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HelicoptersAircraft and defense. USA: the State Department approved the sale of 10 MH-60R to Saudi Arabia (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The sale valued at USD 1,9 billion also includes radars, missiles and targeting systems
The US State Department has approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of 10 modern combat helicopters worth USD 1,9 billion. The Persian Gulf Country will purchase from the United States also radars, "Hellfire"... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and antiterrorism. Syria: the raid against the Isis, employeed CV-22 and "Black Hawk" (VIDEO)
Raqqa, Syria - Other aircraft used by the American "Delta Force" are the MH-47G and the "Gray Eagle" drones
The night between 15 and 16 May a department from the US special forces killed a prominent leader of the Isis (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria): Abu Sayyaf, the "Oil minister" of the caliphate. After two... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ militarized H-145M receives its on-time EASA certification
Donauwörth, Germany - Deliveries to begin later this year for the Bundeswehr
Airbus Helicopters’ H-145M has been certified by the European EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) airworthiness authority, clearing the way for the military type approval and initial two deliveries o... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters demonstrates low-noise IFR operations at airport with commercial traffic
Marignane, France - Conducted in the framework of Europe’s Clean Sky joint technology initiative
Airbus Helicopters has achieved another key milestone in more eco-friendly rotorcraft operations by successfully demonstrating low-noise helicopter instrument (IFR) approaches at an airport with commercial... more
HelicoptersNorth Pole Investments signs contract for two helicopters (AW-139 and AW-189)
Cascina Costa, Italy - Deliveries planned by early 2016
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that North Pole Investments Inc. of Panama has signed a contract for one AW-139 intermediate twin-engine and one AW-189 super medium helicopter. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and rescue. Nepal: after the earthquake, the world mobilizes (VIDEO)
Kathmandu , Nepal - EU, US, Japan, China, India and Israel together for one of the poorest Countries in the world
The world mobilizes itself to bring relief to the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal, on April 25. A quake with a magnitude 7,8 has caused more than 3600 deaths. Very difficult to bring... more
HelicoptersThe Airbus Helicopters Foundation supports rescue efforts in Chile’s Atacama Desert area
Marignane, France - After floods and landslides
An H-125 rotorcraft chartered by the Airbus Helicopters Foundation has joined rescue activity in Northern Chile’s Atacama Desert region, where the heaviest rainfall in 80 years has caused massive flooding a... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and emergencies. The Italian Navy will explain the success of the "Mare Nostrum" operation at the "HEMS 2015 Congress"
Massa Carrara, Italy - Disembarkations, treatment, SaR
The topic about rescue to migrants in the sea is a current event in these days, after the wreck of a ship in the Sicily Channel that would have caused from 500 to 900 victims. Currently a "Triton" joint... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ new EC-145 version for utility duties receives EASA certification
Donauwörth, Germany - Certification by the US FAA is expected mid-2015
A new version of the twin-engine EC-145 rotorcraft has received its type certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft (formerly known as EC-145e) has been developed by Airbus... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters. Finmeccanica defeated in Poland?
