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HelicoptersKagoshima International Aviation takes delivery of a GrandNew helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be used to perform EMS missions in the local Prefecture
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation have announced that Kagoshima International Aviation of Japan has taken delivery of a GrandNew light twin helicopter. This aircraft... more
HelicoptersEC-175 helicopter exceeds its ambitious operational targets and offers 30 percent increased its performance
Marignane, France - It will incorporate an increased range/endurance, as well as the payload
The next-generation Eurocopter EC-175 will incorporate significantly increased range and payload capacity when it enters service at the end of this year, and will be the first seven metric ton-category... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter’s 429 selected by the Turkish National Police
Fort Worth, Usa - For 15 units with an option for five additional aircraft
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has been selected by the Turkish National Police from a field of several companies to enter final negotiations for an award for 15 Bell 429s with... more
HelicoptersEC-725 helicopter. Eurocopter’s Helibras subsidiary to provide spare parts and services
Marignane, France - For the entire Brazilian Armed Forces’ fleet
The Helibras subsidiary of Eurocopter will supply and manage all spare parts, stocks and related technical support for the Brazilian armed forces’ fleet of 50 EC-725 helicopters, offering significant s... more
HelicoptersEurocopter selected to provide another EC-225 helicopter for the Tokyo Fire Department
Marignane, France - This latest order was placed after an open competition
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second EC-225 helicopter to further expand its Eurocopter-built rotary-wing fleet, which already has seen significant operational service in Japan – including r... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two EC-225 helicopters to Héli-Union
Marignane, France - The operator has also ordered four new EC-175; deliveries to begin in 2013
Eurocopter delivered yesterday two EC-225s to Héli-Union, a great provider of commercial air transportation services worldwide. The new helicopters are the first models to join the company’s fleet of so... more
HelicoptersEurocopter AS-350B3e helicopter is certified in Russia and CIS
Moscow, Russia - Nearly 30 Ecureuil are operated in the area
Interstate Aviation Committee has certified Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350B3e helicopter. In December 2011, the Interstate Aviation Committee has certified Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350 B3e helicopter thus... more
HelicoptersSikorsky completes production of the S-92 helicopter for Irish Coast Guard
Stratford, Usa - For SAR operations
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has completed production of an S-92 helicopter for operation by CHC Helicopter on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Equipped for dedicated search and rescue (SAR) operations,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter will supply seven EC-225 LP helicopters to COHC
Marignane, France - And to develop new cooperative training, maintenance services
CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co., Ltd. (COHC) has ordered seven EC-225 LP long-range helicopters in a new agreement with Eurocopter that also paves the way for future joint ventures involving the two companies... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two AS-350B2 helicopters to Ecuadorian Army
Marignane, France - The Armed Force reaffirms its commitment to the industry
Eurocopter has delivered the first two Ecureuil AS-350 B2 of nine helicopters contracted by the Ecuadorian Armed Forces in July 2010 under its extensive modernization program. The two Ecureuil AS-350... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers an EC-135 helicopter to Capital Air Services of the UK
London, UK - At London Oxford Airport operating base
Capital Air Services Ltd. yesterday received a Eurocopter EC-135 “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès” –providing this UK-based European corporate helicopter charter specialist with a high-end helicopter for custom... more
HelicoptersFully integrated Thales cockpit offers functionality in new Sikorsky S-76D helicopter
Washington, Usa - Variations of the TopDeck avionics are onboard of A-109 by AW, Chinook and ATR-72 aircraft
The Thales TopDeck avionics suite to be installed in Sikorsky’s new S-76D helicopter will offer new “click to fly” ability based on a concept that has never been installed on a helicopter before: the I... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 429 helicopter with multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County
Fort Worth, Usa - The other one in the second quarter of 2012
Bell announced it has delivered the first 429 helicopter with a multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County, Virginia, while the second model is expected to deliver in the second quarter of 2012. This... more
HelicoptersBrunei orders 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters
Stratford, USA - The contract contains an option for 10 additional aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies, has formally signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence to provide 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters with associated spare parts, training... more
HelicoptersFirst of five AW-139 helicopters to DanCopter
Milan, Italy - It will be used for off-shore missions
AgustaWestland, (Finmeccanica Group) announced that DanCopter, (a Blueway AS company), has taken delivery of the first of five AW-139 medium twin helicopters. This aircraft will be used for off-shore transport... more
HelicoptersFAA approves type design for PW210S engine in S-76D helicopter by Sikorsky
Washington, Usa - The industry expects to receive EASA validation in the coming months
Sikorsky has achieved another significant milestone in its S-76D helicopter program as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently certified the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW210S engines that... more
HelicoptersEnstrom continues to deliver helicopters to Royal Thai Army
