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HelicoptersEurocopter: signed letter of intent with R&R Aviation for two EC-130B4 helicopters
Singapore, Singapore - The industry concludes the "Singapore Airshow 2012" with a landmark agreement for its first civil aircraft sale in Bangladesh
An agreement was signed with R&R Aviation on the last day of the "Singapore Airshow" for two brand new Eurocopter EC-130B4, marking Eurocopter’s breakthrough into the Bangladeshi market with its first n... more
HelicoptersHelicopters & people: English air ambulances are victims of vandals
Manchester, United Kingdom - "These episodes, without any difference from what happened today, could easily be fatal in future"
The toughtlessy of current society continues to demonstrate its strange and definitely unforgivable ways, often not only made by a genuine challenge of Governments mistakes (when slaves of personal interests... more
HelicoptersSikorsky S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” helicopter tour to honor military heroes in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailandia - To date, the aircrft has flown more than 100 hours on the tour, with approximately 43 of those hours spent in Asia
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” (LOH) helicopter visits Thailand this week as part of its world tour, continuing to demonstrate the aircraft’s capability to customers while saluting first r... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter honors its Platinum CSF
Fort Worth, Usa - The Customer Service Facilities are 11 for 2012
Bell Helicopter has named its 2012 Platinum-level Customer Service Facilities (CSFs). These 11 independently-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers are the top performers of the Bell... more
HelicoptersBeijing Police purchased two AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopters
Beijing, China - It is expected a great rise of industry's share market
Chinese Police seems to be really convinced by the extreme reliability and elegance of AgustaWestland products that are regularly used in many daily tasks such as law enforcement, search and rescue and... more
HelicoptersThe Russian helicopter Mi-17 will fly with Indian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Improved nose and cargo vain for this "Air-truck"
Indian Air Force, which sealed a contract in 2008 with Russia purchased for 1.3 billion dollars, started the official employments of its new tactical transport helicopters Mi-17V-5. The official declaration... more
HelicoptersRaytheon Australia is training helicopters pilot of the Royal Australian Navy
Sydney, Australia - Three Bell 429 are going to be supplied in next days for this purpose
The twin-engined helicopter Bell 429 (built by American industry for helicopter aid service, after the low success of its Bell 427) has been selected by Raytheon Australia as trainer for the new RAN pilots... more
HelicoptersSikorsky signs with Korea Coast Guard for S-92 helicopter
Stratford, Usa - For Multi-Purpose Helicopter Program
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has announced a contract with the Korea Coast Guard for one S-92 helicopter for operation with their Multi-Purpose Helicopter Program. The aircraft will become the newest... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: orders for S-92 and S-76D helicopters
Stratford, Usa - From Bond Aviation Group (16) and Air Engiadina (one), respectively
Sikorsky Aircraft announced that Bond Aviation Group, the British helicopter operator and subsidiary company of the World Helicopters Group, has signed a contract to buy 16 S-92 helicopters. The S-92... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: JGSDF affirms TH-480B helicopter training capability
Dallas, Usa - A contract for 28 aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract for the follow on 28 aircraft contract with their representative, Aero Facility Co. Ltd., of Japan, at the "HAI" convention. This signing, which took place... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aircraft signs MOU with ASESA of Mexico
Dallas, Usa - JCG selects S-76D Helicopter for Sar program
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mexican helicopter service provider ASESA (Aeroservicios Especializados, S.A. de C.V.) to jointly explore assembly and service... more
HelicoptersMilestone Aviation Group signs for 16 Eurocopter EC-225 helicopters
Dallas, Usa - These aircraft will be delivered over five years starting in 2013
Milestone Aviation Group and Eurocopter yesterday announced an order for 16 EC-225 aircraft. These aircraft are valued at €362 million (US $480 million) and will be delivered over five years, starting i... more
HelicoptersCoastal converts AS-350 helicopter fleet
Grand Prairie, Usa - With Arriel 1D1 by Turbomeca
Coastal Helicopters Inc. has entered into an Engine Purchase Agreement with Turbomeca USA (Safran group) for five Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engines. Coastal Helicopters, Inc. currently operates five AS-350B2’s t... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter's Training Academy receives EASA approval
Fort Worth, Usa - For Bell 212 Training
Bell Helicopter company announced that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to provide B1.3 Maintenance Training courses on Bell 212... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters has denied its partnership with China
Moscow, Russia - Nor the industry and nor Rostvertol are going to produce this machine more
Russian Helicopters company, the biggest helicopter Russian maker, denied this morning the news published by Chinese magazine Xinhua about whose Rostvertol, a Russian Helicopters subsidiary agency, has... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter sales increase as Robinson delivers S/N 0100
Torrance, Usa - To National Airways Corp. (NAC), industry's longtime dealer in South Africa
R-66 serial number 0100 rolled off Robinson’s production line, one year and two months after the R-66 Turbine received FAA certification. Worldwide response to the R-66 has been very strong, surpassing R... more
HelicoptersBell delivered its 4,000th commercial helicopter from Canadian facility
Fort Worth, Usa - A 206L4 model to Air Medical Group Holdings
