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HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters at "ShieldAfrica 2014" next week (May 6-8)
Marignane, France - With more than 670 of its rotorcraft operating across the continent
With more than 670 of its rotorcraft operating across the African continent, Airbus Helicopters’ presence at next week’s "ShieldAfrica" exhibition will spotlight the role of its product line in serving thi... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters completes deliveries of EC-135s to Turkey's THK Gökçen Aviation
Donauwörth, Germany - For emergency medical services. This operator's fleet now totals 17 of the twin.engine rotorcraft
Critical-care airlift services from Turkey’s THK Gökçen Aviation are now at their full-up capability following completion of Airbus Helicopters’ delivery of EC-135 to this commercial arm of the Turkish Aeron... more
HelicoptersUSA, presidential helicopter change design
Washington, USA - US Navy is planning to reduce costs: minor passenger capacity, range and speed for the "Marine One"
The new generation of presidential helicopters is going to replace the older fleet, currently composed by 11 VH-3D, dated 1975 and 8 VH-60 N, dated 1989. Both models are produced by American company Sikorsky. VH-3D... more
Helicopters"Marine One": US presidential helicopters manufacturing to be entrusted
Washington, USA - AgustaWestland won the first contract. Five years ago Barack Obama decided to cancel it
A presidential helicopter fleet to renew after 40 years. With an adaptation to new technologies and new global dangers, such as terrorism, that United States are particularly afraid of after 9/11. Actually,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW and Heliconia Aero Solutions sign Distributorship Agreement for Morocco
Cascina Costa, Italy - Both companies unveil a first order for two AW-139 helicopters, plus a number of options
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Heliconia Aero Solutions, the flagship Company of Heliconia Group in Morocco, announce the signing of a Distributorship Agreement for AW helicopters models in... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Saudi Aramco signs contract for a further AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be used to perform off-shore and VIP transport operations in Saudi Arabia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Saudi Aramco has placed an order for an AW-139 intermediate twin aircraft, further expanding its fleet of AW-139 helicopters and confirming its confidence... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: certification ceremony for the AW-189 helicopter
Vergiate, Italy - Representatives of the government and of Region Lombardy attended the event
The Italian Interior Minister, Angelino Alfano, the Infrastructure and Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi and the President of the Lombardy Region, Roberto Maroni, took part today in the celebrations for... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: EASA certifies EC-225 helicopter gear shaft redesign
Marignane, France - The certification to be followed by validation from other international airworthiness authorities
The redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for Airbus Helicopters’ EC-225 has been certified, enabling its production and installation on all rotorcraft of this type in operation globally, as well as those b... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters' new EC-145T2 is certified
Donauwörth, Germany - Deliveries to begin in the third quarter
The newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC-145 rotorcraft family –the EC-145T2– has been certified, clearing the way for customer deliveries beginning in the third quarter of this year. Issued by th... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Japan National Police Agency orders another AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For law enforcement in Kagoshima Prefecture
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter which will be operated... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters launches Japan's first helicopter Full Flight Simulator
Tokyo, Japan - The FFS is configured to represent the light twin-engine EC-135P2+ aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Japan yesterday inaugurated Japan’s first full flight simulator (FFS) for helicopters, with this "High-fidelity" training system now ready for service at its facilities located in t... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: CHC AW-139 helicopter fleet sets 100,000 flight hour milestone
Cascina Costa, Italy - The customer operates more than 40 models globally
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that CHC Helicopter’s AW-139 helicopter fleet has set a major operational milestone by reaching 100,000 flight hours, with the fleet "Leader" achieving o... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Armed Forces of Malta acquire a second AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The first aircraft will be delivered in June 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Armed Forces of Malta has taken up the option for a second AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to conduct mainly... more
HelicoptersAW announced the winner of the "Flydeas For the City" helicopter interior design contest
Cascina Costa, Italy - The studio Lanzavecchia+WAI has been selected as the winner from the nine participants
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the winner of the creative contest "Flydeas for the City", during the opening conference at "Fuorisalone 2014", one of the most important design events... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW and Sino-US Intercontinental announced regional business headquarters grand opening in China
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held today
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Sino-US Intercontinental of China announce the opening of a joint regional business headquarters in Shanghai. The grand opening was celebrated during an official... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: EC-135T2e enters service with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Oxford, UK - The aircraft will be maintained and operated by Bond Air Services
One of the United Kingdom’s busiest medical airlift providers –Midlands Air Ambulance Charity– has put its newest rotorcraft in operation: an Airbus Helicopters EC-135T2e, becoming the first fully-owned fleet... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: GrandNew helicopter begins New Zealand demonstration tour
