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HelicoptersAfter the Putin's aircraft, here the presidential helicopter of Russia (2)
Moscow, Russia - The helicopter was built on the base of Mil Mi-8
Rich material, leather, gold, root. The Putin helicopter's characteristic are not known for security reasons, but can relate those of the base model. Mil Mi-8 (NATO code "Hip") is a Russian multipurpose... more
HelicoptersAfter the Putin aircraft, here the presidential helicopter of Russia
Moscow, Russia - Elegance and opulence
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, does not look out for himself and it is clear that he loves the elegance and the opulence: after the marbles, the hangings, the crystals, the golden handles, door-handles... more
HelicoptersEurocopter closes 2006 with a turnover of EUR 3,8 billion
Paris, France - An increase equal to 18% respect 2005
Eurocopter, helicopter industry of the EADS - European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, closed 2006 with a turnover of EUR 3,8 billion, an increase equal to 18% compared to 2005, and now Eurocopter... more
HelicoptersKazakhstan buys R-44 Raven II Police helicopter
Astana, Kazakhstan - It will be employed as support its police force
Marking the first time the Republic of the Kazakhstan acquired a foreign-manufactured helicopter for law enforcement use, the Internal Affairs Ministry deployed on December 14, 2006 a new Robinson R-44... more
HelicoptersUS Helicopter enlarges its shuttle service Midtown Manhattan with two main New York's airports
New York, Usa - Twenty links of 8 minute-duration, from next February 5
US Helicopter, that with its shuttle service by helicopter links the heliport of East 34th Street with JFK airport and that one of Newark, announced today to want to expand service from next February 5... more
HelicoptersImages: EC-145 operated by Elilario
Lecco, Italy - The first helicopter of this model registered in Italy
I-ETIF is an EC-145 of Elilario, and it is the first helicopter of this model registered in Italy; this aircraft was used by Eurocopter for a demonstrative tour on the national territory in different rescue... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea orders two S-64E Aircrane Helitanker helicopters
Hanoi, South Korea - A deal worth USD 50 billion
Public Procurement Service of South Korea signed a contract worth USD 50 billion with Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated for the purchase of two S-64E Aircrane Helitanker helicopters, destined to Korea Forest... more
HelicoptersLooking for heavy lift helicopters for Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - Request for Information no later than January 15
After delays that kept potential bidders waiting, Turkey has officially launched a bidding process to acquire a batch of 10 heavy lift helicopters for its armed forces. The Undersecretariat for the Defense... more
HelicoptersSpain: agreement for 45 NHI helicopters
Madrid, Spain - The delivery of the first specimen is predicted for 2010
Spanish government signed a deal for the purchase of 45 Eurocopter NH-90 helicopters (NH-90 programme is managed by NAHEMA [NATO Helicopter Management Agency] representing France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands... more
HelicoptersSpanish government authorized the signature of a contract with Eurocopter
Marignane, France - For the acquisition of 45 NH-90 helicopters for its Armed Forces
"After the decision adopted by the Spanish Government last May 2005 relating to the acquisition of NH-90 helicopters, the Council of Ministers has approved the signature of a contract to supply the Spanish... more
HelicoptersBrazil opts for the Russian helicopters
Moscow, Russia - A deal worth USD 400 million
"Jane's Defence Weekly" English newspaper has made known the Brazilian Air Force is planning to purchase 30 Russian helicopters in the field of a contract that it will sign with "Rosoboronexport" Russian... more
HelicoptersEurocopter signs a nine year contract with the Australian Government
Marignane, France - To maintain the RAAF AP-3C Orion aircraft fleet
"Eurocopter, through its Australian subsidiary, Australian Aerospace, and the Australian Government signed today a nine year contract worth $ 201 million for deeper maintenance of the RAAF AP-3C Orion... more
HelicoptersEurocopter development moves ahead in Russia
Marignane, France - New certifications for helicopters; first sales to private customers; opening of a maintenance center