Warsaw, Poland - The European Airbus Helicopters would have won an order worth of EUR 2,5 billion
AgustaWestland, subsidiary of the Finmeccanica Group, would have lost its bid to supply the Polish Defense with 70 attack helicopters: reporting this the "Gazeta Wyborcza" site today, April 21, 2015. The... more
HelicoptersPoland pre-selection of the Airbus Helicopters H-225M "Caracal"
Marignane, France - The industry and its partner Heli Invest Services welcome the decision of the Polish Ministry of Defence
"Airbus Helicopters and its partner Heli Invest Services welcome the decision of the Polish Ministry of Defence to pre-select the H-225M Caracal from Airbus Helicopters. We are fully committed to providing... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters: France sends supplies of weapons and vehicles in Lebanon against Isis (VIDEO)
Beirut, Lebanon - Concern by Israel because the weapons must not fall into the hands of "Hezbollah"
250 freight and combat vehicles, seven "Cougar" military helicopters, three small warships and equipment for surveillance and telecommunications over the next four years: these the supplies sent by France... more
HelicoptersCarabineros de Chile AW-139 helicopter achieves operational readiness
Cascina Costa, Italy - Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul takes delivery of its second AW-119Kx
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that the AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter delivered to the Carabineros de Chile has now entered service. The aircraft will be used to support a wide range... more
HelicoptersIndia’s Heritage Aviation acquires two H-125 helicopters
Marignane, France - The first aircraft will arrive by the end of the month, followed by the second in early May
In an acceptance ceremony held yesterday in Marignane, India’s Heritage Aviation received two H-125 helicopters acquired for charter and utility missions, with a special focus on pilgrimage heli-tours. T... more
HelicoptersAW-119KX helicopter. Finmeccanica-AW announced plans for total lifecycle fleet management and training solution for US Government and military customers
Cascina Costa, Italy - Along with Bristow Group, Doss Aviation and Rockwell Collins
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland’s North American government business unit, along with Bristow Group, Doss Aviation and Rockwell Collins announced that they are in discussions to form a consortium to develop a... more
HelicoptersFirst H-145 helicopter in Australia Pacific region
Auckland, New Zealand - The aicraft will be touring Australia and New Zealand during May and June 2015
Less than twelve months after its corporate rebranding, Airbus Group Australia Pacific has delivered a multi-mission H-145 helicopter. The delivery of this first aircraft to the Australia Pacific region... more
HelicoptersAircraft and helicopters: the test for laser-guided missiles "APKWS" were positive (VIDEO)
Canberra, Australia - To try it, the departments of the Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully conducted the first test with the laser-guided missiles "APKWS" by BAE Systems. The test was carried out on board of the reconnaissance helicopters "Tiger"... more
HelicoptersYemen: Saudi Arabia deploys its combat helicopters on the border
Aden, Yemen - Meanwhile, the Pakistani Parliament will not join to the bombing against the Houtis
In addition to the airstrikes by the coalition aircraft that are bombing the Houti positions from more than two weeks, Saudi Arabia has decided to deploy on the border with Yemen its combat helicopters.... more
HelicoptersFive more Dauphin helicopters to serve Japanese in police and firefighting missions
Tokyo, Japan - A contract for two new aircraft along with deliveries of three ones
A contract for two new Airbus Helicopters Dauphins, along with deliveries of three Dauphins in March, have underscored the importance of this twin-engine aircraft family in Japan – particularly with t... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters signs first HCare Fleet Availability contract in Asia with Taiwan’s NASC
Singapore, Singapore - Contract to cover a fleet of 10 AS-365 Dauphin aircraft during five years
The fleet of 10 AS-365 Dauphin rotorcraft operated by Taiwan’s National Airborne Services Corps (NASC) will be covered by Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Infinite Fleet Availability services under a five-year agr... more
HelicoptersAW-169 FTD ready for training
Cascina Costa, Italy - All new training device now operational in Italy
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced the availability of a new AW-169 Flight Training Device (FTD) at its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende (Varese), Italy. The device has been certified... more
HelicoptersThe Airbus Helicopters Foundation provides aid in Vanuatu following tropical cyclone "Pam"
Marignane, France - To distribute medical supplies, food and other humanitarian aid to the local communities
The Airbus Helicopters Foundation (AHF) in coordination with French Foreign Affairs Ministry Crisis Center have joined forces to distribute medical supplies, food and other humanitarian aid to the communities... more