Menominee, Usa - Four models part of a program for 16 aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently shipped 4 new 480B turbine helicopters to Thailand. The helicopters are part of a program for 16 training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. Enstrom... more
HelicoptersTwo new orders of Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter confirmed at "LIMA 2011"
Langkawi, Malaysia - The model remains the preferred heavy aircraft for off-shore operations in Malaysia
Eurocopter Malaysia keeps up its 100% market share in the heavy helicopter category for off-shore operations in Malaysia with two EC-225 helicopter orders confirmed at the "Langkawi International Maritime... more
HelicoptersEurocopter completes delivery Tiger helicopters to Australia
Brisbane, Australia - The Army has purchased the 22nd and last model
Eurocopter has delivered the 22nd and last armed reconnaissance Tiger helicopter to Australia at local defence manufacturer Australian Aerospace's Final Assembly plant on Brisbane Airport. The formal... more
HelicoptersBell: helicopters for Indonesia and Sri Lanka
Fort Worth, Usa - An order received by the first and delivered models to the second one
Bell Helicopter announced it has received five firm orders with two potential follow-on orders for Bell 412s from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) for delivery to government agencies in Indonesia. The... more
HelicoptersBell’s 407GX helicopter earns EASA certification (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - Following its certification by Canadian and US earlier this year
Bell Helicopter announced today that its newest version of the popular 407 –the 407GX– has earned European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification following its certification by Transport Canada and... more
HelicoptersArgentina receives two MI-17E helicopters transported by an AN-124 aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The country could also decide to exercise the option for three more aircraft
Thanks to the hold of an Antonov An-124 aircraft it has been possible to carry two Mil Mi-17E and additional equipment in Argentina, destined for the country's Air Force. The exercise followed the contract... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the EC-145 helicopter ordered by the Republic of Kazakhstan
Marignane, France - The first of six models
Eurocopter delivered the first of six EC-145s ordered to date by the Kazakh Ministries of Defense and Emergencies. A total of 45 of the helicopters are to be purchased, and will be assembled by the new... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: agreement for the sale of two helicopters signed with Xilin Fengteng
Beijing, China - The industry expands into South West China
Eurocopter successfully expands its footprint in China, in particular to the South Western region. Yesterday, Sunday 20 November, in Guanghan City, a ceremony was held during which between Sichuan Xilin... more
HelicoptersSikorsky accelerated UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deliveries for Sweden
Stratford, Usa - The fourth of 15 models
Sikorsky Aircraft today delivered to the US Army the fourth of 15 UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters for further transfer to the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV). The US industry is building... more
HelicoptersRTE announces the creation of Airtelis and selects Eurocopter's EC-225 helicopter
Marignane, France - For new maintenance and support techniques on electrical power lines
AIRTELIS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RTE specializing in heliborne operations, received its first EC-225 helicopter today from Eurocopter – the world’s helicopter manufacturer in the civil market. The... more
HelicoptersRobinson produced 10,000 helicopters
Torrance, Usa - The industry delivered R-44 model
Robinson Helicopter delivered in the last days R-44 S/N 13217, the company’s 10,000th helicopter to come off its production line. A celebration was held at the Torrance factory. Company employees along w... more
HelicoptersEurocopter signed for 25 EC-145T2 helicopters with DRF Luftrettung
Marignane, France - German air rescue organisation will replace the old BK-117 with these ones
Eurocopter and the German air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung signed a purchase agreement last night for 25 helicopters of the newest generation – the EC-145 T2. This purchase makes the air rescue o... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Helicopters
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,750 million (+8%); adj. EBITA: EUR 287 million (+14%)
AgustaWestland. Revenues totalled EUR 2,750 million, up EUR 194 million (+8%) versus EUR 2,556 million for the first nine months of 2010. The increase is due to the different mix of revenues, with the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter helicopters at "Dubai Air Show"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - An evolving market where the industry will reinforce relationships of more 30 years
Eurocopter’s participation at the 2011 "Dubai Airshow" will underscore its market leadership in the Middle East with a competitive, capable helicopter product line, as well as the company’s dedication to... more
HelicoptersDevelopment of the multi-role NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter is formally completed
Marignane, France - With its approval in the final operational configuration
The NH-90 program has reached a major milestone with the declaration of compliance for the NH-90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) variant’s Final Operational Configuration, This marks the NH-90 TTH’s dev... more
HelicoptersRussia ships MI-17V-5 utility helicopters to India
Moscow, Russia - Rosoboronexport has supplied the first batch of aircraft as part of the contract signed in 2008
Rosoboronexport has supplied the first batch of Mi-17V-5 multirole utility helicopters to India as part of the contract signed in 2008. The aircraft were assembled at the Kazan helicopter factory.... more
HelicoptersEurocopter China and Wuhan sign contract for the purchase of three helicopters
Wuhan, China - On the occasion of a French ministerial visit
The three helicopters are the first Eurocopter models to be included in Wuhan Helicopter’s fleet, and comprise two AS-350 B3e and one EC-120 B. Intended for utility missions, they are scheduled to be d... more
HelicoptersBoeing submits multiyear contract proposal to US Army for CH-47F Chinook helicopter production