Bell Helicopter announced it has delivered the 4,000th commercial product since it began production at its Mirabel, Canada, facility 25 years ago. During a small ceremony at Bell Helicopter’s facility i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers today the first NH-90 TTH helicopter qualified to France (VIDEO)
Marignane, France - To the DGA that will be handed over to the French Army Air Corps
During a visit by the French Defense Minister Gérard Longuet to its facilities in Marignane, Eurocopter officially delivered the first NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) qualified in its final... more
HelicoptersEurocopter de México delivers a second AS-350B2 helicopter to the Quito APS
Marignane, France - For use on public security missions
Eurocopter’s Mexican subsidiary, Eurocopter de México S.A. (EMSA), delivered a single-engine AS-350B2 helicopter to the Quito Aerial Police Service (APS), of the Ecuadorian National Police Force, for us... more
Helicopters"Costa Concordia": the Italian Air Force has participated soon to the rescue
Rome, Italy - By a HH-3F helicopter of the 85th Centro Csar in Pratica di Mare and with 4th Wing in Grosseto that has provided the logistical support
The COA (Comando operazioni aeree) in Poggio Renatico (Ferrara), upon request by Maritime Rescue Sub Center (MRSC) in Livorno, has sent last January 13, a HH-3F helicopter of the 85° Centro Combat Search... more
HelicoptersSikorsky and Danish Aerotech sign MoA for MH-60R helicopter support
Stratford, Usa - DALO is expected to announce its final selection in 2012
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Danish Aerotech A/S to discuss the possibility of establishing a maritime helicopter logistic support capability... more
HelicoptersAustralian Black Hawk helicopters return to the sky
Canberra, Australia - Following the recent suspension
Army’s Black Hawk helicopters have returned to full flying operations following the lifting of the recent suspension. The suspension was put in place on 19 January following the identification of a number o... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s EC-135 helicopter: 100,000 flight hours in the German Federal Police’s fleet
Donauwörth, Germany - It proves itself yet again for civil service missions
Eurocopter recognized the German Federal Police for reaching the 100,000 total flight hour mark with its EC-135 fleet, which performs thousands of operations annually across Germany for law enforcement,... more
HelicoptersSikorsky announces supplier team for S-97 RAIDER helicopter program
Washington, Usa - The industry will invest about 75 percent and suppliers investing about 25 percent
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. has selected 35 companies to join its team assembling two prototype S-97 RAIDER helicopters for evaluation by the US military. Self-funded... more
HelicoptersBell’s 429 helicopter receives performance boost
Fort Worth, Usa - Approval for a 500 lbs weight increase by Transport Canada
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced it received Transport Canada approval for a 500 lbs. weight increase – to increase the maximum gross weight to 7,500 lbs – for the Bell 429. The add... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Vostok delivers first enhanced AS-350B3e helicopters for UTair Aviation
Moscow, Russia - Which will become the largest Ecureuil operator in Russia and CIS
UTair Aviation has received its initial three Eurocopter AS-350B3e enhanced helicopters as this leading Russian and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) operator builds up the largest fleet of Ecureuil... more
HelicoptersKenya Police Air Wing becomes first African customer to operate AS-350B3e helicopter
Marignane, France - The aircraft will be used in different missions and operations
The Kenya Police Air-Wing is expanding its airborne law enforcement and crime prevention unit with the delivery of a Eurocopter AS-350B3e Ecureuil helicopter. Kenya’s selection of the AS-350B3e, which i... more
HelicoptersEADS NA: $212 million production contract for 39 UH-72A helicopters
Huntsville, Usa - Lakota program remains on budget and schedule as it enters its seventh program year
The US Army has awarded EADS North America a $212.7 million contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) as part of its total acquisition plan. Thirty-two of these Lakotas will... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded US Army contract for 14 additional CH-47F Chinook helicopters
Ridley Township, Usa - Agreement supports Army’s Foreign Military Sales efforts
The Boeing Company has received a US Army contract valued at approximately $370 million for 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to support Foreign Military Sales efforts. The aircraft will be delivered to the... more
HelicoptersRobinson doubled production of helicopters last year
Torrance, Usa - 356 aircraft: 212 R-44s, 88 R-66s and 56 R-22s
Robinson Helicopter Company continues to be one of the main world’s producers of civil helicopters. In 2011, the company produced 356 helicopters (212 R-44s, 88 R-66s and 56 R-22s), more than double 2... more
HelicoptersKagoshima International Aviation takes delivery of a GrandNew helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be used to perform EMS missions in the local Prefecture
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation have announced that Kagoshima International Aviation of Japan has taken delivery of a GrandNew light twin helicopter. This aircraft... more
HelicoptersEC-175 helicopter exceeds its ambitious operational targets and offers 30 percent increased its performance
Marignane, France - It will incorporate an increased range/endurance, as well as the payload
The next-generation Eurocopter EC-175 will incorporate significantly increased range and payload capacity when it enters service at the end of this year, and will be the first seven metric ton-category... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter’s 429 selected by the Turkish National Police
Fort Worth, Usa - For 15 units with an option for five additional aircraft
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has been selected by the Turkish National Police from a field of several companies to enter final negotiations for an award for 15 Bell 429s with... more
HelicoptersEC-725 helicopter. Eurocopter’s Helibras subsidiary to provide spare parts and services
Marignane, France - For the entire Brazilian Armed Forces’ fleet
