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HelicoptersEurocopter: the Police of Peru receives its first EC-145 helicopter
Lima, Peru - The remaining three aircraft will be delivered before the end of the year
The Peruvian Interior Ministry has received the first of four twin-engine Eurocopter EC-145 helicopters that are set to modernize the fleet of the National Police of Peru. The formal handover was attended... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: three AS-365N3 helicopters ordered by the Lithuanian Air Force
Marignane, France - The industry adds another customer to the list of global operators
Eurocopter will supply three AS-365N3 Dauphin helicopters to the Lithuanian Air Force for a renewed countrywide search and rescue service with around-the-clock availability, adding another customer to... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter obtains certification in Brazil and Argentina
Menominee, Usa - For the 480 and 480B models
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received updated type certification in both Brazil and Argentina. The Brazil Agência Nacional de Aviaçáo Civil issued a Type Certificate for the Enstrom 480 and 48... more
HelicoptersLife Flight Network signs firm orders for three AW-119Kx helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Completing the 15 aircraft acquisition plan
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced Life Flight Network has signed firm orders for three AW-119Kx single engine helicopters, completing the 15 helicopter acquisition plan, to meet its future... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: TriState CareFlight fleet milestone of 60,000 hours
Cascina Costa, Italy - It operates a total of 40 aircraft, including 22 AW-119 and 10 AW-109 Power
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that TriState CareFlight, an air medical transport service operating in the Southwestern United States, has reached a fleet milestone of 60,000 hours.... more
HelicoptersAW: Uniflight named as service center for helicopters operating in the USA
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will perform periodic maintenance inspections on all AW-119 and GrandNew aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has named Uniflight as Authorized Service Center for AW helicopters operating in the United States. With this agreement, Uniflight becomes AgustaWestland’s n... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: first delivery of an EC-130T2 helicopter to the CIS
Marignane, France - To a customer in Kazakhstan
Eurocopter has provided the initial EC-130T2 to a customer in Kazakhstan, introducing this enhanced version of its single-engine EC-130 helicopter to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and further... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: the NH-90 helicopter exceeded 1000 hours of flight in Afghanistan
Herat, Afghanistan - After a little more than a year after its first operational mission
After a little more than a year after their first operational mission in Afghanistan, two NH-90 helicopters of the Italian Army Aviation (AVES), part of the "Fenice" (phoenix) Task Force have exceeded... more
HelicoptersAersud and Eurocopter: presentation as Italian preview of the new EC-145T2 helicopter
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - During the Italian congress on mountain air rescue services
"Aersud Elicotteri and Eurocopter chose the Dolomites as landscape to present both at ground and in flight, in an absolute preview for the Italian market, the EC-145T2 helicopter for the air rescue service. The... more
HelicoptersFirst production AW-189 helicopter performs its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft is expected to be delivered to Bristow Helicopters by year end
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first production AW-189, 8 tonne class twin engine helicopter performed its maiden flight at Vergiate plant (Italy) today. The aircraft is expected... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. The Eurocopter Foundation and NGO World Vision Mexico together for humanitarian aid
Mexico City, Mexico - To support in zones affected by the recent natural catastrophes in Mexico
The Eurocopter Foundation and NGO World Vision Mexico have joined forces to distribute food and humanitarian aid to the communities affected by Hurricane "Ingrid" and Tropical Storm "Manuel". This agreement... more
HelicoptersEverett Aviation certifies first AW-139 helicopters in Tanzania
Cascina Costa, Italy - Two aircraft delivered and a third unit is expected within this year
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bristow and Everett Aviation have taken delivery two AW-139 helicopters and the aircraft have been the first to be certified for operations in Tanzania.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 600th AW-139 helicopter with a special paint scheme
Cascina Costa, Italy - To a South African private customer
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of a second AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter featuring a highly customized exterior painting scheme to a South African private customer.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 10th AW-119Kx helicopter to Life Flight Network
Cascina Costa, Italy - It is also the 150th AW-119 from the Philadelphia assembly line
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today that it has delivered the 10th aircraft in support of Life Flight Network’s air medical transport missions. The aircraft is also the 150th AW-119 f... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: City of Nagoya orders an AS-365N3+ Dauphin helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - For firefighting and rescue services
Eurocopter Japan has signed a contract to supply Nagoya with an AS-365N3+ Dauphin for operation by the Nagoya City Fire Bureau as an upgrade for the service’s existing helicopter resources. Delivery o... more
HelicoptersAW to establish Gulf Helicopters as an AW-139 authorized training centre in Qatar
Cascina Costa, Italy - And its fleet for this model achieves 40,000 hour milestone
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced the establishment of Gulf Helicopters (GH) as an AW Authorised Training Centre. Doha-based Gulf Helicopters provides training services using an AW-139... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Eurocopter International Services and Starlite Aviation Ireland: partnership with operational QMS
