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HelicoptersIsrael introduces new unmanned helicopter
The company says these drones will represent a breakthrough in the sector
The Israeli company Steadicopter, specialized in defense, recently presented a new unmanned helicopter. It's the Black Eagle 50, which belongs to the category of Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems. The aircraft... more

Civil aviationAustralia: six Bell 214B helicopters arrived from Greece
Transported aboard AN-124 aircraft
The cargo transport specialist Chapman Freeborn and Russian air carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines have teamed up with aircraft manufacturer McDermott Aviation to transport six Bell 214B helicopters -built for... more

HelicoptersDelivery of H-160 helicopters to the French Gendarmerie delayed
From 2023 to 2024
The first H-160 helicopters developed by Airbus Helicopters for the French Gendarmerie will be delivered in 2024. Initially scheduled for 2023, deliveries have been postponed by one year. The 10 aircraft... more

HelicoptersFincantieri delivers the first corvette for Qatar
The flight deck and hangar are sized for hosting one NH-90 helicopter
At the presence of Senator Stefania Pucciarelli, Undersecretary of State for Defence, the delivery of the corvette “Al Zubarah”, the first of the class of the same nameof four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by... more

Civil aviationAircraft and helicopters. Airbus reports nine month (9m) 2021 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2021 results.The highlights:424 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 20219m financials reflect deliveries as well as efforts on cost containment and competitivenessRevenues... more

Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 3Q results
The highlights
Boeing reported third-quarter results.The highlights:Continued progress on global safe return to service of 737 MAX aircraft and focus on operational stabilityRevenue of $15.3 billion, GAAP loss per share... more

HelicoptersAWHero helicopter achieves world's first military certification
For a rotary UAS in its category
Leonardo’s AWHero RUAS (Rotary Uncrewed Aerial System) has received basic military certification from Italy’s DAAA (Direzione degli Armamenti Aeronautici e per l’Aeronavigabilità), the Directorate for Ai... more

HelicoptersUH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet surpasses one million flight hours
With US Army, Navy and National Guard units
The UH-72 Lakota fleet has exceeded the 1 million flight-hour mark, some 15 years after the first Lakota UH-72A entered service for the US Army and following the first delivery of the newest UH-72B to... more

HelicoptersThe US will sell 12 helicopters to Australia
The MH-60R, a combat model. Value: EUR 851m
The US Department of State has approved the sale of 12 MH-60R maritime combat helicopters, built by the US Sikorsky, to Australia. The aircraft will enter service with the Royal Australian Navy. The agreement... more

HelicoptersGlobal Medical Response orders 21 new helicopters
From the H-125, H-130 and H-135 families
Global Medical Response (GMR) will add a total of 21 helicopters from the H-125, H-130 and H-135 families to its growing air medical fleet, with options to include up to an additional 23 aircraft, bringing... more

HelicoptersBoeing signs first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter production contract
Modernization sets the stage for the US Army’s future heavy-lift readiness -DATA SHEET
Boeing and the US Army have signed a $136 million contract for the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters.The Army exercised options for four contracted CH-47F Block II Chinooks with the aircraft scheduled... more

Fair and showsRussian helicopters presented on-line at "Airshow China 2021"
About 350 units are in operation in the PRC
At one of the world's largest aviation exhibitions "Airshow China 2021", helicopters manufactured by Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) are presented at the stand of... more

HelicoptersHelicopters. Started flight tests with engine back-up system
Paving the way for a future hybridised propulsion system for aircraft
Airbus Helicopters, in partnership with the French Civil Aviation Authority DGAC, has started flight testing an Engine Back-up System (EBS) onboard its Flightlab. The project opens the way to a future... more

HelicoptersFive H-125 helicopters for the Phoenix Police Department
Deliveries to begin next year
The Phoenix Police Department has signed a new order to upgrade its airborne law enforcement helicopter fleet with five new H-125 units. Deliveries are expected to begin next year.Known for its power,... more

AerospaceAirbus summit September 21-22, 2021 on sustainable mobility
The two day event will take place in digial format and in English
Momentum is building behind sustainable aerospace. Decarbonisation will require deep collaboration, and the engagement of a whole industry beyond commercial aircraft - including space and helicopters.The... more

