US company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The value of the deal amounts to 443 million dollars. These... more
Finance and economyCanada will send helicopters to Latvia
North American country will double military presence as NATO deterrence
The Government of Canada has authorized the supply of four Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Bell CH-146 "Griffon" military helicopters to Latvia. The delivery has been scheduled for 2024. It's a move that... more
Civil aviationHX-50 helicopter unveiled, tests in 2024
English company ready to launch a technological aircraft for the luxury segment - VIDEO
A new luxury helicopter has been unveiled these days. The British manufacturer Hill Helicopters presented its new HX-50 for the first time during an event organized for the occasion at the Imperial War... more
HelicoptersMaxi contract for 82 H-145M helicopters signed (2)
62 firm orders plus 20 options, and support and services
The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H-145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for... more
HelicoptersBoeing: contract for six MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters
USASOAC has awarded it to the company
The US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a contract to produce six remanufactured MH-47G Block II aircraft as a part of the Army’s modernization efforts. With the d... more
DefenseGermany will purchase 82 military helicopters
The deal is worth 2.5 billion euros; first green light by Defense commission
Germany is about to sign a mega-contract for the purchase of H-145M military combat helicopters: according to rumours, the order, which includes aircraft actually purchased and others optioned, would concern... more
DefenseUkrainian war: over 17,300 aircraft destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 342,800 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseUkrainian war: over 30,000 armored vehicles destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 341,500 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseBolivia will purchase two military helicopters
Employed in humanitarian emergencies and environmental disasters
The government of Bolivia has authorized the Ministry of Defense to purchase two multi-role military helicopters which will be used to carry out missions related to humanitarian emergencies and environmental... more
Civil aviationUSA: controversy over Police helicopter costs
Municipal administration carries out first hearing on LAPD fleet
There is controversy over the Los Angeles Police Department, the police department of the US city spends 46 million dollars a year for the management of its fleet of helicopters: this is approximately... more
Civil aviationAustralia uses helicopters to shoot down horses
Wildlife control program in Kosciuszko National Park
Authorities in the New South Wales region of Australia have authorized the use of helicopters to kill wild horses. The goal is to eliminate approximately 14,000 animals in four years. This is what the... more