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HelicoptersPratt & Whitney Canada's PW-207C turboshaft engine selected to power the AgustaWestland Grand helicopter
Farnborough, UK - Over 1000 engines have been delivered to date
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) is pleased to announce that a growth version of the PW200 series turboshaft engine has been selected to power the AgustaWestland Grand helicopter. Designated the PW207C,... more
HelicoptersFarnborough International 2004: AgustaWestland lancia il Grand (3): vehicle's competitiveness
Farnborough, UK - At first, it will be mainly destinated to the civil sector
AgustaWestland's representatives, indicating some more details on the new Grand helicopter, have put into evidence how onw cannot by paradox consider it as a possible competitor against the AB-139, when... more
HelicoptersFarnborough International 2004: AgustaWestland launches the Grand (2): reliability, safety and low operating costs
Farnborough, UK - These are the secrets of the new helicopter of the group
Regarding the development of the new AgustaWestland Grand, such helicopter company aimed first of all to adopt state-of-the-art avionics and high safety standard. Then one must add advantages related to... more
HelicoptersFarnborough International 2004: AgustaWestland launches the Grand
Farnborough, UK - The new herlicopter has been shown during the group's press conference
AgustaWestland press conference has just ended, by a particularly important announcement with reference to the intermediate light twin engines helicopters endowed of a sufficiently long range. AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersNew Sea Kings for Indian Navy
New Dheli, India - 16 new helicopters could be ordered and their maintenance would be entrusted to HAL
The Indian Government would be willing to extend its Sea King transport medium helicopters' fleet for Indian Navy. The related programme would be based on a requirement for 16 aircraft which should be... more
HelicoptersA-109 Power for Slovene Police
Ljubljana, Slovenia - A new helicopter was delivered yesterday in order to perform several missions in the country
Slovene Police took delivery at Brnik Airport yesterday of a new AgustaWestland A-109 Power multipurpose helicopter. This aircraft, purchased by an EUR 7,3m contract, will be employed by Slovene law enforcement... more
HelicoptersOfficial show of the VH-92 gets started
Washington, USA - Sikorsky's alternative for the Marine One programme is being shown all over the United States
After the recent Sikorsky’s appeal to US Government in order to weaken AgustaWestland US-101’s chances for winning the new US President helicopter competition (see for details AVIONEWS), such American com... more
HelicoptersEl Salvador: Robinson R-44 for national Police
San Salvador, El Salvador - The helicopter to perform all-weather territorial monitoring activities
El Salvador's national Police has started operating with its new Robinson R-44 helicopter. Political and law enforcement authorities have positively commented about this vehicle, when considering the low... more
HelicoptersLight Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter: a new scout chopper for the US Army
Washington, USA - Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, Bell and Boeing/MD compete for such relevant programme aimed to replace the US Army's OH-58s
The Larh (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) programme devoted to US Army goes on, as this one needs to be provided with some new 368 light reconnaissance and combat helicopters, especially in order to replace... more
HelicoptersItalian Air Force's helicopter pilots in Iraq: decreasing weight despite increasing reactivity
Nassiriya, Iraq - The first results of a research carried out during these weeks in this country would have found these two major data
Italian Air Force helicopters' crews employed in Iraq are currently involved in a series of tests aimed to verify the psycho-physical stress, due to several operations performed in a hard territory and... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: appealing in extremis to Bush Government for the Marine One
Washington, USA – According to the American producer, the US-101 proposal would be unreliable
The competition for the new US President’s helicopter appears involved in matters which are quite different from strictly technical considerations. Sikorsky would have recently appealed to American Government, i... more
HelicoptersJordan helicopters in order to defend Iraqi oil wells
Baghdad, Iraq - The Iraqi Government has decided to ask for Amman's help in order to face sabotage performed against country's oil plants
The temporary Iraqi Government, which recently achieved power, must face a serious threat which negatively affects security, political stability and economy of the country for a long time: the several... more
