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HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils its latest generation military helicopter
Fort Worth, Usa - Official presentation for the AW-169 AAS at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW-169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual... more
HelicoptersBell: Indonesia approves 429 helicopter increased gross weight
Fort Worth, Usa - It is the seventeenth country
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that the Bell 429 has earned Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to fly at an increased maximum gross weight of 7,500... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: creation of two separate full assembly lines within Poland for the EC-725 Caracal helicopter
Lodz, Poland - Together with Turbomeca (Safran) and WZL-1
Eurocopter and Turbomeca (Safran) announced on April 4 the signature of industrial cooperation agreements with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL-1) that include the creation of two separate full assembly... more
HelicoptersErickson Air-Crane Incorporated renews two contracts in Canada, providing S-64E model helicopter
Portland, Usa - Signed with Helifor Canada and Western Forest Products Inc.
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“Erickson”) has further cemented its position as the timber heavy lift service provider of choice in Canada, signing contracts with Helifor Canada (“Helifor”), an affi... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: its Ecureuil helicopter family "Lands" in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh - An EC-130B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation, the largest private operator in the country
Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC-130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while a... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: AS-350B3e helicopter to enter the UK market
Oxford, UK - After its entry into service in September 2011
The AS-350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation. After its ent... more
HelicoptersThree AW-109 Power helicopters to Philippine Navy
Cascina Costa, Italy - Plus two options
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for three AW-109 Power maritime helicopters plus two options. The helicopters will be used for a wide... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Japan delivers the first helicopter equipped with HSA
Tokyo, Japan - To the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of Japan
The capabilities of Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) in crisis response and coordination will be significantly improved following its introduction of a Eurocopter AS365 N3 helicopter e... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland (Finmeccanica): new helicopter orders at "LIMA" exhibition
Rome, Italy - For a total of eleven aircraft to commercial and military clients
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced new orders, valued about EUR 110 million, at "LIMA exhibition" ("Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace"), that is taking place in Langkawi,... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. AW helicopters for Bristow Group
Rome, Italy - Model AW-189 for SAR services
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has been selected by Bristow Group Inc. –which has been awarded the contract by the UK Department for Transport- to provide AW-189 helicopters for Search &... more
HelicoptersErickson Air-Crane: agreement for the purchase of Evergreen Helicopters Inc.
Portland, Usa - This transaction would provide EAC with a fleet of 64 aircraft (helicopters and airplanes)
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, operator and the manufacturer of the powerful Erickson S-64 Aircrane heavy-lift helicopter, has announced that it has executed a stock purchase agreement for the purchase... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: new EC-175 helicopter during its US demonstration tour
Houston, Usa - The aircraft also came to Las Vegas for display at the "Heli Expo 2013"
The Eurocopter EC-175’s performance, advanced avionics, handling qualities and operational safety received rave reviews during a US demonstration tour of this next-generation medium-sized, twin-engine h... more
HelicoptersGermany modifies orders for NH-90 and Tiger helicopters
Berlin, Germany - Significant reduction for both models
The German Ministry for Defence modified its orders for the purchase of the NHIndustries NH-90 and the Eurocopter Tiger helicopters, with significant cuts for both models, because of "The revised needs... more
HelicoptersErickson Air Crane Incorporated announces record full-year and fourth quarter results
Portland, Usa - The industry specializes in the operation of the S-64 Aircrane helicopter
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful Erickson S-64 Aircrane heavy-lift helicopter, announced in the last days financial results for the fourth quarter... more
Helicopters"Aero 2013": strong helicopters' presence at the event at the end of April
Friedrichshafen, Germany - From traditional to autogyro and ultralight
The AERO, the global show for general aviation held from April 24 - 27, 2013, will include a large and comprehensive rotary wing aircraft section. In addition to traditional helicopters from US and European... more
HelicoptersBulgaria rejects AgustaWestland's complaint over tender for firefighting and rescue operations
Sofia, Bulgaria - According to the Anglo-Italian company, the requirements have been set to favour Eurocopter
The Bulgarian Competition Commission (KZK) rejected the complaint filed by AgustaWestland, relative for the tender for the supply of a helicopter for firefighting and rescue operations to the East-European... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: acquisition of an EC-145 helicopter by the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Belfast, Northern Ireland - The aircraft will be delivered in the first half of this year
The acquisition of an EC-145 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland will add another helicopter to this agency’s all-Eurocopter fleet, and reinforces the company’s impressive presence with law enforcement age... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: 69 helicopter bookings at the "Heli-Expo 2013"
