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HelicoptersUsa: three new EC-135s for CJ Systems Aviation Group
Washington, Usa - They will be used for the AMS program
CJ Systems Aviation Group continues its efforts to modernization its fleet with the allocation of three more new EC-135s acquired in the company's multi-aircraft agreement with American Eurocopter to air... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers 400th chopper to Australian champion
Marignane, France - It is a single engine AS-350/B3 Ecureuil helicopter
Eurocopter, the company manufacturer of helicopters entirely controlled by Eads, has recently delivered its 400th single engine AS-350/B3 Ecureuil helicopter to the Australian motorcycle champion Michael... more
HelicoptersMaiden flights for the Danish and Portuguese EH-101 choppers
Vergiate, Italy - They were held on the same day
On 12th December the first production of EH-101 helicopters for Denmark and Portugal made their maiden flights from AgustaWestland’s plants respectively at Yeovil (UK) and Vergiate (Italy). The Danish G... more
HelicoptersPop-out floats for Enstrom 480B
Menominee, Usa - FAA approves the new equipment
The Enstrom 480B turbine receives FAA's approval for the utilisation of pop-out floats which will increase safety on over-water flights. "These floats add one more option to our broad range of uses for... more
HelicoptersSAS Flight Academy expands its helicopter training program
Stockholm, Sweden - New agreement with Proflight Nordic AB
SAS Flight Academy reached an agreement with Proflight Nordic AB, which trains helicopter pilots since 1970, and it will incorporate in its training courses the Proflight Basic Helicopter Training, the... more
HelicoptersEnglish granny reaches Antarctica
Antarctica - Jennifer Murray keep flying from one pole to another of the globe
Jennifer Murray, the 63-year-old English granny who is trying to carry out the enterprise of flying in helicopter for 30,000 miles from the South Pole to the North Pole, has reached Antarctica on board... more
HelicoptersIraq: the Roa's choppers completed their 500th mission
Baghdad, Iraq - They are dislocated in the aerial base of Tallil
The three helicopters HH-3F "Pelican" belonging to the 6th Reparto Operativo Autonomo (Independent Operating Unit) of the 15th Flight of the 9th Aerial Brigade in the base of Tallil within the Italian... more
HelicoptersHelisureste bought the fifth Agusta 109E Power
Alicante, Spain - It will be delivered end December 2003
The Helicopteros of Sureste added to its fleet the fifth Agusta 109E Power, which will be delivered by the end of 2003. This fully equipped helicopter will operate in Alicante for the missions of Air Ambulance,... more
HelicoptersCollision between 2 Usa Black Hawk in Iraq: the cause was hostile fire
Washington, Usa - The news was declared by Colonel Joe Anderson
It was not an incident or a human error that led to the crash between the two Usa Black Hawk happened a few weeks ago on Mosul, in the North of Iraq (see AVIONEWS). To provoke the tragedy, that costed... more
HelicoptersUk Coastguard helicopter crew to be honoured by the Queen
London, Uk - For they rescue of 9 crewmen of a fishing vessel in 2001
Yesterday it has been announced that four crew members of the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter based in Stornoway, in the Outer Hebrides, are to receive the Gallantry Medal and the Commendation for Bravery... more
HelicoptersEurocopter hopes to be awarded with Air 9000 contract
Sydney, Australia - It is a project for the renewal and rationalisation of the Australian military chopper fleet
Eurocopter hopes to be awarded with Air 9000 contract, the project for the renewal and rationalisation of the Australian military chopper fleet. Is seems that Eurocopter's bid was preferred to that advanced... more
HelicoptersGkn Aerospace Service signed a contract for the manufacture of a component of the RAH-66 Comanche
London, Uk - It worths approximately USD 1,5 m
The Gkn Aerospace Service has signed with the Sikorsky Aircraft Company a contract worth approximately USD 1,5 m for the production and the development of a component of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter,... more
HelicoptersOmni acquires American Helicopters Inc.
