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Civil aviationCarabineros de Chile acquire S-100 UAS
For security operations
Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology... more
Civil aviationBahrain Ministry of Interior orders 9 H-145 helicopters
For law enforcement missions and emergency medical services
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, for the purchase of nine H-145 helicopters. These aircraft will be operated by the... more
Civil aviationEve Air Mobility and Helicopters Inc. sign LoI for up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
The order was announced during an AAM conference
Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc., a reference vertical lift and helicopter operator in the United States, for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)... more
DefenseLondon dismantles 14 CH-47 helicopters and entire Puma H-C2 fleet
Defense cuts to fill black holes. But Putin's threat of aggression looms
46 Watchkeeper Mk-1 drones also decommissioned. And the axe also falls on the forces of the Royal Navy more
HelicoptersAirbus delivers first of up to 82 H-145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces
Less than a year after the contract was signed
Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H-145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named... more
Civil aviationAirbus appoints Valerio Moro as Head of Italy from December
He will be able to count on the support of Serafino D'Angelantonio Head of Public Affairs
Airbus has appointed Valerio Moro as Head of Industry in Italy, effective December 1st, 2024, as part of its strategy to strengthen the company and support its growth in Italy.He brings ten years of experience... more
AerospaceLeonardo Board of Directors approves 9M 2024 results
Statements by CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2024 first nine months results.“The economic-financial performance o... more
HelicoptersNew order for H-125 helicopters: 10 aircraft will fly on the North-European skies
The order made by Østnes Helicopters, official distributor AH in the Nordic Countries
Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor of Airbus Helicopters (AH) in the Nordics, announced a contract for ten H-125s at this year’s "European Rotors". They will join a fleet of more th... more
Civil aviationGlobal Medical Response orders 28 helicopters in fleet expansion
Different models H-125, H-130, H-135 and H-145
Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 helicopters, including six H-125s, five H-130s, 14 H-135s and three H-145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order o... more
Fair and showsThe Netherlands orders 12 H-225M helicopters
The agreement was signed during the "Euronaval"
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for 12 H-225Ms. The contract also includes an initial batch of support and services. The agreement was signed by Vice-Admiral... more
HelicoptersAirbus signs contract to provide 19 H-135 helicopters to Canada
And a support and services package
Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint-venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H-135 helicopters... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2024 results
497 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2024 results.The highlights are:497 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 44.5 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.8 billionEBIT (reported) € 2.7 billion; EPS (reported) € 2.29... more
AirportsViolence in Haiti: armed gang attacks UN Helicopter
Emergency landing at Port-au-Prince airport. 18 on board unharmed
An armed gang in Haiti opened fire yesterday afternoon local time and hit a United Nations helicopter, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing in the capital Port-au-Prince. American and local media... more
AccidentsNigerian Sikorsky S-76C+ Helicopter disappears in Atlantic waters
8 on board: only 3 bodies emerged. Low-flying planes search for any survivors
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festo Keyamo, has informed through a statement signed by the minister's press and public relations officer, Odutayo Oluseyi, that yesterday a Sikorsky... more
DefenseBerlin inaugurates new NATO naval HQ for Baltic Sea
It will coordinate joint exercises and direct Alliance operations in times of peace, crisis and war
Germany has inaugurated a forward naval command in Rostock, intended to manage NATO operations in the Baltic Sea in contexts of high tensions, especially in relation to the growing challenges posed by... more
Fair and showsToho Air signs for an additional AW-139 helicopter
To enhance shuttle service in Japan
At "Japan Aerospace" (Tokyo, 16-18 October) Toho Air Service, Co., Ltd., Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, Co., Ltd. and Leonardo signed a contract for the supply of an additional AW-139 intermediate twin engine... more
DefenseBAE Systems awarded contract for Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set
Up to $460 million for modernized cryptographic solution for US Army helicopter fleet
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling value of $460 million for the AN/ARC-231/A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS). This award... more
