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HelicoptersNorthstar Aerospace receives orders for components of the new CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Chicago, USA - Orders valued at 60 million dollars
Northstar Aerospace has received new orders valued at 60 million dollars for the production of gears, components and spare parts for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The new orders are slated for delivery... more
HelicoptersFinnish Border Guard orders three AW-119 Ke helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme
"AgustaWestland announced that the Finnish Border Guard has chosen the AW-119 Ke as its new helicopter to sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme. A total of three AW-119 Ke single turbine... more
HelicoptersTokyo Metropolitan Police orders its second AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The TMPA received its first model in March 2006
"AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announce that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Agency (TMPA) has signed a contract for its second AW-139 medium-twin helicopters in utility configuration. The TMPA... more
HelicoptersHelicopters New Zealand orders three AW-139s
Cascina Costa, Italy - Plus two options
"AgustaWestland announced that Helicopters New Zealand (Helicopters NZ) has signed a contract for an additional three AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters plus options for a further two aircraft.... more
HelicoptersFB Heliservices orders two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Delivery will start in early 2009
"AgustaWestland announced that FB Heliservices has signed a contract for two AW-139 helicopters. Delivery of the helicopters will start in early-2009 and they will be used to provide search and rescue... more
HelicoptersAir Zermatt celebrates 40 years of flight
Raron, Switzerland - The operation began in 1968 with a AB-206 Jet Ranger helicopter
Air Zermatt AG has celebrated its first 40 years of activity with a great "Open-day" took place last May 24-25 on its base in Raron. The operation has begun in 1968 thanks to the chemist's desire of Zermatt,... more
HelicoptersThe first helicopter rescue School for the hostile environment is born in Valle d'Aosta
Aosta, Italy - Partnership between AgustaWestland and the Autonomous Region
A partnership between AgustaWestland and the Valle d'Aosta Autonomous Region has set up the creation of the first international helicopter rescue school that has the goal to train the various personality... more
HelicoptersSasemar orders three more AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Three ones have already been delivered and are operating from bases in Reus, Gijón and Tenerife
"AgustaWestland announces that Sasemar, the Spanish Marine Safety Agency, has placed an order for three more AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters. These aircraft will be used for a range of roles... more
HelicoptersMyanmar: landed in Yangon the first WFP's helicopter
Yangon, Myanmar - Today the arrival of the UN Secretary General
Myanmar's junta has allowed the World Food Programme (WFP) to bring 10 helicopters into the country to deliver emergency supplies to thousands of victims of Cyclone Nargis, 19 days after the storm struck,... more
HelicoptersAustralia: HeliAdventures Tasmania is born; new helicopter operator
Sydney, Australia - Yesterday the inauguration in Launceston
A Tasmanian business is taking scenic tours to new heights with the launch yesterday of HeliAdventures Tasmania. The Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, Paula Wriedt, officially opened the... more
HelicoptersAir Harrods to fly with an AgustaWestland A-109E
London, United Kingdom - Thanks to a sale of a helicopter to United Spirits Limited
Air Harrods is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a management contract for an Agusta A-109E on behalf of its new owner. Both Air Harrods and the Harrods Aviation aircraft sales department... more
HelicoptersRussia: the export of Kazan Ansat light multipurpose helicopters will start in 2009
Moscow, Russia - In 2005 the first specimen produced for the domestic market
Russia will start exporting Ansat light multipurpose helicopters in 2009, a helicopter industry official said on Friday. The Ansat, a light multipurpose helicopter developed by the Kazan Helicopter... more
HelicoptersBoeing suspends the Chinook helicopters production line
New York, USA - Found some irregularity during a normal check
The US giant Boeing shut down its CH-47 Chinook helicopter-production line in suburban Philadelphia, after employees found the irregularity in two units during a normal quality check, according to Boeing... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Oboronprom Corporation declare launch of large scale & long term cooperation
Cascina Costa, Italy - In helicopter business
"Within the frame work of the first Moscow International Exhibition HeliRussia-2008 Oboronprom Corporation and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, declare commencement of the large-scale & long-term... more
HelicoptersMoscow to build four helicopter ports
Moscow, Russia - Investments for billion dollars
A new project implying construction of helicopter pads close to the Moscow Ring Road has been approved by the expert council at the Russian Ministry of Transportation. According to the project,... more
HelicoptersThe World's smallest helicopter will be present at the "Festa dell'aria" in the city of Vinci
Vinci, Italy - In honour of Leonardo da Vinci
The first studies dedicated to the helicopter have come before the realization of the first flight machines, and the first idea of the machine's authorship (the "Vite aerea" - 1493) for the vertical flight... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008: the helicopter's sector
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland, orders for a value of 795 million Euro
Revenues were EUR 713 million, broadly in line with the EUR 720 million posted in 2007. The performance was due to ongoing work on current programmes, an increase in volumes in the area of civil helicopters... more
HelicoptersElilombarda take delivery of its second AgustaWestland Grand helicopter
