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HelicoptersItalian woman killed by helicopter rotor
Darwin, Australia - In an outback of Northern Australia
A 31-year -old Italian woman from the province of Verona, Manuela Veneri, died yesterday in Northern Australia. The woman, employee of an insurance company, was spending there her holidays with her boyfriend... more
HelicoptersSikorsky delivers the first S-92 helicopter to China
Stratford, USA - For the offshore oil operations
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has delivered the first S-92 helicopter to China. Eastern General Aviation Corporation (EGAC), a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines... more
HelicoptersAfghanistan: Talibans claim shooting down of a Black Hawk helicopter
Asadabad, Afghanistan - The denial of NATO spokesman
"Radio Free Afghanistan" reported a telephone call from an undisclosed location of Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahed, through whom the shooting down of an American UH-60 Black Hawk in Nuristan province,... more
HelicoptersIndia will deploy helicopters in Tajikistan
New Delhi, India - A strategy to access to a key region of central Asia
India will shortly deploy a squadron of helicopters Mil Mi-17 and training airplanes Kiran in the airfield of Ayni, close to the capital of Tajikistan. Among the aims of India there is to transform Ayni... more
HelicoptersSecond escape by an helicopter of the gangster Peyet
Grasse, France - With the help of 4 accomplices he took off from the prison of Grasse
The French media reported Sunday morning the unusual escape from the maximum-security prison Departement Alpes-Maritimes of Grasse, in the South of France of the Marseillaise Pascal Peyet, who had already... more
HelicoptersOrders of helicopters without tender, the analysts say: "It's the custom in Europe"
Rome, Italy - Despite the EU's objection
About the EU's objection to Finmeccanica on the orders of helicopters gained without tender, the analysts has said that it's the custom in Europe, not only in Italy, and that could have positive implications... more
HelicoptersFunds to the Air-87 Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters project have been stopped
Rome, Italy - Australian Defence has exercised its right to stop payments
The Defence Materiel Organisation has exercised its right to stop payment to Australian Aerospace on June 1st, 2007 for the Air-87 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter acquisition contract. The reason... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: VH-71 Presidential helicopter test aircraft completed maiden flight
Yeovil, United Kingdom - 40 minutes the flight
"The VH-71 helicopter made its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s facility in Yeovil, UK, on July 3, marking a significant milestone in the development of the United States' Presidential aircraft. The n... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit launched three EC-145 helicopters into service
Marignane, France - Powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 engines
"In the presence of the Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police Service, Sir Ian Blair, three new Eurocopter EC-145 helicopters were officially introduced into service with the Metropolitan Police... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: water bomber helicopter to particiapte in Corsica's 2007 firefighting campaign
Marignane, France - Following the dramatic fire season in 2003
"Following the dramatic fire season in 2003, and in order to reinforce the national means operated in Corsica, the French Interior Ministry rented a big helicopter with a large watercarrying capacity.... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480-B achieves the Indian market
Menominee , USA - Thanks to a modification of temperature in the airframe
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has certified an option for its turbine model 480-B that will increase the airframe temperature limitation from 41° C to 50° C. This modification was sought due to the h... more
HelicoptersEurocopter handed over the first of a total of six EC-120 training helicopters to German Ministry of the Interior
Marignane, France - Marking the 500th model delivery to date
"In a ceremony at Eurocopter’s facility in Marignane, France, the German Ministry of the Interior, one of Eurocopter’s largest civilian customers worldwide, took delivery of the first of a total of six... more
HelicoptersEurocopter EC-145 certified for civil Night-Vision Goggle operations
Marignane, France - It's the first commercial helicopter