HelicoptersAirbus Group delivers first new UH-72A Lakota for Army initial-entry trainer mission
Herndon, USA - Newest aircraft to join seven Lakotas already modified to training configuration
Airbus Group delivered to the US Army the first UH-72A Lakota helicopter to come off the Airbus Helicopters Inc. production line configured for the Lakota’s latest mission, as the service’s initial-entry tra... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: contract awarded by the UK MoD for AW-101 Merlin helicopter support
Rome, Italy - Maintenance and logistic support services extended for a further 5 years through to 2020; Selex ES to support avionics
Finmeccanica proves its strategic and critical importance as a key partner to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) with the award of a new contract valued at approximately 790 million euro (approximately 580... more
Helicopters"HEMS Congress 2015". sixth edition event on helicopter air rescue
Massa Carrara, Italy - It will take place in May (from 14 to 16) at the Cinquale airport in Massa Carrara (Tuscany)
The preliminary program of the "HEMS 2015" event has been published. The congress dedicated to the helicopters and to the helicopter air rescue gathers every two years the Italian maxium experts, with... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ H-145 makes its Brazilian debut in month-long demonstration tour
Marignane, France - Visits to five cities to underscore this lightweight rotorcraft’s capabilities
The H-145 (EC-145T2) has arrived in Brazil for a customer tour to demonstrate the capabilities of this enhanced Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft in land-based and off-shore service. During visits to the... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter Co. Ltd opens new office in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan - Inaugural customer reception held to honor history, celebrate future in key market
Bell Helicopter announced today the official opening of its new Bell Helicopter Co., Ltd. office in Tokyo. Located in Ebisu Garden Place Tower, the new office is within walking distance of the headquarters... more
Helicopters"Lima 2015". Military helicopters: showed the MD-530G
Langkawi , Malesia - The event is held in Malaysia at Langkawi, on March 17 to 21
"There are many opportunities for our military helicopters in this country" said today the commercial chief of MD Helicopters, Craig Kitchen, during the presentation of the MD-530G and MD-540A at the "Lima... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selected for the partnership development of South Korea’s LCH and LAH
Seoul, South Korea - Two 5-ton class aircraft; the versions will enter service in 2020 and 2022, respectively
Airbus Helicopters will join with Korea Aerospace Industries in developing two 5-ton class rotorcraft that meet South Korea’s requirements for its next-generation Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light A... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter received successful customer response at "Heli-Expo 2015"
Fort Worth, Usa - Between 238 orders and 53 LOI
Bell Helicopter announced it secured customer commitments to purchase nearly 300 new Bell helicopters at last week’s "Heli-Expo" show in Orlando, FL. The customer signing ceremonies followed some of t... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers 2 upgraded AS-532 for the French Army Aviation
Marignane, France - Additional seven aircraft will be delivered in 2015
The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) took delivery of 2 upgraded AS-532 Cougar helicopters for the French Army Aviation on Friday the 13th March. Airbus Helicopters was awarded with an... more
HelicoptersMatteo Renzi today at the AgustaWestland's facility in Vergiate (Varese)
Rome, Italy - The CEO Daniele Romiti also present
The Italian Premier, Matteo Renzi, makes today March 13 a visit at the Finmeccanica's AgustaWestland (AW) plant in Vergiate (Varese). In the same circumstance the managing director and CEO of Finmeccanica,... more
HelicoptersEC-135T3 helicopter enters service with Aiut Alpin Dolomites, first operator in the world of the model
Bolzano, Italy - After the official presentation happened last December
The new EC-135T3 helicopter entered service on March 10 operated by the Aiut Alpin Dolomites, after the official presentation during a ceremony occurred last December 9, 2014 and after some months of tests... more
Helicopters"Apache": Boeing and AgustaWestland in the challenge for the renewal of the helicopters of "Her Majesty"
London, United Kingdom - The contract for the British Army fleet is worth a USD billion
On these days the British Ministry of Defense has postponed to 2016 the decision on who will be the new supplier for the helicopters army; at first, it seemed that the American Boeing would have won the... more
HelicoptersAn helicopter tender in Poland lost by Finmeccanica, in favor of Sikorsky?
Rome, Italy - Even Airbus Helicopters comes out of this defeated?