Rome, Italy - A second one will generate hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for government
The Boeing Company has submitted a proposal to the US Army for a multiyear contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters. "This second multiyear contract proposal will provide not... more
HelicoptersEurocopter begins construction of a new industrial facility in the Mexican State of Querétaro
Querétaro, Mexico - For production of aerostructures and components
A groundbreaking ceremony last Tuesday marked the official start of construction work on Eurocopter’s new manufacturing plant in Querétaro, Mexico, which will manufacture aeronautical components and su... more
HelicoptersRussia. Rosaviatsia denies Mi-8 helicopters grounding
Moscow, Russia - MAK recommended modifications at the model
Rosaviatsia, Russian civil aviation authority, denies Mil Mi-8 helicopters grounding order following the declarations by the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK), a Cis flight safety authority. Few days... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter: Baltimore Police Department orders four EC-120 helicopters
Grand Prairie, Usa - To replace its current fleet of four aircraft
American Eurocopter announced yesterday that the Baltimore Police Department has ordered four EC-120’s to replace its current fleet of four aircraft. The department is one of the leading law enforcement o... more
HelicoptersRussia loses tender offer to deliver 22 helicopters to the Indian Armed Forces. Apache preferred
New Dehli, India - Mil Mi-28N did not satisfy the technical requirements, as declared by the military spokesman
An Indian defense ministry spokesman today reported that the Mi-28N proposed by Russia has been discarded from the tender on the delivery of 22 helicopters to the Indian military (worth 600 million dollars,... more
HelicoptersRussian air force doubles its Mi-26T fleet
Rome, Italy - Other 22 new helicopters for the period until 2015
Russian air force will double its Mi-26T fleet by buying other 22 new helicopters for the period until 2015. Through the purchase, the total group of the super-heavy transport helicopters will reach... more
HelicoptersChina starts acquisition of Ka-32?11BC fire-fighting helicopters
Moscow, Russia - With coaxial rotors
Russian Helicopters Holding Company, forming part of Oboronprom Corporation, and Central Administration of Ordos city (China, Inner Mongolia autonomous region) Public Security have signed an agreement... more
HelicoptersPanther and Tiger helicopters: Eurocopter ready to tenders of South Korea’s defense
Seoul, Republic of Korea - For the RFP regarding the Light Attack Helicopter and Heavy Attack Helicopter programs, respectively
In a strong signal of its capacity and capability to provide for South Korea’s defense needs, Eurocopter indicates its interest in participating in the two Request for Proposals (RFPs) likely to be issued i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter reinforces its commitment to strengthen the Republic of Korea’s aerospace industry
Seoul, Republic of Korea - And highlights the Surion and its naval derivative
At the "Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2011", Eurocopter will be showcasing a 1/10 scale model of the Surion at the EADS stand (Hall D, stand no. D12). Surion is a program that has... more
HelicoptersNew Generation AW-169 helicopter landed in London
Cascina Costa, Italy - The 4.5 ton model has been launched in July 2010 at the "Farnborough Air Show"
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that a full scale mock-up of the all new AW-169 twin engine light intermediate helicopter is being exhibited in London this week (10th to 14th... more
HelicoptersColombian Helistar orders for three more EC-145 helicopters
Mexico City, Mexico - Eurocopter, through its Mexican subsidiary, reinforces its presence in the Country
Colombian operator Helistar has signed a contract with Eurocopter de México, subsidiary of Eurocopter Group, to purchase three EC-145s. With these three new helicopters, the fleet of Colombia’s largest he... more
HelicoptersAustralian Army: CH-47D Chinook helicopters resume flying operations
Canberra, Australia - After suspension put in place on September 30
Australian Army has lifted the precautionary suspension of flying operations for the CH-47D Chinook helicopter. The suspension was put in place on 30 September following the identification of possible... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter chooses CPI for the AH-1Z helicopter
Edgewood, USA - Contract valued 1,4 million dollars has been signed
CPI Aerostructures, a US industry that specialises in the production of structural parts for aircraft, announced that it has been selected by Bell Helicopter for the construction of military parts of the... more
HelicoptersVietnam’s SSFC orders a third Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter
Singapore, Singapore - For off-shore oil and gas operations
The Southern Service Flight Company (SSFC) of Vietnam has signed a contract with Eurocopter South East Asia for a third EC-225 helicopter, with an option for another, to be added to its fleet for off-shore... more
HelicoptersAustralia: precautionary suspension of CH-47D Chinook helicopter flying operations
Canberra, Australia - It includes two aircraft out of five, deployed to Afghanistan in support of ISAF operations
Australian Army has temporarily suspended flying operations for the CH-47D Chinook helicopter upon identifying possible issues relating to the operation of the aircraft’s Advanced Flight Control System (... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s EC-225 helicopter FFS logged 1000 hours of training in this month
Aberdeen, Scotland - At its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland
Eurocopter’s latest high-fidelity helicopter training device, the EC-225 simulator at its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland offers unmatched training opportunities for helicopter pilots w... more
HelicoptersCHC Helicopter orders 20 additional Eurocopter EC-225s
Marignane, France - Expanding one of the world’s largest fleets of Super Puma family aircraft
CHC Helicopter has ordered and will incorporate 20 more Eurocopter EC-225 Super Puma twin-engine helicopters into its operations over the next several years, CHC and Eurocopter announced yesterday. Deliveries... more