Las Vegas, Usa - The EC-135T3/P3 at its debut received orders from three launch customers
New orders and commitments for Eurocopter’s helicopter family, along with an unveiling of the latest evolution in its product line, marked the company’s highly successful participation at "Heli-Expo 201... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter order in Australia
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract signed during the opening day at the "Avalon Airshow"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the sale of a further VIP-transport configured AW-169 light intermediate helicopter in Australia. The contract was signed with an undisclosed customer... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland's Oversight Committee
Rome, Italy - From three to five members
Finmeccanica communicates that the AgustaWestland SpA's Board of Directors has arranged to expand the Oversight Committee from three to five members, appointing the criminal defense lawyer Fulvio Simoni... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-175 helicopter started an international demonstration tour
Marignane, France - A two week US visit began in Louisiana last Monday before of its appearance at the "Heli-Expo"
The next-generation Eurocopter EC-175, which sets new standards in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter market segment, is starting an international demonstration tour that enables operators to experience... more
HelicoptersEurocopter-Indra agreement for the development of simulators for the EC-225 helicopter
Madrid, Spain - The new systems will be utilized in training centres in Malaysia and Brazil
Eurocopter and Indra inked an agreement which entrusts the Spanish firm to provide two new EC-225 transport helicopter simulators, to be utilized in the training centres of the Marignane-based aircraft... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter at "Idex Air Show 2013"
Fort Worth, Usa - The industry has an active presence in the UAE
Bell Helicopter is present with an its exhibitor booth during the opening day at the "IDEX Air Show" (February 17-21 in Abu Dhabi, UAE). The industry displayed 1/10 th scale models of a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: contract for seven EC-135 helicopters to AVIATORS
New Delhi, India - A firm order for an initial batch
Marking a key milestone in India’s development of modern heliborne resources to support lifesaving missions, AVIATORS Pvt Ltd signed on February 14, in the presence of French President François Hollande, a... more
HelicoptersBell AH-1Z helicopter: order in sight by Bahrain and Iraq?
Baghdad, Iraq - Possible purchase of 38 aircraft from the Middle East
According to some sources familiar with the development programmes of Bell Helicopter, Iraq and Bahrain have requested information, particularly in terms of pricing and availability, to plan the order... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: fourth AW-169 helicopter completed its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - At its Vergiate plant, in Italy
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the fourth prototype of the new generation 4.5 tonne class light intermediate AW-169 helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s V... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: 10th EC-135 Training Helicopter delivered to Japan MSDF
Tokyo, Japan - It is a variant of EC-135T2
Eurocopter Japan successfully handed over the 10th EC-135 Training Helicopter to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF) on January 30, 2013. The first TH-135 was delivered in December 2009, to begin... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-135T2 helicopter delivered to National Police Agency
Tokyo, Japan - There are currently 70 EC-135s flying in Japan
Eurocopter Japan delivered a brand new EC-135 T2 helicopter to the National Police Agency (NPA) on 30 January 2013. It will be the first EC-135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: AVIONEWS interviews Eurocopter CEO Lutz Berling (VIDEO)
Paris, France - The executive is confident about the delivery schedule for the next three years
AVIONEWS took part in Paris at the annual Eurocopter "Press greetings", organized to illustrate the results of the previous year and talk about future targets. AVIONEWS had the possibility to interview... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: 2012 was a record year for Eurocopter
Paris, France - "A key contributor to our achievements was the dedication of our employees", the French company CEO declares
Eurocopter delivered another very strong performance in 2012, with an all-time record turnover of 6.3 billion Euros. The company’s second high record in bookings value marks a return to pre-crisis levels. A... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: first EC-135P2+ helicopter delivered to Beijing Capital Helicopter
Beijing, China - A VIP configured, for passenger transport, tourism and emergency medical services operations
Beijing Capital Helicopter (BCH) has expanded its Eurocopter-built rotorcraft inventory with the addition of a VIP-configured EC-135P2+ aircraft for passenger transport, tourism and emergency medical services... more
HelicoptersBell: 100th H-1 helicopter (of a planned total of 349) delivered to US Marine Corps
Amarillo, Usa - During a ceremony at its Amarillo Assembly Center
Bell Helicopter delivered on January 16, 2013 the 100th of a planned total of 349 H-1 helicopters during a ceremony at its Amarillo Assembly Center. The US Marine Corps H-1 helicopter program is comprised... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: eight AW-159 helicopters to South Korea
Rome, Italy - Deliveries will start in 2015 and will be completed in 2016
Finmeccanica announced on January 15, 2013 that the Republic of Korea (South Korea) has selected the AgustaWestland AW-159 to meet its maritime operational helicopter requirement. The programme, which... more
HelicoptersA third S-76 helicopter to HeliFlite
New York, Usa - The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the young company
HeliFlite has announced the continued expansion of its fleet with the addition of a third Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the 14-year-old company. A... more