Following a joint effort between Eurocopter and the authorities EASA (Europe), FAA (USA) and TCCA (Canada), the EASA accorded Eurocopter, on May 31, 2007, the first certification providing the EC-145 helicopter... more
HelicoptersItalian Navy: interventions for firefighting in Sicily
Rome, Italy - By two AB-212 helicopters
"Last June 26, on the occasion of the strong hot temperatures that have hit Sicily, Italian Navy has been, for long time, engaged to extinguish different fires that have menaced also residential area in... more
HelicoptersEurocopter registers 114 orders at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Confirming its international market success
"Eurocopter logged record bookings for a total of 114 helicopters at this year’s Paris Air Show. The combined value of the contracts signed at the show amounts to over € 1.2 billion. The spectrum of cus... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation sign distribution agreement at the "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - For AW-119 Ke, AW-109 Power and Grand helicopters
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation of Japan announced the signature of a distribution agreement at the 'Paris Air Show' last week. Under the agreement Kaigai Aviotech... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and DGA extended the flight operativeness for Tiger helicopter
Paris, France - The trials on two French Navy vessels
"From 21 May to 7 June 2007, under the supervision of Eurocopter and the French General Delegation for Armaments (DGA), a Tiger helicopter took part in navalization trials on two French Navy vessels, the... more
HelicoptersESEA and Ayala Aviation Corporation signed a contract for one brand new EC-135 helicopter
Paris, France - Helibras and ATE signed a technical cooperation for military helicopters
"Ayala Aviation Corporation the aviation arm of the Philippino Conglomerate Ayala Group announced the contract signature of one brand new corporate EC-135 withEurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), Eurocopter’s S... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS a Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (5): Eurocopter and UK Ministry of Defence signed contract for Puma upgrade assessment
Paris, France - Eurocopter Vostok and Sky Service launched maintenance center in Kazakhstan
"Eurocopter has yesterday been awarded by the UK’s Ministry of Defence an Assessment Phase (AP) contract for the Life Extension Programme for the RAF’s fleet of Puma Mk1 helicopters. The programme wil... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (3): Eurocopter signs with Heliportugal for two AS-365N3 helicopters plus one option
Paris, France - It has 16 choppers in total, among EC-120, Ecureuil and Dauphin
"Yesterday, Eurocopter Senior Executive Vice President Philippe Harache and Pedro Silveira, CEO of Heliportugal, signed a contract for two AS-365N3 plus one option. Heliportugal, the largest Portuguese... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (11): new orders for EC-155B/1 and NH-90 helicopters
Paris, France - Bound for Indonesia, Denmark and Germany
One EC-155B/1 for Indonesian Air Transport Indonesian Air Transport (IAT), one of the main cargo companies in Indonesia, has signed a contract with Eurocopter South East Asia for the purchase of a brand... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (8): tributes and celebration for Eurocopter
Paris, France - Boom of orders
Tribute to Jean Boulet: brilliant record remains unbeaten During the Airshow at Le Bourget, Eurocopter is pleased to organize presentation of the 2007 John J. Schneider Historical Achievement Award... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS al Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (6): Air Methods signed with Eurocopter for 10 additional AS-350B2 AStar helicopters
Paris, France - The industry strengthened its relationship with Malaysia with two contracts
"Air Methods Corporation has further boosted the number of AS-350s ordered from American Eurocopter this year, adding a new batch of 10 helicopters to the 20 already purchased so far in 2007. These... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Heli Express of Hong Kong orders seven AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - This contract highlights the growing success of the model in the market
"AgustaWestland announces the signing of a contract by Heli Express of Hong Kong for seven AW-139 passenger transport helicopters. This contract highlights the growing success of the AW-139 in the scheduled... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget 2007" (8): the X-2's Sikorsky inaugurates
Paris, France - A composite and economic helicopter
