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HelicoptersA new mast mounted sight for the OH-58 Kiowa
New York, USA - Its components to be produced by DRS
The OH-58 Kiowa will be endowed of a new rotor mast mounted sight with TV detection, infrared and laser tracking for the Hellfire missiles. This need also stems from the redeployment of these helicopters... more
HelicoptersAlso the Haitian Prime Minister Neptune flees by helicopter
Port-a-Prince, Haiti - Protection has been warranted by Marine Corps
After the helicopter escape of the Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, it is time for Prime Minister Yvon Neptune who, due to rebels' winning revolt and arrest threat, has decided to leave the country... more
HelicoptersThe new Agusta factory opening in Philadelphia by next summer
Philadelphia, USA - The A-119 Koala to be produced by at least 50 new employees
The new Agusta factory in Philadelphia will be opened by next summer to produce the A-119 Koala helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS). This company is scheduling to produce 15 choppers during the first... more
HelicoptersTwo EC-135 for Florida health service
Pittsburgh, USA - These helicopters to replace the BK-117
Two new Eurocopter EC-135 will be delivered in order to perform health service activities at Martin County and Sebring (Florida). These choppers will replace for this task the old BK-117, so warranting... more
HelicoptersArtificially induced snow-slips in South Tyrol, too
Bolzano, Italy - It is safer, thanks to the use of a mix of gases instead of explosive powder
After the test carried out last month in the Aosta region (see AVIONEWS), a system to induce artificial snow-slips with the employment of helicopters has been successfully applied in Obereggen, in South... more
HelicoptersThe A-119 Koala to be produced in Philadelphia
Rome, Italy - The purpose is to increase the direct presence of AgustaWestland in the USA
AgustaWestland would have decided to relocate its A-119 Koala helicopter's assembling line in the United States. The selected location should be Philadelphia and the basic aim of this helicopter group... more
HelicoptersFaulty Seahawks have been rejected by US Navy
Washington, USA - The MH-60Ss would have presented problems due to assembly procedure faults
Several US Navy's MH-60S Seahawk helicopters would have presented manufacturing problems which Navy authorities are no longer disposed to accept. Technical problems would regard in particular gearboxes... more
HelicoptersPolish MI-24 have been updated for the NATO standard by BAe
Warsaw, Poland - The British company to provide new mission and electronic warfare systems
British Aerospace do not appear to run into difficulties with the NATO standard update of Polish Air Force MI-24 Hind attack helicopters, unlike what happened not much in the past in another European eastern... more
HelicoptersFormer Haiti's president Aristide left the Country onboard a helicopter
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - The first marines have arrived in the capital
Following the news of his resignation after 24 days of armed insurrection against his government, ex Haiti's President Jean Bertrand Aristide left the capital Port-au-Prince yesterday onboard a helicopter... more
HelicoptersEADS and Rafael together to design a new electronic protection system
Ulm, Germany - The DIRCM to protect both civil and military helicopters
EADS and Rafael couple their own electronic warfare experiences to develop a new protection system for both civil and military helicopters. The European group's MILDS AN/AAR-60 and the Israeli company's... more
HelicoptersHelicopter turboshafts orders are increasing
Newton, USA - A substantial rise of orders to involve both helicopters in service and new programmes during the next 10 years
According to a recent Forecast International's research, helicopter market will be involved by an upsurge of turboshaft orders during the next 10 years, both for military and civil choppers. This high... more
HelicoptersCAE to update Apache helicopters simulators
Montreal, Canada - This agreement has been signed together with Northrop Grumman
Canadian CAE will take care of updating US AH-64 Apache attack helicopters' flight and fighting simulators. This company will be at work by a subcontract related to an agreement between US Army and Northrop... more
HelicoptersUS Army justifies the Comanche programme cancellation
Washington, USA - But its advanced technological solutions will not be lost