Marignane, France - This extends an agreement signed in September 2012
Operational Quality Management Support (QMS) for Starlite Aviation Ireland’s growing helicopter fleet will be provided for another year by Eurocopter International Services (EIS) under terms of a new c... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: PDG Helicopters' Squirrel fleet attains 200,000 flight hours
Marignane, France - The operator began operations in 1973 in Scotland
The expanding Squirrel fleet in service with PDG Helicopters has reached a combined flight time of 200,000 hours, demonstrating the rotorcraft family’s reliability for the most demanding service and i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: two customers sign up for the VIP version of the EC-175 helicopter
Marignane, France - Both rotorcraft are to be delivered to the unnamed customers in 2016
Eurocopter has signed two customers for the VIP version of its EC-175, with these bookings coming only six months after the twin-engine, medium-class helicopter was introduced to the upper-end market with... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland strengthens its presence in the Italian VIP market with new orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - Contracts for a total of three AW-139 and one GrandNew
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced a string of new VIP orders from different leading customers in Italy, thus further expanding its presence in this key market with its new generation helicopter... more
HelicoptersAround the world in 220 flight hours on Robinson R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - An expedition lasted six-weeks
It has unveiled yesterday to the press that a pair of Robinson R-66 Turbine helicopters landed on September 15th at the Bunkovo Heliport, just outside of Moscow, marking the end of a six-week, Around-the-World... more
HelicoptersAvincis Group signs contracts for three new AW helicopters
Milan, Italy - Two AW-189 and one AW-139
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signature of a contract for three aircraft from the AgustaWestland Family of new generation helicopters including one AW-139 intermediate and two AW-189,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland: AW-189 FTD ready for training
Cascina Costa , Italy - At its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, in Italy
AgustaWestland announced the availability of a new AW-189 Flight Training Device (FTD) at its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy. The device has been qualified by an EASA/ENAC joint... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland: GrandNew training services go live in Switzerland
Cascina Costa, Italy - At the Swiss Aviation Training facility located in Zurich
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that a comprehensive range of training services dedicated to the GrandNew light twin helicopter model is available for global customers and supplied by... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW congratulates RCAF "Rescue 912" crew from 103 Squadron
Cascina Costa, Italy - On "Winning 2013 Cormorant Trophy" and "Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 912” for winning both this year’s Cormorant Trophy, and the Prince Phili... more
HelicoptersTurbomeca: contract for the RTM 322 engines for UK MoD's helicopters
Bordes, France - Worth £367 million
Turbomeca (Safran) will support the fleet of RTM 322 engines powering the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Merlin and Apache helicopters under an innovative service contract, worth £367 million (around Euro... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Avincis buys three new EC-225 helicopters
London, UK - The aircraft will be used by the subsidiary Bond Helicopters Australia
Avincis Group (Avincis), the world’s provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, and Eurocopter yesterday announced the purchase of three new EC-225 helicopters. The helicopters will b... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland announced the opening of a new R&O facility for its subsidiary AAS
Cascina Costa, Italy - It has a surface of 2,016 m² and is located in Zaventem close to Brussels airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of a new Repair and Overhaul facility for its subsidiary Agusta Aerospace Services (AAS), thus further expanding its Customer Support activities... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter presented to the Italian EMS community
Cascina Costa, Italy - During the "HEMS 2013" conference held in Massa Carrara
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, showcased for the first time the new generation 4.5 tonne-class light intermediate twin engine AW-169 at the "HEMS 2013" Conference, held in Massa Carrara, Italy.... more
Helicopters"Monaco Yacht Show": Eurocopter presents a "Collectable" art helicopter
Marignane, France - Based on the twin-engine EC-135
It is an eye-catching world-premiere in a blue and white Zig-Zag design: at this week’s "Monaco Yacht Show", Eurocopter will exhibit a “Collectable” art helicopter aboard the Quattroelle, an 86-meter Lürss... more
HelicoptersEurocopter reinforces its capabilities in the US with the installation of an AS-350 helicopter assembly line
Marignane, France - The plan was developed with two main objectives in mind
Beginning in 2014, Eurocopter will install the necessary industrial capabilities to upgrade the American Eurocopter plant in Columbus, Mississippi, to a final assembly and test site for Eurocopter AS-350... more
HelicoptersSaab receives orders for self-protection systems for Indian Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH)
Linkoping, Sweden - For a total value of about USD 33 million (SEK 216 m)
Defence and security company Saab has received two orders from Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL), India, for serial production of an integrated electronic warfare self-protection system for installation... more
HelicoptersEurocopter introduces its EC-130T2 and EC-145T2 helicopters to the UK
Oxford, England - With demonstration flights for private, utility, police and emergency service operators
A series of United Kingdom demonstrations with the EC-130T2 and EC-145T2 are providing first-hand experience with these enhanced versions of Eurocopter’s helicopter family for some 100 invitees taking p... more