HelicoptersThree candidates for the Korea Multirole Helicopter programme
Seoul, South Korea – The new South Korean transport and combat helicopter to be selected next September
The Korea Multirole Helicopter programme goes on. South Korean Government intends to modernize its own military helicopters fleet and needs some 447 new multirole aircraft in order to perform transport... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea to acquire a new light helicopter
Seoul, South Korea - Nevertheless, the development of a national-made helicopter appears relevant
KAI (Korean Aerospace Industries) is planning to acquire know-how and manufacture a new Korean Multirole Helicopter (KMH) with the partnership of some foreign company. Production planned calls for 500... more
HelicoptersRobinson lands in China with the first helicopter purchased by private
Beijing, China - A R-44 has been delivered to the managing director of a real estate company
A Robinson R-44 is the first helicopter purchased by private in China for some USD 1,2m. This country really intends to start opening its own market and air space for remarkable private flight activities,... more
HelicoptersAn Agusta A-119 Koala for the US TriState CareFlight
Bullhead City, USA - This helicopter to be employed for accelerating Arizona Mercy Medical Center's operative capabilities
The company which provides health care service operating in the states of Arizona, New Mexico and California, TriState CareFlight, should take delivery right this week of an Agusta A-119 Koala helicopter,... more
HelicoptersKuwait selects the BAe Systems HIDAS EW system for its Apaches
London, UK - A state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare system which has already been scheduled even for Greek AH-64s
British Aerospace will attend to update the AH-64 Longbow Apache combat helicopters operating in the Kuwait's armed forces. BAe Systems has in fact gained by Boeing the sign of an agreement in order to... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (3): Rolls Royce proves uncertain about the expediency of losing AgustaWestland
London, UK - First criticism by British national industry against Government
By the final transfer of AgustaWestland to the Italian group Finmeccanica, the British aerospace industry renounces to a significant sector such as the helicopter one, and this kind of thought is in the... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (2): the press release on heads of agreement signed for acquisition of GKN’s 50% stake in AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - The announcement yesterday from the industry
"Finmeccanica yesterday announced that it has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with GKN plc containing the main terms for the acquisition of the latter’s 50% shareholding in AgustaWestland, the world’s lea... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica aims to conquer the US military helicopter market
Washington, USA - It appears to be the major purpose after the recent agreement with GKN on AgustaWestland
GKN-Finmeccanica agreement yesterday on the purchase by this Italian group of the entire share owned by the British company related to AgustaWestland, consequently causes an increasing effort towards US... more
HelicoptersThe rise of Robinson Helicopter
Washington, USA – A deliveries increase of 82% during the first three months of 2004 when compared with the same period of last year
Robinson Helicopter’s direction has recently unveiled the results for the first three months of 2004 related to the achieved orders. This company has achieved a selling increase of 82% when compared w... more
HelicoptersTAI will produce Agusta AB-139 helicopter fuselages
Ankara, Turkey - The contract became effective on 5 April 2004
As a result of the negotiations carried out between TAI and the leading helicopter manufacturer Agusta, an AgustaWestland company, an agreement, regarding the production of the newly developed AB-139 helicopter’s f... more
HelicoptersToo much simulator puts pilots off attack birds
Salisbury, UK – The British Army has found a mixed solutions
Thales, one of the leading company in electronic systems for navigation and defense, admitted that some of the best pilot recruits are deciding to fly utility helicopters because a career in attack aircraft... more
HelicoptersThe new helicopter Bell UH-1Y at firing tests
Washington, Usa - The aircraft will be delivered to Marine Corps
The Bell UH-1Y Huey, the Marine Corps' newest helicopter, fired weapons for the first time during a test flight at the Army's Fort AP Hill on Monday. Weapons firing testing is being performed to evaluate... more
HelicoptersA new rotor has been developed by Boeing and DARPA
Washington, USA - A smarter employment of existing materials can reduce vibrations and noise
