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HelicoptersTender for the training of helicopter pilots in Australia
Sydney, Australia - AgustaWestland will participate together with CAE and BAE Systems
In Australia it is going to start an important program of training for pilots of helicopter of the Army and Navy. This initiative, called "Air 900 Phase 7", has a value of 700 million dollars (510 million... more
HelicoptersBAE Systems Australia and Army sign contract for maintenance of Chinook helicopters
Washington, USA - Worth 20.9 million dollars
The Australian Defense minister announced today, March 1st, 2011, that it has signed a 20.9 million dollar contract with BAE Systems Australia for the maintenance of Chinook helicopters of the Country's... more
HelicoptersThe primates of the Kaman K-Max UAV helicopter (VIDEO)
Yuma/Arizona, USA - The US Army needs unmanned cargo vehicles
Between 24 and 25 January were made four flights, with the unmanned helicopter K-Max, which were successfully launched 16 loads. This was done to the Army's Yuma Proving Ground (Arizona), where completing... more
HelicoptersThe Chinese helicopters at the "China Helicopter Exposition 2011"
Tianjin, China - An exhibition of 3000 square meters
Between 15 and 18 September in Tianjin in China will be held the "China Helicopter Exposition 2011" a show, results of the work of the Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), dedicated to the Chinese... more
Helicopters"IDEX": Bell Helicopter consigns 429 helicopter to Strong Aviation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - This is the first delivery to a Middle East costumer
During "IDEX 2011", the exhibition-conference on defense and security at now ongoing (20-24 February) at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, UAE (see AVIONEWS), Bell Helicopter has delivered a... more
HelicoptersSchiebel announces the delivery of two helicopters UAS in Jordan
Vienna , Austria - It will also provide support and maintenance
Schiebel has announced the delivery of two helicopters Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), to King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in Jordan. KADDB is a government agency, part of... more
HelicoptersGulf Helicopters signs contract for five AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation operations
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for five AW-139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation... more
Helicopters"Air Warfare Symposium": AgustaWestland brings AW-139M helicopter
Orlando, USA - With which it would compete for the supply of CSAR-X helicopters to USAF
On the occasion of "Air Warfare Symposium", the big event of AFA, Air Force Association, held in recent days in Orlando, USA, AgustaWestland would have brought an AW-139M helicopter, with which it wants... more
HelicoptersPZL Swidnik delivers to Poland 4 updated W-3PL "Gluszec" helicopters
Warsaw, Poland - The consignment by the AgustaWestland's subsidiary is part of a contract signed in 2006
As reported a few days ago by "Flight Global", PZL Swidnik, a subsidiary of AgustaWestland, has delivered to Polish land troops four updated W-3PL "Gluszec" helicopters: the aircraft are equipped with... more
HelicoptersThe Estonian Police and Border Guard took delivery of a third AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - All models are based in Tallinn
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Estonian Police and Border Guard has taken delivery of its third AW-139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will perform search and... more
HelicoptersGermany: Wiking Helicopter Service operates with AW-139 helicopter
Berlin, Germany - Following the purchase of first copy from Atlantic Airways
Last week, German Wiking Helikopter Service, WHS, announced on its website that, in the context of the application of an agreement signed in October 2010, an AW-139 helicopter has been added to its off-shore... more
HelicoptersSarf: 70 years of rescue with aircraft
Raf Valley , United Kingdom - Commemorative mark on the helicopters with yellow livery
In recent days the SARF (Search and Rescue Force Raf) has done 70 years. From the day of the formation of this rescue corps, which works with planes, helicopters and ships, were put in save thousands of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter sells five AS-350B3 helicopters in India
Bangalore, India - To three local customers
The acquisition of five AS-350B3 helicopters by three Indian customers was announced by Eurocopter and its India subsidiary at the "Aero India 2011" exhibition in Bangalore (Feburary 9-13). Three of... more
HelicoptersUS armed forces order for 32 helicopters UH-72A "Lakota" is on-time
Arlington, Usa - Army and Navy will receive a total of 219 units
EADS North America’s UH-72A Lakota helicopter program continues on-time and on-budget deliveries Latest contract award, valued at 52 million Dollars, brings the total number of Lakotas ordered to 219 f... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signs contracts for two AW-139 helicopters in India
Cascina Costa, Italy - One for Adani Group and the other for a corporate customer
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that it has sold two more AW-139 helicopters to customers in India. Adani Group has signed a contract for one AW-139 to perform VIP/corporate transport... more
Helicopters"Aero India 2011", Bell Helicopter delivers 429 helicopter
Bangalore, India - For the first time to an Indian customer, Span Air private company
During the international exhibition "Aero India 2011", Bell Helicopter has revealed that it has delivered for the first time a 429 helicopter to a customer in India: it is Span Air, a company based in... more
HelicoptersThe Cabri G-2 helicopter emergency floats system is certified by the EASA
Paris, France - The first Cabri equipped with it was introduced in service by an European private operator
The European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, delivered to Helicopteres Guimbal its final approval for the optional installation of an emergency flotation system on their helicopter Cabri G-2, on January,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter at "Aero India 2011": focus on three helicopters