The Helibras subsidiary of Eurocopter will supply and manage all spare parts, stocks and related technical support for the Brazilian armed forces’ fleet of 50 EC-725 helicopters, offering significant s... more
HelicoptersEurocopter selected to provide another EC-225 helicopter for the Tokyo Fire Department
Marignane, France - This latest order was placed after an open competition
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second EC-225 helicopter to further expand its Eurocopter-built rotary-wing fleet, which already has seen significant operational service in Japan – including r... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two EC-225 helicopters to Héli-Union
Marignane, France - The operator has also ordered four new EC-175; deliveries to begin in 2013
Eurocopter delivered yesterday two EC-225s to Héli-Union, a great provider of commercial air transportation services worldwide. The new helicopters are the first models to join the company’s fleet of so... more
HelicoptersEurocopter AS-350B3e helicopter is certified in Russia and CIS
Moscow, Russia - Nearly 30 Ecureuil are operated in the area
Interstate Aviation Committee has certified Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350B3e helicopter. In December 2011, the Interstate Aviation Committee has certified Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350 B3e helicopter thus... more
HelicoptersSikorsky completes production of the S-92 helicopter for Irish Coast Guard
Stratford, Usa - For SAR operations
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has completed production of an S-92 helicopter for operation by CHC Helicopter on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Equipped for dedicated search and rescue (SAR) operations,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter will supply seven EC-225 LP helicopters to COHC
Marignane, France - And to develop new cooperative training, maintenance services
CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co., Ltd. (COHC) has ordered seven EC-225 LP long-range helicopters in a new agreement with Eurocopter that also paves the way for future joint ventures involving the two companies... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two AS-350B2 helicopters to Ecuadorian Army
Marignane, France - The Armed Force reaffirms its commitment to the industry
Eurocopter has delivered the first two Ecureuil AS-350 B2 of nine helicopters contracted by the Ecuadorian Armed Forces in July 2010 under its extensive modernization program. The two Ecureuil AS-350... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers an EC-135 helicopter to Capital Air Services of the UK
London, UK - At London Oxford Airport operating base
Capital Air Services Ltd. yesterday received a Eurocopter EC-135 “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès” –providing this UK-based European corporate helicopter charter specialist with a high-end helicopter for custom... more
HelicoptersFully integrated Thales cockpit offers functionality in new Sikorsky S-76D helicopter
Washington, Usa - Variations of the TopDeck avionics are onboard of A-109 by AW, Chinook and ATR-72 aircraft
The Thales TopDeck avionics suite to be installed in Sikorsky’s new S-76D helicopter will offer new “click to fly” ability based on a concept that has never been installed on a helicopter before: the I... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 429 helicopter with multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County
Fort Worth, Usa - The other one in the second quarter of 2012
Bell announced it has delivered the first 429 helicopter with a multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County, Virginia, while the second model is expected to deliver in the second quarter of 2012. This... more
HelicoptersBrunei orders 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters
Stratford, USA - The contract contains an option for 10 additional aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies, has formally signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence to provide 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters with associated spare parts, training... more
HelicoptersFirst of five AW-139 helicopters to DanCopter
Milan, Italy - It will be used for off-shore missions
AgustaWestland, (Finmeccanica Group) announced that DanCopter, (a Blueway AS company), has taken delivery of the first of five AW-139 medium twin helicopters. This aircraft will be used for off-shore transport... more
HelicoptersFAA approves type design for PW210S engine in S-76D helicopter by Sikorsky
Washington, Usa - The industry expects to receive EASA validation in the coming months
Sikorsky has achieved another significant milestone in its S-76D helicopter program as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently certified the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW210S engines that... more
HelicoptersEnstrom continues to deliver helicopters to Royal Thai Army
Menominee, Usa - Four models part of a program for 16 aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently shipped 4 new 480B turbine helicopters to Thailand. The helicopters are part of a program for 16 training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. Enstrom... more
HelicoptersTwo new orders of Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter confirmed at "LIMA 2011"
Langkawi, Malaysia - The model remains the preferred heavy aircraft for off-shore operations in Malaysia
Eurocopter Malaysia keeps up its 100% market share in the heavy helicopter category for off-shore operations in Malaysia with two EC-225 helicopter orders confirmed at the "Langkawi International Maritime... more
HelicoptersEurocopter completes delivery Tiger helicopters to Australia
Brisbane, Australia - The Army has purchased the 22nd and last model
Eurocopter has delivered the 22nd and last armed reconnaissance Tiger helicopter to Australia at local defence manufacturer Australian Aerospace's Final Assembly plant on Brisbane Airport. The formal... more
HelicoptersBell: helicopters for Indonesia and Sri Lanka
Fort Worth, Usa - An order received by the first and delivered models to the second one
Bell Helicopter announced it has received five firm orders with two potential follow-on orders for Bell 412s from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) for delivery to government agencies in Indonesia. The... more