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HelicoptersEads shows to the world a new concept of ecologic helicopter
Berlin, Germany - For aircraft a new power supplied by hybrid electric-diesel system whom promises up to 50% fuel saving
The 2050 hags over the entire aerospace industry as the final date to respect the agreement submitted by all the members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to reduce by 50% carbon dioxide... more
HelicoptersSikorky seeks for partners for aftermarket services of helicopters
Connecticut, Usa - The giant American group is expanding in the European market and signed agreement with Ruag and ZF Luftfahrttechnik
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation continues in the expansion towards European markets. The company spent already some time trying to explore the possibility to create strategic agreements to reach the consumers... more
Helicopters"ILA 2010" confirms contract for two EC-145 helicopters to Turkey
Berlin, Germany - For deployment of airport security missions and corporate transportation needs
The Turkish State Airport Administration (DHMI), a subsidiary of the Turkish Ministry of Transport and the Eurocopter Group today confirmed a contract for two EC-145 helicopters, at the "ILA" trade fair... more
Helicopters"ILA 2010": Russian Helicopters on display
Berlin, Germany - Sowed the step forward made by the industry
Russian Helicopters is planning to use the European market as a platform to promote Russian innovative technology in helicopter production. The growing Russian helicopter industry, alongside the fixed-wing... more
HelicoptersBoeing secures all rights to AW-101 helicopter
Rome, Italy - For US Navy VXX Presidential helicopter program
Boeing announced today that it will secure a license from AgustaWestland (AW) for US production of the AW-101 medium-lift helicopter as an entry into the US Navy VXX Presidential Helicopter Program. This... more
HelicoptersUS President’s helicopter: AgustaWestland agreement with Boeing
Rome, Italy - "We carefully evaluated the situation and made a strategic decision to work with Boeing"
Today, Finmeccanica announced an AgustaWestland (AW) agreement with the Boeing Company for the U.S. Navy’s Marine One presidential helicopter program (VXX). Boeing secured the rights to use AW intellectual p... more
HelicoptersEurocopter at "ILA 2010" with its helicopters range of last generation
Berlin, Germany - The main attractions Tiger, naval version of NH-90 and new Medevac one
Eurocopter, among the world’s leading helicopter manufacturers in the civil and public services markets, will utilize this year’s "ILA Berlin Air Show" (June 8-13) to highlight the company’s international marke... more
HelicoptersSaudi Aramco takes delivery of three AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - They will be used to support oil and gas operations in the Country
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that Saudi Aramco has taken delivery of three more AW-139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at AW’s Vergiate plant in Italy. T... more
HelicoptersAustralian Aerospace announces sale of Dauphin helicopter to Western Australian Police
Surfers Paradise, Australia - News comes from HeliPacific 2010 conference on the Gold Coast
Australian Aerospace announced the sale of a multi-role Dauphin AS-365 N3+ helicopter to the Western Australian Police Service. The contract, worth more than $10 million, will provide a much-needed second... more
HelicoptersNew EC-145 helicopters for HalthNet hospitals' consortium
Morgantown , Usa - It's confirmed as an aircraft particularly fit to emergency aeromedical transfer
"HealthNet" is a consortium of three hospitals and its air medical fleet provides scene, interfacility, neonatal and pediatric transfers. It's well-known as an example in the usage of aircraft in medical... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: in Spain "Azor 2010", multinational exercise
Brussels, Belgium - The details next Wednesday in Brussels; to participate Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Sweden, UK and Spain
As part of the European Defence Agency (EDA)'s Helicopter Training Programme (HTP), Spain will host a Multinational Helicopter Exercise "Azor 2010" in June 2010. The Exercise is the largest of its kind... more
HelicoptersThird phase of Sikorsky X2's helicopter demonstrator completed
Palm Beach, Usa - Reached the speed of 181 knots
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 TechnologyTM demonstrator achieved a speed of 181 knots in a test flight today at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies C... more
HelicoptersJapan needs SAR helicopters
Tokyo, Japan - To equip the air divisions of Navy, Army and Air Force. The call for bids in June?
