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HelicoptersFirst helicopter carrier Mistral delivery cancelled
Moscow, Russia - Moscow might ask France for monetary compensation
The controversial and never confirmed delivery ceremony of the first helicopter carrier Mistral warship to Russia, theoretically scheduled for today at Saint-Lazare shipyard in France, will not take place.... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the fifth EC-145 to Peru’s National Police
Lima, Peru - The first four aircraft have already accumulated more than 800 flying hours
Peru’s Ministry of the Interior has now added the final EC-145 helicopter to the modernized fleet of the National Police of Peru (PNP). The formal handover at the Police Aviation Unit facilities in El C... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Kingwing appointed an AW authorized service centre in China
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 110 AW aircraft of various models sold in China so far to serve the commercial and parapublic markets
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Kingwing General Aviation Co. Ltd. (Kingwing) has been appointed an Authorized Service Centre in China for the AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter.... more
HelicoptersChinese private operator orders an AW-119Kx helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Passenger transport-configured aircraft to be delivered by year end
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Sino-US Intercontinental announced yesterday the sale of an AW-119Kx single engine helicopter to a private operator in China. The aircraft will be delivered by the end of... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland congratulates RCAF 442 Squadron’s “Rescue 903” crew on winning "The 2014 Cormorant Trophy"
Cascina Costa, Italy - The crew that performed the oustanding rescue on 1st August 2013
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 903” for winning this year’s "Cormorant Trophy". The crew that performed the out... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland and Indopelita sign cooperation agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - Aimed at setting up aircraft support services in Indonesia
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Indopelita Aircraft Service (IAS) of Indonesia. The agreement was officially announced at "Indodefence" in Jakarta on N... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: latest contract brings Brazilian AW-169 orders to 20 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Continuing the sales success of this new generation aircraft in the local market
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced yesterday a contract has been signed for an AW-169 in corporate transport configuration, continuing the sales success of this new generation helicopter in the Brazilian m... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: Italian Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, visits AW helicopter plant in Poland
Rome, Italy - PZL- Świdnik is “an advanced Italian technological capability in Poland”
The Italian Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, visited today PZL-Świdnik, a subsidiary of Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland, during her official tour in Poland. On the occasion, the Minister expressed satisfaction... more
HelicoptersAW strengthens its presence in the Indonesian off-share market with new helicopter orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2015 and 2016
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that contracts for three AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters were signed with various Indonesian operators. These aircraft which will be used to support the off-shore o... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland sells two off-shore AW-139 helicopters in Colombia
Cascina Costa, Italy - The signature took place during "Expodefensa 2014" in Bogotà
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that Helistar de Aviacion of Colombia has signed a contract for two AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters, marking the entrance of the type in the Latin American c... more
Helicopters"Indo Defence 2014" (3). Indonesia acquires 11 AS-565 MBe Panther helicopters
Jakarta, Indonesia - To be used in naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions
The Airbus Helicopters’ AS-565MBe Panther has been further validated by Indonesia’s order for 11 rotorcraft to be used in naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. The deliveries are scheduled within thr... more
HelicoptersFour companies compete for 30 attack helicopters Polish tender
Warsaw, Poland - The bidders are Airbus Helicopters in consortium with Heli Invest Services, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Bell Helicopter Textron Company and BIT SA
A Polish ministry of defence spokesperson said in a press-conference that four companies made their bids to supply 30 attack helicopters. The competitors are an Airbus Helicopters and Heli Invest Services... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Soros-backed company is the new competitor of General Electric in the leasing sector
