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HelicoptersTwo new Super Puma helicopters for China
Beijing, China - They will be delivered in 2011
Less than 2 years after the delivery of its first two Super Puma helicopters to China in December 2007, Eurocopter announced today the contract signature of another two EC-225 helicopters with the Ministry... more
HelicoptersRussian military helicopters for Saudi Arabia
Moscow, Russia - The deal for 30 Mil Mi-171Bs maybe in September
Russia would be in talks with Saudi Arabia for the sale of 30 Mil Mi-171B helicopters, according to what has been reported today by a source close to negotiations quoted by the Russian news agency "RIA... more
HelicoptersThales to upgrade Tiger helicopters for the Australian army
Canberra, Australia - With HMSD TopOwl systems
Thales has received an order from Australian Aerospace to upgrade the TopOwl Helmet-Mounted Sight Display (HMSD) display modules designed for the Australian Army's fleet of Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance... more
HelicoptersPresidential helicopter, Finmeccanica is still trustful
Washington, USA - Final decision by the Congress expected in September
Despite president Obama's words inviting to avoid "Useless wastes" in times of crisis, including financing to continue the production of the VH-71 Kestrel presidential helicopter, built in cooperation... more
HelicoptersBoeing to propose helicopters to India
New Delhi, India - New Delhi is planning to purchase 22 attack aircraft and 15 heavy lift ones
The American company Boeing has decided to participate in the tender launched by India for the purchase of 22 attack helicopters and 15 heavy lift ones. The deadline for the combat aircraft proposals is... more
HelicoptersBoeing received an order for 15 Chinooks from Canada
Halifax, Canada - With a contract worth US$1.15 billion
Boeing announced that it has received a US$1.15 billion contract from the Canadian government for 15 new CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. Under the contract, Boeing will match Canada's purchase price... more
HelicoptersForest police S-64 helicopter grounded in Italy due to structural damages
Cagliari, Italy - New problems for an Erickson Aircrane
Reliable sources told AVIONEWS that an S-64E Erickson Aircrane would have been grounded in Sardinia due to the presence of cracks on the main rotor head scissor hinge. The aircraft, used in the region... more
HelicoptersENAC completes tests for the first helicopter IFR route In Italy
Cascina Costa, Italy - With an AW-139 helicopter
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the ENAC (Ente nazionale aviazione civile – Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has successfully completed on July 28th the first stage of qualification a... more
HelicoptersItalian Navy takes delivery of its 21st AW-101 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Maristaeli-Luni naval base
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Italian Navy has taken today delivery of its 21st AW-101 three engine medium/heavy helicopter during an official ceremony held at Maristaeli-Luni... more
HelicoptersSikorsky X-2 in Florida to attempt speed record
West Palm Beach, USA - The counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter will be the fastest in the world
The American industry Sikorsky Aircraft (subsidiary of United Technologies) has relocated its X-2 Technology demonstrator to Florida as it begins the next phases of testing, aiming to achieve the highest... more
HelicoptersHelicopter is Canadian drug traffickers' favourite vehicle
Ottawa, Canada - An inquiry by the "Associated Press" shows how hurdles are overtaken
For Canadian drug traffickers operating along the US border, helicopter is the perfect transport vehicle: even if it is not as fast as airplanes, it can fly at low altitude to avoid radars, and it doesn't... more
HelicoptersIndependent helicopter organisations form the new European Helicopter Association
Essen-Werden, Germany - After two years of intensive discussions
"After two years of intensive discussions the new European Helicopter Association (EHA) is now operational. The new EHA finally gathers under the same roof all sectors in the European helicopter industry,... more
HelicoptersRotorWay presented Eagle 300T helicopter at "AirVenture 2009"
Oshkosh, USA - It will be destined to trainer market
RotorWay International has presented its Eagle 300T helicopter at the "AirVenture 2009" air show, underway in Oshkosh, USA, until August 2. The first flight of this aircraft is scheduled for next year,... more
HelicoptersTrinidad and Tobago orders four AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract, comprising the aircraft and support package, is valued at USD 348 million
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has signed a contract to purchase four AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopters. Trinidad and Tobago's Air Guard... more
HelicoptersColombian army received six UH-60L helicopters
Bogota, Colombia - First lot had been delivered in April; last deliveries are scheduled in October
On July 24, 2009, the Colombian army has received six US Army UH-60L second-hand helicopters that arrived in Santa Marta carried by ship. The Black Hawks are part of a total of 15 aircraft included... more
HelicoptersLos Angeles Fire Department orders a third AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be produced at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania production facility
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced Thursday at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s Annual Conference that the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has signed for a third AW-139 medium-twin h... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers first EC-225 to Vietnamese company
Vung Tau City, Vietnam - SSFC's fleet grows to eight helicopters
