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DefenseAustralia: NH-90 helicopters definitively grounded
Advance by one year due to recent fatal accident
The Government of Australia has announced that the Australian Defense Force's entire fleet of NHIndustries MRH-90 "Taipan" multi-role military helicopters have been taken out of service. The reason for... more
DefenseTaiwan: helicopters and airplanes fly above Taipei
Tests ahead of the air show scheduled for mid-October
Military planes and helicopters in flight over the past few hours over the presidential office in Taipei. These are rehearsals for the Air Force show scheduled for Taiwan's National Day, which will be... more
DefenseMexico: anti-drug helicopters in action
Maxi operation with aircraft and vehicles in support of 800 soldiers
The Mexican armed forces kicked off a massive anti-drug operation yesterday with dozens of helicopters and military vehicles supporting a combined force of around 800 officiers of National Guard and Police.... more
DefenseNigeria buys 12 more attack helicopters
They will be destined for the nascent aviation department of the National Army
The Government of Nigeria has approved the acquisition of 12 MD-530F "Cayuse Warrior" attack helicopters, developed by the US company MD Helicopters. These rotary-wing vehicles will be destined for the... more
Finance and economyArgentina could regenerate old helicopters
Out of service CH-46 military aircraft could return to service
Argentina is considering the purchase of remanufactured Boeing Vertol CH-46 "Sea Knight" military transport helicopters. These are aircraft, retired from service, which were part of the fleet of the United... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 1355 planes and helicopters destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 274,950 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseChina seeks highly educated airline pilots
Beijing Navy launches new recruitment campaign
China is looking for military aircraft pilots. The navy has started a recruitment campaign among graduate students and is ready to raise the maximum age limit for entry into training schools. The objective... more
Civil aviationNew Zealand: medical helicopter crash
Healthcare worker manages to complete rescue operation despite accident
An air ambulance made a "heavy landing" in New Zealand while carrying out medical treatment on a patient. It happened yesterday afternoon in Pirongia Park, south of the city of Auckland, while the crew... more
Finance and economyWhy Nigeria invests in helicopters?
Government is strengthening Navy and Air Force fleets
Nigeria is upgrading and modernizing its armed forces' fleet of military aircraft. Last August it announced that in September it would take delivery of 18 new attack helicopters: 12 US Bell AH-1Z Vipers... more
DefensePrague celebrates new military helicopters
Czech Republic remembered him on the occasion of "Nato Days 2023"
The government of the Czech Republic has celebrated the delivery of the first four new attack helicopters produced by the US manufacturer Bell Textron. These are three AH-1Z Viper aircraft and one UH-1Y... more
Civil aviationParis deploys anti-migrant helicopter
The Élysée mobilizes counter-terrorism to manage flows on the Italian-French border
The migrant emergency in Italy has pushed Paris to mobilize the anti-terrorism service to deal with the flows concentrated on the Italian-French border. The country beyond the Alps has deployed ground... more
Civil aviationChina Helicopter Exposition (2): Beijing looks to EU
European rental company-manufacturer agreement signed during the show
The Chinese company Wanjiang Financial Leasing, specialized in the provision of financial services and rental of aircraft, ships and work vehicles, has signed a letter of intent to start a strategic cooperation... more
Defense"China Helicopter Exposition" kicks off (14-17 September)
The event inaugurated yesterday in Tianjin continues until Sunday - VIDEO
The sixth edition of the "China Helicopter Exposition" helicopter show is underway. The event opened yesterday, September 14th, in the city of Tianjin, in northern China, and continues until Sunday 17th.... more
HelicoptersAgreement signed for 28 helicopters, between H-175 and H-160
They will be used to serve the energy market - DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H-175 units and 8 H-160s to serve the energy market worldwide, including in the US.... more
Civil aviationNew Zealand: laser against Police helicopter
A 49-year-old man identified, he will appear in court soon
A New Zealand District Police helicopter was targeted tonight by a man who attempted to blind the crew with a laser device. The aircraft was flying over the Mangere district, south of the city of Auckland.... more
DefenseGermany: new American helicopters arrive
Washington strengthens its presence in the Old Continent
Washington has sent military helicopters to Europe. This is the new generation (version VI) of Apache AH-64E Guardian combat aircraft, produced by the American manufacturer Boeing. There are currently... more
DefensePoland will receive Apache helicopters
US Congress grants green light for sale of 96 aircraft
In the past few hours, the United States Congress has approved the sale to Poland of 96 AH-64E Apache military attack helicopters manufactured by the Boeing company. The American Government had validated... more
Finance and economyUK: agreement on Puma helicopters
