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HelicoptersBoeing completes delivery of Canadian CH-147F Chinook helicopters
Washington, Usa - Last aircraft ahead of schedule
Boeing and the Royal Canadian Air Force announced the delivery of the 15th CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter, ensuring advanced operational capability for the Canadian Chinook fleet. "The Canadian... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW: American Helicopter Museum honors "Project Zero" with "2014 Achievement Award"
Cascina Costa, Italy - Different partners to support this plan
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland was honored this week with the "2014 American Helicopter Museum and Education Center Achievement Award" for advancements in rotary wing technologies based on the success of... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW helicopters. Rotorsim surpasses 100,000 hours of simulator training
Sesto Calende, Italy - The joint-venture was established in 2003
Rotorsim, the joint-venture owned equally by CAE and Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland, announced yesterday that it has recently surpassed 100,000 hours of simulator training. The jv was established in 2... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters highlights its strategy of innovation and cooperation with Poland
Marignane, France - During "Balt Military Expo and Natcon Conference" of this week
The long-term partnership between Poland and Airbus Helicopters –built on the dual strengths of cooperation and the application of innovation– is spotlighted during the company’s participation at this... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: AS-350B3e and EC-135T2 delivered to the Malaysian Aerial Power Lines
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - During a ceremony today at the industry's subsidiary in Subang
The delivery of Airbus Helicopters? initial two rotorcraft to Aerial Power Lines Sdn Bhd (APL) will enable this Malaysian operator to offer solutions for electrical power line construction, maintenance... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ X3 high-speed demonstrator makes its new home at France’s national Air and Space museum
Le Bourget, France - Its maiden take-off in September 2010 and its retirement in 2013
After opening the frontiers of flight during a record-setting test program, Airbus Helicopters’ X3 is now ready for its place in history as this high-speed helicopter demonstrator is welcomed for display a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first EC-725 produced in Brazil
Itajubá, Brazil - Brazilian Armed Forces have received a total of 12 units to date
The first “Built-in-Brazil” EC-725 was provided to the Brazilian Navy last Friday, marking a major milestone in Airbus Helicopters’ cooperation with the country to supply mission-ready multi-role rotor... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW: KIA orders a GrandNew EMS helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For new Southern Hokkaido Doctor Heli base
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Kaigai Corporation of Japan announced that Kagoshima International Aviation (KIA) has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter to perform emergency medical s... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Turkish Armed Forces takes delivery of T-129 Atak helicopter
Ankara, Turkey - The delivery is the first of 59 aircraft: 9 in EDH and 50 in B configurations
TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries) and Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that the Turkish Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first T-129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica signs two strategic agreements with China for helicopters and for projects
Beijing, China - At the "Business Forum" between the two Countries
At the Italy-China "Business Forum" under way in Beijing, Mauro Moretti, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Finmeccanica has signed two agreements of strategic importance for the Group. The... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers three EC-225s to Milestone Aviation Group
Marignane, France - For African oil and gas operations by SonAir
The worldwide fleet of EC-225 helicopters that perform heli-lift duties for oil and gas operators increased by three with Airbus Helicopters’ triple delivery of workhorse rotorcraft acquired by Milestone A... more
HelicoptersRobinson: Canada certifies R-66 Police helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The model meets the latest FAA crashworthiness regulations
On May 26, 2014, Robinson Helicopter Company received Transport Canada’s certification for the R-66 Turbine Police Helicopter. Robinson’s R-66 Police model is specially configured for law enforcement and... more
HelicoptersAW-101 helicopters: India will try to recover 278 million Euros
New Delhi, India - New Delhi's government is studying the order of Milan's Court
The Indian government announced it is planning to "Take immediate steps" to recover 278 million Euros in bank guarantees and performance bonds related to the contract signed with AgustaWestland for the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Kaan Air orders two helicopters in VIP configuration in Turkey
Cascina Costa, Italy - One AW-139 and one AW-189
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced an order by Kaan Air for one AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter and one AW-189 super medium twin-engine helicopter. Both aircraft will be fitted... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Turbomeca at "Heli Russia 2014" (May 22-24, Moscow)
Bordes, France - The industry will display its latest products: Ardiden 3G and RTM322
At "HeliRussia" (May 22-24 2014, Moscow), Turbomeca (Safran) will display two of its latest products, the Ardiden 3G – the new member of the same family selected to power the new Russian Helicopters K... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters' EC-175 makes its North Sea debut and announces extra payload
Marignane, France - A week-long demonstration tour brings the rotorcraft to England, Scotland and Norway
The EC-175 is Airbus Helicopters’ newest-certified rotorcraft in the 7-metric-ton class. It will demonstrate its outstanding Category A performance and its mission capabilities for the oil and gas sector d... more
HelicoptersAirbus Group delivers 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter to US Army
Columbus, USA - Every aircraft has been delivered on time and on budget
Airbus Group today delivered to the Army the service's 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter. Every Lakota has been delivered –on time and on budget– by an American workforce that is more than 50 percent US... more
HelicoptersSikorsky wins contract for the new helicopters of the US President
Washington, USA - 21 aircraft will be operational by 2023
The US Navy has awardeded Sikorsky Aircraft the contract for the design, the development and the manufacturing of the "Marine One", the helicopter dedicated to the transport of the President of the United... more
HelicoptersTurbomeca: first rotations of Arrius 2R engine for Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter
Bordes, France - The aircraft was unveiled last February at the "Heli-Expo 2014"
The first engine test bench run of Turbomeca’s new Arrius 2R turboshaft took place on April 29th 2014 at the company’s Bordes factory in southwestern France. The latest Arrius variant is destined for... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters partners with IAS for the first maintenance centre in Western and Central Africa to be certified by a helicopter manufacturer
Marignane, France - The agreement was signed today at the "ShieldAfrica 2014" exhibition
Firmly committed to the development of services situated in proximity to its operators, Airbus Helicopters today announced that it has certified the Abidjan maintenance center operated by International... more
HelicoptersSonAir takes delivery of a new EC-225 helicopter for oil and gas missions in Africa
Marignane, France - A handover ceremony yesterday in Marignane, France at Airbus Helicopters' facility
Airbus Helicopters’ EC-225 presence in the African oil and gas heli-lift market will expand following delivery of an additional workhorse rotorcraft to SonAir, which is to deploy this long-range helicopter o... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter received EASA certification
Torrance, Usa - Four years after initial FAA
On April 30, 2014, four years after initial FAA certification, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued its type certificate for the R-66 Turbine helicopter. Robinson to add EASA member states... more
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