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HelicoptersEurocopter resumes EC-225 helicopter operations
Marignane, France - Marking the return to service of all operators worldwide with this aircraft
With the resumption of EC-225 commercial flights by BHS Helicopter, OMNI and Aeróleo Taxi Aéreo in Brazil, all operators using this Eurocopter helicopter around the globe have now reinstated service. The E... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: Norway purchases 16 AW-101 helicopters
Rome, Italy - For SAR configuration
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract worth about EUR 1.15 billion to supply 16 AW-101 search & rescue (SAR) helicopters to Norway. The contract includes support and training... more
HelicoptersAW: a GrandNew helicopter ordered by the Brazilian State of San Paulo
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract includes a logistic support and maintenance package
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Government of the State of San Paulo in Brazil has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter. The aircraft will be operated by the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the second EC-155B1 helicopter to the Dalian Municipality
Beijing, China - For security, rescue, fire-fighting and transportation missions
Dalian Municipality has taken delivery of its second EC-155B1 helicopter for missions ranging from surveillance, rescue and anti-terrorism, to fire-fighting, troop airlift and the transportation of personnel. This... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two EC-225 helicopters to Waypoint Leasing
Marignane, France - Earlier this year, both established a comprehensive commercial and marketing partnership for aircraft leasing
Two EC-225 helicopters delivered yesterday are the initial Eurocopter-built aircraft in the portfolio of Waypoint Leasing, a global helicopter leasing company. Waypoint has signed an agreement to provide... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Germany’s Landespolizei Baden Württemberg ordered six EC-145T2 helicopters
Donauwörth, Germany - Becoming the first law enforcement customer for this evolved version
Germany’s Landespolizei Baden Württemberg has ordered six Eurocopter EC-145T2 helicopters, becoming the first law enforcement customer for this evolved version of the popular EC-145 twin-engine rotorcraft. When de... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Italian Police takes delivery of its fifth AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will be based in Reggio Calabria
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the Italian Police has taken delivery of a fifth AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter which will be based in Reggio Calabria. The contract, which... more
HelicoptersEurocopter brings its EC-175 and EC-145T2 helicopters to Asia
Marignane, France - For a three-week demonstration tour of these new twin-engine
Two of Eurocopter’s newest members in its twin-engine helicopter family –the next-generation EC-175 and evolved EC-145T2– are coming to Asia for a three-week demonstration tour with operators in the o... more
HelicoptersEurocopter demonstrates the EC-225 helicopter’s capabilities for the offshore oil and gas industry
Marignane, France - The model's global fleet has totalled more than 300,000 hours
Eurocopter Canada Ltd. is showcasing the EC-225 helicopter in St. John’s this week to demonstrate the rotorcraft’s features and capabilities for the offshore oil and gas community in Canada’s Newfoundland and L... more
HelicoptersDutch Navy receives mission planning system for the NH-90 NFH fleet
De Koov, Netherlands - Aimed at both supporting new aircraft functionalities and implementing enhancements
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has taken delivery of a Mission Planning & Analysis System (MPAS) in the Final Operative Configuration for its fleet... more
HelicoptersEurocopter receives the first fuselage assembly from Indonesian Aerospace for EC-725 and EC-225 helicopters
Marignane, France - The partnership between the two companies started in 2008
PT Dirgantara Indonesia/Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) has delivered the first complete main fuselage assembly it has produced for Eurocopter EC-725 and EC-225 helicopters, marking a significant milestone... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Dubai Police to operate five AW-169 helicopters
Dubai, UAE - This contract marks the entrance of the aircraft into the Middle East market
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Dubai Police will operate five AW-169 light intermediate helicopters to perform a range of missions including law enforcement, emergency medical... more
HelicoptersAW: Dubai Air Wing orders an AW-189 helicopter
Dubai, UAE - To perform VIP transport missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Dubai Air Wing has placed an order for one AW-189 8-tonne class twin engine helicopter to perform VIP transport missions. This contract is the... more
HelicoptersDownpour in Sardinia (2). Italian Navy: reconnaissance missions in the most damaged areas by SH-90 helicopters
Rome, Italy - The Armed Force involves also staff and other means (rubber boats, four wheel drive and trucks)
The Italian Navy put at disposal staff and air naval means to support the civil population, following to the bad weather wave that has hit the Sardinia in the last hours. The not commissioned officer... more
HelicoptersEurocopter's EC-175 helicopter sets two climb records
Marignane, France - Confirming this new aircraft's performance capabilities
Eurocopter’s EC-175 –which opens new standards for the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter market segment– has achieved two time-to-climb records, further validating its performance as the rotorcraft’s flight... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Gulf Helicopters signs firm orders for 15 AW-189 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - After the preliminary sale contract announced in early 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Gulf Helicopters of Qatar has signed firm orders for fifteen AW-189 helicopters. This signing follows the preliminary sale contract announced in early... more
HelicoptersPresidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey watched the flight demonstrations of the Atak/T-129 helicopter
Ankara, Turkey - During their visit at the facilities of TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries)
