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HelicoptersEurocopter Canada announces the sale of first AS-350B3e to Slave Lake Helicopters
Marignane, France - It has officially been launched at "Heli-Expo 2011"
The enhanced AS-350 B3e is the next generation aircraft in the proven Ecureuil family of helicopters. Officially launched at "Heli-Expo 2011" the new version features a more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland receives from Geotech Aviation an order for one AW-119/KE helicopter
Sudbury, Canada - Plus options for further 4 aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has recently announced it has received from Geotech Aviation, providing airborne geophysical surveys, data processing and data interpretation in North and South... more
HelicoptersR-66 of Robinson Helicopter militarized? (VIDEO)
Torrance, USA - Ridden out the crisis, the company aims for the top: at stake there could be an order by the US Army
Robinson, the helicopter manufacturer based in Torrance, California, has managed, it seems, to ride over the sharp sales drop had recently and two years of layoffs, the company aims for the top, perhaps... more
HelicoptersVector Aerospace Helicopter Service North America has received STC by FAA
Langley, USA - For ICDS and AHRS for S-61L and S-61N helicopters
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America has recently announced it has received by FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, STC, Supplemental Type Certificate for the installation of IFR, Instrument... more
HelicoptersFrom the US Navy "Uss Mount Whitney": Images of War
Tripoli, Libya - The French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" supports operations in Libya
French Navy AS-365F Dauphin rescue helicopter from the French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" (R91) test lands aboard the amphibious command ship "USS Mount Whitney" (LCC/JCC 20). "Charles de... more
HelicoptersThe Qatar Armed Forces order three AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - EMS-configured
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a contract for three AW-139 medium twin helicopters plus a comprehensive logistics support package. These... more
HelicoptersA new contract for helicopters for the U.S. Air Force
Washington, USA - There are five companies interested to the tender
The U.S. Air Force plans to sign a contract to provide 205 new helicopters, including 93 for the program Cvlsp (common vertical lift support program) and potential other 112, for the unity Csar-X (Combat... more
HelicoptersFukushima, radiation levels too high: aborted military helicopters' missions
Tokyo, Japan - To pour water on reactors, due to safety reasons
Japanese State TV "NHK" reports that too high radiation levels in the Fukushima nuclear plant caused the missions of four military helicopters provided by the Country's Defense to be aborted. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersMarine Corps: AH-1Z Super Cobra "Operational"
Washington, USA - Ahead of schedule
The US Naval Air Systems Command has unveiled that Marine Corps has stated the AH-1Z Cobra helicopter has reached the IOC, Initial Operating Capability, status, earlier than schedule last month. This... more
HelicoptersEnstrom delivers first helicopter to JGSDF
Sendai, Japan - And then an agreement signed for a second TH-480B turbine
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered the first of a planned 30 TH-480B turbine training helicopters to the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. The stunning blue and gold helicopter was handed... more
HelicoptersData and numbers of the 63rd edition of "Heli-Expo" in Orlando
Orlando, USA - Ended on March 8th
It's just ended the 63rd edition of "Heli-Expo", the helicopter sector event held between 5 and 8 March at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA (see AVIONEWS). Data, numbers,... more
HelicoptersEnstrom returns to China
Menominee, Usa - With the 480B turbine model
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently signed a Purchase Agreement with Wuhan Helicopters in China for a 480B turbine helicopter. The state of the art aircraft will be equipped with a Garmin GPS system,... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2011": new agreements for 68 helicopters validate Eurocopter’s competitiveness
Orlando, Usa - As the industry moves toward a recovery
Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week’s "Heli-Expo 2011" exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming the company’s highly competitive pos... more
HelicoptersFirefly SpA of Chile takes delivery of an AW-119Ke helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica Company, has announced that Firefly SpA of Chile has taken delivery of an AW-119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland receives orders for eight more AW-139 helicopters in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - Through local distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the signing of contracts for eight more AW-139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The new helicopters... more
HelicoptersSikorsky and SonAir Servico Aereo, contract for six S-76C++ helicopters
Orlando, USA - During a ceremony held at "Heli-Expo"
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Aircraft SonAir Servico SA announced they have signed an agreement for the purchase of six S-76C++ helicopters, the current production model in the S-76 aircraft line.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: AW-139 capabilities expanded and orders for the helicopter
Orlando, Usa - By South Korean Government and OMNI Group
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced a further expansion of the AW-139 medium twin helicopter’s capabilities with two recent certification approvals. The AW-139 has recently obtained c... more
HelicoptersMilestone Aviation Group: Sikorsky helicopters to be delivered by the end of 2011