DefenseAirbus Helicopters completes large-scale demonstration of MUM-T system
Within the framework of the European Musher Programme, on H-130 FlightLab platforms and Uas VSR-700
Held from September 30 to October 9, it involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network more
Civil aviationTwo H-175 helicopters set to soar in Australia with PHI
Supporting different operations
Two H-175 helicopters have officially entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, supporting their offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations.PHI, which has... more
DefensePeru receives UH-60 helicopters from US
Fight against drug trafficking strengthened with new aircraft
The United States Government has decided to donate nine UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopters to Peru, along with additional support equipment, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The decision... more
HelicoptersTensions rising: Shahed Drones detected in Belarus
UAV incursions into sensitive area heighten security concerns
Three Shahed drones were detected yesterday flying over Belarusian airspace on the same day that President Alexander Lukashenko was flying a helicopter over the country. This information was released... more
AccidentsA-109S Grand helicopter crashes in India, 3 victims
Investigation underway to clarify the causes of the accident: fog among the hypotheses -2 VIDEOS
A tragic accident occurred in the residential suburb of Bavdhan, Pune district, Maharashtra, India, when an A-109S Grand helicopter (registration VT-EVV) of the local Heritage Aviation crashed, killing... more
Fair and showsIndonesian Air Force orders four H-145 helicopters
It was announced during the "Bali Airshow" (September 18-21)
The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four H-145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the "Bali International Airshow" taking place this... more
DefenseIraq Ministry of Defence orders 12 H-225M helicopters
Deliveries will start in 2025
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H-225M multi-role aircraft by the Republic of Iraq. The contract was signed in Baghdad by the Minister of Defence of Iraq Thabet al-Abbassi in the... more
Civil aviationItaly. New helicopter for Alpine SAR
Aiut Alpin Dolomites enhanced intervention capabilities for mountain rescue
A new H-135 T3 "Helionix" helicopter makes up the Aiut Alpin Dolomites fleet. This is an Italian organization that operates mountain rescue missions in the Dolomites area which replaced an old rotary wing... more
Fair and showsAirbus Racer speeds past 400 km/h
Less than two months after its first flight
Airbus’s "Racer" high-speed helicopter demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research "Clean Sky 2" project, has reached its fast cruise speed target of 407 km/h (220 kts). On 21 June, l... more
DefenseMBDA announces new missile effector
It will be marketed in different variants to meet customer needs
The European consortium MBDA, specialized in the production of missiles and components, has announced that the new effector (on-board technological system) of anti-drone weapons, recently tested, will... more
Civil aviationThere is a hint of Italy in the H-160 helicopter
Among the first in the world to use electromechanical actuators to replace hydraulic systems
There is a hint of Umbria in the new H-160 helicopter produced by the European consortium Airbus Helicopters. One of these aircraft landed in Foligno, Italy, in the last few hours. In fact, it is the first... more
Civil defenseBosnia rejects firefighting aid from Serbia
It relies on armed forces fleet due to growing tension between countries
The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina would not have authorized the use of fire-fighting helicopters made available by Serbia. The reason? The growing tension between the two countries. Meanwhile, several... more
DefenseBelarus would maintain Russian helicopters
This is what Ukraine's Center for National Resistance reveals
A Belarusian factory is reportedly repairing Russian military helicopters used in the war against Ukraine. This would be a maintenance center located at the Baranavichy base, where repair and overhaul... more
DefensePlanes, drones and helicopters for the start of the Olympics
The event in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August 2024
About ten drones and helicopters and hundreds of cameras. Everything is ready for the opening ceremony of the next 2024 Olympic Games which will be held in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August.... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter to US Army
It is one of up to 465 in its fleet that will be modernized to the new configuration
In support of ongoing US Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to th... more
Civil aviationItaly: 500,000 Euros to strengthen firefighting
Few helicopters and Canadair, Sardinian Council bets on Fire Brigade
The Sardinia Region in Italy allocates a further 500,000 Euros to make up for the lack of aircraft in the 2024 firefighting campaign: in short, few helicopters and planes. The seven rotary-wing aircraft... more
Civil defenseItaly. Firefighting campaign: Army put 9 helicopters
Started from 15 June and continues until half October 2024
