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HelicoptersEurocopter hands over the first three NH-90 helicopters to German Army
Marignane, France - The Armed Force is the first customer to take delivery of the model
"The first three latest-generation NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) were handed over to the German Army at Eurocopter’s Donauwörth facility in the presence of a large group of guests from th... more
HelicoptersFirst UH-72A Light Utility Helicopter delivered to the US Army
Columbus, Usa - New helicopter is a military version of the successful Eurocopter EC-145
"EADS North America officially delivered the first UH-72A Light Utility Helicopter yesterday to the US Army, marking the beginning of this major defence program. The US Army had selected the UH-145 (renamed... more
HelicoptersBolzano-Alto Adige autonomous province and the flight by helicopter
Bolzano, Italy - Yesterday the discussion in the meeting of the provincial Committee
Yesterday Bolzano-Alto Adige autonomous province, during a meeting of the provincial Committee, decided the law on the flight will be modified. The helicopters' take off and landing will be denied only... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and PZL-?widnik announce a partnering agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the Polish Ministry of Health helicopter tender
"AgustaWestland (AW) and PZL-?widnik announced their partnering agreement that will see the two companies co-operating on the Polish Ministry of Health tender for 23 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopters.... more
HelicoptersCAE awarded a contract to develop UH-145 helicopter Cockpit Procedural Trainers
Washington, USA - The value is still not made known
CAE was awarded a contract by EADS North America to design and manufacture the first UH-145 Cockpit Procedural Trainers (CPT) for the US Army. Under terms of the contract, CAE will also built a second... more
HelicoptersRosoboronexport will sell simulator for the pilots of helicopter
Moscow, Russia - For 2007 a prevision of USD 300 million
Rosoboronexport, Russian industry for the export of armaments, wants to promote in the international market a wide set of simulators for the training of the helicopter's pilots, Vladimir Pakhmov, vice-chief... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Libyan Red Crescent purchases five helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Model A-119 Koala for EMS operation
"AgustaWestland announces that the Libyan Red Crescent has purchased five A-119 Koalas. The sale of the A-119 Koala for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) in Libya marks further success for the aircraft in... more
HelicoptersEurocopter is awarded the "Prix Réussite"
Marignane, France - For its landing on the Everest with the AS-350/B3
Eurocopter was awarded of the "Prix Réussite" by the Association Aérounatique et Astronautique de France (AAAF) in recognition of the landing of an AS-350/B3 on the summit of Mount Everest in May 14, 2... more
HelicoptersFirst two AW-139s handed over to the Irish Air Corps
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 200 models ordered in the world
"AgustaWestland announces the hand over of two AW-139 helicopters for the Irish Air Corps by Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., Irish Minister for Defence in the presence of Mr Michael Howard, Secretary General of t... more
HelicoptersEstonian Environmental Inspectorate flies Enstrom
Michigan, Usa - The helicopter will be based in Tallinn and will be operated throughout the Estonian region
"At a ceremony in Estonian’s capital Tallinn, the Environmental Inspectorate accepted an Enstrom 480B presented by the President and CEO of Enstrom, Mr. Jerry Mullins. The helicopter will be based in T... more
HelicoptersA new AW-139 for Berlusconi
Milan, Italy - It appeared on newspapers yesterday
Yesterday Berlusconi's illness showed that an AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter recently joined the Fininvest fleet. Newspapers published the pictures of the twin-engine aircraft registered as I-CDDL taking... more
HelicoptersRussia offers a new helicopter to Middle East customers
Moscow, Russia - Underwent to the acceptance tests last September 2006
Russia has offered a new attack helicopter to Middle East clients. The Rostov Helicopter Production Complex, or Rostvertol, has displayed the export version of the MI-28N. Rostvertol has briefed military... more
HelicoptersOfficial opening of Eurocopter Malaysia's regional maintenance centre
Selangor , Malaysia - With the additional 30,000sq²ft space