Cascina Costa, Italy - The tour will start in New Plymouth and then Wellington, Dunedin, Wanaka and Auckland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that its eight-seat twin-engine GrandNew helicopter will begin a six day demonstration tour of New Zealand on 4th April. The tour will start in New Plymouth... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and finance. Babcock ready to purchase Avincis for 1.1 billion Euros
London, United Kingdom - "Joining forces will allow the strengthened group to access new markets and customers"
Babcock International Group announced it planned the acquisition of Avincis Group, parent company of Bond Helicopters and Inaer, for 920 million pounds (roughly 1.1 billion Euros). According to the conditional... more
HelicoptersBeijing Emergency Rescue Center purchases an EC-135 P2e helicopter
Beijing, China - The contract includes an option for a second example
The 999 Emergency Rescue Center (999 Center), a subsidiary of the Beijing Red Cross Foundation, signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters China today for the purchase of one Airbus Helicopters EC-135 P2e,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW and Italian Air Force (2) sign Letter of Intent for training
Cascina Costa, Italy - The announcement was made on the occasion of the official ceremony for the maiden flight of the first HH-101A helicopter
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and the Italian Air Force announced the signing of a Letter of Intent aimed at further strengthening their already well-established cooperation through the future... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: first Italian Air Force AW-101 helicopter made its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - Designated the HH-101A "CAESAR"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first AW-101 helicopter for the Italian Air Force, designated the HH-101A "CAESAR", made its maiden flight at AW’s Yeovil facility in the UK y... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters. Helibras begins deliveries of upgraded AS-365 Panther K2 to the Brazilian Army
Marignane, France - AH's enhanced version is the first to be fully certified in Brazil
The first two upgraded AS-365 Panther K2 rotorcraft will be delivered this month by Airbus Helicopters’ Helibras subsidiary to the Brazilian Army Aviation Command (AvEx), "Providing a modernized platform w... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivered the German Army's final upgraded Tiger support aircraft for deployment in Afghanistan
Donauwörth, Germany - The conversion of 12 rotorcraft to their ASGARD configuration is now complete
The Germany Army yesterday received the last of 12 Tiger UHT support helicopters upgraded by Airbus Helicopters for Afghanistan missions to support ground troops, protect convoys and perform reconnaissance... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: EMS provider SevenBar orders GrandNew helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The SevenBar paint scheme was displayed on the newly-unveiled AW-109 Trekker at last week’s "Heli Expo"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that SevenBar has placed an order for an EMS configured GrandNew to operate in an air medical transport capacity. Additionally, the SevenBar paint scheme... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter leaves for its first US Demo Tour among OGP operators
Anaheim, Usa - MAG signed contract to purchase first eight New-Generation aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the new generation medium twin helicopter AW-189 will depart for a demo tour among US Oil & Gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico region, from March... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (4) scores 78 bookings for its new aircraft product line at "Heli-Expo"
Anaheim, Usa - Its new AS-332C1e is ready for duty; launch customer Starlite Aviation adds order for two models
The 78 bookings announced by Airbus Helicopters at this week’s "Heli-Expo" industry convention underscore the competitiveness of its product line –with acquisitions covering rotorcraft that range from the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (2) and Priority 1 Air Rescue sign a cooperation agreement for delivery of SAR training
Anaheim, Usa - AH launched an enhanced version of its Super Puma family: the EC-225e and its first orders
Airbus Helicopters (AH) signed yesterday a cooperation agreement with Priority 1 Air Rescue for the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) training. The agreement’s signing was at the "2014 Heli-Expo" c... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: MAG and SonAir initiate long term partnership with three EC-225
Anaheim, Usa - AH highlighted innovative solutions at "Heli-Expo", including five new on-line services
Milestone Aviation Group (MAG), one of the global leader in helicopter leasing, and SonAir, the largest African helicopter operator and a subsidiary of the Angolan national oil company Sonangol, announced... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (3) located a FFS in the US and enhance its support resources for EC-175 operators
Anaheim, Usa - The initial FFS for this helicopter is completed by Indra for service start-up this summer
Airbus Helicopters yesterday announced its plans to provide a new level of support for the EC-175 rotorcraft in North America, with a Level D full-flight simulator located in the United States as part... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: AW signs a contract with Milestone Aviation Group for eight helicopters
Rome, Italy - During the "Heli-Expo"; EUR 360 million the value of the all agreements at the event
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract valued at approximately EUR 100 million with Milestone Aviation Group to supply five AW-139 and three AW-189 helicopters. The contract, signed... more
HelicoptersMicroturbo and Bristow Group sign the SBH agreement for the e-APU60 on the AW-189 helicopter
Toulouse, France - This contract is the first of its kind in support of e-APU
Microturbo (subsidiary of Safran) and Bristow Group announced the signature of the first Support By the Hour (SBH) agreement for the Microturbo e-APU60 on the AW-189 helicopter. Supporting 11 search... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. "Heli Expo" Premiere for AgustaWestland family
Cascina Costa, Italy - The event will take place from 25th to 27th February in Anaheim, CA
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that at "Heli Expo 2014", being held in Anaheim, CA, from 25th to 27th February, it will be displaying for the first time in North America the AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersCAA announces measures to improve safety of off-shore helicopter operations