HelicoptersNew Italian-Russian helicopter project to start soon, as confirmed by vice-premier Rogozin
Moscow, Russia - "We're getting close to a more serious and tight collaboration with AgustaWestland"
The development phase for the project of a new helicopter, jointly designed by Italy and Russia, will start soon, as announced by Dmitry Rogozin, deputy Prime Minister of the Russian federation. AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersSouth Korean Navy chooses Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters (VIDEO)
Seoul, South Korea - They were selected over AgustaWestland's AW-195s in terms of loading capacity and power output
The South Korean Navy will purchase eight Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters, according some reports from several media of the Asian country: "After completing test evaluations in September, we've conducted... more
HelicoptersMBA appointed distributor for the AW-169 helicopter in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - The distributorship agreement includes a commitment for the sale of twenty aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) has been appointed official distributor for the all new AW-169 helicopter in Japan. The distributorship agreement,... more
HelicoptersBell: five additional helicopters in Turkey
Fort Worth, Usa - To protect forest resources and coordinate firefighting operations
Bell Helicopter has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Republic of Turkey Undersecretariat for Defence Industries for the supply of five Bell 429 aircraft. The Bell 429s will be operated... more
HelicoptersNH-90 helicopter: Eurocopter celebrates two firsts with Belgium and France
Marignane, France - 133 models have been delivered to 14 countries and more than 31,000 flight hours
Eurocopter on December 21 achieved a new milestone in its NH-90 program with two ceremonies held at its Marignane facility near Marseille in the south of France, during which the manufacturer delivered... more
HelicoptersBell signs agreement with Air Methods for 20 Bell 407GX helicopters
Fort Worth, Usa - For air medical transport for critically ill and injured patients in the USA
Bell Helicopter announced on December 21 an agreement with Air Methods for the supply of 20 Bell 407GX aircraft. Air Methods will dedicate the helicopters to air medical transport for critically ill and... more
HelicoptersBell 429 helicopter to operate in Venezuela, after INAC validation
Fort Worth, Usa - This approval makes the Venezuela the thirteen country
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced on December 20 that Instituto Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil (INAC) has validated the Bell 429 to operate in Venezuela. Additionally INAC has endorsed... more
HelicoptersEC-145 helicopter Mercedes-Benz style will soon fly over Germany with Meravo
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft will join to the operator's fleet of 25 helicopters
Eurocopter’s EC-145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter will soon fly over Germany: Meravo, one of the country’s most experienced commercial helicopter operators, ordered one of the elegant high-end aircraft in... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Finnish Border Guard expands its fleet with two additional AS-332L1 helicopters
Helsinki, Finland - Deliveries scheduled for 2015
The Finnish Border Guard is to expand its Eurocopter fleet with the acquisition of two additional AS-332 L1 Super Puma helicopters fully equipped for maritime search and rescue missions in the country’s c... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland helicopters: contracts signed with the UK MoD and with Azerbaijan Airlines
Rome, Italy - With a total value of about EUR 435 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has signed contracts with a total value of about EUR 435 million in the UK and Azerbaijan. In particular, AgustaWestland has signed a three year contract (from... more
HelicoptersRussia, France and Great Britain in the race for the new Peruvian Air Force helicopters
Lima, Peru - As confirmed by minister of Defense Pedro Cateriano
The Peruvian Air Force will shortly make an order for 24 new combat helicopters, and is therefore evaluating the options which are currently available in the market, according to the declarations by the... more
HelicoptersNew problems in Scotland for two AS-332L2 helicopters
Aberdeen, United Kingdom - The pilots returned to Aberdeen after a warning light illuminated in the cockpit
Two helicopters operated by two different companies were involved in two incidents during a transfer flight for the employees of two oil rigs on Wednesday 12 December 2012, causing the pilots to land in... more
HelicoptersMaiden flight for the first no 1 series of EC-175 multirole new generation helicopter
Marignane, France - The machine confirms excellence of its performance, according to Eurocopter
Eurocopter has conducted the first flight of its no. 1 series-production EC-175, and confirmed the excellent performance of this next-generation multi-role helicopter. The maiden flight occurred at... more
HelicoptersFour EC-135 helicopters delivered to the Finnish SHT during the 4Q12
Donauwörth, Germany - Worldwide, there are more than 1000 aircraft in service
The fast-paced deliveries of four new EC-135s to Skärgårdshavets Helikoptertjänst Ab (SHT) during the fourth quarter of 2012 is enabling this Finnish operator of emergency medical airlift services and ai... more
HelicoptersDanish government signed a letter formalizing its intent do buy nine MH-60R helicopters
Washington, Usa - Denmark is the second country (after Australia) to purchase the SeaHawks
The US Navy announced on December 6 that the Danish government signed an official letter of offer and acceptance formalizing its intent to buy nine MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and comprehensive logistics... more
HelicoptersAW-169 and AW-139 helicopters to Kaan Air
Cascina Costa, Italy - For VIP/corporate missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Kaan Air has signed an additional preliminary order for one AW-169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter and a contract for one AW-139 intermediate... more