A new rotor for helicopters is being developed and tested through a cooperation among Boeing, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), Nasa, US Army and some three US universities. The cornerstone... more
HelicoptersUS Army needs new helicopters
Washington, USA - Nevertheless, USA Senate postpones its decision about funding to 2005
After Comanche programme cancellation (see for details AVIONEWS), US Army has put forward various hypotheses on future necessity for helicopters deliveries, hoping that funds originally granted for such... more
HelicoptersEnstrom-Isolair Incorporated agreement for the 280FX and F-28F helicopters
Menominee, USA - Chemical products spraying kits produced by one of the most important company in the USA will be mounted on such aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter opens a new relevant collaboration with Isolair Incorporated, a US company competent in producing kits devoted to firefighting and chemical products spraying activities, a leading company... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters fail to kill one top islamic Jihad leader in Gaza Strip
Gaza, ANP - The operation could be part of the Israeli massive raid over Gaza with the Army and the Navy
Israeli helicopters fired missiles at two Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza City before dawn Saturday, in what the Palestinian group described as an attempt to assassinate one of its top leaders, Mohammed... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters shoot against Al Fatah offices
Gaza, ANP - There are no victims, ma two offices have been destroyed
Secretary General of the Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip Ahmad Heles, connected politically with Yasser Arafat, denounced that around midnight Israeli Apache helicopters fired at least 5 missiles targeting... more
HelicoptersFirst quibbles about the appointment of John Murphey as the leader of the US-101 programme
Washington, USA - Bell's Chairman would have negatively commented last year on increasing European presence in USA market
After the appointment of John Murphey (Chairman of Bell Helicopter) as the new chief of the EH/US-101 programme for the new US President helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS), a part of US press has immediately... more
HelicoptersIsraeli Forces keep on combing through Gaza City. Helicopters support ground forces
Gaza, ANP - An helicopter has shot missiles in Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood
Israeli troops blasted their way into building after building in a search for the bodies of six comrades killed when their troop carrier ran over a land-mine and their remains hurled in all directions.... more
HelicoptersUS Coast Guard MH-68A fleet passes 10,000 flying hours
Florida, Usa -The helicopter Stingray is a version of the best selling A-109 Power
The MH-68A Stingray is a version of the best selling A-109 Power. AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN company, proudly announces that the US Coast Guard HITRON MH-68A 'Stingray' helicopters, based... more
HelicoptersA bit of Italy in the US presidential helicopter
Washington, USA - Finmeccanica is a member of the competing consortium that probably will be awarded
Bell Helicopter continued to position itself as the leading candidate to build US-101 with the naming of John Murphey as CEO of AgustaWestlandBell LLC. Murphey is one of the most senior and highly reputed... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first MH-47G special operations Chinook
Philadelphia, USA - This is a new version of an helicopter operational since 1962
The Boeing Company delivered the first MH-47G Special Operations Chinook helicopter to the US Army Special Operations Command Thursday during a ceremony in Philadelphia. The MH-47G is the seventh and most... more
HelicoptersSpate of night time accidents prompts operators to seek ways of improving safety
Canberra, Australia - The high crash trend is alarming the authorities
Australasian helicopter emergency service operators will meet this month to discuss how they can address safety issues that have plagued the sector on night operations in recent years. The initiative,... more
HelicoptersCzechs to request Russian helicopters as debt repayment
Prague, Czech Republic - The military currently operates 18 MI-24s and 18 MI-17s
The Czech Republic plans to ask for 29 combat helicopters as part payment of Russia's outstanding debt of EUR 588m, Deputy Defence Minister Jaroslav Kopriva said Tuesday. He said the Czech general staff... more
HelicoptersTwo Israelian helicopters struck missiles: 3 dead and about 33 wounded
Gaza, ANP - This morning the Israelian Army made a new incursion