"The Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi, today officially launched Eurocopter Malaysia’s Regional Maintenance Centre in Subang, Selangor. The event, which showcased t... more
HelicoptersBoeing will supply US Army of Apache Longbow helicopters
St. Louis, USA - A deal worth USD 151,9 million
Boeing and US Army have signed a USD 151,9 million contract for 11 new AH-64D Apache Longbow multi-role combat helicopters. The lot of 11 new helicopters are in addition to the 16 new AH-64D Apache... more
HelicoptersEurocopter wins Frost & Sullivan’s "Market Leadership Award 2006"
Marignane , France - As No. 1 in the European Military Helicopter Market
"In an ceremony at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London on November 16th, the Aerospace and Defence Group of Frost & Sullivan granted Eurocopter its 2006 Market Leadership Award for the company’s o... more
HelicoptersFirst Apache on the "Ark Royal" aircraft carrier
Portsmouth, United Kingdom - It belongs to 667 Squadron Army Air Corps
An Apache attack helicopter has been landed on an Invincible-class aircraft carrier for the first time, marking another milestone in the return to service of the carrier "Hms Ark Royal". The aircraft,... more
HelicoptersLebanon: Italair helicopters employed in two rescue operations
Tibnin, Lebanon - The Squadron operates in Lebanon as from January 2006
On November 12, 2006, the Italair Helicopters Squadron, which operates in Lebanon as from 1979 in the field of the UNIFIL mission, and which represents the unique air organization of UN in Lebanon, led... more
HelicoptersMDHI appointed new distributor for the Middle East
Mesa, Usa - Including: UAE, Indian Sub Continent, and Scandinavia
MD Helicopters and Action Aviation announced that Action Aviation has been appointed as a distributor for the Mesa, Arizona US-based helicopter manufacturer. Action Aviation will be responsible for several... more
HelicoptersBoeing wins contract for rescue helicopters
Washington, USA - Beating AgustaWestland, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky
The Pentagon has chosen the Boeing HH-47 helicopter to replace the fleet of SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopters that rescue downed US pilots, beating AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica Group. The Pentagon as... more
HelicoptersUS Army orders other UH-145 helicopters
Washington, USA - A deal worth USD 170 million
The selection of EADS to provide the U.S. Army's next-generation Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) marks the European aerospace Group's break-through on the US defence market. For the very first time, the... more
HelicoptersUSAF: the Boeing CH-47 Chinook wins the CSAR-X tender
Washington, USA - Finmeccanica-Lockheed and Sikorsky were defeated
The US Air Force chose Boeing for the assignment of its USD 13bn order, through which 141 "Search and Rescue" helicopters, called CSAR-X, will be provided by 2019. Among competitors, Finmeccanica joined... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: US Army places second order for additional 34 helicopters
Marignane, France - Bringing the total number of aircraft purchased by the Army to 42
The U.S. Army has ordered 34 additional Eurocopter UH-145 Light Utility Helicopters, bringing the total number of aircraft purchased by the Army to 42. EADS North America, the prime contractor for the... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B delivered to Minnesota DNR
Michigan, Usa - The chopper was immediately placed into service on several resource enforcement missions
Recently, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation delivered an Enstrom 480B to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (MN DNR). Captain Michael Trenholm, Chief Pilot, Enforcement Aviation Section, accepted... more
HelicoptersEADS (4): Eurocopter performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
Eurocopter's revenues improved by 17% to EUR 2.364bn (2.0121bn in the same period of 2005) driven by 257 deliveries. EBIT grew by 19% to EUR 125m (105m in 2005). Ordered helicopters from January to September... more
HelicoptersEurocopter AS-350s to Air Methods
Washington, USA - EMS transport helicopters
Air Methods Corporation, provider of emergency medical service transport in the USA, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Eurocopter's American seat for the annual purchase of ten AS-350B2/B3... more
HelicoptersBulgaria orders to other military helicopters
Sofia, Bulgaria - The Air Force receives the second Cougar
Bulgaria's Air Forces welcomed Friday the second Cougar helicopter. Ministry of Defence has ordered 12 Cougar (evolution of the Puma) and six AS-565 Panther aircraft (military version of AS-365 Dauphin),... more