HelicoptersUS Army National Guard receives first of 18 UH-72B helicopters
They will support the critical missions of the terrestrial component of the National Guard
Airbus Helicopters has announced the delivery of the first UH-72B, the latest variant of its Lakota, to the US Army National Guard from its production facility in Columbus, Mississippi. This delivery is... more

AerospaceAirbus at "DSEI": space, defence, aircraft and helicopters
The exhibition will take place in London from September 14 to 17
Airbus will showcase its reference range of products and services in the defence, space, secure communications and helicopter segments at the "DSEI exhibition" (Excel, London 14-17 September).Its stand... more

Fair and showsRostec will supply four Arctic Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopters
The units will be delivered in 2022 and 2023
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAZ) of Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences... more

Civil defenseContract for five S-70 Black Hawk helicopters
For aerial firefighting in support of public agencies battling destructive wildland fires
United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation, has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a contract for five S-70 Black Hawk helicopters. The bulk order will enable United Rotorcraft,... more

Fair and showsContract for delivery of upgraded Ka-52M helicopters
Signed with the Russian Ministry of Defence during the "Army 2021"
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of Rostec State Corporation) at the international military and technical forum "Army-2021" (August 22-28) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense... more

Fair and showsNew Mi-171SH Storm helicopter landed at the "Army-2021" forum
After a five thousand kilometers flight in five days
The upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm military transport helicopter from Ulan-Ude aviation plant of Russian Helicopters (Rostec State Corporation) landed at the international military-technical forum "Army-2021"... more

Fair and shows"Army 2021". U-UAP presented Ka-226T Climber helicopter
The flight tests will begin next fall
Ulan-Ude aviation plant of Russian Helicopters Holding (Rostec State Corporation) presented at the static display of the "Army-2021" International Military and Technical Forum in Patriot Park (August 22-28)... more

Fair and showsRussian Helicopters: wide range of military rotorcraft at the "Army-2021" forum
The event takes place until next Saturday
"Russian Helicopters" Holding of Rostec State Corporation presents a wide range of military helicopters at the international military and technical forum "Army-2021" (August 22-28).In front of the pavilion... more

HelicoptersKorea Coast Guard will acquire two helicopters from KAI
This is the Surion KUH-1CG variant
KAI, Korea Aerospace Industries, announced yesterday an order worth more than 43 million dollars for the supply through the national public procurement authority of two helicopters for the South Korean... more

HelicoptersRussian Helicopters: signed contract for nine Mi-38PS units
With the Russian Emergency Ministry
Russian Helicopters Holding (a part of Rostec State Corporation) at the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Show" has signed a contract with the Russian Emergencies Ministry to supply 9 Mi-38PS... more

HelicoptersA-109 helicopter’s maiden flight anniversary
More than 1,600 units have been sold over the last five decades
Leonardo celebrates today the 50th anniversary of its A-109 helicopter. The type enabled Italy to become one of the world’s only Nations with an OEM capable of autonomous design, development, manufacturing o... more

AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved the results of the first half 2021
Back on growth path -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first half 2021.Solid first half results, back on growth... more

AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports H1 2021 results
297 commercial aircraft delivered in these six months
Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2021 results297 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2021H1 financials reflect deliveries as well as continued efforts on cost containment and competitivenessRevenues € 24.6 b... more

DefenseDrone helicopter. RAN extends contract for S-100 capability
For three years
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) awarded Schiebel with a 3-year extension contract for the sustainment of its CAMCOPTER S-100. The extension allows the RAN to continue to experiment and develop knowledge... more

Fair and showsGazprom and Russian Helicopters signed a cooperation agreement
To supply the first off-shore aircraft in the Country
Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Andrey Boginsky, Director General of Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement... more

Fair and showsRostec will supply 50 Mi-8AMT helicopters to UTair
The agreement signed at "MAKS" assumes delivery at the beginning of 2022
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) during the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Show" (July 20-25) agreed with ‘’UTair Helicopter Services’’ about 50 Mi-8AMT helicop... more

Fair and showsRostec and Russian Post to launch drones test operation for cargo delivery
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented its new project the BAS-200 helicopter at "MAKS-2021"
Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation has signed an agreement with Russian Post on the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) in the Chukotka Autonomous District.The signing ceremony took... more

Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents new Ka-226T at "MAKS-2021"
Serial production of the "Climber" model is planned to start in 2022
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented the Ka-226T "Climber" helicopter at the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon" (July 20-25 in Zhukovsky). The new model is the latest variant in the Ka-226... more