Japan needs SAR helicopters (Search and Rescue) for air divisions of its forces of Navy, Army and Air Force. And sources close to the Tokyo's Government unveiled that a call for bids could be launched... more
HelicoptersThe 300th AW-139 helicopter to the Italian Coast Guard
Cascina Costa, Italy - Other three models will be delivered in the coming months
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Italian Coast Guard has taken delivery of its first AW-139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate p... more
HelicoptersAerosouz appointed as an AgustaWestland authorized service centre in Russia
Cascina Costa, Italy - .The number of them worldwide now exceeds 70
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Aerosouz has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in Russia for the AW range of light commercial helicopters. The Service Centre, based... more
HelicoptersHeliClub becomes the first customer for the AW-139 in Russia
Cascina Costa, Italy - With an order for one-medium twin helicopter
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that HeliClub of Russia has placed an order for one AW-139 medium twin helicopter becoming the first customer for the type in Russia. This aircraft,... more
HelicoptersFirst FIPS-equipped AW-139 delivered to LAS
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held in Vergiate
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first AW-139 medium twin helicopter equipped with the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) has been delivered to London Air Services (LAS) of... more
HelicoptersRussia to build combat "Invisible" helicopter
Moscow, Russia - Russian Helicopter let know it's working on fifth-generation aircraft
Russian daily "Gazeta", in its news reported the Russian Helicopter CEO, Andrei Shibitov's statements, saying that country is planning to build fifth-generation combat helicopters, able to attack fighter... more
HelicoptersNew EC-155 helicopter for emergency medical transport
Grand Pairire, Usa - All the latest technological innovations to improve Survival Flights
American Eurocopter announced today that University of Michigan’s Survival Flight program has ordered three EC-155s to upgrade its helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and replace its current f... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers AS-350B3 helicopter for Ontario's missions
Thunder Bay, Ontario - Particularly fit for territory characteristics, it was committed at V.Kelner company's Thunder bay base
A new AS-350B3 helicopter was delivered during last days by Eurocopter Canada (ECL) to V.Kelner Helicopter, at the Thunder Bay, Ontario. The AS-350B3 is the "High performance" member of the single-engine... more
HelicoptersFor the third consecutive year, the helicopter industry exhibition "HAI"
Moscow, Russia - The state of art for industries and companies operating in the sector
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) will organize in Russia, for the third consecutive year, an exhibition where the most important industries and companies operating in the sector are going... more
HelicoptersUs Helicopters replacement in Afghanistan
Kabul , Afghanistan - Chinook in place of Cougar for US air force mission in ISAF area
Chinooks are taking over the transport mission in southern Afghanistan from 5 smaller Cougars (Super Cougar as civil helicopter version). The Air Force helicopters will transport people and equipment within... more
HelicoptersAW-139 Full Ice Protection System receives FAA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - After that by EASA last February and by Canadian TCAA expected soon
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) for the AW-139 medium twin helicopter has received FAA certification. The FAA certification follows EASA... more
HelicoptersAW: great success for the GrandNew helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - After launch in February this year
The AgustaWestland GrandNew light twin helicopter has achieved enormous market success in since its launch, less than three months ago, the industry said. Officially unveiled in February this year it has... more
HelicoptersItalian AEI: board of directors elects the president and two vice-presidents for 2010-2011 two year period
Verona, Italy - During the assembly they discussed about relationships with authorities and heliport rules
"On 13th of April, the Italian Helicopter Association (AEI) met, and this year, more than the 2009 balance sheet and 2010 budget plan approval, they were called to elect the president and two vice-presidents... more
HelicoptersFrance: Sky Maintenance Services appointed an AW's authorized service centre
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the A-109 series, AW-109 Power, Grand and GrandNew light twin models
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Sky Maintenance Services (SMS) of France has been appointed an authorized Service Centre for the A-109 series, AW-109 Power, Grand and GrandNew... more
HelicoptersIntermountain Healthcare orders three GrandNew helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - These aircraft will join two A-109K2s already in service
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Intermountain Healthcare has signed for three GrandNew helicopters with options for two additional aircraft. These aircraft will be equipped to provide... more
HelicoptersUS presidential helicopters: Finmeccanica-Boeing contact
Rome , Italy - The agreement could boost Italian industry's chances, after the news about on hand agreement Lockheed-Sikorsky
Finmeccanica is in talks with Boeing over a possible joint bid to supply the US with a new presidential helicopter after the Pentagon cancelled the Italian defence and industrial group’s original contract l... more
HelicoptersUSA presidential helicopters: Sikorsky-Lockheed agreement?