President of Azerbaijan HE ?lham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Turkey HE Abdullah Gül visited the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) on November 12, 2013. Minister of Energy... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Philippine Air Force signs contract for eight AW-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Deliveries will start in 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Philippine Air Force has signed a contract for eight AW-109 Power light twin-engine helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform a range... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. AgustaWestland: new contracts for the supply of 17 helicopters
Rome, Italy - By different customers, worth a total of about EUR 128 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmneccanica company, has been awarded contracts worth a total of about EUR 128 million by different customers for the supply of 17 helicopters for both government and commercial roles. In... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: the Police of Peru receives its first EC-145 helicopter
Lima, Peru - The remaining three aircraft will be delivered before the end of the year
The Peruvian Interior Ministry has received the first of four twin-engine Eurocopter EC-145 helicopters that are set to modernize the fleet of the National Police of Peru. The formal handover was attended... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: three AS-365N3 helicopters ordered by the Lithuanian Air Force
Marignane, France - The industry adds another customer to the list of global operators
Eurocopter will supply three AS-365N3 Dauphin helicopters to the Lithuanian Air Force for a renewed countrywide search and rescue service with around-the-clock availability, adding another customer to... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter obtains certification in Brazil and Argentina
Menominee, Usa - For the 480 and 480B models
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received updated type certification in both Brazil and Argentina. The Brazil Agência Nacional de Aviaçáo Civil issued a Type Certificate for the Enstrom 480 and 48... more
HelicoptersLife Flight Network signs firm orders for three AW-119Kx helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Completing the 15 aircraft acquisition plan
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced Life Flight Network has signed firm orders for three AW-119Kx single engine helicopters, completing the 15 helicopter acquisition plan, to meet its future... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: TriState CareFlight fleet milestone of 60,000 hours
Cascina Costa, Italy - It operates a total of 40 aircraft, including 22 AW-119 and 10 AW-109 Power
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that TriState CareFlight, an air medical transport service operating in the Southwestern United States, has reached a fleet milestone of 60,000 hours.... more
HelicoptersAW: Uniflight named as service center for helicopters operating in the USA
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will perform periodic maintenance inspections on all AW-119 and GrandNew aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has named Uniflight as Authorized Service Center for AW helicopters operating in the United States. With this agreement, Uniflight becomes AgustaWestland’s n... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: first delivery of an EC-130T2 helicopter to the CIS
Marignane, France - To a customer in Kazakhstan
Eurocopter has provided the initial EC-130T2 to a customer in Kazakhstan, introducing this enhanced version of its single-engine EC-130 helicopter to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and further... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: the NH-90 helicopter exceeded 1000 hours of flight in Afghanistan
Herat, Afghanistan - After a little more than a year after its first operational mission
After a little more than a year after their first operational mission in Afghanistan, two NH-90 helicopters of the Italian Army Aviation (AVES), part of the "Fenice" (phoenix) Task Force have exceeded... more
HelicoptersAersud and Eurocopter: presentation as Italian preview of the new EC-145T2 helicopter
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - During the Italian congress on mountain air rescue services
"Aersud Elicotteri and Eurocopter chose the Dolomites as landscape to present both at ground and in flight, in an absolute preview for the Italian market, the EC-145T2 helicopter for the air rescue service. The... more
HelicoptersFirst production AW-189 helicopter performs its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft is expected to be delivered to Bristow Helicopters by year end
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first production AW-189, 8 tonne class twin engine helicopter performed its maiden flight at Vergiate plant (Italy) today. The aircraft is expected... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. The Eurocopter Foundation and NGO World Vision Mexico together for humanitarian aid
Mexico City, Mexico - To support in zones affected by the recent natural catastrophes in Mexico
The Eurocopter Foundation and NGO World Vision Mexico have joined forces to distribute food and humanitarian aid to the communities affected by Hurricane "Ingrid" and Tropical Storm "Manuel". This agreement... more
HelicoptersEverett Aviation certifies first AW-139 helicopters in Tanzania
Cascina Costa, Italy - Two aircraft delivered and a third unit is expected within this year
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bristow and Everett Aviation have taken delivery two AW-139 helicopters and the aircraft have been the first to be certified for operations in Tanzania.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 600th AW-139 helicopter with a special paint scheme
Cascina Costa, Italy - To a South African private customer
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of a second AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter featuring a highly customized exterior painting scheme to a South African private customer.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 10th AW-119Kx helicopter to Life Flight Network
Cascina Costa, Italy - It is also the 150th AW-119 from the Philadelphia assembly line