Washington, Usa - For USD 4,5 m
Omni Energy Service Corporation has announced last Friday to have acquired American Helicopters Inc. for USD 4,5 m. According to Omni Ceo, James C. Eckert, "The acquisition of American Helicopters Inc.... more
HelicoptersSingapore Aerospace signes an agreement for the local assembly of the EC-120 helicopters
Beijing, China - It is a five-seater chopper designed for the Chinese market
Last Friday Eurocopter Ceo Fabrice Brégier, Catic vice president, Ma Zheping, and Singapore Technologies Aerospace vice president, Lim Serh Ghee, signed an agreement for the local assembly of the EC-120... more
HelicoptersToday is the date fixed for the delivery of the new CH-53E Super Stallion to U.S. Marine Corps
New River, Usa - Welcome ceremony for the new helicopter of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Today at 3.15 pm local time the ceremony for the delivery of the new CH-53E Super Stallion to U.S. Marine Corps by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation will take place in New River, North Carolina. The new Super... more
HelicoptersThree EC-135s presented to Ministry of the Interior by Eurocopter Romania
Brasov, Romania - Two more EC-135s will complete the fleet soon
Eurocopter Romania presented three helicopters to the Romanian Ministry of Interior on Tuesday at the Eurocopter-Romania plant in Brasov. The helicopters were built in cooperation with Eurocopter Germany... more
HelicoptersCHC Helicopter Corporation to cut 200 jobs in Europe
Toronto, Canada - The staff will be reduced from 1020 to 900
After a review of its managing structure, CHC Helicopter Corporation decided to reduce its staff in Europe from 1,020 to 900. The company didn't say where the jobs would be lost or if any of the job losses... more
HelicoptersRobertson Aviation awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 helicopter
Robertson Aviation, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded on Nov. 12, 2003, a delivery order amount of $11,474,852 as part of a $46,283,458 firm-fixed-price contract for the crashworthy external fuel system and related... more
HelicoptersPrototype of Israeli helicopter stolen
Jerusalem, Middle East - New embarrassment for the Israeli aeronautical industry
A new, unpleasant episode embarrasses again the Israeli aeronautical industry, after the launch of a secret missile was transmitted by mistake via satellite some days ago (see AVIONEWS). This time sources... more
HelicoptersHelicopter replaces airplane in the fight with wildfires
West Virginia, Usa - It is much more efficient
The West Virginia Division of Forestry is using a helicopter instead of the airplane to put down the fires. The reason is the lower cost of the service. The division has to pay to Marpat Aviation USD 39,450... more
HelicoptersSH-2G Super Seasprite makes its first deck landing
Sydney, Australia - Several tests will follow
SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter has made this morning its first landing on the deck of an Australian warship, an ANZAC class frigate HMAS WARRAMUNGA at Garden Island in Sydney. Here the craft will start... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aircraft names production leader
Washington, Usa - Boeing and Sikorsky have to build 9 Comanche helicopters
RAH-66 Comanche program will be led by Sikorsky Aircraft executive Mike Blake replacing Boeing executive Chuck Allen as program director. This nomination comes in a difficult moment for the program which... more
Helicopters12 KA-52 "Alligator" helicopters for Russia Air Force
Moscow, Russia - They might be used in Chechnya
12 KA-52 "Alligator" strike helicopters will be delivered to Russia Air Force in December 2003 and January 2004. According to the statements of an air force headquarters official, the new helicopters may... more
HelicoptersCJ Systems to deliver new Bell 430 helicopter
Pittsburgh, Usa - The Bell 430 is an update to the AMS program
CJ Systems will deliver a new Bell 430 helicopter to Life Flight Network of Portland, OR. The new aircraft is an upgrade to the AMS program and comes to replace the the Bell 230 that have been used for... more
HelicoptersPatria assembled the NH-90 helicopter
Jämsä, Finland - The company will deliver 50 helicopters by 2011
On the inauguration of its new facility in Jämsä, Finland, Eurocopter congratulated its industrial partner, Patria Industries Oyj, for the final assembly of the NH-90 helicopter. NHIndustries, the company j... more
HelicoptersThe White House maybe will use the EH -101
Rome, Italy - The general chief of Agusta, Orsi, reveals the strategic agreement
In an interview released to the Italian newspaper "Il Sole24 Ore" the general chief of Agusta, Giuseppe Orsi, has declared that within four years the White House could use the helicopters Agusta EH-101.... more
HelicoptersMH-60S helicopter pass the US Navy tests
Washington, Usa - The helicopter is designed by Sikorsky Aircraft
After conducting a series of tests of the MH-60S helicopter, the U.S. Navy informed Lockheed Martin that the aircraft is "Operationally effective and operationally suitable". Jeff Bantle, Vice President... more
HelicoptersNew EC-135 for the AMS program
Washington, Usa - It is a very efficient upgrade
A new twin-engine EC-135 was delivered to Med-Force for the Colona, Illinois-based program. The helicopters comes as an upgrade to the AMS program (Air Medical Services) and as part of CJ Systems' strategy... more
HelicoptersCHC to deliver two S-76C+ helicopters to India
Ottawa, Canada - The contract is worth CND 23m
CHC Helicopter Corporation announced that it won the contract with United Helicharters Pvt. Ltd. of India with which it commits itself to deliver 2 new Sikorsky S-76C+ helicopters to Transocean and Dolphin... more
HelicoptersIraqis arrested by Bulgarian soldiers in Karbala
Karbala, Iraq - They had opened fire against a chopper
A number still undetermined of Iraqis has been arrested by a contingent of Bulgarian soldiers. The arrested are accused of having opened fire against a Polish helicopter. The news has been released from... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to assemble choppers in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The two sides haven't signed a contract yet
Eurocopter is negotiating with Irkut to assemble its choppers in Russia but the two sides haven't signed any contract. Irkut is interested in assembling Eurocopter's single-engine EC-120 and twin-engine... more
