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HelicoptersGerman Police receives three H-215 helicopters, a fourth unit in 2019
These aircraft will join an existing fleet of 19 Super Pumas
The German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) has taken delivery of three heavy H-215 helicopters, with a fourth to follow in June 2019. These twin-engine multi-role Super Pumas will enter operation at the... more
HelicoptersItalian VVFF: contract for three AW-139 helicopters
Valued at around €45 million also includes services, with an option for 12 additional units
Aircraft to perform maritime and mountain SAR, medical rescue, firefighting and disaster relief/civil protection missions; 56 aircraft ordered by the Italian Government for public services to date; over 270 customers from around 70 Nations have already ordered more than 1100 AW-139s more
HelicoptersTurkey: Erdogan unveils the name of the T-625 helicopter
It could be a dangerous rival in the international market
In an event held yesterday in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced to the press the name for the new T-625 helicopter, which will be "Gökbey". It is not so much the name that is important... more
HelicoptersBundeswehr orders H-145 SaR helicopters
To replace the obsolete Bell UH-1D aircraft
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINWBw) has ordered seven H-145 helicopters to replace the German Armed Forces’ (Bundeswehr) obsolete Bell U... more
HelicoptersPolish Air Force University adds R-44 helicopters to fleet
More than 70 aircraft operating in the Country
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered two R-44 Raven IIs to longtime Robinson dealer, PHU Polinar of Poland. On November 13th, PHU Polinar delivered the aircraft to the Polish Air Force University, marking... more
HelicoptersLAF renews Dauphin HCare Infinite contract
Fleet of three AS-365N3+ helicopters has achieved average availability over three years
The Lithuanian Air Force (LAF) has renewed its HCare Infinite material management contract for its fleet of three Dauphin AS-365 N3+ search and rescue (SAR) helicopters following achievement of 97% average... more
HelicoptersMaintenance center for Russian Helicopters opens in Peru
The facility will be used by Helicentro Peru to repair Mi-17 civil aircraft
The maintenance and repair center for Russian-made helicopters Helicentro Peru has been launched in Lima at the facilities of the Peruvian Air Force Maintenance Service–SEMAN. Built in partnership with R... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to certify a service center in Egypt in 2019
Maintenance and overhaul of Mi-8T and Mi-17-1V and then Mi-17V-5
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is completing the creation of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) center for Mi-8/17 helicopters based at the facilities of Helwan... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Transport Canada approves R-66 cargo hook
Robinson is now accepting orders for installations on new aircraft
On 8 November 2018, Transport Canada approved Robinson’s R-66 cargo hook installation; US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved last August the same part of this model.The optional cargo hook ca... more
HelicoptersTurkey: does the US block the export of the T-129?
Veto to the sale of the engine produced by LHTEC
The United States would have denied Turkey the necessary authorization for the export of engines of T-129 ATAK attack helicopters -the Turkish version of the Leonardo AW-129- to Pakistan, as these are... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters completes its South-east Asian demo tour
The final stop in Kuala Lumpur
Mi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters, manufactured by the Russian Helicopters holding company (part of State Corporation Rostec), completed a demonstration tour of the countries of Southeast Asia. Attendees... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-Mitsui Bussan Aerospace: contract for four helicopters
For AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189
Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor in Japan for the AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189 helicopter models, announced yesterday a contract for four additional aircraft during an official... more
HelicoptersJapan: soon the announcement of the new attack helicopter
Fight between AH-1Z and UH-60J/JA with the H-145M as possible outsider
The modernization of the Japanese armed forces does not stop and soon will be announced what will be the new attack helicopter to be used also by the Navy on the helicopter carrier, which once identified... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters expands presence in Japan
The industry will add a MRO complex
Riding on its growing business, Airbus Helicopters will be adding a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) complex adjacent to its existing facility in the Kobe Airport Facility in Japan. Construction... more
HelicoptersTurkish Aerospace at "IDEAS" (November 27-30 in Pakistan)
Following the collaboration, both have inked a deal for the export of 30 T-129 helicopters
Turkish Aerospace participates at the 10th edition of "International Defence and Exhibition Seminar" ("IDEAS"), which takes place between November 27-30, 2018 in Karachi/Pakistan. Turkish Aerospace displays... more
HelicoptersSerbia receives first out of nine H-145M helicopters
The Minister of Defence visited the site of the industry in Germany
The Serbian Minister of Defence Aleksandar Vulin visited the Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth site to accept the first H-145M for the Serbian Air Force. In December, two H-145Ms will be delivered to the... more