"Three helicopters from the Eurocopter range - the EC-120 Colibri, the AS-350 B3 Ecureuil and the EC-130 B4 - have just been certified by the Russian Authorities. These civil helicopters are now authorized... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: ceremony marks delivery of three different models of helicopters to SEACOR Holdings
Cascina Costa , Italy - An A-109 Power, A-119 "Koala" and AW-139
"AgustaWestland announces the delivery of three different models of helicopters, an A-109 Power, A-119 Koala and AW-139, to SEACOR Holdings/Era Helicopters during a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s P... more
HelicoptersEurocopter hands over the first three NH-90 helicopters to German Army
Marignane, France - The Armed Force is the first customer to take delivery of the model
"The first three latest-generation NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) were handed over to the German Army at Eurocopter’s Donauwörth facility in the presence of a large group of guests from th... more
HelicoptersFirst UH-72A Light Utility Helicopter delivered to the US Army
Columbus, Usa - New helicopter is a military version of the successful Eurocopter EC-145
"EADS North America officially delivered the first UH-72A Light Utility Helicopter yesterday to the US Army, marking the beginning of this major defence program. The US Army had selected the UH-145 (renamed... more
HelicoptersBolzano-Alto Adige autonomous province and the flight by helicopter
Bolzano, Italy - Yesterday the discussion in the meeting of the provincial Committee
Yesterday Bolzano-Alto Adige autonomous province, during a meeting of the provincial Committee, decided the law on the flight will be modified. The helicopters' take off and landing will be denied only... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and PZL-?widnik announce a partnering agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the Polish Ministry of Health helicopter tender
"AgustaWestland (AW) and PZL-?widnik announced their partnering agreement that will see the two companies co-operating on the Polish Ministry of Health tender for 23 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopters.... more
HelicoptersCAE awarded a contract to develop UH-145 helicopter Cockpit Procedural Trainers
Washington, USA - The value is still not made known
CAE was awarded a contract by EADS North America to design and manufacture the first UH-145 Cockpit Procedural Trainers (CPT) for the US Army. Under terms of the contract, CAE will also built a second... more
HelicoptersRosoboronexport will sell simulator for the pilots of helicopter
Moscow, Russia - For 2007 a prevision of USD 300 million
Rosoboronexport, Russian industry for the export of armaments, wants to promote in the international market a wide set of simulators for the training of the helicopter's pilots, Vladimir Pakhmov, vice-chief... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Libyan Red Crescent purchases five helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Model A-119 Koala for EMS operation
"AgustaWestland announces that the Libyan Red Crescent has purchased five A-119 Koalas. The sale of the A-119 Koala for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) in Libya marks further success for the aircraft in... more
HelicoptersEurocopter is awarded the "Prix Réussite"
Marignane, France - For its landing on the Everest with the AS-350/B3
Eurocopter was awarded of the "Prix Réussite" by the Association Aérounatique et Astronautique de France (AAAF) in recognition of the landing of an AS-350/B3 on the summit of Mount Everest in May 14, 2... more
HelicoptersFirst two AW-139s handed over to the Irish Air Corps
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 200 models ordered in the world
"AgustaWestland announces the hand over of two AW-139 helicopters for the Irish Air Corps by Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., Irish Minister for Defence in the presence of Mr Michael Howard, Secretary General of t... more
HelicoptersEstonian Environmental Inspectorate flies Enstrom
Michigan, Usa - The helicopter will be based in Tallinn and will be operated throughout the Estonian region
"At a ceremony in Estonian’s capital Tallinn, the Environmental Inspectorate accepted an Enstrom 480B presented by the President and CEO of Enstrom, Mr. Jerry Mullins. The helicopter will be based in T... more
HelicoptersA new AW-139 for Berlusconi
Milan, Italy - It appeared on newspapers yesterday