HelicoptersThe first flying test for SH-2G "Super Sea Sprite"
Sydney, Australia - The Royal Australian Navy will receive other 10 helicopters by 2004
The first new SH-2G "Super Sea Sprite" has had today the first flight in Nowra for testing, evaluation and training. Other 10 aircraft are to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy by 2004 according... more
HelicoptersElop created new laser radar
Israel, Middle East - The company has already launched the tests
Elop elaborated and launched the tests of a new system for the improvement the operational envelope of the helicopters: LORD (Laser Obstacle Ranging & Display System). The new system will help helicopters... more
HelicoptersHelicopter journey from South Pole to North Pole
New York, Usa -The journey is expected to last until April 2004
Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill set off on a 30,000 mile South Pole-North Pole journey on board of a Bell 407 helicopter. They take off from New York's East 30th Street Heliport today, October 22. The... more
HelicoptersNew heliport in Australia
Newcastle, Australia - It will be ready in December
A new heliport is being constructed at Newcastle in order to ease the access for the Hunter's emergency services. The Newcastle Regional Heliport will link Newcastle, Sydney and the surrounding region. Stephen... more
HelicoptersAir Worthiness Release awarded to Electric Long Line system
Washington, Usa - The new system will ease the transport
A Blackhawk Electric Long Line system was recently awarded an AWR (Air Worthiness Release) by the US Army. The system was created by the Precision Lift Incorporation (PLI) is designed to ease the external... more
HelicoptersWar against terrorism
Washington, Usa - 'Helicopters In The War On Terrorism'
The first meeting of helicopter people from all over the world will take place in December, 1st and 2nd, 2003. The "Heli-Security 2003" is a strategic conference about helicopter's support in the war against... more
HelicoptersCHC wins 5-year contract with Australia
St. John, Canada- The contract is valued at USD 15,2m
CHC Helicopter Corporation's operating division in Australia - CHC Helicopters - won a 5-year contract worth USD 15,2m by which it commits itself to deliver to the Western Australia Government Fire and... more
HelicoptersBae Systems Australia says Smes are key to Air 9000
Sydney, Australia - Australian Defence Force rationalise military helicopter fleet
In Australia, Bae Systems announced today that the second phase of the Air 9000 programme has succesfully concluded. The Air 9000 is a programme of the Australian Defence Force to rationalise military... more
HelicoptersBrazil interested in Russian helicopters
Moscow, Russia - The Brazilian authorities aim at military and transport helicopters
A Russian Defence Ministry representative informed a ITAR-TASS correspondent that Brazil is interested in purchasing several Russian transport and strike helicopters. Brazilian armed forces needs these... more
HelicoptersThe 1st SH-2G Super Seasprite for the Australian Navy
Sydney, Australia - It's the first of eleven
The Royal Australian Navy may accept the first of the eleven SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters for testing and evaluation. According to the Defence Minister Robert Hill, after the craft will be operated... more
HelicoptersThe first two Tigers in Spain's National Holiday celebration
Madrid, Spain-Spain has requested 24 Tigers
Two Tiger helicopters gave an impressive flight demonstration for the first time in Spain's national holiday celebration, on Sunday October 12. They flew over La Castillana in Madrid. The request for the... more
HelicoptersTwo AS-565 "Panthers" for the Mexican Navy
Washington, Usa - They will be delivered in 2005
Eurocopter and the Mexican Navy signed a contract by which the former commits itself to deliver 2 AS-565 Panther helicopters to Mexico in 2005. The aircraft will be used for SAR (Search And Rescue), drug... more
HelicoptersGrounded the second Life Flight Helicopter
Sacramento, Usa -This measure endangers many children's lives
The UC Davis Medical Center grounded one of its two Life Flight Helicopters in order to make a USD 2m saving as a result of budget cuts to the most profitable of all University of California hospitals.... more
HelicoptersMaui mayor requests funds to purchase a helicopter ambulance
Honolulu, Hawaii -The authorized bill is of $650,000
On Sunday, October 12, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa and a Valley Isle delegation (consisting of county officials and representatives of health groups) will negotiate with Governor Linda Lingle, a fund granting... more
HelicoptersA new helicopter for Fontana Police Department
California, Usa - It's a Robinson R-44 - costs up to $750,000
The Fontana Police Department got a new police helicopter from California Aviation Services, to provide the support for night patrols. The Lt. Chris Tronaas said that the aircraft cruises around 130... more
HelicoptersChina to purchase new SAR helicopters
Shanghai, China - Several manufacturers compete for the contract
The competition for the SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopters was already launched by China's Ministry of Communications and it expects presentations from Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, China Aviation Industry... more
HelicoptersNew helicopter to survey the State Capitol Area
California, Usa - A second helicopter to patrol Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay Area
The California Highway Patrol has purchased a USD 6.2m helicopter from federal funds to ensure security over downtown Sacramento and the state Capitol together with potential federal targets in the region,... more
HelicoptersNew problems for the EC-155 B1 helicopters
Hong Kong, China - The helicopter displayed a mechanical failure
Four new French search-and-rescue helicopters kept on the ground by order of the Hong Kong's government, because of the incident occurred on Monday, October 6. The investigators, one of which is a manufacturer... more
HelicoptersUsa: American Eurocopter to get "Repair Station Certificate"
Mississippi, USA - The company finished the certificate process
Eurocopter is about to obtain an FAA Repair Station Certificate which will allow the air company to repair and maintain AS-350, AS-355 and EC-130B4 helicopters in the facility opened 3 months ago at the... more