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HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Deftech appointed by the industry as an authorised service centre in Malaysia
Langkawi, Malaysia - The agreement was signed on December the 7th at the Lima 2005 Airshow
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce DRB-HICOM subsidiary Deftech (DRB-Hicom Defense Technologies Sdn Bhd) has been appointed as the Agusta Authorised Service Centre in Malaysia... more
HelicoptersBulgaria: 18 Eurocopter's helicopters arriving for Navy and Army
Sofia, Bulgaria - Respectively six Panthers and twelve Cougars to support the NATO standardization programme for Bulgarian armed forces
Bulgaria’s Navy and Army will take delivery of new military helicopters. Eurocopter will provide a total number of 18 rotor-winged aircraft among Panthers (six for Navy) and Cougar (twelve for Army) w... more
HelicoptersR-44 as a "Cameraman" flying over Australia
Sydney, Australia - Two Robinson's helicopters used for video broadcast from above to monitor traffic in some cities' areas
A "Role on the TV" for the Robinson R-44s in Australia. The Australia Traffic Network will deploy two helicopters of the US maker provided by Helilifte company, which attends in fact to distribute vehicles... more
HelicoptersBristow Helicopters: two new EC-225s for the North Sea
Aberdeen, UK - They will be deployed for offshore operations in the energy sector
Bristow Helicopters, a British company based in Aberdeen and competent for helicopter transport services related to offshore operations, purchased two new Eurocopter EC-225s which will be delivered by... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: AgustaWestland, a thanks to those who save lives by the A-109
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The helicopter group seized a chance to praise crews and technicians of the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia
Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia took delivery of two AgustaWestland A-109E Power helicopters in June 2003, using them later during a number of successful missions. The helicopter group seized recently... more
HelicoptersJapan: EC-225 for the Coast Guard
Tokyo, Japan - Two choppers of the latest Super Puma's version have been ordered for SAR and transport missions
Japan appreciates more and more the EC-225’s features, a helicopter which is already deployed for VIP transport activities in this country, and decided to go on relying upon this vehicle. The latest v... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Dauphin and Super Puma, "Make room for the EC-175"
Paris, France - An agreement with Chinese company AVIC II has been signed for the production of a new 6-ton segment helicopter
After Airbus’ success following the meeting between French and Chinese governments (see for details AVIONEWS), here is a new goal achieved by EADS holding. Eurocopter and Chinese aerospace company AVIC I... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: a stronger presence in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Asian country maintenance centre strengthening has been forecasted
Eurocopter intends to reinforce activities in its technical assistance and maintenance centre in Malaysia and this could mean new jobs in the Asian country, as the EADS-owned helicopter group needs highly... more
HelicoptersRobinson Helicopter: lessons in growth
Los Angeles, USA - One of the fastest annual growing US private firms thanks to the great success of its helicopters
After more than 30 years activities and after achieving 6500 helicopter deliveries to its customers worldwide, Robinson Helicopter (which employs 1200 persons) can be considered as one of the fastest annual... more
HelicoptersIndonesia: US helicopter market opened again
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Asian country could purchase new military aircraft but problems related to available funds remain
After the US armaments embargo against Indonesia in 1999, the Asian country was prevented from providing with American military helicopters as scheduled at first. The recent cancellation of sanctions,... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: the new plant, worth USD 27m, to create 150 new jobs
Philadelphia, USA - Local celebration attendees' comments
The new US plant of AgustaWestland (see for details AVIONEWS) needed an investment worth USD 27m, creating some 150 new jobs. A celebration was held in the USA regarding such facility and also Finmeccanica... more
HelicoptersKuwait: two Dauphins for border protection
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The helicopters to be deployed also to face Islamic terrorism
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry will be able to strengthen national border monitoring activities and country’s protection against Islamic radicalism thanks to the acquisition of two Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters. Ara... more
