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HelicoptersOver 200 flights of rescue by Rega's helicopters
Ticino, Switzerland - A hundred for accidents on ski run
During Christmas and week-end, the helicopters of all bases of Rega, included that Ticinese, have carried out overall more than 200 flights of rescue and for EMS. Almost the half, about a 100, concerning... more
HelicoptersChina: the go-ahead to the first civilian helicopter's production
Beijing, China - The first delivery by the end of 2009
The signing ceremony took place in Beijing on December 28th marking the cooperation between the Hiller (China) Aircraft Manufacturing Company and the Shanxi Xinhaisheng Trade Company for the China's first... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and Helibras sign an agreement for 50 EC-725 Super Cougar helicopters
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Historic contract with Brazilian Government
Following the recent EU-Brazil summit, President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil officially announced the contract for 50 EC-725 Super Cougar helicopters which... more
HelicoptersHeligo Charters started AW-139 offshore operations in India
Cascina Costa, Italy - The company plans to add a second AW-139 to its fleet in early 2009
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Heligo Charters Pvt Ltd, the Mumbai based offshore helicopter operator, has started operations this month in India with its first AW-139 medium twin... more
HelicoptersSaab to produce integrated electronic systems for the Indian Dhruv helicopters
Linköping, Sweden - A deal worth 24 million dollars
Saab has received an order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India. The contract value is approximately 24 million US dollar. Saab will commence serial production of an integrated electronic... more
HelicoptersEurocopter UK receives first ever UK helicopter order for offshore wind farm maintenance
Oxford, UK - By Bond Air Services with an EC-135
"Eurocopter UK announced the first UK order for a wind farm maintenance helicopter in the UK. Bond Air Services has ordered an EC-135 for maintenance work at the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm starting... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and CEIIA signed R&D, design and engineering contract
Cascina Costa, Italy - For six years
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that it has signed a six year contract with CEIIA of Portugal for the Research and Development, Design and Engineering Project (RDE) during an official... more
HelicoptersAustralia: on the horizon the Eurocopter MRH-90 helicopter
Sydney, Australia - The first locally-assembled aircraft
Australia’s Project AIR 9000 achieved another significant milestone today when the Australian Defence Force (ADF) formally accepted from leading regional defence contractor, Eurocopter subsidiary Australian A... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus signs contract for three AW-139s
Cascina Costa, Italy - The local MoD is the first customer for the model in the Country
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus has placed an order for three AW-39 medium twin engine helicopters. The Cyprus MoD’s AW-139s will be used to p... more
HelicoptersUK Government announces helicopter capacity increase for Afghanistan operations
London, United Kingdom - From Iraq AW-101, Apache and Chinook helicopters
A significant increase in helicopter capacity for troops in Afghanistan is part of a package of measures to rebalance the Defence equipment programme towards the support of current operations announced... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter’s Flight Simulator is operational
Grand Prairie, Usa - Army aviators first to train in EC-145 flight training device
"American Eurocopter announced that the first full motion EC-135/EC-145 flight training device (FTD) is operational at the company’s training facility in Grand Prairie, TX. The first operation of the s... more
HelicoptersEads North America delivered the 50th UH-72A "Lakota" LUH to the US Army
Columbus, Usa - Milestone aircraft is assigned to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard
"EADS North America delivered the 50th UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter to the U.S. Army yesterday. This delivery marks another on-time milestone in the acquisition and fielding of the UH-72A to... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Ministry of the Interior of Estonia orders a third AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be delivered in the last quarter 2010
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that on December 4th the Government of Estonia gave approval for the Ministry of the Interior of Estonia to sign a contract with AgustaWestland for the... more
HelicoptersPublication notice for the bid for one helicopter destined to Eulex
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Erzegonvina - Forfeit overhead price of 300,000 Euros
The BiH government proclaimed the bid publication notice for the supply of one helicopter destined to the Eulex's bureau (EuropeAid/127902/D/Ser/Kos). The bid will be funded in the "Politica estera e... more
HelicoptersBad weather in Rome: helicopters used to face the emergency
Rome, Italy - Evacuation operations from houses
Among the helicopters used in the rescue operations in the capital, there are two AB-412 of the "Corpo Forestale dello Stato" (Italian corps of forest rangers) based in the airport "Urbe". Whereas,... more
HelicoptersUK: Pave Hawk helicopters called in on UK SAR mission
London, United Kingdom - Their intervention came just at the right time
Once again the helicopter make the difference. Few days ago, a pair of United States Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawks have rescued a Burmese sailor from a container ship off Ireland. The two helicopters,... more
HelicoptersUK confirms "Future Lynx" helicopter programme by AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Following confirmation of the programme by the UK Ministry of Defence