It promises to be one of the hottest Summers ever. The 2024 Italian forest firefighting campaign began on 15 June and continues until 15 October 2024. This year too, the multi-year collaboration between... more
HelicoptersBelgium chooses H-145M helicopter
For Armed Forces and Federal Police -DATA SHEET
The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H-145M helicopters for the army and two units plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement... more
AerospaceElt Group at "ILA Berlin" (June 5-9)
The Company, in Germany for more than 40 years, is ready for its consolidation in this national market
ELT Group is participating in "ILA Berlin", the international aerospace event ongoing this year from 5 to 9 June. For more than 70 years, ELT Group has been a world leader in Electronic Defense Systems.... more
DefenseBelgium purchases new military helicopters
Deliveries are expected to start in 2027
Belgium government will purchase 18 H-145M multi-role military rotorcraft produced by Airbus Helicopters. In detail, 16 aircraft will be allocated to the armed forces and two unit to the police. The acquisition... more
Fair and showsGerman Ministry of Interior orders up to 44 H-225 helicopters
For its Federal Police; deliveries to start in 2029
The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 H-225 helicopters for its Federal Police. This record order for the model includes 38 firm orders with options for a further six units. Its payload,... more
AccidentsJapan plane crash: preliminary results
Outcome of investigation conducted by the Maritime Self-Defense Force
They collided shortly after takeoff due to human error while heading to an exercise site. This is what emerges from the outcome of the preliminary investigation conducted by the Maritime Self-Defense Force... more
Civil aviationMD Helicopters expands into Europe
New authorized service center for customers from the old continent
US aircraft manufacturer MD Helicopters has announced its expansion into Europe. This is a move that is part of initiatives that aim to strengthen its global network of service providers. The goal is to... more
DefenseAustria and Sweden will receive US military helicopters
Washington approves sale of 12 "Black Hawk" aircraft
The sale of 12 UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters to Austria and Sweden has been approved by the United States. The State Department gave the green light, approving the sale of aircraft produced... more
Civil aviationFirst ACH-160 Lounge helicopter delivered
Luxury version purchased from an Italian operator
The Airbus Group will deliver the first ACH-160 helicopter configured with lounge seating today. The aircraft will be taken over by the Italian company Air Corporate, based in Verona. The rotary-wing aircraft... more
AirlinesIran buys 12 Russian helicopters
They will be destined for the services of the Tehran Red Cross
Iran has signed a contract with Russia for the purchase of 12 Mil Mi-17 helicopters to be used for the services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (Ircs). The value of the deal would be around 500 million... more
AirlinesHelicopters: increasing use of leasing
It emerges from consultancy monitoring
The number of chartered helicopters will reach 15% of the total number of aircraft in flight in the world By 2030. In fact, operators in the sector are increasingly turning to leasing services to strengthen... more
AirlinesItaly. Trento: new helicopters for the firefighters
Two H-125s in service at Fire Brigade in June 2024 - VIDEO
Two new Airbus Helicopters H-125 aircraft destined for the medical rescue service arrive in Trento (Italy). The two rotorcraft will replace the old Ecureuil 350B3 currently in use. The two unts will be... more
Civil aviationAirbus signs order for 21 helicopters
Mix of H-145, H-160 and H-175 units
Airbus Helicopters, LCI, a reference aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters. The major... more
CuriositiesRaisi's death: what we know about the helicopter
The engine had well exceeded 10,000 flight hours
A good part of international public opinion is wondering how it is possible that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash. The question is this: a modern country and protagonist of politics... more
DefenseTurkish Air Force shows its muscles
The "Anatolia Phoenix" international military exercise begins
Dozens of combat aircraft and around 715 military personnel were deployed by the armed forces of Turkey on the occasion of the international military exercise "Anatolia Phoenix" (16-18 May 2024), which... more
Civil aviationAirbus "Racer" helicopter on display
The goal of the project is to combine stability and speed
The futuristic "Racer" rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters is on display in France. It is a prototype that combines the capabilities of an airplane with those of a rotary-wing aircraft. An experimental... more
Civil defenseBrussels upgrades fire prevention system
Towards the creation of an aircraft fleet to fight fires in the Summer
The European Union is strengthening the Civil Protection Mechanism to prepare for firefighting and protect communities in member countries. In detail, among the measures adopted in this regard, there is... more