HelicoptersCzech Republic: 26 Russian helicopters are arriving
Prague, Czech Republic - It deals with 16 Mil Mi-171s and 10 Mi-35s
A total number of 26 military helicopters is scheduled for the Czech Republic’s armed forces which is about to take delivery of these aircraft. It deals in particular with 17 Mil Mi-171 transport choppers a... more
HelicoptersEstonia: entry in Schengen starts by the AB-139
Tallin, Estonia - A helicopter has been bought to be deployed for border monitoring in the Baltic country
Estonian Interior Ministry ordered an AB-139 helicopter to perform border monitoring and protection missions within the EU’s rules related to the Schengen zone, while waiting for joining such ruling i... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: a new facility for the AB-139 in the USA
Philadelphia, USA - It will be completed by next year
After acquiring the full ownership of the AB-139 programme (see for details AVIONEWS), AgustaWestland is ready to carry on its production in American homeland by a new facility in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania).... more
HelicoptersLUH: first details on the UH-145
Washington, USA - The aircraft could prove capable of exceeding several spec requirements, according to some analysts
Experts from the helicopter sector are focusing on the UH-145 promoted by a team consisting of EADS-Eurocopter, Sikorsky and Westwind for the US Army’s LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) programme. The vehicle (... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: AS-350 delivered to South African Police
Pretoria, South Africa - In the meantime, the group celebrates 3000 Ecureuils manufactured in 30 years
EADS-owned European helicopter group Eurocopter delivered recently an AS-350 B3 Ecureuil to South African Police, which already uses six aircraft of the same type. Such an event occurs just when the company... more
HelicoptersUS Navy's Sea King bound for retirement
Washington, USA - The last 25 refurbished helicopters destined to stay in service for about six years have been delivered
US Navy took delivery of its last 25 Sikorsky H-3 Sea King helicopters. The aircraft have been completely refurbished and they will stay in service for about six years before being withdrawn. The Sea Kings... more
HelicoptersKamov proves stronger in the Spanish market
Madrid, Spain - New orders for the Ka-32s deployed in firefighting missions
Russia goes on confirming its particular vocation in producing excellent firefighting aircraft and market appears to recognize the value of the national aerospace industry in this field once again. Spanish... more
HelicoptersItalian Army: first NH-90 to arrive in Spring
Rome, Italy - Some 60 aircraft have been ordered for tactical transport missions and special operations
Italian Army has a clear tapestry about the management of the NH-90 programme as it is about to take delivery of the first helicopter of this type, a delivery scheduled in the 2Q 2006. The first vehicles... more
HelicoptersGreat North Air Ambulance: a Dauphin arriving
London, UK - The helicopter will replace an old BO-105 for EMS missions in Great Britain
The British Great North Air Ambulance EMS (Emergency Medical Service) group operates a BO-105 helicopter which is beginning to prove ageing. Despite it ensured many successes for its crew during its missions,... more
HelicoptersA-149: the AgustaWestland-promoted challenger for the LUH
Cascina Costa, Italy - First specifications on the aircraft are available
First specifications about the military version of the AB-139 devoted to compete for the US Army’s LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) programme are available. The A-149 (AgustaWestland is now promoting it a... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: chances in India thanks to technology transfer
New Dheli, India - It would have been requested both by Indian Government and HAL aerospace company and the European group could accept though under specific conditions
Eurocopter started an intense promotional activity in India in both the civil and military sectors. The European group would have seized a chance offered by both Indian Government and HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics... more
HelicoptersDenel: relaunch can be started by relying on the rotor-wing
Pretoria, South Africa - The firm believes in Rooivalk attack helicopter and the Mokopa anti-tank missile
The relaunch for the South African Denel aerospace company can be warranted by the helicopter sector and both Government and Board are certain. The good relations with AgustaWestland in managing the A-109... more
HelicoptersSaudi Aramco: seven A-109E Powers for offshore operations arriving by the end of the year
Ryiadh, Saudi Arabia - Aircraft to be deployed in the Persian Gulf area for transport and medevac activities
Saudi Aramco company will take delivery of all the seven AgustaWestland A-109E Power helicopters ordered by the end of this year. The Arab firm, which is attending to activities related to oil industry,... more