Limerick, Ireland - Waypoint Leasing sealed an agreement to buy 31 aircraft, among which there are 18 AgustaWestland AW-139s
Three weeks after General Electric purchased Milestone Aviation Group (for details see AVIONEWS), another company plans to conquer the helicopter leasing market. Waypoint Leasing, a company headquartered... more
HelicoptersWestern Power Distribution selects Airbus Helicopters’ EC-135P2
Oxford, UK - With the selection of this aircraft, WPD now expands its fleet to five EC-135s
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has signed a purchase agreement for a new EC-135P2e from Airbus Helicopters UK. The aircraft, selected against a demanding requirement, will join WPD’s four current EC-135P1s, m... more
HelicoptersAfghanistan receives thirty helicopters from Russia
Moscow, Russia - The delivery is part of an agreement between Moscow and the United States to strengthen Kabul air forces
On October 29, Moscow delivered to Afghanistan last thirty gunship helicopters Mil Mi-17V-5 as provided by an agreement signed by the United States and Rosoboronexport, a State agency founded by Putin... more
HelicoptersSikorsky and PZL Mielec withdraw from a helicopter tender in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Only two competitors remain: AgustaWestland and Airbus Group
The consortium of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and PZL Mielec communicated today they intend to withdraw from a 3 billion dollars tender (nearly 2.4 billion Euros) to provide 70 helicopters to the Polish... more
HelicoptersThe mystery over French helicopter carriers Mistral for Russia
Moscow, Russia - Russian deputy Prime Minister states delivery is due for November 14 but Paris denies it
France signed a 1.12 billion Euro contract in June 2011 to build two helicopter carrier ships Mistral with Rosoboronexport, intermediary agency for Russia's exports/imports of defence-related and dual... more
HelicoptersChina first medical helicopter does its first flight
Beijing, China - Beijing Airbus EC135 P2 had been purchased in April
China Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) did its first flight in the country’s history today, October 28. The rotorcraft EC-135 P2 produced by Airbus Helicopters officially took service in Beijing w... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Navy and Air Force acquire five EC-645T2 and two EC-725 helicopters
Marignane, France - With deliveries in 2016 and 2017
The airborne capabilities of Thailand’s navy and air force will be significantly enhanced with the acquisition of two mission-ready Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft types: the light-utility EC-645T2 and t... more
HelicoptersItalian Terna receives two AS-350B3e helicopters to support the country's electrical grid
Marignane, France - These two aircraft were delivered by Airbus Helicopter's long term distributor, Aersud Elicotteri, who won the tender
Italian electrical transmission grid operator Terna has taken delivery of two Airbus Helicopters AS-350 B3e rotorcraft to perform surveillance and maintenance support for power lines that deliver electricity... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signs new training services contracts to support its family of new generation helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - With Bel Air of Denmark and Lufttransport AS of Norway
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced the signing of two training services contracts to support its Family of new generation helicopters. Bel Air of Denmark has signed a five years training contract f... more
HelicoptersThe alleged middleman of AgustaWestland’s bribe in India will stay in jail
New Delhi, India - The Court extended Gautam Khaitan’s judicial custody
The Indian businessman Gautam Khaitan will have to stay in jail. He is involved in the Indian probe over the alleged Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland corruption of Indian officials in the 560 million Euros... more
HelicoptersFalcon Aviation Services signs contract for two AW-189 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The super medium aircraft in off-shore transport configuration
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that Falcon Aviation Services (Fas) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for two AW-189 super medium helicopters in off-shore transport configuration. T... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ EC-135T3/P3 received EASA certification
Donauwörth, Germany - A new and important chapter in the development history of the aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the new EC-135 T3/P3 by Airbus Helicopters, completing a new and important chapter in the development history of the EC-135. "Following in the footsteps... more
HelicoptersImplementation of the new redesigned shaft on first EC-225/EC-725 helicopters
Marignane, France - Airbus Helicopters is working close with operators to carry out the retrofit on the global fleet