US Army has tried to explain again why it has been decided to abandon the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS). This chopper would not be able to face the new challenges in the modified... more
HelicoptersTechnical problems for the V-22 Osprey
Fort Worth, USA - Bell's technicians would be trying to solve defects related to the instability of this mean on landing
Bell’s technicians are trying to solve the problem occurred on a V-22 Osprey in November when suddenly, on deck landing on a ship, its test pilot could hardly keep control of this mean due to continuous s... more
HelicoptersComanche programme has been cancelled (2): producers' reactions
Washington, USA - The main problem consists now of unemployment
Boeing, Sikorsky, Northrop Grumman and Harris have struck back quite strongly receiving the US Army's announcement concerning the Comanche helicopter programme cancellation. The main problem remains unemployment... more
HelicoptersAosta Valley: helicopters will induce artificial snow-slips
Aosta, Italy - They will operate against the snow-emergency for safer skiing courses and roads
The test of a new system which should make skiing routes and roads safer will take place next Saturday in Gressoney, in the Aosta Valley. A helicopter on stationary flight will induce an artificial snow-slip... more
HelicoptersComanche programme has been cancelled
Washington, USA - The stealth helicopter has been considered inadequate to satisfy the new US Army's operative exigencies
The Sikorsky/Boeing RAH-66 Comanche attack and reconnaissance stealth helicopter programme has been cancelled after more than 10 years developing, grants of at least USD 10bn and a constant flood of criticism.... more
HelicoptersItalian helicopters rescue Albanian miners injured by fire
Brindisi, Italy - Transferred to Brindisi's hospital
Two helicopters of the Italian Air Force left yesterday in the early afternoon from Brindisi towards Valona to transfer seven miners who got badly burned in an explosion occurred yesterday morning in a... more
HelicoptersThe first Eurocopter Tiger purchased by Australia has flown
Sydney, Australia - 22 helicopters for the Australian Army to be combat ready by 2008
The first of the 22 Eurocopter ARH Tiger attack helicopters which have been purchased by Australia has recently performed its maiden flight in order to verify its reliability and effectiveness. The Franco-German... more
HelicoptersThe US-101 has been tested by US Navy
Washington, USA - AgustaWestlandBell team exalts its choice based on three engines
The three weeks period for US Navy and Marine Corps’ appraisal of EH-101 has ended (see for details AVIONEWS). The promotional team of a special version for this helicopter (AgustaWestlandBell together w... more
HelicoptersBulgarian Socialist Party contests the mandate granted to BAe for military helicopter's reparations
Sophia, Bulgary - In the opinion of its members, costs would be excessively high
The Bulgarian Socialist Party is firmly contesting Government' choice for granting to British Aerospace a contract on reparation and updating for military helicopters MI-17 Hip and MI-24 Hind. What mainly... more
HelicoptersNight-vision goggles for University of Utah Hospital's health care helicopters
Salt Lake City, USA - Such a traditionally military instrument to improve health service safety and effectiveness
University of Utah Hospital's health care transport helicopters (which is called AirMed) are going to be provided with Night Vision Goggle (NVG). This concrete possibility of increasing flight safety and... more
HelicoptersThe CH-149 combat ready soon again (2): specifications
Winnipeg, Canada - Technical problems due to fuel leaks are about to be definitively solved
Here follows CH-149 Cormorant's specifications: Description: The CH-149 Cormorant is a carrier helicopter able for SAR (Search and Rescue) and CombatSAR missions as well. It is a special version of... more
HelicoptersThe H-92 has been showed as an alternative for the new US President helicopter
Stratford, USA - The basic aim is safety
Sikorsky has showed its H-92 helicopter to US Government experts for a first appraisal on this company's proposal for the future new President helicopter. Sikorsky has so underlined that the new carrier... more
HelicoptersUS-101: more room aboard for the US President
Washington, USA - Lockheed Martin members are convinced with regard to it
On the occasion of US-101 promotion for Marine Corps, Lockheed Martin has supported its candidate for the competition aimed to produce the new US President helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS). This helicopter... more