For some time it was said that Americans would have prevailed in the helicopters sale to the government of Poland. To confirm this, the latest information from the government: the tender would be assigned... more
HelicoptersToll Group purchased eight AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Deliveries to start later this year and be completed early 2016
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Australia’s Toll Group announced the purchase of eight AW-139 helicopters. The aircraft will be operated to perform Emergency Medical Service (EMS) missions in the Southern Reg... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard receives EC-225 helicopter for SaR and law enforcement missions
Tokyo, Japan - The last of three aircraft ordered in July 2011
Airbus Helicopters Japan has delivered an EC-225LP to the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), which was acquired as replacement for an aircraft that was destroyed during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. This... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 429 helicopters configured for HEMS in the Middle East to be operated by the Kuwait Ministry of Health
Fort Worth, USA - The Ministry currently operates two Bell 430s to complete the emergency medical services requirements
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the Ministry of Health in Kuwait will be operating the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the Middle East. The purchase... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: soon the German army will return to use the NH-90
Berlin, Germany - The stop had occurred after an accident last year, during an operation in Uzbekistan
Soon the Bundeswehr (the German army) will authorize the operational return of the NH-90, after the suspension in the early February; the stop had occurred for precautionary reasons, due to an incident... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Army acquires six EC-145T2 helicopters
Marignane, France - With a VIP installation
A further addition to the Royal Thai Army’s rotorcraft fleet has been committed with the acquisition of six light-utility EC-145T2, which is the newest and powerful model in Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC-... more
HelicoptersCroatian Police orders one AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will be operated for border and maritime patrol
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced today that the Croatian Police has placed an order for one AW-139 intermediate twin-turbine helicopter. With this order, the aircraft will enter for the first time i... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selects X4 engine
Marignane, France - It will be presented to the public for the first time at "HAI" on the 3rd March 20156
In 2012, Airbus Helicopters launched the X4 initial design concept around two capable turboshaft engines options: Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW210E and Turbomeca’s ARRANO. At the conclusion of this pre... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland expands its presence in West Africa with new AW-139 helicopter orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - Future plans include a regional service centre in the region
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced yesterday four new orders for the AW-139 in West Africa, with four undisclosed government customers recently choosing the intermediate helicopter for passenger transport r... more
HelicoptersAW Philadelphia introduced transmission test stand tail rotor gearboxes for helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The industry aims at the facility for a greater efficiency service to customers in the Americas
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland today announced that transmission testing capabilities have been expanded at the Company’s Philadelphia facility, bringing full Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services for... more
HelicoptersMistral helicopter carrier: the delivery to Russia could take place earlier this week
Moscow, Russia - The statement comes from a source of Russian diplomacy to "Interfax" news agency
Something is happening about the two Mistral class helicopter carriers: "The Elysee Palace may order the delivery of the Mistral already this week"; a military-diplomatic source made this statement to... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW to establish FlightSafety International as an AW-139 Authorised Training Centre in Lafayette, Louisiana
Cascina Costa, Italy - Expanding the range of training partnerships and global services
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced yesterday the approval of the FlightSafety International (FSI) Learning Centre in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA as an AW Authorised Training Centre. FSI has been providing A... more
HelicoptersIndra to provide training system for Spanish ground forces EC-135 helicopter
Rome, Italy - The company has already provided this unit with simulators of the Chinook, Cougar and Tiger helicopters
The Arms and Materials General Board (DGAM) for the Spanish Ministry of Defense has chosen Indra to provide an integrated training system for the EC-135 helicopter; this project will be worth €14.4m.... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: contract with LCI for 11 AgustaWestland helicopters (AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189)
Rome, Italy - Deliveries expected in 2015 and 2016 to perform off-shore transport, search and rescue and aero-medical transport
The AgustaWestland Family of new generation helicopters reached another significant achievement on the commercial market. The Finmeccanica Company has signed a contract valued at approximately € 110 m... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: "Heli Expo 2015" will begin next March
Orlando, USA - The show will be the meeting point of the helicopter world
The Hai (Helicopter Association International) exhibition will take place from March 2 to 5. It's the largest fair in the helicopters world and it will hold in Orlando, Florida. During the event, manufacturers... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland completes deliveries of Italian Police's AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Eight aircraft now in service performing their missions from five bases
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today it has completed the delivery of the Italian Police’s AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters at the end of December 2014. Deliveries started in mid-2013 and n... more