Yesterday Berlusconi's illness showed that an AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter recently joined the Fininvest fleet. Newspapers published the pictures of the twin-engine aircraft registered as I-CDDL taking... more
HelicoptersRussia offers a new helicopter to Middle East customers
Moscow, Russia - Underwent to the acceptance tests last September 2006
Russia has offered a new attack helicopter to Middle East clients. The Rostov Helicopter Production Complex, or Rostvertol, has displayed the export version of the MI-28N. Rostvertol has briefed military... more
HelicoptersOfficial opening of Eurocopter Malaysia's regional maintenance centre
Selangor , Malaysia - With the additional 30,000sq²ft space
"The Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi, today officially launched Eurocopter Malaysia’s Regional Maintenance Centre in Subang, Selangor. The event, which showcased t... more
HelicoptersBoeing will supply US Army of Apache Longbow helicopters
St. Louis, USA - A deal worth USD 151,9 million
Boeing and US Army have signed a USD 151,9 million contract for 11 new AH-64D Apache Longbow multi-role combat helicopters. The lot of 11 new helicopters are in addition to the 16 new AH-64D Apache... more
HelicoptersEurocopter wins Frost & Sullivan’s "Market Leadership Award 2006"
Marignane , France - As No. 1 in the European Military Helicopter Market
"In an ceremony at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London on November 16th, the Aerospace and Defence Group of Frost & Sullivan granted Eurocopter its 2006 Market Leadership Award for the company’s o... more
HelicoptersFirst Apache on the "Ark Royal" aircraft carrier
Portsmouth, United Kingdom - It belongs to 667 Squadron Army Air Corps
An Apache attack helicopter has been landed on an Invincible-class aircraft carrier for the first time, marking another milestone in the return to service of the carrier "Hms Ark Royal". The aircraft,... more
HelicoptersLebanon: Italair helicopters employed in two rescue operations
Tibnin, Lebanon - The Squadron operates in Lebanon as from January 2006
On November 12, 2006, the Italair Helicopters Squadron, which operates in Lebanon as from 1979 in the field of the UNIFIL mission, and which represents the unique air organization of UN in Lebanon, led... more
HelicoptersMDHI appointed new distributor for the Middle East
Mesa, Usa - Including: UAE, Indian Sub Continent, and Scandinavia
MD Helicopters and Action Aviation announced that Action Aviation has been appointed as a distributor for the Mesa, Arizona US-based helicopter manufacturer. Action Aviation will be responsible for several... more
HelicoptersBoeing wins contract for rescue helicopters
Washington, USA - Beating AgustaWestland, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky
The Pentagon has chosen the Boeing HH-47 helicopter to replace the fleet of SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopters that rescue downed US pilots, beating AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica Group. The Pentagon as... more
HelicoptersUS Army orders other UH-145 helicopters
Washington, USA - A deal worth USD 170 million
The selection of EADS to provide the U.S. Army's next-generation Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) marks the European aerospace Group's break-through on the US defence market. For the very first time, the... more
HelicoptersUSAF: the Boeing CH-47 Chinook wins the CSAR-X tender
Washington, USA - Finmeccanica-Lockheed and Sikorsky were defeated
The US Air Force chose Boeing for the assignment of its USD 13bn order, through which 141 "Search and Rescue" helicopters, called CSAR-X, will be provided by 2019. Among competitors, Finmeccanica joined... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: US Army places second order for additional 34 helicopters
Marignane, France - Bringing the total number of aircraft purchased by the Army to 42
The U.S. Army has ordered 34 additional Eurocopter UH-145 Light Utility Helicopters, bringing the total number of aircraft purchased by the Army to 42. EADS North America, the prime contractor for the... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B delivered to Minnesota DNR
Michigan, Usa - The chopper was immediately placed into service on several resource enforcement missions
Recently, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation delivered an Enstrom 480B to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (MN DNR). Captain Michael Trenholm, Chief Pilot, Enforcement Aviation Section, accepted... more
HelicoptersEADS (4): Eurocopter performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