HelicoptersNew Dutch Apaches in Afghanistan
Amsterdam, Holland - Parliament would be willing to give a green light for sending further six helicopters to the area
Dutch international military effort for area stabilization missions is increasing. Parliament is willing to authorize the sending of further AH-64 Apache attack helicopters to Afghanistan and it seems... more
HelicoptersThe CH-149 combat ready soon again
Winnipeg, Canada - Technical problems due to fuel leaks are about to be definitively solved
After causing some worries for technicians and crews (see for details AVIONEWS), the CH-149 Cormorant (a specific EH-101 version) could start flying soon again in order to perform all the assigned tasks.... more
HelicoptersOld but useful tanks to extend the Marines helicopter fuel reserve
Washington, USA - This solution was already tested during the Desert Storm
263rd Squadron's CH-46 Sea Knight Marines helicopters will have an extended internal fuel capability thanks to a solution which could apparently seem voted to lower costs but it appears an effective one.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestlandBell: a new joint-venture has started for the US Presidential helicopter
Washington, USA - This agreement signals a crucial moment for the US-101 promotion
After notifying the new production team participation for producing the new US Presidential helicopter competition to the Naval Air System Command, AgustaWestland President, Stephen C. Moss, has also announced... more
HelicoptersThe need for new helicopters is increasing for security forces
Rome, Italy - The various Italian Forces have received further rotor-winged means during 2002
The need for the Italian security forces for new aerial means would appear evident if data concerning the amount of helicopters which have been received during the last two years are considered. Here is... more
HelicoptersST Aero satisfies Philippines Air Force's new exigencies
Singapore - This aerospace company to provide for UH-1H helicopters refurbishment
South-east Asiatic aerospace industrial sector carries on rising. St Aero (Singapore Technologies Aerospace)has signed an agreement for refurbishing some 20 Philippines Air Force's UH-1H utility helicopters.... more
HelicoptersGreek "Aegean Hawk" instrumentation has been updated
Stratford, USA - Greece to take delivery of avionically updated S-70B helicopters by this year
Three new Sikorsky S-70B Sea Hawk (renominated Aegean Hawk) will be delivered for Greek Navy by this year: they have been provided of a more sophistacated instrumentation. Tactics adopted on these choppers... more
HelicoptersHuey "interviews" its old crews
Washington, USA - Round the United States to relate the Vietnam War by its veterans' words
It is remembered as the troop carrier helicopter par excellence during the Vietnam War but now it is at work to gain financing in order to preserve the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Angel Fire,... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B flies higher
Menominee, USA - Federal Aviation Administration attests an increase of its practical altitude
The Enstrom 480B light helicopter will be able to fly higher thanks to a practicability certification granted by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the United States. The widespread light chopper... more
HelicoptersCormorant ashore in Canada due to fuel leaks
Winnipeg, Canada - EHI ready to verify and repair them
Security warning for CH-149 Cormorant, the Canadian version of EH-101. Recently, the discover of two fuel leaks from engines has alerted the Canadian Air Force which employ this helicopter so obliging... more
HelicoptersA IAI-HAL alliance for the Dhruv helicopter
Tel Aviv, Israel - The new Indian light helicopter to have Israeli avionics and an export version
Indian Army is going to avail of Israeli IAI's well qualified assistance for the new HAL's light helicopter avionics, the Dhruv. Thanks to a couple of agreements between the two groups, it has been on... more
HelicoptersA new air aid service for Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, USA - Helicopters to be employed on special aid missions concerning cardiac illness
Lutheran Hospital has a great importance in Indiana (USA) in taking care of cardiac problems. In attempt of warranting a quick and effective health aid service it has been decided to adopt some BK-117... more
HelicoptersSpecial BO-105 on an Antarctic mission
Berlin, Germany - Heli Transair helicopters to help scientists' researches