Helicopters"A-139", that is to say AgustaWestland owns the entire programme
Cascina Costa, Italy - Bell transferred to the Finmeccanica group-owned company its 25% stake and Agusta increased its committment for the BA-609 as well
One could state that now the AB-139 can even change its name in the "A-139": Bell accepted to transfer its programme 25% stake to AgustaWestland, so actually modifying relations within the Italian-US joint-venture... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: NH-90 reached the top with its high altitude tests in Ecuador
Marignane, France - The goal was to extend the takeoff and landing envelope of the helicopter to level 130 (approximately 4000 m)
"The tests were conducted by the Eurocopter product team made up of experimental test pilot Philippe Boutry, flight test engineer Denis Trivier, and flight test technician Jean-Claude Rabany. The 9,191... more
HelicoptersMD-Kaman: an agreement under banner of customer-oriented quality
Ankara, Turkey - Kaman to provide components for the MD's choppers and, in the meantime, two MD-600Ns have been delivered to Turkish Police
Turkish Police took delivery of two MD-600N helicopters which will be deployed in Ankara and Istanbul, in order to expand their activities later all over the national territory. It deals with two vehicles... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (6): training in the US Army
Rome, Italy - Flight and survival phases among most important for the Armed Force
Gen. Edward Sinclair has inaugurated his speech with a video in which some war critical situations in Iraqi territory have been exposed. The officer believes the it was the best manner to emphasize like... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (5): training in the Israelian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Training based on the mature experience in a permanent conflict
For the Israelian Air Force appears always priority to maintain the capability to carry out any mission and to face any threat, as Gen. Omri Tamir sustained. A similar consideration derives by a long experience... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (4): training in the French Army
Rome, Italy - Rising digitization to increase the effectiveness and reduce costs
The analysis of the trained activities at the Aviation of French Army has been assigned at the Armed Force to Col. Eric Merck. The officer has commenced emphasizing on the fact that the major difficulty,... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (3): training in the British Joint Helicopter Command
Rome, Italy - The personnel's training is already founded on a joint vocation in Great Britain
Gen. Gary Coward described the activities carried out by British Joint Helicopter Command, which from years to put together under an only Command the Army, Air Force, Navy’s helicopter fleets in United K... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (2): training in the Italian Army
Rome, Italy - EI (Esercito Italiano) ready to adapt its capabilities to the future operative settings with joint solutions and cost/effective
On behalf of the Air Force of Italian Army was present Gen. Enzo Stefanini, who has remembered in an ironic way as the training phase is important in Italy for the helicopter’s pilots and already Leonardo d... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005"
Rome, Italy - Edition totally dedicated to the training of military helicopters' crews
The edition 2005 of the "Heli Power" takes place in Rome at Sheraton Rome Hotel: it is an one-two days (November 16-17) entirely dedicated to the training of military helicopters’ crews. Entitled "Training f... more
HelicoptersUSA: San Diego Police Department selected the Ecureuil
San Diego, USA - Four helicopters have been leased with deliveries starting in June 2006
San Diego’s Police (California) is updating its helicopter fleet, "The oldest in the United States" according to what stated by representatives from the American city’s security authorities. The choice reg... more
HelicoptersVenezuela: three Russian military helicopters arriving
Caracas, Venezuela - Part of the orders concerning some 15 aircraft including Mil Mi-17s, Mi-26Ts and Mi-35s
Three Russian-made military helicopters are going to arrive in Venezuela by the end of this year. Sources from the South American country announced it with reference to the total order of 15 rotor-winged... more
HelicoptersMarine One: US-101 programme demonstrator is Italian
Washington, USA - An EH-101 provided by Italian Navy and leased by US authorities
Crews and maintenance technicians of the United States President Marine One helicopter fleet started operating with a demonstrator within the development of the related programme. It deals with an Italian... more
HelicoptersBell: a thorough success in 2005
Washington, USA - The group forecasted a further growth for the next years both on a domestic and international bases