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today that it has delivered the 10th aircraft in support of Life Flight Network’s air medical transport missions. The aircraft is also the 150th AW-119 f... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: City of Nagoya orders an AS-365N3+ Dauphin helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - For firefighting and rescue services
Eurocopter Japan has signed a contract to supply Nagoya with an AS-365N3+ Dauphin for operation by the Nagoya City Fire Bureau as an upgrade for the service’s existing helicopter resources. Delivery o... more
HelicoptersAW to establish Gulf Helicopters as an AW-139 authorized training centre in Qatar
Cascina Costa, Italy - And its fleet for this model achieves 40,000 hour milestone
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced the establishment of Gulf Helicopters (GH) as an AW Authorised Training Centre. Doha-based Gulf Helicopters provides training services using an AW-139... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Eurocopter International Services and Starlite Aviation Ireland: partnership with operational QMS
Marignane, France - This extends an agreement signed in September 2012
Operational Quality Management Support (QMS) for Starlite Aviation Ireland’s growing helicopter fleet will be provided for another year by Eurocopter International Services (EIS) under terms of a new c... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: PDG Helicopters' Squirrel fleet attains 200,000 flight hours
Marignane, France - The operator began operations in 1973 in Scotland
The expanding Squirrel fleet in service with PDG Helicopters has reached a combined flight time of 200,000 hours, demonstrating the rotorcraft family’s reliability for the most demanding service and i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: two customers sign up for the VIP version of the EC-175 helicopter
Marignane, France - Both rotorcraft are to be delivered to the unnamed customers in 2016
Eurocopter has signed two customers for the VIP version of its EC-175, with these bookings coming only six months after the twin-engine, medium-class helicopter was introduced to the upper-end market with... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland strengthens its presence in the Italian VIP market with new orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - Contracts for a total of three AW-139 and one GrandNew
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced a string of new VIP orders from different leading customers in Italy, thus further expanding its presence in this key market with its new generation helicopter... more
HelicoptersAround the world in 220 flight hours on Robinson R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - An expedition lasted six-weeks
It has unveiled yesterday to the press that a pair of Robinson R-66 Turbine helicopters landed on September 15th at the Bunkovo Heliport, just outside of Moscow, marking the end of a six-week, Around-the-World... more
HelicoptersAvincis Group signs contracts for three new AW helicopters
Milan, Italy - Two AW-189 and one AW-139
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signature of a contract for three aircraft from the AgustaWestland Family of new generation helicopters including one AW-139 intermediate and two AW-189,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland: AW-189 FTD ready for training
Cascina Costa , Italy - At its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, in Italy
AgustaWestland announced the availability of a new AW-189 Flight Training Device (FTD) at its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy. The device has been qualified by an EASA/ENAC joint... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland: GrandNew training services go live in Switzerland
Cascina Costa, Italy - At the Swiss Aviation Training facility located in Zurich
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that a comprehensive range of training services dedicated to the GrandNew light twin helicopter model is available for global customers and supplied by... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW congratulates RCAF "Rescue 912" crew from 103 Squadron
Cascina Costa, Italy - On "Winning 2013 Cormorant Trophy" and "Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 912” for winning both this year’s Cormorant Trophy, and the Prince Phili... more
HelicoptersTurbomeca: contract for the RTM 322 engines for UK MoD's helicopters
Bordes, France - Worth £367 million
Turbomeca (Safran) will support the fleet of RTM 322 engines powering the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Merlin and Apache helicopters under an innovative service contract, worth £367 million (around Euro... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Avincis buys three new EC-225 helicopters
London, UK - The aircraft will be used by the subsidiary Bond Helicopters Australia
Avincis Group (Avincis), the world’s provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, and Eurocopter yesterday announced the purchase of three new EC-225 helicopters. The helicopters will b... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland announced the opening of a new R&O facility for its subsidiary AAS
Cascina Costa, Italy - It has a surface of 2,016 m² and is located in Zaventem close to Brussels airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of a new Repair and Overhaul facility for its subsidiary Agusta Aerospace Services (AAS), thus further expanding its Customer Support activities... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter presented to the Italian EMS community
Cascina Costa, Italy - During the "HEMS 2013" conference held in Massa Carrara
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, showcased for the first time the new generation 4.5 tonne-class light intermediate twin engine AW-169 at the "HEMS 2013" Conference, held in Massa Carrara, Italy.... more
Helicopters"Monaco Yacht Show": Eurocopter presents a "Collectable" art helicopter
Marignane, France - Based on the twin-engine EC-135
It is an eye-catching world-premiere in a blue and white Zig-Zag design: at this week’s "Monaco Yacht Show", Eurocopter will exhibit a “Collectable” art helicopter aboard the Quattroelle, an 86-meter Lürss... more
HelicoptersEurocopter reinforces its capabilities in the US with the installation of an AS-350 helicopter assembly line
Marignane, France - The plan was developed with two main objectives in mind
Beginning in 2014, Eurocopter will install the necessary industrial capabilities to upgrade the American Eurocopter plant in Columbus, Mississippi, to a final assembly and test site for Eurocopter AS-350... more