Eurocopter South East Asia has delivered the first EC-225 to Vietnamese Southern Service Flight Company (SSFC), a subsidiary of Service Flight Corporation of Vietnam (SFC VN). SSFC is a helicopter service... more
HelicoptersPuerto Rico receives two UH-72A Lakota helicopters
Puerto Rico, USA - For the first time delivered outside continental USA
EADS North America has delivered two UH-72A Lakota helicopters to the US Army, to be used for operations in the island of Puerto Rico. It is the first time that these aircraft are deployed outside of the... more
HelicoptersItaly: new helicopters for the Carabinieri of Varese
Varese, Italy - The modern AW-109N "Nexus" enters the fleet for the operation "Summer security 2009"
The Italian Carabinieri of Varese will have, within the operation "Summer security 2009", a new AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica group) helicopter, the AW-109N "Nexus", for territorial surveillance in this... more
HelicoptersItaly: Elitaliana wins race for helicopter rescue of Lazio region
Rome, Italy - Finally awarded the nine-year contract worth € 92 million
After years of problems the nine-year contract, worth more than € 92 million, for helicopter rescue services of ARES 118, regional sanitary emergency agency of Lazio (Italy), has finally been awarded. T... more
HelicoptersItaly: Elifriulia wins helicopter rescue service in Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - The base will be at Cagliari-Elmas airport with an EC-135
Elifriulia of Ronchi dei Legionari (Gorizia, Italy) has won a three-month contract, worth € 533,000, to supply helicopter rescue services in center-south Sardinia. The company's Eurocopter EC-135 helicopter w... more
HelicoptersSikorsky X-2 completed two flight tests
Stratford, USA - The counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter will be the fastest in the world
The Sikorsky X-2 technology demonstrator has completed two test flights that included full engagement of the distinctive propeller for the first time. In one hour of testing conducted in two flights, the... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter celebrates 40 years of investment and growth in U.S.
Grand Prairie, Usa - The company employs more than 750 U.S. employees
American Eurocopter celebrated 40 years of growth in the United States with a special anniversary event at company headquarters in Grand Prairie, Texas. The “All American Celebration” commemorated the... more
HelicoptersChile insists on Russian Mi-17 helicopters
Santiago, Chile - Despite US pressure
Chile will go on in its intention to purchase Russian-made multi-role Mil Mi-17 Hip helicopters, despite US pressure to make the country's air force change its mind, Russian "RIA Novosti" press agency... more
HelicoptersFAA certification for the Elite S-623 helicopter simulator
Orlando, USA - As Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)
The Elite S-623 helicopter-simulator received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). The S-623 previously received numerous certifications in... more
HelicoptersBel Air’s First AW-139 Helicopter Named “Spirit of Agusta” Enters Service
Yeovil, UK - This aircraft adds to around 150 AW-139s in service or on order for offshore missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bel Air’s first AW-139 medium twin helicopter named “Spirit of Agusta” has entered service. The 12 seat configured aircraft, which has started flyin... more
HelicoptersEvergreen sues Erickson Air Crane
Portland, USA - It would have hindered competitor operators
Erickson Air Crane is charged of hindering its competitors' work not supplying spares, manuals and delaying repair and maintenance operations at its facilities. This is the content of a lawsuit presented... more
HelicoptersIraqi Air Force received the first upgraded Mi-17
Baghdad, Iraq - Improved internal communication and missile warning systems
While the American troops are leaving the cities and the Iraqi people are celebrating June 30 as their "National sovereignty day", the country's Air Force received the first Mil Mi-17 helicopter upgraded... more
Helicopters"AERO 2010": resounding interest in the "Helicopter Hangar"
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Helicopter to take a greater role at international aviation trade show
"After the initial success of the 'Helicopter Hangar' at 'AERO 2009', plans for the next International Trade Show for General Aviation, which will take place from April 8-11, 2010 in Friedrichshafen, are... more
HelicoptersSikorsky celebrates S-300C's 25 years
Stratford, USA - The first had been delivered to Baltimore police in 1984
The American manufacturer Sikorsky celebrated yesterday, June 24, 25 years from the first delivery of a S-300C helicopter. Built by Schweizer, the aircraft had been delivered to Baltimore's police department... more
HelicoptersLevel IV UAS connectivity reached for AH-64D Apache Block III helicopters
Mesa, USA - A key technology in the development of the programme
The crew of a Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III prototype helicopter has successfully demonstrated Level IV Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) connectivity, controlling the operations of a drone during a flight... more
HelicoptersINAER to add ten AgustaWestland helicopters to its fleet in 2009
Paris, France - Valued at around EUR 62 million
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that INAER of Spain will add ten new AgustaWestland helicopters to its fleet in 2009 valued at approximately 62 million euro. These latest aircraft include... more
HelicoptersRTE contributes to the economic stimulus plan and renews part of its helicopter fleet
Paris, France - The company will purchase four Eurocopter aircraft
At the centenary celebrations of the "Paris International Air Show" at Le Bourget, and in the presence of Patrick Devedjian, the minister responsible for France's Economic Stimulus Plan, Philippe Harache,... more
HelicoptersTurkey to chose its new helicopter in July