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has started production of Future Lynx helicopters, following confirmation of the programme by the UK Ministry of Defence. The UK MoD also intends to sign a contract... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Sky Shuttle Helicopters took delivery of the 200th AW-139
Cascina Costa, Italy - This delivery represents a significant achievement
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of the 200th AW-139 medium-twin helicopter. The 200th aircraft was one of two aircraft accepted by Ms Cheyenne Chan, CEO of Sky Shuttle Helicopters... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Bulgarian Police orders an AW-109 "Power" helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will be delivered in 2010
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Bulgarian Police has signed a contract for one AW-109 Power light twin helicopter which will be delivered in 2010. This aircraft will be used... more
HelicoptersUSA: VH-71 Kestrel, the Presidential helicopter, receives new funds
Washington, USA - 500 million dollars for the System Development and Demonstration
New funds arrive for the US presidential helicopter of Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland. The US DoD communicated it, that has agreed to LM System Integration, the American aerospace giant, funds for... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: helicopter service for transport among hospitals in IFR tested
Dreux, France - To meet the needs of the French public health system
"To meet the needs of the French public health system, Eurocopter has teamed up with the hospital in Dreux, the French association of helicopter emergency medical services (AFHSH), and the French civil... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the first EC-135 helicopter manufactured in Albacete
Albacete, Spain - Next year, the industry aims to deliver over a dozen helicopters from this facility
"Lutz Bertling, President and CEO of Eurocopter and Juan Carlos Martinez Saiz, CEO of Eurocopter in Spain, handed over the first EC-135 manufactured in Albacete to the Ministry of Defence for the operations... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers M-TADS equipped Apache AH-MK1 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The ceremony took place yesterday
"During a ceremony held at AgustaWestland's Yeovil facility yesterday, the first two Apache AH Mk1s equipped with a new sighting and targeting system were handed over to the UK Ministry of Defence, following... more
HelicoptersEurocopter announces the creation of a new fully-owned subsidiary in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - The total number is 18
"In line with its strategy to be a multi-local player with its own facilities in all its key markets, Eurocopter announced the setting-up of Eurocopter Indonesia. This brings the number of its subsidiaries... more
HelicoptersAW-139 enters service with Saudi Aramco
Cascina Costa, Italy - Its fleet is composed of seven AW-109 Power helicopters delivered in 2006
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that the AW-139 medium twin helicopter has now entered service with Saudi Aramco. Saudi Aramco's fleet of AW-139 helicopters is being used to support... more
HelicoptersEurocopter receives the first airframe structure for the EC-175 prototype
Harbin, China - From Chinese Harbin Aviation Industry Co.
"Harbin Aviation Industry Co. (HAIG) successfully delivered the first EC-175 airframe structure to Eurocopter at its factory in Harbin/China in the presence of representatives from both companies. This... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (6): Falcon Aviation Services (FAS)
Dubai, UAE - Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT)
"Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi, the expanding VIP helicopter charter and maintenance Company, has recently enlarged its fleet with orders for two EC130 and two AS-365 N3 Eurocopter helicopters.... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (5): UAE Army
Dubai, UAE - And Air Force
"UAE Army is reported to become an evolving military market that is opening new strategic partnership opportunities. The UAE has even outpaced Saudi Arabia, which was traditionally the Middle East’s l... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (4): some of the major achievements in the UAE’s helicopter sector
Dubai, UAE - The Central Air Command and ADA
"The Central Air Command, which forms Dubai Air Force, operates three airbases spread across the west coast. From Minhad Air Force Base, the Helicopter Squadron operates a variety of helicopters and Fighter... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (3): UAE, a flourishing market
Dubai, UAE - Its enormous tourism potential is one of the major reasons
"The Middle East is emerging as one of the fastest growing markets for helicopters. Its enormous tourism potential is one of the major reasons, besides the continued interest shown in the industry by the... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (2): the third biennial edition
Dubai, UAE - After the success in 2004 and 2006
"Dubai is all set to witness the third biennial International Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition, popularly known as the 'Dubai Helishow'. Celebrated as the only one of its kind for the helicopter... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow": Emirates-Cae Flight Training signs contract with Caverton Offshore
Dubai, UAE - For Bell 412 pilot training
"Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) has signed today at the 'Dubai Helishow', a three-year contract with Caverton Offshore Support Group to be their exclusive Bell 412 helicopter training provider. Caverton... more
HelicoptersItalian Air Force about helicopter crash in France (2): some details on HH-3F
Rome, Italy - During over 170,000 flight hours, five crashes occurred with the loss of the mean