Extended maintenance contract until 2028
The Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom, led by Ben Wallace, has formalized the extension of a contract with the company Airbus Helicopters, to provide logistical support and assistance on the Puma... more
DefenseAfghanistan: Taliban on military Mro
"Over 70 planes and helicopters repaired in the last two years: official"
The leaders of the Afghan Air Force have announced that since the United States left the territory of Afghanistan, exactly two years ago, in 2021, the Taliban government technicians have been able to repair... more
CuriositiesMilitary helicopters: the most powerful fleets in the world
War in Ukraine revealed that these aircraft are indispensable for armies
Helicopters have now become indispensable aircraft for the fleets of modern armies. Rotary-wing vehicles had a real positive revaluation following the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine. In fact,... more
DefenseG20: safety tests with helicopters
Soldier lowers himself from an aircraft onto the roof of a hotel during exercises - VIDEO
Training has begun to ensure security in view of the G20 summit scheduled for 9 to 10 September in India. The armed forces conducted various ground and air exercises in the capital New Delhi. Citizens... more
Civil aviationKai-Airbus pact on helicopters
Pre-agreement on supplies for 300 aircraft over 10 years
The South Korean helicopter manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the European aircraft builder Airbus Helicopters have signed a pre-agreement on the supply of 300 rotorcraft over 10 years.... more
DefensePolish army among the strongest in Europe
The country represents a fundamental NATO outpost against the Russian threat
The upgrading of the military's capacity is making Poland one of the strongest North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) militaries outside the United States. The recent agreement for a potential purchase... more
DefenseUkrainian War: Over 24,000 tanks destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow count the victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The General Staff of Kiev has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today: 261,840 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseIsrael buys 12 military helicopters
New contract increases fleet of CH-53K King Stallion aircraft for Tel Aviv
The United States government has signed a contract with the American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group) for the purchase of 35 new CH-35K King Stallion amphibious helicopters. The value... more
CuriositiesEx-helicopters that become hotels
The first aircraft will be located in California
A California company is converting decommissioned helicopters into luxury motorhomes. The goal is to offer unique, original and adventurous experiences to lovers of glamping, that is glamorous camping,... more
DefenseNigeria: 18 new military helicopters are arriving
Bell AH-1Z Viper and TAI T-129 Atak expected in September
The heads of the Nigerian Air Force (Naf, Nigerian Air Force) announced in the past few hours that the armed force will soon take delivery of 18 new attack helicopters: 12 supplied by the United States... more
DefenseIndonesia buys 24 American helicopters
Towards completion of order for F-15 fighters and Black Hawk aircraft
The government of Indonesia will purchase 24 Boeing F-15 Eagle military aircraft and 24 US-made Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk transport helicopters. The agreement between the Jakarta executive and the two... more
Civil aviationCanada: flame-spreading helicopters in action
Internet users advance conspiracy theories, but it's a way to stem the fire - VIDEO
Canada is engulfed in flames. In these hours there are more than 400 fires active in the state of British Columbia, where 35,000 people have been evacuated. A natural disaster that generates fears among... more
Finance and economyPoland purchases Apache helicopters
US State Department give green light, now US Congress decision
In the past few hours, the US government approved the sale to Poland of military AH-64E Apache attack helicopters manufactured by US Boeing. The State Department notified its decision to the US Congress,... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: F-16 aircraft towards Kiev
Over 40 airplanes from the governments of the Netherlands and Denmark
The governments of the Netherlands and Denmark have formalized their decision to deliver more than 40 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to Ukraine. This is an initiative that aims to strengthen... more
Civil aviation"Labace 2023" (2): new helicopter contracts announced in Latin America
During official ceremonies of the airshow ongoing in San Paolo
Leonardo confirms its reference position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during official ceremonies held at "LABACE 2023" (8-10 August in Sao Paulo). Gruppomodena... more
DefenseAustralia receives first "Black Hawk" helicopters
Initial batch of an order for 40 military aircraft
The Australian Department of Defense has announced that it has received the first three American-made Sikorsky UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters. This is the initial lot of an order for 40 aircraft... more
Civil aviationUSA: firefighting helicopters in action
In the Hawaiian islands, forests and houses are burned, some people evacuated