Airbus Helicopters is working alongside operators of its EC-225 and EC-725 aircraft to implement the final step of its proven solution: the retrofit of the worldwide EC-225/EC-725 fleet with the redesigned... more
HelicoptersBrazil interested in purchasing Chinook helicopters
Washington, USA - The possible agreement is part of a broader program of US armaments supply to the South American country
Edward Snowden’s revelations caused tension between Brazil and the United States, when they showed that president Dilma Roussef was among the world leaders spied by Washington. After knowing the news, R... more
HelicoptersTwo more AW-169 helicopters sold in the UK for corporate transportation
Cascina Costa, Italy - To undisclosed customers
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced the sale of two more AW-169 helicopters in the UK for corporate transportation, continuing the success of the type in the UK market. The helicopters, sold to undisclosed c... more
HelicoptersAvincis finalized order for two EC-135T3 helicopters
Amsterdam, Holland - Airbus Helicopters and Priority 1 Air Rescue bring their training cooperation to "Helitech International"
Airbus Helicopters to build on its partnership with Avincis, a Babcock International Group company, with an order for two latest-generation EC-135T3s for emergency medical service (EMS) operations. Avincis’ s... more
HelicoptersRoyal Jordanian Air Force purchased eight R-44 helicopters
Torrance, Usa - To replace its fleet of Hughes 500D aircraft, in service since 1981
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) chose Robinson Helicopter Company’s R-44 Raven II to replace its fleet of Hughes 500D helicopters that have been in service since 1981. Equipped with Garmin and A... more
HelicoptersBAIC signs multi-year contract for AW helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Deliveries are scheduled to start in mid-2015 and continue through to 2019
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that Beijing Automotive Industrial Corporation (BAIC) of China has signed a multi-year contract for the purchase of 50 AgustaWestland helicopters of various models, i... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters. Boeing and Sikorsky will fly first SB-1 Defiant in 2017
Washington, USA - The new helicopter has been designed to replace US Air Force Apache and Black Hawk
The SB-1 Defiant helicopter, developed by Boeing and Sikorsky, should do its first flight in 2017. The aircraft is competing with Bell Helicopter V-280 in the JMR-TD (Joint multi-role Technology demonstrator)... more
HelicoptersNorsk Luftambulanse signs for an AW-169 helicopter
Amsterdam, Holland - During the "Helitech International 2014"
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that Norsk Luftambulanse (NLA AS) of Norway has signed a contract for one AW-169 light twin-engined intermediate helicopter for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) i... more
HelicoptersGeneral Electric expands its business to helicopter leasing
Dublin, Ireland - The American corporation announces the purchase of Milestone, leading company in the sector
Milestone Aviation Group is a Dublin-based company who buys and leases helicopters to commercial operators all around the world. Its fleet, made by 168 rotorcraft, is valued at 2.8 billion dollars (2.2... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AgustaWestland: EUR 400m contract with Chinese BAIC for 50 helicopters
Rome, Italy - Strategic partnership between the two Groups for parapublic mission aircraft
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland has signed a contract with Beijing Automotive Industrial Corporation (BAIC) of China for the purchase of 50 AgustaWestland helicopters of various models for parapublic missions. T... more
HelicoptersWar against Isis: Apache helicopters defend Baghdad airport
Washington, USA - The infrastructure is of vital importance in the war against the caliphate
The US army is getting more and more involved in the war against Isis. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey confirmed yesterday that Apache helicopters have been used against men of... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland helicopters: Busto Arsizio’s verdict could be a problem for Indian investigators
New Delhi, India - AgustaWestland helicopters: Busto Arsizio’s verdict could be a problem for Indian investigators
The Busto Arsizio (in the Province of Varese, Italy) Court’s October 9 verdict over Finmeccanica-Agusta Westland’s kickbacks in India could cause no little problems to the Asian country’s authorities, which... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers China’s first fully-equipped air ambulance
Donauwörth, Germany - Its twin-engine EC-135 will become the reference helicopter for Chinese airborne emergency medical services operations
A new era in Chinese air ambulance operations began yesterday with Airbus Helicopters’ delivery of a twin-engine EC-135 as the first rotorcraft outfitted for dedicated helicopter emergency medical services (... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica kickbacks: India to convert Russian military helicopters for government transport