"Following to info reported by press regarding the aspects linked to the flight safety for HH-3F by the Italian Air Force, the Armed Force communicates that - during over 170,000 flight hours made since... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow": Emirates-CAE Flight Training signed agreement with Gulf Helicopter Company
Dubai, UAE - For pilot training
"Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) has signed yesterday at the 'Dubai Helishow', a five-year contract with Gulf Helicopter Company (GHC) to be their exclusive training provider for the company's fleet... more
HelicoptersPetroleum Air Services buys additional Eurocopter EC-135 helicopter
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - And two ones as options
"The Egyptian Petroleum Air Services (PAS) has signed an agreement to buy a third EC-135 Eurocopter helicopter and 2 helicopters as options. The air services transportation company recently reinforced... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Oboronprom Corporation agree upon JV establishment
Cascina Costa, Italy - And UTAir signs letter of intent for purchase of AW-139s
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Oboronprom Corporation announced they have signed an agreement for the establishment of a 50-50 joint-venture Company in Russia to set up and run a civil AW-139... more
HelicoptersRussian Air Force to buy 12 Ka-52 helicopters in 2009
Krasnodar, Russia - Among future plans there are Mi-28N and a new generation fighter
Russia's armed forces plans to buy up to 12 Ka-52 Hokum-B combat/reconnaissance helicopters in 2009, the Russian Air Force Commander General Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday during celebrations to mark... more
HelicoptersBristow Helicopters announces purchase of 100% of Norsk Helikopter
Oslo, Norvegian - It will focus on the offshore market
Bristow Helicopters announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 51% of Norsk Helikopter, taking its ownership to 100%. The shares will be purchased from the Norwegian Ugland... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signs contract worth over 200 million dollars
Rome, Italy - To supply AW-139 helicopters to Malaysia
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract worth over 200 million dollars with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for the supply of three AW-139 helicopters plus options... more
HelicoptersThe UK Government ordered 70 twin-engine Future Lynx helicopters
Indianapolis, USA - Future Lynx Engine achieves EASA Certification
The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the CTS800-4N engine that... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: cancelled the order of 12 Eurocopter EC-725
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia - Cause: the international crisis
According to "The Malaysian Insider" website, the Government of the Country has decided to cancel an order of 12 Eurocopter EC-725 military helicopters, due to the international financial crisis. These... more
HelicoptersRussia Air Force ready to send Mil Mi-8MT Hip helicopters to Chad
Moscow, Russia - In support of the UN peace-keeping mission
Russia's Air Force is ready to send a helicopter group with more than 100 servicemen to Chad, the Air Force commander reported. "Agreements on normative and legal documents have been reached", General... more
HelicoptersBrindisi: emotional farewell to HH-3F victims
Brindisi, Italy - Yesterday the funeral
An emotional farewell for the Italian aviators died in the terrible accident occurred to an HH-3F helicopter of Italian Air Force (see AVIONEWS 1, 2) and a long applause when the coffins went out of the... more
HelicoptersHH-3F crash: the causes are still unkown
Strasbourg, France - An Italian Air Force Commission will investigate the causes of the disaster
Yesterday an HH-3F helicopter of the Italian Air Force crashed at 4:30 p.m. while flying together with a similar aircraft of 83rd SAR of Rimini. Due to the crash, all the people on board died. The... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers first AW-139 helicopter to STARS
Cascina Costa, Italy - For medical rescue operations
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) based in Alberta, Canada has accepted the first of two AW-139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersSwitzerland implements European rules on helicopters
Berne, Switzerland - Engaged for the passenger and cargo transport
Switzerland implements European rules on the helicopter's exercise for passenger and cargo transport, DATEC (Environment, Transport, Energy, Communication Federal Department) approved relative ruling that... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) sign a partnership agreement
Jakarta, Indonesia - For the manufacturing of Super Puma MKII helicopter airframes
"Eurocopter and PTDI sign a cooperation agreement which aims to set up a local assembly line to manufacture airframes for Super Puma MKII helicopters. In the framework of this agreement, a series of... more
HelicoptersUSA: Pentagon cancels Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) Program
Washington, USA - Costs exponentially increased compared with 2004
The Defense Department last week scrapped the USD 6.2 billion program to replace the aging OH-58D Kiowa Warrior with the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, citing cost overruns. The Army announced in... more
HelicoptersUSA: the tender for the CSAR-X helicopter could be postponed
Washington, USA - It could be postponed in Novembre
The tender for US Csar-X (Combat Search and Rescue) helicopter, awarded in 2006 by Boeing with HH-47 and then always postponed due to a series of complaints by other competitors. Probably, the tender will... more
HelicoptersBoeing announced new rotorcraft program: AH-6
Washington, USA - It is designed to meet the current requirements of international military customers
The Boeing Company announced a new rotorcraft program, the AH-6 light attack/reconnaissance helicopter. Designed on a combat-proven platform with a heritage of successful service with Special Operations,... more