London, UK - The integral version of the document in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) yesterday announced a series of measures to increase the safety of offshore helicopter flights. The changes are the result of a comprehensive review of off-shore helicopter... more
HelicoptersFAA issues final rule to improve helicopter safety
Washington, Usa - The integral version of the document in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued a final rule that requires helicopter operators, including air ambulances, to have stricter flight rules and p... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and events. "Russian Hour" at "Heli-Expo 2014"
Moscow, Russia - The exbihition will take place from February 25-27 in Anaheim, in USA
On 26, February 2014 Helicopter Industry Association of Russia and Russian Helicopters Holding (OBORONPROM Corporation subsidiary within a Russian Technologies State Corporation company) will traditionally... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to supply seven aircraft to Spain’s Traffic Department
Albacete, Spain - Four AS-355NP Ecureuils and three EC-135s
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Spanish Traffic Department to supply a total of seven helicopters: four AS-355NP Ecureuils and three EC-135s, with the latter aircraft to be operated by... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Travira Air to take delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport operations in Indonesia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Travira Air is to take delivery of two AW-139 twin intermediate helicopters. The helicopters will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport... more
HelicoptersAW: Royal Thai Army takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Ordered at the end of 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Royal Thai Army has taken delivery of two AW-139 twin-engine helicopters. Ordered at the end of 2012, these aircraft will perform transport and... more
HelicoptersNepal’s Shree Airlines expands its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus Helicopters AS-350B3e aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - The first of five rotorcraft ordered last year
Shree Airlines today received the first of five AS-350 B3e rotorcraft ordered last year from Airbus Helicopters, expanding this Nepal-based operator’s capabilities for passenger transport and utility m... more
HelicoptersPhilippine Navy signs contract for two additional AW-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The agreement includes initial logistics support and training for aircrew and maintenance personnel
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for two additional AW-109 Power maritime helicopters. The helicopters will be used for a wide range... more
HelicoptersAW: Korea's Chungnam Fire Fighting Department orders an AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For public utility missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced an order by the Republic of Korea’s Public Procurement Service and Chungnam Fire Fighting Department, for one AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. T... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter achieves EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - Delivery of the first two models in off-shore configuration to Bristow Group is imminent
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the new generation AW-189 medium twin engine helicopter has been issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 7th... more
HelicoptersEASA certifies two new-generation European helicopters: AW-189 and EC-175
Cologne, Germany - Both aircraft now comply with the highest and most stringent safety requirements
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on Friday 7 February 2014 a Type Certificate to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, for the AW-189 medium twin-engine helicopter. This certification... more
HelicoptersHeliVert gets AR IAC approval for production of commercial AW-139 helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The certificate is valid for two years
HeliVert, a joint-venture between Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland, has received a Certificate of Approval from the Aviation Register of the Interstate Aviation Committee (AR IAC) for production... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica: AW awarded two contracts by the UK MoD
Rome, Italy - For a total value of about EUR 910 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded two contracts by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a total value of about EUR 910 million. The first contract includes the conversion of... more
HelicoptersThe French Army next to acquire 40 multi-role Tiger Had helicopters
Paris, France - 20 aircraft already in the fleet will be upgraded from Hap to Had
According to reliable sources as reportedly by the French press, the French Defense and the ex-industry Eurocopter, now Airbus Helicopters, are having several meetings in order to negotiate an order for... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (4), formerly Eurocopter: a century leadership in the aircraft sector
Marignane, France - The history of the new European Group
The Eurocopter Group, now Airbus Helicopters, was founded in 1992 by the merger of the helicopter divisions of Aérospatiale and Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG (DASA). The historical and technological heritage... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (3): 2013 at a glance
Paris, France - The EC-225 returned to service with all operators worldwide
Airbus Helicopters communicated its results obtained in 2013 during a press conference in Paris. 2013 at a glance - Airbus Helicopters delivered nearly one out of two civil rotorcraft provided worldwide. -... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (2): 422 orders in 2013
Parigi, Francia - Divided in the different families
Airbus Helicopters, during the press conference in Paris, unveiled today that it received orders for 422 aircraft in 2013. This total is so divided in the different categories: EC-120/Ecureuil/Fennec/EC-130... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: 497 deliveries and 422 orders in 2013
Paris, France - "Quality is the essential element", the company's President and CEO explains
Airbus Helicopters is presenting its results for 2013 during an event in Paris: the Marignane-based company, was known as Eurocopter since a few weeks ago, and has now been rebranded after the transformation... more