Three Palestinians were killed and 33 others wounded at dawn Tuesday, May 4, when an Israeli military helicopter fired a missile on a camp in the Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis. Two Apache helicopters fired... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopter fires missiles on a building in Gaza City
Gaza, ANP - On Sunday radio station and palestinian newspaper offices were destroyed
An Israeli helicopter launched three missiles at a 14-storey Palestinian building of apartments and businesses in the upscale Rimal neighbourhood, in the middle of Gaza City on Sunday afternoon, just hours... more
HelicoptersAustralian Army is satisfied of the Tiger
Sidney, Australia - Military representatives of this country appreciate the capability of such vehicle to adapt to the new strategical environment
Australian Army's members have visited the new facility at Brisbane Airport, where ARH-1 Tigers combat helicopters will be manufactured, after the delivery of the first four aircraft produced by Eurocopter.... more
HelicoptersUS Coast Guard needs more helicopters
Washington, USA - Operative exigencies in fighting against terrorism are increasing
US Coast Guard needs more helicopters compared with what its own direction thought even just few months ago. A deep analysis regarding operative exigencies, as they have risen since September 11, 2001,... more
HelicoptersUgandan Parliament urged to allow president to buy new helicopter
Kampala, Uganda - The old helicopter broke down early this month
The acting director of the air force and chief pilot to the President has implored parliament to allow the President acquire a new helicopter. Members of the presidential and foreign affairs committee... more
HelicoptersLow-cost helicopter for links around Triveneto
Venice, Italy - It will be possible to make on-line booking
From today it will be possible, through the internet, to book even a single seat on board an helicopter from Venice and arrive in less than half an hour to Cortina d'Ampezzo trusting on programmed links... more
HelicoptersPursuit with an Helicopter, arrested a robber
Milan, Italy – One of the two men is still wanted
The pursuit of two robbers by Italian carabinieri and state police was over with one arrested. The two outlaws robbed an agency of Banca Intesa at Cinisello Balsamo near Milan around 11:00 of this morning... more
HelicoptersCAE to provide a simulator upgrade for the A-129 Mangusta
Viterbo, Italy - An open architecture system in order to satisfy the new operative exigencies of Italian Army
AgustaWestland has selected CAE in order to provide an upgrade for A-129 Mangusta combat helicopter's flight simulator. As a worldwide leader in this sector, CAE will deliver a system able to remarkably... more
HelicoptersPakistan asks USA some 26 Bell 412s in order to fight against Al-Qaeda
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistani Government hopes they will be delivered soon
Pentagon would have made know that Pakistan has required military helicopters in order to carry on its anti-terroristic effort against Al-Qaeda. Selected choppers would be some Bell 412s devoted to SAR... more
HelicoptersA new rationalization for the resort to civil helicopters in Bellinzona territory
Bellinzona, Switzerland - The purpose is to warrant more tranquillity and safety in this populous area
Bellinzona territory in Switzerland could be interested in a short time in a significant innovation regarding air traffic related to civil helicopters. Territory Department in collaboration with City Government... more
HelicoptersAmbush to Ukrainian soldiers in Iraq. American helicopters resolve the fight
Kut, Iraq – An Ukrainian soldier dead
An Ukrainian soldier was dead and other two were wounded during an attack of Iraqui "bandits" with grenades and heavy artillery launched against three Ukranian armoured vehicles along a street close to... more
HelicoptersFormation flight testing for Italian Army's helicopters
Rome, Italy - Waiting for 143rd foundation celebration next week
Waiting for the performance on next Tuesday (May 4) in which several Italian Army helicopters will participate on the occasion of 143rd Army foundation celebration, many aircraft have flown exercising... more
HelicoptersChina to purchase new helicopters for its own Police
Beijing, China - Such decision refers to security exigencies for 2008 Olympics Games
China wants to purchase new helicopters for Beijing Police, waiting most of all for 2008 Olympics Games. It is what local Law Enforcement authorities have confirmed, adding that, even if there is such... more
HelicoptersInvestigation on Menatep administrator’s helicopter explosion
London, UK – Suspicious coincidences resulting to Briton investigators
A UK police investigation should be in progress to determine air crash causes, where attorney and administrator of Menatep company, Stephen Curtis died. He managed Menatep, that even holds control of oil... more