New Delhi, India - The operation is going to be conducted as an interim measure
Finmeccanica bribes for the commission of AW-101 helicopters to India forced the Asian state to find an alternative solution to the Italian aircraft. The minister of defence has approved the conversion... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW: Italian Army takes delivery of its first two ICH-47F helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant today
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that the Italian Army has taken delivery of its first two ICH-47F Chinook helicopters during an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant (Italy) today. The ceremony w... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica helicopters: probe goes on in India too
New Delhi, India - Remand extension for the kickbacks middleman. He will be confronted with new evidence against him
New Delhi court remanded Gautam Khaitan to five-day Enforcement Directorate (or ED, Indian agency fighting economic crime) custody in connection with the Finmeccanica deal. The case is the same followed... more
HelicoptersIndian helicopters bribe: the defence requests the discharge of Orsi
Busto Arsizio, Italy - The lawyer of the former Finmeccanica CEO challenges the prosecutor’s closing speech
The lawyer Ennio Amodio pronounced his closing statement in defence of former Finmeccanica CEO yesterday at the end of the trial on the alleged kickbacks for the 560 million Euros commission for twelve... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AgustaWestland: 700th AW-139 helicopter goes to Samsung Techwin Co. Ltd
Cascina Costa, Italy - During a ceremony held at its Vergiate plant in Italy
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced it handed over two AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters to Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd. of the Republic of Korea during a ceremony held at AW’s Vergiate plant in Ita... more
HelicoptersAW delivers GrandNew helicopter to SevenBar
Cascina Costa, Italy - During the "2014 Air Medical Transport Conference"
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland, yesterday at the "2014 Air Medical Transport Conference", has formally delivered a GrandNew helicopter to SevenBar, a provider of helicopter EMS services in the Southwestern U... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: Royal Thai Police receives its first AS-365N3+
Bangkok, Thailandia - Configured for search and rescue (SAR) missions
In a ceremony held yesterday at the Thai Police Aviation Division, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) received its first of two Airbus Helicopters AS-365N3+ that were ordered between 2012 and 2013. Configured... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland sues the US government on military helicopters deal without competition
Washington, USA - The project was awarded to Airbus by the Pentagon
AgustaWestland, a unit of Finmeccanica, has sued the American government to the Us Court of federal claims (a federal court that hears monetary claims against the government). The reason is the supply... more
HelicoptersWhat is going on with AgustaWestLand Lynx helicopters?
Bonn, Germany - German Navy forced to ground Lynx helicopters fleet, while Panama government investigates on alleged bribery
A 22-centimeter-long crack was found on an AgustaWestland MK-88 Sea Lynx helicopter onboard the German frigate Lübeck, navigating towards the Horn of Africa to participate in the European anti-piracy... more
HelicoptersIndia following new tracks over AgustaWestland helicopters kickbacks
New Dehli, India - Economic intelligence agency searches middleman Gautam Khaitan’s premises
Indian law enforcement officers searched on the premises of advocate Gautam Khaitan. The investigation is connected with the alleged Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland corruption of Indian officials in the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland Philadelphia delivers 200th AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Featuring a firefighting configuration
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that the Company’s Philadelphia assembly line has built and delivered its 200th AW-139 helicopter, featuring a firefighting configuration for delivery to Mitsui B... more
HelicoptersBell 525 Relentless could be delaying its first flight
Fort Worth, USA - The issue would not damage the industry’s plan
Bell 525 Relentless is the first commercial helicopter to seek certification with fly-by-wire flight controls, using technology developed for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor. Its first flight was... more
Helicopters"Grifone 2014": the exercise ended with the "Media day". 300 people and tens of helicopters engaged for a week (VIDEO)
Udine, Italy - Around a hundred of sorties made for almost 60 flight hours overall
The "Grifone 2014", the international SAR (Search and Rescue) drill, ended with the "Media Day" in Rivolto (Udine) last Friday, September 12. It lasted a week and employed over 300 military and civil people... more