HelicoptersMi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters perfomed demonstration flights in Vietnam
As part of the demonstration tour in Southeast Asia
As part of the demonstration tour in Southeast Asia, on November 16, Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented the Mi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters in Hanoi (Vietnam). Demonstration... more
HelicoptersLeicester helicopter: crashed due to a tail rotor problem
Investigators are focusing their efforts on it
It seems that the incident involving the AW-169 helicopter, in which the president of Leicester Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha lost his life, was caused by a problem with the tail rotor. At least it is on this... more
HelicoptersUpgraded H-135 delivered to NPAS' UK Police Helicopters
The first of seven units
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of seven upgraded National Police Air Service (NPAS) H-135 helicopters, under a £1.5 million contract signed in December 2017 to equip and standardise the UK... more
HelicoptersContract for 22 AW-169M helicopters by Italian GdF
First order for government variant; worth EUR 280 million
In addition to the aircraft in a dedicated configuration a support and training package; deliveries between 2019 and 2024. They will be added to 14 AW-139s more
HelicoptersSix Mi-171A2 helicopters to a Chinese company
The delivery planned by 2022
The Chinese company China General Aviation Service reaffirmed its intention to purchase a batch of Mi-171A2 units manufactured at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAZ). Russian Helicopters holding company... more
HelicoptersContract signed for delivery of 20 Ansat helicopters to China
During "China Airshow 2018"
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a contract for delivery of 20 Ansat helicopters for Chinese Association for Disaster & Emergency Rescue Medicine (CADERM)... more
HelicoptersTwo Mi-172 helicopters delivered to Equatorial Guinea
As part of the contract with the local government
As part of the contract with the government of Equatorial Guinea, Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) produced and transferred to the customer two Mi-172 helicopters... more
HelicoptersTesting of an Ansat helicopter with a ditching system
Designed for emergency water landings and used to save crew and passengers
Specialists at Kazan Helicopters of the holding company Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) have completed testing of an Ansat helicopter equipped with a ditching system. It is designed... more
HelicoptersOrders for AW-139 helicopters and a HoA for further 160 units in China
Contracts for 15 EMS-configured aircraft, for delivery between 2019 and 2021
Leonardo announced today that Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Sino-US) of China has signed contracts for 15 AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The announcement was made during... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-Kongsberg: opening of AW-101 and NH-90 helicopter MRO facility
Expanded collaboration; a new 25 year agreement extend
Leonardo congratulates Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace on the opening of its new AW-101 and NH-90 helicopter transmissions MRO and test facility in Kongsberg, Norway. The new facility will provide an in-country... more
HelicoptersFirst H-145 HEMS helicopter to the Canadian STARS
Its initial aircraft will be delivered in 2019 and based in Calgary, Alberta
Following an extensive RFP process, Airbus’ H-145 was selected as the fleet replacement aircraft for STARS air ambulance’s aging fleet, becoming the first helicopters in HEMS configuration to enter Can... more
HelicoptersH-125 and H-130 helicopters will help customers save lives across the US
Airbus Helicopters reinforces air medical market reference in North America
Airbus Helicopters is expanding its presence in the North American emergency medical services (EMS) market with the sale of six helicopters for two customers at the "2018 Air Medical Transport Conference"... more
HelicoptersPhoto. RTAF receives two new H-225M helicopters
Thai Air Force since 2012 has placed orders for a total of 12 units
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has taken delivery of its seventh and eighth H-225M (previously known as EC-725) multirole utility helicopters. Since 2012, the RTAF has placed orders for a total of 12... more
Helicopters"Euronaval 2018". Leonardo: naval systems on display
Including helicopters for naval applications
Leonardo is attending "Euronaval" (Paris Le Bourget, 23-26 October; Hall 2, stand K128) showcasing its newly enhanced capabilities and technologies in the maritime domain, an increasingly important strategic... more
HelicoptersH-135 showcased as future US Navy helicopter trainer
During US Navy Fleet Fly-In event
Airbus Helicopters showcases the H-135 aircraft as the future training helicopter for the US Navy at the Naval Helicopter Association’s Fleet Fly-in at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Pensacola, Florida f... more
HelicoptersPortugal’s Air Force orders five AW-119Kx helicopters
Contract valued in excess of €20 million
The agreement signed with the local MoD for five aircraft plus options for two additional units with deliveries between late 2018 and early 2020 more
HelicoptersH-145, H-160 and H-175 helicopters at "Helitech 2018"
The industry showcases EMS capabilities, products and services
The event will take place next week, from October 16 to 18 in Amsterdam more
HelicoptersHelicopters. China: new graphene armor for the WZ-10
Additional protection for the cockpit and the tank -VIDEO