US firm has showed its helicopter "Compound" X-2, an hybrid between a bi-rotor coaxial helicopter and a plane with pusher. A unconventional aspect, even in its aerodynamic profile: the X-2 represents... more
HelicoptersSpecial "Le Bourget" (9): Sikorsky "Challenges" US government
Paris, France - According the society the tender for Csar-X program is false
The big US helicopter company Sikorsky joined to Lockheed Martin for the presentation of a formal protest against some supposed "Oddities" in the tender for the acquisition of the "Combat search-and-rescue"... more
HelicoptersLast commercial flight with Bell 214ST for Bristow Helicopters
Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Arranged withdrawal of the global fleet of Bell 214ST
Yesterday in Aberdeen, Scotland, Bristow Helicopters flew its last commercial flight in the UK with a Bell 214ST. It seems that, by the end of the month, this aircraft will be transported to the United... more
HelicoptersIn process the "Noble Eagle 07" training with the units of Brigata aeromobili "Friuli"
Cagliari, Italy - From June 6th to 20th, 2007
"Noble Eagle 07", this is the name of the training that the units of brigata aeromobili "Friuli" are carrying out in Sardinia from June 6th to 20th in Capo Teulada polygon. Grosseto "Savoia Cavalleria"... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland selects Goodrich rescue hoists for AW-139 helicopters
Charlotte, USA - They will be used by Japan, Spain and UK
AgustaWestland has selected Goodrich Corporation to supply rescue hoists for AW-139 helicopters to be used by Japan, Spain and the United Kingdom for maritime search and rescue operations. The hoist... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland at the Paris Airshow
Cascina Costa, Italy - Not only helicopters but also BA-609 Tiltrotor
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, will be one of the largest exhibitors at this year’s Paris Airshow which is being held from 18th to 24th June at Le Bourget. AgustaWestland will have eight helicopters f... more
HelicoptersEurocopter has created a tailor-made directorate
Marignane, France - Entirely dedicated to the safety of the flights for its whole fleet
"Eurocopter is demonstrating its commitment to giving flight safety the highest priority by taking the matter straight to the top: the newly created flight safety directorate, headed by Jean-Pierre Dedieu,... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland awarded "Project Gold Standard" contract
Cascina Costa, Italy - The first Gold Standard Exercise will be take place on 25 June 2007.
"An AgustaWestland led team has been awarded a contract by the UK Government Cabinet Office to supply its resilience training services for Project Gold Standard. Project Gold Standard is the UK Government’s r... more
HelicoptersA new national helicopter rescue service for Ancona and Fabriano
Ancona, Italy - A third helicopter will be available for Civil Defence
The territory between Umbria and Marche Regions will have soon a new helicopter rescue service. The two new helicopters will fly over the area, will ensure a 24-hour service and will base in the heli-fields... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: CCTV orders a CA-109 Power helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will enter service in early 2008
AgustaWestland announced CCTV of China has signed a contract for a CA-109 Power helicopter for electronic news gathering and aerial filming operations in Beijing. The aircraft, which will be delivered... more
HelicoptersFirst flight for the EC-635 manufactured for Swiss Air Force
Donauwörth, Germany - Deliveries starting from March 2008
At the Donauwörth plant of Eurocopter, the EC-635 manufactured for the Swiss Air Force performed its first 35-minute long flight, tested by the pilot René Nater. 18 EC-635s will be in fact delivered t... more
HelicoptersUK Robinson R-44 fleet reaches 300
London, United Kingdom - Only two distributors cover UK and Ireland
The United Kingdom helicopter fleet has currently reached the landmark of 300 Robinson R-44s registered with the CAA. To put it in perspective, the UK R-44 fleet made the 100 mark in December 2000... more
HelicoptersLa marina militare australiana mette a terra gli elicotteri Sea King
Canberra, Australia - A causa della mancanza di una copiglia
La marina militare australiana ha messo a terra la sua flotta obsoleta di elicotteri Sea King per questioni di sicurezza. La flotta dei sei Sea King è stata sospesa dalle operazioni di volo dopo un'ispezione... more
HelicoptersHomecoming for Spanish Army’s First Eurocopter Tigers
Almagro, Spain - The military contingent was trained by Eurocopter staff in France