The forests of the US islands of Hawaii are burning with flames fueled by winds that blow up to 100 km/h. The partial balance is several hectares of vegetation devoured as well as houses and structures... more
HelicoptersNew Zealand: military helicopters fly again
Safety exam completed after fatal plane crash during exercise
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has given the green light for the return to service of the NHIndustries NH-90 Taipan military helicopters. All the aircraft in the fleet had been grounded for a... more
Civil aviationUSA: crash between two firefighting helicopters
Three people were killed in an aircraft crash
Three people died yesterday in a plane crash between two firefighting helicopters in California. A Bell 407 (registration N555AS) and an Sikorsky S-64E (registration N4037S) which had been sent to Cabazon... more
Civil aviationCyprus: aerial reinforcements to fight fires
Helicopters sent to the island by Lebanon, Greece and Jordan
Cyprus is burning. A forest fire is eating up miles of mountainous terrain. For this reason, the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism has made several aircraft available to support the fight against... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia versus Poland
Peskov: "Warsaw intensifies provocations against Moscow and its allies"
The Kremlin spokesman said Poland is stepping up its "provocations" against Russia and its allies, especially Belarus. The announcement comes as Polish Deputy Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski said Warsaw... more
HelicoptersIsrael: new MRO technologies for helicopters
Integrated cameras for predictive maintenance
The State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), specialized in the defense and civil aviation sectors, has partnered with the French company Odysight to equip Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk multipurpose... more
Finance and economyNew Zealand blocks NH-90 helicopters
The stop after a fatal plane crash occurred at sea
An NHIndustries MRH-90 Taipan military helicopter has crashed off the north coast of Queensland during the international exercise 'Talisman Sabre'. Following this incident, the top management of the Royal... more
AccidentsAccident between two helicopters in Poland
According to Warsaw, Belarusian aircraft violated the airspace
The Polish defense ministry confirmed today the plane crash between two Belarusian military helicopters that occurred yesterday morning around 8:00 on the border between the two countries. The collision... more
DefensePoland to purchase "Black Hawk" helicopters
Meanwhile, pilot training on the "Apaches" begins
The Ministry of Defense of Poland has started the procedure for the acquisition of Sikorsky S-70i Armed "Black Hawk" helicopters. The official announcement by the executive arrived on 24 July. The sale... more
AccidentsAustralia: military helicopter crashes
Ministry of Defense: "No hope of locating survivors"
The Australian Ministry of Defense announced that there is no longer any hope of locating the survivors who were on board an MRH-90 Taipan military helicopter (version designed for the Australian army... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus: half-year 2023 results
316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2023.The highlights are: 316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2023Revenues € 27.7 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 billi... more
Civil aviationGerman Police upgrade helicopter fleet
Aircraft with new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems
In recent weeks, the H-135 helicopters of the German Police have undergone a review procedure for the surveillance equipment on board. This led to an update of part of the avionics: in detail, two new... more
DefensePoland announces purchase of new helicopters
Objective: to modernize fleet with more S-70i "Black Hawk"
The Polish Government recently announced its intention to purchase new Sikorsky S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters. According to some analysts, Warsaw's goal would be to bring the total to 32 aircraft present... more
DefenseCzech Republic receives military helicopters
First two US-made AH-1Z Viper attack aircraft
The Czech Republic received the first two new US-made Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters yesterday. The delivery comes at a time of renewed interest by the military in rotary-wing aircraft, which have... more
DefenseTaiwan: military exercise at the airport
Simulated rejection of an air attack to control the stopover
The Taiwan Air Force conducted a military exercise for the first time today at its main airport in Taiwan. Six helicopters participated, including an Apache and about 180 soldiers. It is a simulation that... more
Civil aviationCanaries: firefighting aircraft in action
Hundreds of men, planes and ground vehicles from the fire brigade were involved
A huge fire that broke out on the island of Gran Canaria is spreading more and more dangerously. In action men, aircraft and vehicles on the ground of the fire brigade. However, the situation remains critical.... more
HelicoptersTwo H-225M helicopters delivered to Hungary
The first aircraft of 16 units
The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 H-225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The aircraft was officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Additionally,... more