Two BO-105 put at disposal by Heli Transair German company are being currently employed on a scientific mission in Antarctic. As carried on the Polarstern ice breaker ship, they are at the service of at... more
HelicoptersM299: multirole missile launcher
Orlando, Usa - Lockheed Martin ensure their usefulness for future Joint Common Missile
The need for greater versatility concerning a variety of weapon systems employment through an unique launcher has induced American authorities to order further type M299 which are distributed by Lockheed... more
HelicoptersHoneywell defends its engines 'reliability
Washington, Usa - Dolphins' LTS-101 of USCG are under indictment
Honeywell company seems to be in disagreement with USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) concerning the overhaul, delivering and most of all the reliability of company's LTS-101 engines fixed on Coast Guard's HH-65... more
HelicoptersVersatility of employment for the Fazotron Kopye radar
Moscow, Russia - Though fixed on KA-27 helicopters, it has been developed for military aircraft as well
The Kopye-A radar produced by the Russian Fazotron-NIIR has been recently fixed on a KA-27 Helix helicopter for test activities. The basic importance of this new instrument consists in the fact that its... more
HelicoptersPublic procurement: Commission acts to enforce European law in Italy
Rome, Italy - The case concerns with the purchase by mutual agreement of helicopters for civilian use
The Commission has decided to send Italy a reasoned opinion on the procedures followed by the Government in connection with the purchase of helicopters for civilian use. The Italian Government has for... more
HelicoptersEurocopter is ready to compete with American giants at home
Paris, France - The European group wants to consolidate its presence in USA marketplace even by defence exports
Helicopters international market competition is experiencing a marked EADS Eurocopter's commercial penetration effort in the American marketplace. The strong presence of the group in this country concerning... more
HelicoptersApparently EU asks Italy to stop the purchase of Agusta helicopters without a previous call for bids
Brussels, Belgium - The request in a EU Commission's note
According to what has been diffused by Agi - an Italian press agency - the European Commission seems to have asked Italy, in a warranted advice, not to buy anymore Agusta helicopters without the previous... more
HelicoptersAves helicopters on mission in Iraq
Tallil, Iraq - Reos soldiers take stock of the situation with Italian Chamber Speaker, Pier Ferdinando Casini
The visit of Italian Chamber Speaker, Pier Ferdinando Casini, at Tallil base where the Aves 26th Special Helicopter Operations Unit (Reparto Elicotteri Operazioni Speciali, Reos) soldiers are located honours... more
Helicopters"Hind" does not fear the dark any more
Moscow, Russia - A new Mi-24's all-weather version has entered service
A new Mi-24 Hind strike and transport helicopter version has recently entered service in Russia, the all-weather type Mi-24PN. Other aircraft will arrive after the first parcel of 5 choppers. In the meantime,... more
HelicoptersBlack Hawk viewed through a microscope
Stratford, Usa - Sikorsky's production stages on the web
All the production process of a chopper is analyzed in an interactive web site named "Building a Helicopter". It is an initiative by Sikorsky aiming to encourage the young students approach to the rotating... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland to take care of French Navy Lynx overhaul
Yeovil, UK - A new agreement on the subject for the helicopter group
French Navy Lynx maintenance and repair is going to be of AgustaWestland concern during the next 5 years since January 2004. The agreement - signed between AgustaWestland and the SIMMAD French agency (Structure... more
HelicoptersSpanish Navy SH-60 update in progress
Washington, Usa - Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky and Tecnobit being at work to increase fleet defence
Cooperation among Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky and the Spanish Tecnobit is carrying on the Spanish Navy SH-60B anti-submarine capabilities update. Two helicopters were already involved in the programme by... more
HelicoptersAgusta A-119 for care rescue in Arizona
Phoenix, USA - It has been redeployed at Sky Harbour Airport (Phoenix)
A new Agusta A-119 Koala is about to provide for health care by taking off from the Sky Harbour Airport (Phoenix). The "Tri-State Care Flight" written badge on the Italian manufacture helicopter fuselage,... more