HelicoptersBell begins manufacturing UH-1Y helicopter
For the first international operator
Bell Textron Inc company has restarted UH-1Y Venom helicopter production for the first international operator. Crestview Aerospace has completed manufacturing the first of eight cabins at the Crestview... more

Fair and shows"Maks 2021". Rostec presents Mi-171A3, Ka-32A11M and Ansat-M helicopters
The event began today will continue until next Sunday
JSC Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, presents several brand new civil helicopters at the "MAKS-2021 air show" (July 20-25). Visitors to the International Aviation and Space Salon... more

HelicoptersAVIONEWS interviews Saverio Urso, head of the first Police Flight Department
Focus on the activities carried out and the use of aircraft - VIDEO
AVIONEWS interviewed Saverio Urso, director of the first flight department of the Police in Pratica di Mare (province of Rome). He deepened the various aspects concerning the Department to which he belongs,... more

HelicoptersS-100 unmanned helicopter enhances maritime surveillance in Spain with Emsa
Stationed in the north-west of the Country, it supports the authorities in different tasks
The Spanish maritime safety and rescue body SASEMAR is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance over the coming months. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by... more

HelicoptersBoeing to boost UK RAF Chinook helicopter fleet
Contract for 14 H-47ER units, worth $578 million -DATA SHEET
US Special Operations Command awarded Boeing a $578 million Foreign Military Sales contract approved by the US Department of State to deliver 14 extended-range Chinook helicopters to the UK Royal Air Force... more

Civil aviationPlanes-helicopters. EC is stepping up its preparations for the forest fire season 2021
Fleet composed of 17 aircraft under the rescEU system
To be prepared for any large-scale wild fires this season, the European Commission has set up a strengthened European fleet of 11 firefighting planes and 6 helicopters hosted across Member States under... more

HelicoptersSAF orders three H-145 helicopters
For EMS missions in France -DATA SHEET
SAF Group will be operating three more five-bladed H-145s for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in France. These three aircraft will be based in Grenoble, Valence, and Montpellier. They will complement... more

HelicoptersFirst TH-73A training helicopter delivered to US Navy
During a ceremony in Philadelphia campus
At a ceremony on its Philadelphia campus and under the backdrop of the Stars and Stripes, Leonardo officially delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy earlier today. The ceremony was... more

HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens its MRO capabilities
With the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik
Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH by Airbus Helicopters as part of its strategy to strengthen its Maintenance,... more

HelicoptersEve and Helisul announce initial order of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
A partnership to develop UAM products and services in Brazil
Eve Urban Air Mobility and Helisul Aviation, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America, announced a partnership that will focus on creating an ecosystem-wide approach to prepare for Urban... more

Civil aviationFirst rescue helicopter flies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Operated by a German non-profit organization
A rescue helicopter has flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation. Operated by the German non-profit organization ADAC Luftrettung,... more

HelicoptersHelicopters. Bell H-1 aircraft surpass 400,000 flight hours
AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom provide edge in military aviation
The H-1 mixed fleet of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom attack and utility helicopters have accumulated more than 400,000 joint-flight hours. Designed by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, as the dedicated... more

HelicoptersBell 407 helicopter: 25 years of operation
More than 6 million flight hours -PHOTOS
More than 6 million flight hours and 25 years of operation. The Bell 407 aircraft has played an essential role in critical missions for more than 25 years. The aircraft sets a high-standard for single-engine... more

HelicoptersTwo more H-160 helicopters for the French Navy
They will add to the fleet of four units -DATA SHEET
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more H-160s for the French Navy. These aircraft will join the... more

Civil defense"European Rotors" plans debut in 2021 (November 16-18)
It combines the physical trade show with digital content to create a hybrid event
"European Rotors", the new VTOL Show and Safety Conference: the number of registered exhibitors is constantly rising. Furthermore, the in-person event will be augmented by a digital show platform.The event... more

Fair and showsRostec to present modernized Ka-32A11M helicopter at "MAKS"
The event in Zhukovsky near Moscow in July (20-25)
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present a modernized Ka-32A11M fire-fighting helicopter at the "MAKS-2021" International Aviation and Space Salon, held in Zhukovsky near Moscow... more

Helicopters300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter delivered
Jamaica Defence Force receives this milestone aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X delivery to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The first helicopter was delivered in 2017, and today there are 300 aircraft... more