Bangalore, India - The AS-550C3 Fennec, at its public debut, the Naval Panther AS-565 and EC-135 HEMS
At "Aero India 2011" event to be held in Bangalore between 9 and 13 February 2011 (see AVIONEWS), Eurocopter will make publicly debut AS-550C3 Fennec helicopter, which should soon replace the Chetaks and... more
HelicoptersCAE and HAL helicopter training centre takes delivery of Dhruv simulator cockpit
Bangalore, India - It has been built in Montreal, Canada
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that its simulator cockpit for the civil/conventional... more
HelicoptersUnacceptable charges for the Fire Brigade
Genoa, Italy - Luca Infantino: "We had touched an even greater tragedy"
Continuing the polemics about the death of a ski instructor Marco Corvisiero, overwhelmed, last week, by an avalanche detached from the peaks of Santo Stefano d'Aveto (Genoa). The debate turns on the helicopter... more
HelicoptersAgusta, two helicopters for Kremlin
Rome, Italy - Delivery expected this year. To Russia two Airbus airplanes also
As reported yesterday by "Interfax" agency, Kremlin property chief Vladimir Kozhin said that the ex-Soviet Country awaits for 2011 the delivery of two medium-range Airbus planes and two AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersRobinson's helicopters: sales growing and a 2010 positive stronger
Torrance, Usa - A year of transition for the industry
2010 marked a year of transition for Robinson Helicopter Company. During the first half of the year, the company worked to move unsold inventory created by the unstable economy. By mid-year, the inventory... more
HelicoptersEurocopter inaugurates its new North Sea Service Centre with an EC-225 helicopter simulator at Abeerdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland - And signs a key training contract
Eurocopter officially inaugurated its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland today, providing a highly capable training, technical support and logistics facility in close proximity to helicopter... more
HelicoptersKocoglu Aviation takes delivery of another AW-109 Power helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held in Vergiate
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Koço?lu Aviation of Turkey has taken delivery of another emergency medical service (EMS) configured AW-109 Power light twin engine helicopter.... more
HelicoptersAustralia adds MRH-90 helicopter to "Projects of Concern" list
Canberra, Australia - Deliveries have been delayed by at least 12 months
The Australian government has added the NH Industries MRH90 transport helicopter to its "Projects of Concern" list, with the acquisition to undergo a major review this month. MRH-90s on order for both... more
HelicoptersTwo Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to AAR for cargo and passenger transport in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - On behalf on USTRANSCOM, starting from February
According to a statement released yesterday, January 31, 2011, two S-92 helicopters made by the US Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation have been delivered to AAR Corp., provider of products and services for... more
HelicoptersGeisinger Medical Center orders an EC-145 helicopter
Grand Prairie , USA - It is the fourth aircraft of this kind that the center acquires from American Eurocopter
On Thursday, January 27, 2011, American Eurocopter announced that the Medical Center of Geisinger, an organization that provides integrated health services, has ordered an EC-145 helicopter to be used... more
HelicoptersFirst Italian/Turkish T-129 helicopter ready within April
Rome, Italy - It will be an improved version of the Agusta A-129 Mangusta
According to the Turkish newspaper "Zaman", TAI, Turkish Aerospace Industry, within the month of April should complete the assembly of T-129 attack helicopter, the first aircraft produced thanks to the... more
HelicoptersZhejiang Police orders two AW helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - An AW-119Ke and one AW-139
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Zhejiang Public Security Bureau in China has placed an order for two helicopters comprising one AW-119Ke single engine and one AW-139 medium... more
HelicoptersEurocopter, financial results: in the 1st place in the civil helicopter market
Paris, France - And increasing turnover for the French manufacturer
During the "Greetings to the press" event, with which Eurocopter has opened the new year, were unveiled some of the financial data for 2010, and compared with those recorded last year and with the data... more
HelicoptersEurocopter press-conference: data on services booking and helicopter sales
Paris, France - For 2010; and expectations for 2011
During the press-conference held yesterday, January 24, 2011, in Paris, Eurocopter has released data on bookings of aircraft and services registered in the past year and some forecasts for the coming year.... more
HelicoptersThree Black Hawks delivered to Mexico
Mexico, Mexico - The helicopters will be used by Mexican security force according to a security co-operation agreement between Mexico and the USA
The Mexican government received three more Sikorsky UH-60M helicopters, for a total fleet of seven aircraft now. Later this year, a further three of the twin-engined utility types will join the line-up,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter press-conference: helicopter orders and deliveries
Paris, France - 2010 results
At the conference held yesterday, on January 24, 2011, by Eurocopter, which was also attended by our news agency (see AVIONEWS), at "Le 8 Valois" in Paris, President and CEO Lutz Bertling has summarized... more
HelicoptersEurocopter press-conference: in 2011 investments for the development of new helicopters
Paris, France - Or for updating older models
During the press-conference, held at "Le Valois 8" in Paris, with which Eurocopter inaugurated yesterday its annual relations with the press, which was also attended AVIONEWS (see AVIONEWS) the French... more