Paris, France - Competitors are AgustaWestland and Sikorsky
Turkey's final decision on the Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP) might come in the first days of July. Competitors for the contract are AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica group, with the AW-149 and... more
HelicoptersLatest variant of the AW-101 makes Paris debut
Paris, France - AgustaWestland at "Paris Air Show 2009"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the latest variant of the AW-101 medium lift helicopter is making its debut at Paris Air Show. The latest variant of the AW-101 features new more... more
HelicoptersRussian military helicopters for Turkey
Moscow, Russia - Ankara might buy Mi-28N Night Hunters
Turkey might purchase from 12 to 32 Russian Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopters in the next two or three years, while it waits the delivery, scheduled for 2015, of 50 AgustaWestland T-129 Mangusta ordered... more
HelicoptersEurocopter South East Asia will move in 2010 to the new Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore
Paris, France - New facilities will cover an area of 8200 square metres
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), a 75% subsidiary of Eurocopter S.A.S. and 25% subsidiary of ST Aerospace, will move in the third quarter of 2010 to the newly redeveloped 300 hectare Seletar Aerospace... more
HelicoptersThe first Sikorsky S-70i assembled by PZL Mielec
Paris, France - The announcement today at "Paris-Le Bourget air show"
The major components of the first Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopter have been joined by PZL Mielec in Poland, marking the first time a Black Hawk helicopter has been assembled outside the United States... more
HelicoptersFrench-Russian common project for heavy helicopter
Paris, France - The announcement during "Paris-Le Bourget air show"
France and Russia might build together a heavy-lift helicopters within a joint project, Russian military cooperation service chief Alexander Fomin announced today at "Paris Air Show 2009", Paris-Le Bourget... more
HelicoptersThe USA delivered four Mi-17s to Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - To deploy along Afghanistan's border
The Pakistani army has taken delivery of four Russian-made Mil Mi-17 transport helicopters from the United States. They will be used to fight terrorism and for humanitarian missions along the border with... more
HelicoptersTata will produce Sikorsky S-92 cabins in India
Mumbai, India - The first delivery is scheduled by the end of 2010
The Tata Group and Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies (UTC), reached an agreement for Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture Sikorsky S-92 helicopter cabins in India. The... more
HelicoptersUS Navy won't fly the VH-71 helicopter
Washington, Usa - The Department of Defense cancelled the contract with Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland
The Department of Defense and US Naval Air Systems Command cancelled the contract for the construction of the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter program. Both the Department of Defense and NAVAIR issued... more
HelicoptersProblems for Erickson Air-Crane
Portland, USA - 14 logging support workers fired
Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) was recently forced to cut several jobs. The last case concerns the logging support department from which 14 people have been fired due to a fall in wood products' demand. For... more
HelicoptersRussian aviation Mi-8 helicopters in Afghanistan
Moscow, Russia - For medical and humanitarian transport missions
Russia might send two Mil Mi-8 Hip helicopters to Afghanistan for humanitarian support missions, in particular for medical transport. The announcement was made today by Yury Brazhnikov, head of Russian... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland awarded "Igor I. Sikorsky International Trophy"
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the official world speed record by a Grand helicopter in 2008
"In a ceremony at the AHS International annual forum, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded the Igor I. Sikorsky International Trophy. The award was made to AgustaWestland as recognition... more
HelicoptersUSA to sell Apache helicopters to Egypt?
Washington, USA - For a price of $820 million
The USA might sell 12 AH-64D Block II Apache Longbow helicopters to Egypt for a price of $820 million, DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) suggested to the Congress. Besides the aircraft, within... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland opens new dedicated T-129 facility
Cascina Costa, Italy - This helicopter demonstrator is planned to fly in Italy soon
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of its new T-129 facility in Cascina Costa, Italy. The T-129 programme is on schedule and on budget, and has already successfully completed... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica is going to fight for the presidential helicopter
Rome, Italy - Guarguaglini: "The match is not over"
Finmeccanica announced it will fight for the US presidential helicopter, after the Pentagon blocked the VH-71 Kestrel programme (see AVIONEWS), Finmeccanica's president and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Bristow Group acquires shares in Brazilian Lider
Houston, USA - To expand its market in South America
Bristow Group acquired 42.5% of Brazilian company Lider Aviacao Holding for an overall value of $174 million, of which $119 million cash and $55 million in exchange of five helicopters, one large and four... more
HelicoptersIndia launches a tender for the purchase of new military helicopters
New Delhi, India - From American, European or Russian suppliers
India Air Force (IAF) announced the launch of a tender for the purchase of 37 new military helicopters (22 attack and 15 heavy-lift ones) from American, European or Russian manufacturers. The will replace... more