Bell forecasted great growth opportunities for the future, both in the military and civil sectors. This year is described by the US helicopter group’s representatives as a resounding one due to the results a... more
HelicoptersBell 429: seizing the market even before flying
Washington, USA – Maker explained its starting success thanks to designers' capability in meeting potential customers' exigencies
A half-way point solution between a medium and a light aircraft: this is the one produced by Bell with the new 429, according to some analysts. Market should offer great chances to its maker by this vehicle... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Tiger: 100 turboshafts delivered to operators
Paris, France - Total orders for the combat helicopters by their four customers are presently 206
There are 100 deliveries for the MTU-Turbomeca-Rolls Royce MTR390-C2 turboshafts devoted to the Eurocopter Tiger combat helicopters. The two countries which produced the new aircraft (France and Germany)... more
HelicoptersThe Schweizer 333 "Emulates" the Sikorsky X-2
Washington, USA – The small helicopter is provided with a fly-by-wire system devoted to the future technology demonstrator for testing purposes
Maiden test flight of a Schweizer 333 used by Sikorsky to verify the performance of the fly-by-wire system destined to the X-2 technology demonstrator provided good results. The small chopper produced... more
HelicoptersNigeria promotes a new SAR service
Lagos, Nigeria - Some Mil Mi-8 and Mi-26 helicopters to strengthen the national search and rescue system in case of natural disasters, accidents and conflicts
The latest serious air disaster that involved a 737 in Nigeria killing more than 100 persons would have deeply affected the African country’s Government (see for details AVIONEWS), to an extent that a... more
HelicoptersUK: adoption of the S-92 for SAR operations has been disputed
London, UK - Bristow Helicopters criticized: the new Sikorsky's chopper is not proven for such a role
British Maritime and Coastguard Agency selected CHC Helicopters located in Aberdeen for the provision of new Search and Rescue (SAR) services for the minor islands. CHC will operate the new Sikorsky S-92... more
HelicoptersEurocopter proves a protagonist at the "Fete des transports"
Paris, France - The group exhibited an EC-120 and reminded its evolution concerning innovation since the firm foundation in 1992
The Eurocopter helicopter group decided to participate at France’s "Fete des transports" by showing at Paris’ Grand Palais one of its EC-120 Colibri light rotor-winged aircraft. Eurocopter reminded tha... more
HelicoptersUSA: who says AMS should better say Eurocopter
Washington, USA – Helicopter group boasts today even a 88% share in the market related to Air Medical Service by the EC-135 and the EC-145
Eurocopter’s success in the US market related to the AMS sector (Air Medical Service) started by the AS-350s and the BK-117s, and now it goes on thanks to the EC-135 and the EC-145 leading the US section o... more
HelicoptersCSAR-X: Air Methods to provide medical equipment for the US-101
Washington, USA – Company has been selected by AgustaWestland and its partners by considering the great experience in such a field
The Team US-101, competing for the production of the new Combat SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopter for US Air Force (the CSAR-X programme), selected Air Methods Corporation for the provision of aeromedical... more
HelicoptersBoeing: "The Chinook for the CSAR-X? Fast in delivering, fast in rescuing"
Washington, USA - The US firm believes in its proposal when considering the change of bid requirements decided by USAF
Many still go on asking themselves in the USA why Boeing should believe in the possibility of winning the bid for the CSAR-X ((Combat Search and Rescue) programme, related to the new helicopter which will... more
HelicoptersAn exclusive GPS system for the Police's R-44s
Washington, USA – Designed just for the well known Robinson's helicopter, it appears useful and easy to use for pilot
The Robinson R-44 Raven II deployed by Police forces will be provided with a new GPS system. After trials lasted for six months, this system has been certified and it can be installed aboard the aircraft... more
HelicoptersSikorsky proves stronger for technical assistance and maintenance
Washington, USA – The group is about to acquire Keystone Ranger Holdings
Sikorsky is ready to strengthen its technical support and maintenance activities in the helicopter sector by acquiring the US company Keystone Ranger Holdings. Such a firm attends in fact to technical... more
HelicoptersEmergency landing for London helicopter ambulance
London, United Kingdom - A fragment of metal would have hit its blades
In the thick of the chaotic traffic of Brtish capital a rescue helicopter was due to perform an emergency landing last Saturday to bring aid to a Turkish woman who met with an accident with a bus in Welling... more