Orlando, Usa - The contract for 5 S-76C++ has been signed in December
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Milestone Aviation Group Limited jointly announced for the first time today the scheduled deliveries of five Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopters to Milestone in the second half of... more
HelicoptersAW exhibits the AW-169 helicopter at "Heli-Expo 2011"
Orlando, Usa - For the first time
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, exhibits the AW-169 helicopter at "Heli-Expo 2011" (Orlando, FL, 6th–8th March) for the first time. Unveiled at the "Farnborough International Airshow" in J... more
HelicoptersEurocopter expands its product line with the EC-145T2 helicopter
Orlando, Usa - Integrating more powerful engines, a Fenestron tail rotor, new avionics and mission capabilities upgrades
The newest member of Eurocopter’s helicopter family was formally launched today with the unveiling of its EC-145T2 – an evolved version of the popular twin-engine EC-145 that incorporates new Arriel 2E... more
HelicoptersEurocopter enhances the product line with evolution versions of four helicopters
Orlando, Usa - They involve the AS-350, EC-135, AS-365/AS-565 and AS-332
A comprehensive evolution of Eurocopter’s helicopter product line was announced at the "Heli-Expo 2011" exposition in Orlando, Florida, providing enhanced operating capabilities, improved mission effectiveness a... more
HelicoptersCHC Helicopter reaches 50,000 flying hours with AW-139 helicopter
Vancouver, Canada - Of AgustaWestland
CHC Helicopter has reached 50,000 flying hours with the AW-139 helicopter. It was announced yesterday, March 6th 2011, by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company producer of the aircraft. CHC Helicopter,... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter Corp. begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production
Menominee, Usa - For the first three of sixteen models
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has announced that the first three, of a contracted sixteen, 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army have been completed at the Enstrom factory.... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to introduce a new era in helicopter flight at the "Heli-Expo 2011" exhibition
Marignane, France - The event will take place in Orlando, Florida
Eurocopter will unveil its newest helicopter and launch a comprehensive enhancement of the existing product line at "Heli-Expo 2011" exposition in Orlando, Florida, underscoring the company’s commitment t... more
HelicoptersCAE closes acquisition of CHC Helicopter's training operations
Orlando, Usa - The first will become provider of the second
CAE and CHC Helicopter, a global society in helicopter services, announced today, at the eve of "Heli-Expo 2011", the closing of the acquisition by CAE of CHC Helicopter's helicopter flight training operations They... more
HelicoptersIsrael will rebuild a CH-53 helicopter that is in a scrap yard from several years
Jerusalem, Israel - Will be implemented according to more modern standard 2025
Israel decided to rebuild a Sikorsky CH-53 helicopter left in a scrap yard for several years, on the wave of modernization of the another aircraft of the same model of its rolling stock. This decision... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica's BoD. Results by business unit: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,644 million (+4.7%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 413 million (+11.3%)
AgustaWestland Revenues were EUR 3,644 million, up EUR 164 million (+4.7%) versus EUR 3,480 million in 2009, mainly owing to ongoing work on current programmes, increases production volumes on the... more
HelicoptersTender for the training of helicopter pilots in Australia
Sydney, Australia - AgustaWestland will participate together with CAE and BAE Systems
In Australia it is going to start an important program of training for pilots of helicopter of the Army and Navy. This initiative, called "Air 900 Phase 7", has a value of 700 million dollars (510 million... more
HelicoptersBAE Systems Australia and Army sign contract for maintenance of Chinook helicopters
Washington, USA - Worth 20.9 million dollars
The Australian Defense minister announced today, March 1st, 2011, that it has signed a 20.9 million dollar contract with BAE Systems Australia for the maintenance of Chinook helicopters of the Country's... more
HelicoptersThe primates of the Kaman K-Max UAV helicopter (VIDEO)
Yuma/Arizona, USA - The US Army needs unmanned cargo vehicles
Between 24 and 25 January were made four flights, with the unmanned helicopter K-Max, which were successfully launched 16 loads. This was done to the Army's Yuma Proving Ground (Arizona), where completing... more
HelicoptersThe Chinese helicopters at the "China Helicopter Exposition 2011"
Tianjin, China - An exhibition of 3000 square meters
Between 15 and 18 September in Tianjin in China will be held the "China Helicopter Exposition 2011" a show, results of the work of the Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), dedicated to the Chinese... more
Helicopters"IDEX": Bell Helicopter consigns 429 helicopter to Strong Aviation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - This is the first delivery to a Middle East costumer
During "IDEX 2011", the exhibition-conference on defense and security at now ongoing (20-24 February) at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, UAE (see AVIONEWS), Bell Helicopter has delivered a... more
HelicoptersSchiebel announces the delivery of two helicopters UAS in Jordan
Vienna , Austria - It will also provide support and maintenance
Schiebel has announced the delivery of two helicopters Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), to King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in Jordan. KADDB is a government agency, part of... more
HelicoptersGulf Helicopters signs contract for five AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation operations