Washington, Usa - Even if Lockheed has to negotiate a termination agreement with AgustaWestland
Former rivals Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said they would join forces in a follow-on U.S. Navy presidential helicopter competition even as Lockheed continued to negotiate a settlement... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AW's helicopters
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 837 million (+11%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 75 million (+1%)
Helicopters AgustaWestland. The Polish company PZL-SWIDNIK, acquired by AgustaWestland, was consolidated as of 1 January 2010. Revenues were EUR 837 million, an increase of EUR 81 million (+11%) versus... more
HelicoptersNew Australian naval combat helicopter tender release
Sydney, Australia - Between the MH-60R and the NH-90 NFH
The Australian Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner yesterday announced that the Defence Materiel Organisation has released project solicitation documents to the United States Navy and Australian... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. AW helicopters: LIATEC opens its doors for business in Libya
Rome, Italy - New plant inaugurated at Abou Aisha Airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, opens today the brand new LIATEC (Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company) plant at Abou Aisha Airport. LIATEC is a Joint Stock Company incorporated in Libya... more
HelicoptersCelebrating the 500th Black Hawk helicopter's cockpit
Jacksonville, Usa - Ceremony to celebrate co-operation between Kaman and Sikorsky industries
Kaman Aerostructures (Kaman), yesterday delivered its 500th H-60 helicopter cockpit to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The milestone UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter... more
HelicoptersEurocopter shapes its future through a major investment program in new products and services
Marignane, France - Financed through transformation of the company
In answer to the economical crisis and the evolution of the helicopter market, Eurocopter has decided to accelerate its SHAPE improvement program. The company intends to invest between 2010 and 2014 more... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland Helicopter Fleet Continues To Grow In Japan
Vergiate, Italy - With AW-119Ke, AW-109 Power and AW-139
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered three new helicopters to customers in Japan in recent weeks highlighting its continued growth in this important market. The three new helicopters include... more
HelicoptersAW: the Royal Netherlands Navy takes delivery of its first NH-90 NFH helicopter
Vergiate, Italy - During an official ceremony held yesterday in Vergiate
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced on behalf of NH Industries the delivery of the first NH-90 NFH helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Navy during an official ceremony held yesterday at AgustaWestland’s V... more
HelicoptersThe Malaysian Bomba takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Vergiate, Italy - They will be used to perform fire fighting, search and rescue missions
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has taken delivery of two AW-139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft were accepted by the... more
HelicoptersEADS NA to build three AAS-72X TDA helicopters
Arlington, Usa - The first one will be operational in late 2010
EADS North America and its industry team of American Eurocopter and Lockheed Martin will independently fund and develop three AAS-72X helicopters to demonstrate the performance, capabilities and maturity... more
HelicoptersAW: IOS contract for Apache helicopters now fully operational
Cascina Costa, Italy - Just six months after contract award and a whole 12 months earlier than originally planned
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract is now fully operational just six months after contract award and a whole 12 months... more
HelicoptersMaiden flight of HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)
New Delhi, India - In the last days
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) has added another feather in its cap, when the first Technology Demonstrator of its indigenously designed & developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) lifted off smoothly... more
HelicoptersBulgarian Police takes delivery of its first AW-109 Power helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Sofia airport
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Bulgarian Border Police has taken delivery of its first AW-109 Power light twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at Sofia Airport... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Canada announces the sale of three EC-130 B4 helicopters
Fort Erie, Canada - To the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Eurocopter Canada (ECL) announces the sale of three EC-130 B4 single-engine helicopters to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for forest fire management work and utility missions across Canada’s s... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and Funkwerk Avionics perform the first helicopter test flight
Marignane, France - In Galileo test bed GATE
Eurocopter and Funkwerk Avionics have successfully completed a helicopter test flight with an EC-145 in the Galileo test bed GATE in Berchtesgaden, Southern Germany. The test flight was observed by IFEN... more
HelicoptersContract SELEX C-AW for the Italian Army's helicopters
Rome, Italy - A worth nearly 19 million Euros
"SELEX Communications signed a contract worth nearly 19 million Euros with AgustaWestland to provide Communication, Navigation and Identification equipments and systems for the 16 Chinook ICH-47F helicopters,... more
HelicoptersKorea Aerospace Industries flies and tests "Surion" helicopter
Seoul, South Korea - First step to test new aircraft that will renew the fleet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) established in 1999 thanks to contributions of makers Samsung Aerospace, Daewoo Heavy Industries and Hyundai Space and Aircraft Company (Hysa), tested the prototype of... more
HelicoptersNew AW-101 helicopters ready to be sent in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - Vice Adm. Binelli Mantelli and AgustaWestland's CEO Orsi indicate the timing
New AW-101 helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland, well be deployed by Italian Navy in Afghanistan to replace older types. Vice Admiral Luigi Binelli Mantelli, commander in chief of the Italian... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aerospace Services announces new Contractor Logistic Support
Shelton, Usa - It will provide logistics support to U.S. Navy helicopters
Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced today Contractor Logistic Support's (CLS) closure, inside program of U.S. Navy helicopters' management. In new version, modified, of the contract CLS is planned... more
HelicoptersTwelve AW-101 helicopters for the Indian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Acontract with a value of EUR 560 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract with a value of EUR 560 million by the Indian Air Force for the supply of 12 AW-101 helicopters for government transport. The AW-101... more
HelicoptersD&C Police takes delivery of a new EC-145 helicopter
Oxford, UK - The model was ordered in September 2007
On Friday 5th March the Devon & Cornwall Police took delivery of a new EC-145 helicopter. This most modern machine was customised at Eurocopter UK in Oxford to meet the demanding needs of the modern police... more
HelicoptersEnstrom helicopters for training program of Japanese Defense
Menominee, Usa - After the order by Royal Thai Army
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently been chosen by the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force to supply the next generation of training helicopters for the JGSDF Pilot Training Program. The program... more