Milan, Italy - The 75th production Grand
This week Elilombarda, a service company with helicopters, has taken delivery of their second AgustaWestland 109S Grand helicopter. Registered I-BSPL, this is the 75th production Grand. A new intermediate... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: motorbike world champion, Mick Doohan, took delivery of a "Grand" helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official handover ceremony held in Vergiate
"AgustaWestland announced that motorbike World Champion Mick Doohan has taken delivery of a Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter during an official handover ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate p... more
HelicoptersItalian Navy and the "Helo Splash 2008" training
La Spezia, Italy - At the Palmaria Island of La Spezia along with British specialists
SPAG (Submarine Parachute Assistance Group) of COMSUBIN has carried out a training near the Palmaria Island (La Spezia, Liguria Region) along with the equivalent group of the British Navy. The training's... more
HelicoptersErickson Air-Crane is awarded an helicopter leasing contract with the Italian Civil Defense
Central Point, USA - An over 200 million Euro until 2016
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, manufacturer and worldwide operator of S-64 Aircrane helicopters has, through its affiliated company European Air-Crane S.p.A. (www.european-aircrane.com), signed an 8.5... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland opens a new regional business headquarters in Turkey
Cascina Costa, Italy - A deal worth one billion Euro
AgustaWestland announced the opening of its new regional business headquarters in Turkey. The opening ceremony has also been attended by SSM Undersecretary Murad Bayar, AgustaWestland Chief Executive Officer... more
HelicoptersKaan Havacilik took delivery of its first two AW-109 Powers
Cascina Costa, Italy - The helicopters are provided with a six seat and an exclusive 5 seat Elite Vip/Corporate transport configuration
"AgustaWestland (AW) announced that Kaan Havacilik of Turkey has taken delivery of its first two AW-109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopters. The aircraft handover has been performed during an official... more
HelicoptersBlack Sea accident: killed raise to 20
Kiev, Ukraine - Maybe a human mistake is the cause
The only survivor of the accident happened today to an Ukrainian Mil Mi-8 helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS), is died short time ago. Now, victims are 20, three from the crew and 17 workers. According... more
HelicoptersEnstrom delivered three helicopters to Mexico
Menominee, Usa - For commercial operations and law enforcement purposes
"Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered three brand new 480B turbine helicopters to Mexico. Enstrom’s newest international dealer, Aerolineas Ejecutivas S.A. de C.V (ALE), took delivery of the f... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Alitalica sign an agreement to establish the first Helicopter Hub in the airport of Rome-Urbe
Rome, Italy - The centre will be operational within 2009
AgustaWestland and Alitalica of Italy are pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement to establish the first helicopter hub in Italy at Rome’s Urbe Airport, according to their respective c... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland denies the partnership with a Russian industry for the AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Agreement for helicopters monitoring
Finmeccanica denies the statements of the Russian Industry Minister, Denis Manturov. According to the Minister, the Italian helicopter industry AgustaWestland would have signed an agreement with Oboronprom,... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Atlantic Airways takes delivery of an AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant yesterday
"AgustaWestland (AW) announces that Atlantic Airways Ltd of the Faroe Islands has taken delivery of an AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopter during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s V... more
Helicopters"CHAIN", new aeronautical society of the Campania network
Naples, Italy - New ideas: three airplanes and two helicopters
"CHAIN", Campania Helicopters and Airplanes Industry Network, is the new society introduced officially on Monday by the president, Dario Scalella. 14 companies (six will adhere in short time), 500 employees... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and its future possibilities on Japanese market
Cascina Costa, Italy - Opened a new regional business headquarters in Japan yesterday
"AgustaWestland (AW), in support of its increasing business activities in Japan, announced the opening of its new regional business headquarters in Tokyo. The opening ceremony was attended by Finmeccanica... more
HelicoptersAgusta sale helicopters, EU condemns Italy
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - In according to the European Court of Justice, Italy must follow the International procedures
The decision of the European Court of Justice has arrived in the morning, and it fails Italian government, that has given the exclusive to Agusta, the helicopter company, to supply helicopters without... more
HelicoptersEuropean Court of Justice: today the ruling about the selling of helicopters to the Italian State
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - By the Agusta
Today at 09:30am the European Court of Justice has pronounced the judgement about the question of State's default -Council's directive of 1993 June, 14th, 93/96/Cee, that coordinates the adjudication's... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: AW-139 helicopter to start SaR operations in the UK
Cascina Costa, Italy - Into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
"AgustaWestland announces the introduction of the AW-139 helicopter into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s search and rescue service. Three helicopters provided by CHC Helicopter Corporation will s... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Japan Coast Guard took delivery of its first three helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Model AW-139
"AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announce the delivery of three AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters to the Japan Coast Guard. The AW-139s will be deployed at Japan Coast Guard bases... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: first two AW helicopters with Versace interiors delivered
Cascina Costa, Italy - The are a Grand and an AW-109 Power
"AgustaWestland announced that the first two helicopters fitted with Versace-styled interiors have been delivered to their customers during an official ceremony held at its Vergiate plant yesterday. The... more
HelicoptersGuarguaglini is confident for US HH-71 contract granting
Paris, France - We wait for a call for our offer evaluation and best final offer presentation within two months
The CEO of Finmeccanica controlled group AgustaWestland, Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, in a press conference over the 2007 group financial report said "We think that HH-71 contract will be granted to us... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (4): results by business sector
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland: revenues EUR 2,980 million (+9%); Adj. EBIT: EUR 377 million (+27%)
"Revenues totalled EUR 2,980 million, up 9% from EUR 2.727 million in 2006. This improvement was due to higher volumes in the civil/government helicopters business and product support activities (IOS integrated... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Gangwon Fire Fighting Department's order
Cascina Costa, Italy - For a AW-139 Utility helicopter
"AgustaWestland announced that the South Korean Government has signed a second contract for an additional AW-139 medium-twin helicopter in fire fighting / utility configuration for operation by the Gangwon... more
HelicoptersUnique service from Air Berlin for passengers flying in to the ILA
Berlin, Germany - Helicopter shuttle from Tegel Airport directly to the ILA
"By helicopter in ten minutes from Berlin-Tegel Airport to the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport: Air Berlin is providing this service for its passengers, in co-operation... more
HelicoptersArmasuisse receives its first EC-635 aircraft
Berne, Switzerland - Light helicopter for transport and training
Armasuisse, competence center of DDPS for purchases, technologies and premises, has received its first light helicopter for transport and training, model EC-635. The delivery happened in Germany, at Eurocopter's... more
HelicoptersGlobal Vectra Helicorp orders 2 Bell 412 helicopters
Mumbai, India - GVHL has 20 412s in service
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced the recent sale to Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd. (GVHL) in Mumbai of two Bell 412 helicopters, increasing their fleet to 22 Bell 412s. GVHL continues to... more
Helicopters"IQPC 2008": annual conference on the global market of the military helicopets
London, United Kingdom - From April 22 to 23, 2008, in London
The global Military Helicopter market is booming - in the UK the Future Lynx for the British Army and Royal Navy is scheduled to enter service in 2014. In the US, the UH-72A Light Utility Helicopter has... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Test Vehicle 3 made its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - It's the third helicopter built for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme
"AgustaWestland announced that Test Vehicle 3, the third helicopter built for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme, made its initial flight Feb. 27 in Yeovil, England marking the fourth... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: new international dealer in Mexico
Menominee, Usa - Enstrom Helicopter welcomed Texas dealership
"Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s newest international dealer, Aerolineas Ejecutivas S.A. de C.V (ALE), wasted no time getting started in Mexico. In only four months, the Toluca based dealer managed t... more
HelicoptersVH-71 Marine One: an endangered species?
Rome, Italy - Pentagon could restructure the whole program for the new US president helicopter
After a 500 million dollar chop decided by U.S. Congress on VH-71 Marine One program, the Italian-British AgustaWestland helicopter program for the U.S. President, the Pentagon decided to halt for a 90-days... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: Turkey about to take flight for the industry
Menominee, Usa - Plaquemines Parish took first flight with society
"Enstrom Helicopter Corp. recently delivered it’s first 480B destined for Turkey to Enstrom dealer Kaan Air Ltd. of Instanbul. Accepting the aircraft in Menominee on behalf of Kaan Air was Captain Muzaffer A... more
HelicoptersBoeing is awarded an agreement for new CH-47F Chinook helicopters destined to the US Army
St. Louis, USA - A deal worth 280,5 million dollars
The Boeing Company has been awarded a 280.5 million dollars U.S. Army contract for 11 new CH-47F Chinook helicopters, increasing the number of new Chinooks on contract to 59. Aircraft deliveries under... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Skyline Helicopters appointed as first AW service centre in Canada
Cascina Costa, Italy - SH fleet includes two AW-119 Koalas
"AgustaWestland announced that Skyline Helicopters of Kelowna, British Colombia, Canada has been commissioned as the first AgustaWestland Service Centre in Canada. Grant Louden, the President and... more
HelicoptersCareFlite Dallas/Fort Worth purchases an AgustaWestland AW-109 Power helicopter
Houston, USA - For the emergency medical services
AgustaWestland and CareFlite Dallas/Fort Worth have signed an agreement for another AW-109 Power light twin turbine helicopter during the "Heli-Expo 2008" took place in Houston, USA, from February 24th... more
HelicoptersAerolíneas Ejecutivas México signs an agreement for AgustaWestland helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - 15 aircraft for a value of 83 million dollars
AgustaWestland and Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE) of Mexico have signed a contract for fifteen additional helicopters comprising four AW-119 Ke single engine, four AW-109 Power and five Grand light twin... more