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for five AW-139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for off-shore passenger transportation... more
Helicopters"Air Warfare Symposium": AgustaWestland brings AW-139M helicopter
Orlando, USA - With which it would compete for the supply of CSAR-X helicopters to USAF
On the occasion of "Air Warfare Symposium", the big event of AFA, Air Force Association, held in recent days in Orlando, USA, AgustaWestland would have brought an AW-139M helicopter, with which it wants... more
HelicoptersPZL Swidnik delivers to Poland 4 updated W-3PL "Gluszec" helicopters
Warsaw, Poland - The consignment by the AgustaWestland's subsidiary is part of a contract signed in 2006
As reported a few days ago by "Flight Global", PZL Swidnik, a subsidiary of AgustaWestland, has delivered to Polish land troops four updated W-3PL "Gluszec" helicopters: the aircraft are equipped with... more
HelicoptersThe Estonian Police and Border Guard took delivery of a third AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - All models are based in Tallinn
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Estonian Police and Border Guard has taken delivery of its third AW-139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will perform search and... more
HelicoptersGermany: Wiking Helicopter Service operates with AW-139 helicopter
Berlin, Germany - Following the purchase of first copy from Atlantic Airways
Last week, German Wiking Helikopter Service, WHS, announced on its website that, in the context of the application of an agreement signed in October 2010, an AW-139 helicopter has been added to its off-shore... more
HelicoptersSarf: 70 years of rescue with aircraft
Raf Valley , United Kingdom - Commemorative mark on the helicopters with yellow livery
In recent days the SARF (Search and Rescue Force Raf) has done 70 years. From the day of the formation of this rescue corps, which works with planes, helicopters and ships, were put in save thousands of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter sells five AS-350B3 helicopters in India
Bangalore, India - To three local customers
The acquisition of five AS-350B3 helicopters by three Indian customers was announced by Eurocopter and its India subsidiary at the "Aero India 2011" exhibition in Bangalore (Feburary 9-13). Three of... more
HelicoptersUS armed forces order for 32 helicopters UH-72A "Lakota" is on-time
Arlington, Usa - Army and Navy will receive a total of 219 units
EADS North America’s UH-72A Lakota helicopter program continues on-time and on-budget deliveries Latest contract award, valued at 52 million Dollars, brings the total number of Lakotas ordered to 219 f... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signs contracts for two AW-139 helicopters in India
Cascina Costa, Italy - One for Adani Group and the other for a corporate customer
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that it has sold two more AW-139 helicopters to customers in India. Adani Group has signed a contract for one AW-139 to perform VIP/corporate transport... more
Helicopters"Aero India 2011", Bell Helicopter delivers 429 helicopter
Bangalore, India - For the first time to an Indian customer, Span Air private company
During the international exhibition "Aero India 2011", Bell Helicopter has revealed that it has delivered for the first time a 429 helicopter to a customer in India: it is Span Air, a company based in... more
HelicoptersThe Cabri G-2 helicopter emergency floats system is certified by the EASA
Paris, France - The first Cabri equipped with it was introduced in service by an European private operator
The European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, delivered to Helicopteres Guimbal its final approval for the optional installation of an emergency flotation system on their helicopter Cabri G-2, on January,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter at "Aero India 2011": focus on three helicopters
Bangalore, India - The AS-550C3 Fennec, at its public debut, the Naval Panther AS-565 and EC-135 HEMS
At "Aero India 2011" event to be held in Bangalore between 9 and 13 February 2011 (see AVIONEWS), Eurocopter will make publicly debut AS-550C3 Fennec helicopter, which should soon replace the Chetaks and... more
HelicoptersCAE and HAL helicopter training centre takes delivery of Dhruv simulator cockpit
Bangalore, India - It has been built in Montreal, Canada
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that its simulator cockpit for the civil/conventional... more
HelicoptersUnacceptable charges for the Fire Brigade
Genoa, Italy - Luca Infantino: "We had touched an even greater tragedy"
Continuing the polemics about the death of a ski instructor Marco Corvisiero, overwhelmed, last week, by an avalanche detached from the peaks of Santo Stefano d'Aveto (Genoa). The debate turns on the helicopter... more
HelicoptersAgusta, two helicopters for Kremlin
Rome, Italy - Delivery expected this year. To Russia two Airbus airplanes also
As reported yesterday by "Interfax" agency, Kremlin property chief Vladimir Kozhin said that the ex-Soviet Country awaits for 2011 the delivery of two medium-range Airbus planes and two AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersRobinson's helicopters: sales growing and a 2010 positive stronger
Torrance, Usa - A year of transition for the industry
2010 marked a year of transition for Robinson Helicopter Company. During the first half of the year, the company worked to move unsold inventory created by the unstable economy. By mid-year, the inventory... more
HelicoptersEurocopter inaugurates its new North Sea Service Centre with an EC-225 helicopter simulator at Abeerdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland - And signs a key training contract
Eurocopter officially inaugurated its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland today, providing a highly capable training, technical support and logistics facility in close proximity to helicopter... more