The Chinese CAIG WZ-10 attack helicopter would have carried out a test flight last week with extra protective armor provided on the side of the fuselage, in the vicinity of the cockpit -as can be seen... more
HelicoptersPhoto. 100,000 flight hours for the H-225M helicopter
The model used for military missions worldwide
The H-225M, with 88 aircraft currently in service in six countries across the globe, has surpassed the 100,000 flight hour milestone, following its first delivery to the French Air Force in 2006. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and photo. AH fully operational as UK MFTS aircraft service provider
Completion of delivery marked end of this phase of the MFTS contract
Airbus Helicopters (AH) completion of delivery of 29 Helionix-equipped H-135s and three Helionix, hoist-equipped H-145s earlier this year, marked the end of the delivery phase of the MFTS contract. Today,... more
HelicoptersThe first of 100 H-135 helicopters delivered to China
To Health Commission of Qingdao in Shandong Province
Airbus Helicopters has delivered one H-135 to Health Commission of Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province, making this helicopter the first of 100 units to be delivered to China per a framework agreement s... more
HelicoptersTiger helicopter to get a new set of offensive capabilities
OCCAR signs off on Tiger MkIII de-risking studies for next generation combat capabilities
OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement/Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) has commissioned Airbus Helicopters, on behalf of the French, German and Spanish Armament a... more
HelicoptersPhilippine Coast Guard becomes local first H-145 helicopter operator
For parapublic missions
Philippine Coast Guard has placed an order for one H-145 helicopter at "ADAS 2018" (September 26-28 in Manila), making it the first H-145 parapublic operator in the Philippines. The new 4-tonne-class... more
HelicoptersUSAF selects the MH-139 helicopter
For intercontinental ballistic missile protection and government and security forces transport missions
The United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW-139 helicopter and offered by Boeing as prime-contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” units. The programme awa... more
HelicoptersNew ACH-135 Helionix makes its debut at "Monaco Yacht Show"
Airbus’ dedicated private and business helicopter entity will display it next week
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Airbus’ dedicated private and business helicopter entity, will display the company’s new ACH-135 Helionix for the first time on the rooftop of the Monaco Yacht Club dur... more
HelicoptersRoyal Thai Air Force expands fleet with H-225M order
New purchase brings RTAF’s aircraft fleet to 12 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has secured an additional order of four H-225M (previously known as EC-725) multirole utility helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of the fleet strengthening programme.... more
HelicoptersEnstrom announced 480B helicopter sale at "AAD" in Africa
On display two 480B turbines and a 280FX
Enstrom Helicopter is exhibiting with Safomar Aviation, industry’s African distributor based in Johannesburg in the "Africa Aerospace and Defence" ("AAD", September 19-23). It is a bi-annual show taking p... more
HelicoptersUSA: which will be the future exploration helicopter?
The US Army will be without it for a few years
Among the acquisition programs for the US Army there is not only that relating to the helicopter that will have to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk, for which the competition is between the SB-1 Defiant and... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to supply medical aircraft
Up to 150 units to the national air ambulance operator
During the "Hydroaviasalon-2018" exhibition in Gelendzhik (Russia), subsidiaries of Rostec State Corporation —Russian Helicopters, National Service of Medical Aviation and Avia Capital Services— signed a c... more
HelicoptersMilestone and Airbus to provide five H-145 helicopters to Aramco
They will be delivered over the next twelve months
Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a GECAS company and the global reference in helicopter leasing, and Airbus Helicopters announced today they will provide five H-145s to Aramco Overseas Com... more
HelicoptersBoeing expands Australian data analytics services
For CH-47F Chinook helicopter fleet among the first to adopt the new ones
Boeing will begin integrating new data analytics tools into all Boeing Defence Australia support contracts, enhancing its position as a leading fleet services provider in the region.The Boeing AnalytX... more
HelicoptersLeonardo: NH-90 Qatar contract now effective
Order booked; advance payment received. 2018 Group Guidance confirmed
Leonardo announces that it has made effective the contract, signed on March 14, 2018, for the supply of 28 NH-90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters to the Ministry of Defense of Qatar... more
HelicoptersRussia sure to win to equip India with a new helicopter
111 light naval aircraft required for the navy at low-cost
Russia will participate at the tender launched by the Indian armed forces for the provision of 111 light multipurpose navy helicopters, with the aim and expectation of winning beating the competition of... more
HelicoptersSaab receives order for systems for Dhruv helicopter
Deliveries will begin during 2019
Saab has received a follow-on order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the IDAS-2 self-protection suite for the Indian Army’s Dhruv helicopter. The order amounts to approximately MSEK 350.The o... more