The Spanish Army’s first three Tiger helicopters have arrived at their final destination, the Coronel Sánchez Bilbao military base in Almagro, where they are to serve the Spanish Armed Forces. In pr... more
HelicoptersUSAF releases draft amendament for new CSAR-X helicopter proposals
Washington, USA - The contract by Fall 2007
Air Force officials here announced the release of a draft amendment to the combat search and rescue replacement helicopter request for proposal. Following discussions and meetings with the offerors,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter has delivered 14th EC-725 helicopter to the French Forces
Cazaux, France - A helicopter specifically designed for Combat Search and Rescue (C-SAR) missions
The French Air Force has received its sixth EC-725, which has joined the EH-1/67 Pyrenees Squadron based in Cazaux. This helicopter was the last in a series of fourteen helicopters ordered by the French... more
HelicoptersUK: SDC Trailers buy Agusta A-109E Power
Toombridge, Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland company's production rises
Northern Ireland company SDC Trailers has bought an Agusta A-109E Power and registered it G-SDCT. Established in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland in 1978, SDC has grown into one of the leading trailer... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: first flight of NH-90 for Oman
Marignane, France - Ordered in 2004
Eurocopter continues its schedule of milestones in the NH-90 program and has successfully performed the maiden flight of the first NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) for the Sultanate of Oman at... more
HelicoptersEurocopter expanding in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Two EC-135s helicopters for the Brazilian internal revenue service
During the year, Helibras, a subsidiary of Eurocopter in Brazil, is ready to deliver about 30 helicopters to governmental bodies, emergency services and corporates. In addition to these important results,... more
HelicoptersThe United Kingdom Helicopter Museum will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Falklands island war
Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom - The 9 of May will be opened a special exhibition. There is already large number of groups booking
The nine of May will be 25 years from the war fought by the UK to defend the Falkland's island. The exhibition will report this controversial conflict of the recent history through the perspective of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: FB Heliservices reaches 250,000 flight hours with AS-350 BB "Squirrel" fleet
Marignane, France - Defence Helicopter Flying School celebrates 10th anniversary
"FB Heliservices Limited, headquartered in Basingstoke in the United Kingdom, has just achieved 250,000 flight hours with its fleet of 38 AS-350BB ‘Squirrel’ helicopters, marking an impressive milestone in... more
HelicoptersThe Philippines incident: one kite is the convict
Manila, Philippines - The inquire for the wreck of the UH-1H of the Philippine Army is going to an end
A string of nylon disabled the helicopter's rotor wrecked on the 28 of April in Manila. It's still unofficial but inquirers have found evidences of the string that surprisingly able to stop the engine... more
HelicoptersWreckage of the helicopter disappeared during the night in the UK was found
Peterborough, United Kingdom - The Twin Squirrel was ferrying the Chelsea vice-president
The rescuers found near Wansford the wreckage of the Eurocopter AS-355 Twin Squirrel helicopter disappeared during the night round 01:45 AM Greenwich time. The Atlas Helicopter's vehicle left the John... more
HelicoptersAustralian Defense Department to purchase 46 helicopters
Brisbane, Australia - A deal worth USD 4.2 billion
More than USD 400 million will be pumped into Brisbane's economy through the Defence Department's plan to spend USD 4.2 billion on building 46 helicopters. Four of the MRH-90 machines will be built... more
HelicoptersTested the first Eurocopter NH-90 assembled in Finland
Helsjnkj, Finland - The fourth out of the 18 ordered by Swedish Defence Forces
Great success for the first test flights of the fourth out of the 18 Eurocopter NH-90 transport helycopters ordered by the Swedish Defence Forces, the first to be assembled by Patria, group operating in... more
HelicoptersTested the first Eurocopter NH-90 assembled in Finland
Helsjnkj, Finland - fourth out of the 18 ordered by Swedish Defence Forces
Great success for the first test flights of the fourth out of the 18 Eurocopter NH-90 transport helycopters ordered by the Swedish Defence Forces, the first to be assembled by Patria, group operating in... more