HelicoptersS-76D helicopters: Sikorsky further expands the flight envelope
Lake County, USA - Significant improvements compared with the S-76 were shown
Sikorsky is successfully progressing in its so-called envelope-expansion programme for the S-76D helicopter, with a series of tests performed during the past weeks with high-altitude takeoffs and landings... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: self-protection technology transfer for military helicopters in Brazil
Itajubá, Brazil - Helibras has successfully completed flight testing
Helibras has successfully completed flight testing of a chaff and flare countermeasures dispensing system for EC-725 helicopters, completing a first-of-its-kind system integration project in Brazil and... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-139 helicopter delivered to the Swedish Maritime Administration
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Swedish Maritime Administration has taken delivery of its first AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter during an official ceremony held at... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to offer the first helicopter pad in Europe with improved safety landing conditions
Donauwörth, Germany - In Donauwörth, Germany
Improved safety in poor visibility conditions is an advantage that pilots at Eurocopter in Donauwörth are now able to enjoy. The onsite helicopter landing pad at Eurocopter’s headquarters in Germany is... more
HelicoptersAW: Asahi Shimbun orders an AW-169 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For ENG operations
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that Japan's leading newspaper ‘The Asahi Shimbun' has placed an order for one AW-169 4.5 ton class helicopter. This aircraft, w... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Uk: a "Tailor-made" EC-135 helicopter doubles emergency medical airlift capabilities
Oxford, England - For the UK's Devon Air Ambulance
Devon Air Ambulance has added a second Eurocopter EC-135 to its helicopter fleet, enhancing the service provider’s own airlift capabilities and further fostering the market presence of this rotorcraft t... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter received by Weststar Aviation Services
Cascina Costa, Italy - In total, WAS has ordered 30 aircraft from AW since 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia has taken delivery of an additional AW-139, bringing the total delivered of the type to 18 in support... more
HelicoptersIndian AgustaWestland inquiry: the company rejects favouritism allegations
New Delhi, India - "The cabin height requirement did not lead to ejection of any competing aircraft"
In the context of the inquiry about an alleged bribery connected to the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters to the Indian government, AgustaWestland rejected the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General... more
Helicopters"MSPO 2013". Eurocopter and Poland: meeting the country’s multi-role military helicopter requirements
Kielce, Poland - And supporting its industrial supply chain on a global scale
Eurocopter’s participation at Poland’s "MSPO" defense industry exhibition underscores its long-term commitment to this country, which includes the company’s EC-725 Caracal offer for the Ministry of Na... more
HelicoptersAW and Russian Helicopters sign Heads of Agreement to develop a new 2.5t helicopter
Moscow, Russia - At the "MAKS 2013 air show"
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that they have signed a Heads of Agreement at the "MAKS 2013 air... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopters. "MAKS 2013": AgustaWestland and UTair sign service centre agreement
Moscow, Russia - Aircraft are deployed and operated from bases in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Sochi and from additional bases in Siberia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a Service Centre Agreement with UTair Aviation of Russia during an official ceremony held at "MAKS 2013" last Tuesday. Under the agreement... more
HelicoptersSikorsky launches Matrix, a technological innovation programme for VTOL aircraft
Washington, USA - "We seek to expand the types of missions that can be flown, improving efficiency, safety and reliability"
Sikorsky Aircraft has unveiled a major research program, designated Matrix Technology, to develop, test and field systems and software that will improve significantly the capability, reliability and safety... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland To Expand Its Facilities In Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Daniele Romiti, CEO, AgustaWestland, announcing the plan at LABACE in Sao Paulo
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Brazilian subsidiary AgustaWestland Do Brasil is to undergo a major expansion with the building of a new facility in Sao Paulo which... more
HelicoptersOHI Group Takes Delivery Of Three AW139 Helicopters
Sao Paulo, Brazil - OHI Group also has plans to further expand its fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters, including possibly adding new models to its fleet.
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that OHI Group took delivery of three AW-139 helicopters equipped for offshore transportation on 8th August 2013 at the AgustaWestland Philadelphia... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers an AS-365N3 helicopter to Japanese FDMA
Tokyo, Japan - Third aircraft of this model for the Fire and Disaster Management Agency
Eurocopter’s recent delivery of the AS-365N3 is the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s (FDMA) third helicopter of this model. The brand new aircraft began operations yesterday in the Miyagi Prefecture as... more
HelicoptersHelicopter crash in Japan: controversies grow
Okinawa, Japan - Japanese authorities ask for explanations by USA
After the accident that occurred yesterday when a US Air Force's HH-60 helicopter crashed in a wood near the American base at Camp Hansen, in the Japanese territory, the controversy over the American military... more
HelicoptersEurocopter. THK Gökçen Aviation receives its first five EC-135 helicopters
Ankara, Turkey - For emergency medical missions
THK Gökçen Aviation, the commercial company of the Turkish Aeronautical Association THK, yesterday (but the industry communicates it today) received the first five EC-135s to provide medical airlift d... more