HelicoptersAn agreement for helicopters between Erickson Air-Crane and China Taicang Aircrane
Taicang, China - The "Non-Binding" contract includes cooperation and support
Erickson Air-Crane and China Taicang Aircrane had signed on December 6, 2010 a non-binding agreement in connection with any services which will implements, not only the Chinese company's air fleet, but... more
HelicoptersRega signs contract for a "GrandNew" helicopter simulator
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will become operational in 2012
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that a contract has been signed with Rega, the Swiss SAR and EMS provider, for the supply of a state-of-the-art advanced simulator to meet the... more
HelicoptersLaBarge, contract for the provision of cockpit wiring harnesses for S-70i Black Hawk helicopter
Saint Louis, USA - With Kaman Aerospace Corporation
LaBarge Inc., a provider of electronic manufacturing services, which has its headquarters in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, has signed a contract worth 1.3 million dollars with Kaman Aerospace Corporation... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: virtual reality center for CH-53K helicopter
Stratford, USA - With a significant cost reduction and more efficiency
Yesterday, 18 January 2010, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced the presence, at its largest manufacturing plant, of a modern center of virtual reality for the CH-53K helicopter program. This is... more
HelicoptersBulgarian Border Police takes delivery of two AW-109 Powers and one AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Sofia Airport last Saturday
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Bulgarian Border Police has taken delivery of two additional AW-109 Power light twin-engine helicopters and one AW-139 medium twin-engine... more
HelicoptersFor AW-139 and BA-609 helicopters, Agusta could pay a 25 million Euro fine
Brussels, Belgium - To Italian State. It was established by the European commission
In recent days, it was announced that the European Commission has established that the company AgustaWestland could reimburse up to 25 million euros the Italian State for the public funding received for... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter, contract for support to CH-146 Griffon planes' fleet of Canadian air force
Mirabel, Canada - Worth 640 million Canadian dollars
Bell Helicopter has been awarded a ten-year contract, with a further option of four years, to support the fleet of CH-146 helicopters of the Canadian Air Force with management and maintenance activities... more
HelicoptersAW signs a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence
Rome, Italy - Worth GBP 570 million
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract worth approximately GBP 570 million with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) covering the second five year period (2011 to 2016) of the 25... more
HelicoptersItalian Guardia di Finanza takes delivery of its second AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The first one was delivered in mid-2009
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the delivery of a second AW-139 medium twin helicopter for the Italian Guardia di Finanza (Customs and Border Patrol Service). The aircraft was... more
HelicoptersSTAT MedEvac purchases five AEurocopter twins to upgrade helicopter fleet
Grand Prairie, Usa - It has a fleet of 21 aircraft: 14 EC-135s and 7 EC-145s
American Eurocopter announced that STAT MedEvac has ordered five more twin-engine helicopters. The order consists of three EC-135 helicopters and two EC-145 helicopters and is part of an ongoing strategy... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter signs contract with PHI for two 407 helicopters
Fort Worth, USA - Which will be used to transport workers in the Gulf of Mexico
Bell Helicopter has unveiled on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, through a press release, that it has signed an agreement with PHI, a major American company operating in the provision of helicopter services,... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter delivers an EC-145 helicopter to Lewis Energy
Grand Prairie, USA - It 's the third aircraft of this manufacturer bought by Texan company
On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, American Eurocopter announced that it has delivered to Lewis Energy an EC-145 helicopter manufactured at its plant in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. Lewis Energy, a society... more
HelicoptersSaitama Prefecture orders an AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be assembled at its facility in Philadelphia
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announce that Saitama Prefecture of Japan has placed an order for an AW-139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be operated... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s Helibras subsidiary to modernize 36 AS-350 Ecureuil helicopters
Itajubá, Brazil - Operated by the Brazilian Army Aviation Command
The Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary of Eurocopter signed a contract for a major upgrade program on the Brazilian Army’s fleet of 36 AS-350 Ecureuils. This modernization includes the rebuilding of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter completes delivery of 23 EC-135 helicopters for Poland’s LPR
Warsaw, Poland - It's public air medical rescue operator
Poland’s public air medical rescue operator LPR (Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) has received its final two EC-135 helicopters from the 23 acquired by the Polish Ministry of Health, which are being used t... more
HelicoptersHelibras delivers the first three Eurocopter EC-725 helicopters for the Brazilian Armed Forces
Brasilia, Brazil - In a standard configuration
Eurocopter’s Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary today delivered the initial three EC-725s for Brazil’s armed forces, marking a key milestone in the program to supply 50 of these medium-sized, mult... more