Eurocopter's revenues improved by 17% to EUR 2.364bn (2.0121bn in the same period of 2005) driven by 257 deliveries. EBIT grew by 19% to EUR 125m (105m in 2005). Ordered helicopters from January to September... more
HelicoptersEurocopter AS-350s to Air Methods
Washington, USA - EMS transport helicopters
Air Methods Corporation, provider of emergency medical service transport in the USA, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Eurocopter's American seat for the annual purchase of ten AS-350B2/B3... more
HelicoptersBulgaria orders to other military helicopters
Sofia, Bulgaria - The Air Force receives the second Cougar
Bulgaria's Air Forces welcomed Friday the second Cougar helicopter. Ministry of Defence has ordered 12 Cougar (evolution of the Puma) and six AS-565 Panther aircraft (military version of AS-365 Dauphin),... more
HelicoptersThe Carabineros de Chile orders four AW A-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - The first one will be delivered in the first quarter of 2007
AgustaWestland has been awarded a contract by the Carabineros de Chile to supply four A-109 Power helicopters to perform a wide range of applications including law enforcement, search and rescue and transport... more
HelicoptersRussia: new MI-28N helicopters in the Air Force
Moscow, Russia - The deliveries will be concluded next year
The Russian Air Force commandant, Vladimir Mijailov, has informed at the end of the year, seven MI-28N helicopters will be fold in the Air Force and in next year other five will be adopted. The MI-28N... more
HelicoptersMD Helicopters, Inc. will offer enhanced technical manual support for its customers
Mesa, Usa - An electronic form is provided on its web-site to allow owners of MD helicopters to register for the subscription revision service for manuals
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced it is now providing commercial Rotorcraft Flight Manual revisions, free of charge, to registered owners for the life of the helicopter. An electronic form is provided... more
HelicoptersMD Helicopters delivered MD Explorer to United Kingdom
Mesa, Usa - Powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW-207E engines
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the recent delivery of an MD Explorer to Kuki Helicopters, Ltd. in the United Kingdom. The aircraft was purchased by a U.K. property and leisure company which currently... more
HelicoptersIndia: first EMS helicopter in Bangalore
New Dehli, India - To realize emergency evacuations from the areas surrounding Bangalore
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) launched a specially designed Chetak helicopter for emergency medical evacuation and air charter services in Bangalore. At a simple function, HAL Chairman Mr Ashok... more
HelicoptersChina: between 2006-2026 it will equip with more than 2700 civilian helicopters
Beijing, China - An enormous potential for the national and foreign constructors
The II Corporation of the Chinese Air industry's director, Zhang Hongbiao, has announced, between 2006-2026, the Chinese government will equip with more than 2700 civil helicopters. The declaration has... more
HelicoptersSikorsky updates the presidential helicopters
Washington, USA - A contract for a value of USD 50,5 million
Looking forward to the entry in service of the US-101 VH-17A helicopters, the presidential version of the AgustaWestland EH-101 helicopter, the American Naval Air Systems Command has assigned to the Sikorsky... more
HelicoptersJapanese Coast Guard selected the AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - For maritime search and rescue operations
AgustaWestland, in collaboration with Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, announced that the Japanese Coast Guard has selected the AW-139 helicopter to replace their ageing Bell 212’s for deployment at Search and R... more
HelicoptersIsraeli spare parts for the Swiss Puma helicopters
Berne, Switzerland - The value of the deal fluctuates between CHF 4 and 10 million
The Defense Federal department of Switzerland has confirmed indiscretions according to which the Armed Forces will order to Israel spare parts for the Super Puma helicopters. The value of the deal fluctuates... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: LA Impact places on order an Enstrom 480B
Michigan, Usa - This helicopter will be delivered next December
The Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A. IMPACT) has placed on order an Enstrom 480B Guardian helicopter. The helicopter will be outfitted with an SX-5 searchlight,... more