HelicoptersThe Carabineros de Chile orders four AW A-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - The first one will be delivered in the first quarter of 2007
AgustaWestland has been awarded a contract by the Carabineros de Chile to supply four A-109 Power helicopters to perform a wide range of applications including law enforcement, search and rescue and transport... more
HelicoptersRussia: new MI-28N helicopters in the Air Force
Moscow, Russia - The deliveries will be concluded next year
The Russian Air Force commandant, Vladimir Mijailov, has informed at the end of the year, seven MI-28N helicopters will be fold in the Air Force and in next year other five will be adopted. The MI-28N... more
HelicoptersMD Helicopters, Inc. will offer enhanced technical manual support for its customers
Mesa, Usa - An electronic form is provided on its web-site to allow owners of MD helicopters to register for the subscription revision service for manuals
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced it is now providing commercial Rotorcraft Flight Manual revisions, free of charge, to registered owners for the life of the helicopter. An electronic form is provided... more
HelicoptersMD Helicopters delivered MD Explorer to United Kingdom
Mesa, Usa - Powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW-207E engines
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the recent delivery of an MD Explorer to Kuki Helicopters, Ltd. in the United Kingdom. The aircraft was purchased by a U.K. property and leisure company which currently... more
HelicoptersIndia: first EMS helicopter in Bangalore
New Dehli, India - To realize emergency evacuations from the areas surrounding Bangalore
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) launched a specially designed Chetak helicopter for emergency medical evacuation and air charter services in Bangalore. At a simple function, HAL Chairman Mr Ashok... more
HelicoptersChina: between 2006-2026 it will equip with more than 2700 civilian helicopters
Beijing, China - An enormous potential for the national and foreign constructors
The II Corporation of the Chinese Air industry's director, Zhang Hongbiao, has announced, between 2006-2026, the Chinese government will equip with more than 2700 civil helicopters. The declaration has... more
HelicoptersSikorsky updates the presidential helicopters
Washington, USA - A contract for a value of USD 50,5 million
Looking forward to the entry in service of the US-101 VH-17A helicopters, the presidential version of the AgustaWestland EH-101 helicopter, the American Naval Air Systems Command has assigned to the Sikorsky... more
HelicoptersJapanese Coast Guard selected the AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - For maritime search and rescue operations
AgustaWestland, in collaboration with Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, announced that the Japanese Coast Guard has selected the AW-139 helicopter to replace their ageing Bell 212’s for deployment at Search and R... more
HelicoptersIsraeli spare parts for the Swiss Puma helicopters
Berne, Switzerland - The value of the deal fluctuates between CHF 4 and 10 million
The Defense Federal department of Switzerland has confirmed indiscretions according to which the Armed Forces will order to Israel spare parts for the Super Puma helicopters. The value of the deal fluctuates... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: LA Impact places on order an Enstrom 480B
Michigan, Usa - This helicopter will be delivered next December
The Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A. IMPACT) has placed on order an Enstrom 480B Guardian helicopter. The helicopter will be outfitted with an SX-5 searchlight,... more
HelicoptersIndia will purchase 80 MI-17/1V Russian helicopters
Moscow, Russia - A contract for a value of USD 650 million
The India Air Force will purchase 80 MI-17/1V Russian helicopters: the Marshal Sp Tyagi of the India Air Force made known it. The MI-17/1V multirole helicopter is different from last version for the electronic... more
HelicoptersMBDA: test firing marks successful completion of Marte MK2/S development
Rome, Italy - The launch has happened from an Italian Navy EH-101 helicopter
"On October 2nd 2006, the MBDA development team tested the third Marte MK2/S pre-production missile at the Joint Services Test Range in Salto di Quirra. The missile, equipped with a telemetry pack in place... more
HelicoptersRussia: the history of the KA-52 Alligator helicopter
Moscow, Russia - Last phase of development
The production of the KA-50 Black Shark helicopter (see also AVIONEWS) has given hope for a positive solution to the epos of the KA-52 Alligator combat helicopter. In 1994, during the tests between the... more
HelicoptersThe German Army’s EC-135 training helicopter fleet reached the 30,000-hour mark
Marignane, France - At the German Army Air Corps School in Bückeburg at the end of August 2006
The German Army’s EC-135 training helicopter fleet at the German Army Air Corps School in Bückeburg reached the 30,000-hour mark at the end of August 2006. The German Army has been operating 14 EC-135 st... more
HelicoptersElitaxi service "Avionord" at Monza Grand Prix
Monza, Italy - It starts today in coincidence with the Grand Prix competition
On the occasion of the 77th Italy Grand Prix, that will take place in Monza starting from today, Avionord has activated the elitaxi service, that will allow to pilots, technicians, guests and teams managers,... more
HelicoptersNew connections by helicopter between Brussels and Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Holland – A choice mainly conceived for the business men
Yesterday, the Dutch transport societies Helinet and Connexxion announced that hence 2007 Brussels and Amsterdam will connect also via helicopter, a choice mainly conceived for the business men. The voyagers... more
HelicoptersRosboronexport signed a contract for 10 helicopters MI-171SH
Zagreb, Croatia - Offset for the credits of the ex-URSS towards ex-Jugoslavia
The Russian state special exporter of military engineering FSUE Rosoboronexport concluded the contract for delivery for Croatia Ministry of Defence 10 combat-transport Mil MI-171SH helicopters for a value... more
HelicoptersInaer Group continues the renewal of its fleet with nine new Eurocopter helicopters
Marignane, France - First order of an EC-145 in Spain
On 29 August 2006, the INAER group, European leader for on-shore helicopter operations, signed an agreement with Eurocopter España for the acquisition of nine helicopters, which will be integrated into... more
HelicoptersAlpine Rescue Service in Valle d'Aosta: agreement with Valais Canton
Aosta, Italy - To facilitate helicopter rescue procedures removing some bureaucratic rigidities
Thanks to an agreement between Valle d’Aosta Region, North Italy, and Swiss Valais Canton, the high altitude emergency rescue operations in the border between Italy and Switzerland have new, easier rules: t... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivered the 500th EC-135 helicopter to Austrian ÖAMTC takes over its 25th aircraft
Marignane, France - The concurrence of two "round" numbers is a lucky coindicence after decades of close cooperation between the two companies
Last Tuesday, the 500th EC-135 helicopter built at Eurocopter’s German production facility in Donauwörth was delivered to the Austrian Motorist and Touring Club (ÖAMTC). General Manager of Eurocopter’s Germa... more
HelicoptersOn occasion of the film festival of Venice "Les Etoiles Executive Helicopter" since yesterday and until September 10
Venice, Italy - It's the exclusive helicopter service that will offer the transfer from Venice terminal to the "Lido" in only seven minutes
"On occasion of the film festival organized by the ’Biennale di Venezia’, ELI2000 has set up for Les Etoiles the exclusive helicopter service, ’Les Etoiles Executive Helicopter’. The service will offer s... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivered the first Cougar helicopter to Bulgaria
Marignane, France - Delivery of the 18 choppers, started yesterday, will continue over 6 years
In a ceremony at the 24th Air Force Base in Krumovo, Bulgaria, in the presence of several Bulgarian and French officials, Eurocopter handed over the first Cougar helicopter to base commander General Stefan... more
HelicoptersMissingAlbanian helicopter : found a fragment of the lift gate
Taranto, Italy - Remain to understand as this wreckage were arrived so out-route respect to place of impact in Adriatico
A fragment of the left lift gate of Albanian military helicopter Bell 222 fallen in Adriatic, in the international waters, in the last July 16, has been found by a Carabinieri guard ship about a mile offing... more
HelicoptersUnited Arab Emirates: two AB-412EPs and two AW-139s for Armed Forces SAR operations
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thanks to a contract with Falcon Aviation Services and Evergreen Helicopters
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces gave military SAR (Search & Rescue) operations to Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Aviation Services, which will be supported by Evergreen Helicopters Inc. services. Starting from A... more