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HelicoptersUK's Metropolitan Police selected Skyquest mission displays
London, UK - For new EC-145 helicopter fleet
Skyquest Aviation, the UK manufacturer of specialist airborne surveillance equipment, yesterday announced that the UK’s Metropolitan Police have selected their Video Management System for installation i... more
HelicoptersA training course for Alpine helicopter rescue health operators
Aosta, Italy - An Italian experimental project to export abroad
The ASL (Local Health Company) of Valle d’Aosta Region and the Regional Health Authority have allocated EUR 92,600 for a project called "Helicopter use in Alpine environment: modular training integrated p... more
HelicoptersTremiti Islands connection guaranteed by helicopters
Foggia, Italy - The service in progress from 20 years
In these days of bad weather there were many difficulties for the little island communities which live in the several archipelago around Italian peninsula. In Tremiti Island (Adriatic Sea) from 20 years... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signed an agreement for 25 years with the British Ministry of Defence
London, Great Britain - The industry will supply support for the EH-101 helicopters
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded the Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) contract which will transform logistics support arrangements for the UK Ministry of defence’s (... more
Helicopters14 EH-101 for the Japanese Maritime Self defence Force
Tokyo, Japan - First of 14 aircraft delivered today to be used for several duties
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the delivery by Kawasaki of the first of 14 EH101 helicopters to the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF). The handover ceremony... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: negotiation with trade unions is impossible
Stratford, USA - Problems also for the US Army
Sigorsky’s managers made known that it seems there are not possibilities to resume negotiation with its workers on strike (see for details AVIONEWS). The Trade unions’ refusal to accept the reorganization pla... more
HelicoptersItalian Air Force receives the first HH-3F helicopter in the new avionics configuration
Rome, Italy - The event will take place next March 8 in Brindisi at the AgustaWestland's facility
"Next March 8 AgustaWestland will deliver to the Italian Air Force the first HH-3F helicopter with a new avionics configuration that be part an improving multiyear programme of the operative capacities... more
HelicoptersNew shuttle service to New York's "JFK" airport
New York, USA - From Manhattan center to the air station in 8 minutes on board of helicopter
It is on record that nowadays time is money, and American people know it better than anybody else. To save travellers’ time US Helicopter decided to start a shuttle service from Manhattan to "JFK" airport. M... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: ERA (Seacor) Aviation signed MoU for EC-225
Marignane, France - It's the first American oil and gas operator to select the european industry
ERA (Seacor) Aviation Inc. of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is the first U.S. offshore operator to have selected the EC-225 for oil and gas services. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at HAI by Ed Washecka,... more
HelicoptersKamatics Corporation will deliver components for MDHI's helicopters
Mesa, USA - Satisfaction expressed by both the company
MD Helicopters and Kamatics Corporation achieved a long-term deal for the delivery of 13 components utilized for the assembly of the MD Explorer, MD-500E, MD-530F, MD-520N and MD-600N helicopters. All... more
HelicoptersThe new Chelton EFIS available on MDHI's helicopters
Mesa, USA - Progresses for pilot's safety
MD Helicopters made known that from now on the new Chelton EFIS (Electronic flight information System) will be available among optional equipments of its popular MD Explorer. EFIS is a complete flight... more
HelicoptersAgreement between MD Helicopters and Triumph Group
Mesa, USA - Long-term deal to deliver the helicopters' transmissions
MD Helicopters achieved a long-term deal with Triumph Gear Systems,Inc., a subsidiary of Triumph group, for the delivery of the transmissions for MDHI helicopters. The agreement forecasts also the supply... more
HelicoptersThe A-160 "Hummingbird": the first helicopter without a pilot
Washington, USA - Tuned by Boeing, it will go in production in two years
In the last generation of remote-control UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), a new helicopter was born, the A-160 "Hummingbird", a DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) project which has undergone... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and Indian operator Global Vectra sign contract for three EC-155 helicopters
Marignane, France - VECTRA had acquired its first two helicopters in 2005
Eurocopter and Global VECTRA Helicop, largest India-based helicopter operator for offshore missions today signed a contract for three Eurocopter EC-155 aircraft. VECTRA, who had acquired its first two... more
HelicoptersA training school in Asia is expected to be established by 2006 to train several hundred helicopter pilots a year
Singapore, Singapore Republic - The EC-120 Colibrì best choice as trainer
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) announces that it has been tasked by Eurocopter Group to create a Regional Pilot Training School in Singapore. Entitled "Eurocopter Training Services Asia" (ETSA), this... more
HelicoptersLondon Metropolitan Police Authority orders three EC-145
Marignane, France - It has scheduled that they enter service between this and next year
Eurocopter and its UK distributor, McAlpine Helicopters Limited, have had the confirmation of orders for three new Eurocopter EC-145 helicopters by the London Metropolitan Police Authority. The "Met" will... more
HelicoptersUS Air Force is looking for a new helicopter
Washington, USA - USD 254 million destined to the new helicopter just since 2007
Yesterday the US Air Force announced its intention to buy 146 new combat search-and-rescue helicopters having an additional budget of USD 849 million, 254 of which available just since next year. Air Force... more
HelicoptersEnstrom and Estonia sign contract to provide 480B
Michigan, Usa - As a surveillance helicopter for the Republic of Estonia’s Ministry of Environment
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation and the Estonian Environmental Inspectorate have signed a contract to build an Enstrom 480B to serve as a surveillance helicopter for the Republic of Estonia’s Ministry o... more
HelicoptersSasemar buys three helicopters AB-139 of AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica)
Rome, Italy - The Italian company gives the announce
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica group) announced the decision of Sasemar, Spanish agency for sea safety, to buy three helicopters AB-139 in the configuration Search and Rescue (SAR). The helicopters will... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Spanish Sasemar award a contract for three AB-139 helicopters in SAR configuration
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - It is the fifth government customer to choose the model, after orders by UAE, Oman, Ireland and Estonia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that Sasemar, the Spanish Marine Safety Agency, has awarded a contract for three AB-139 medium-twin helicopters in Search and Rescue (SAR)... more
HelicoptersRobinson Helicopter Company sets a new record
Torrance, USA - The firm sold 806 helicopters in 2005
Robinson Helicopter Company, American helicopters constructor society, set a new civil helicopters sales record in 2005. 806 aircraft were made, 26 more than previous Bell Helicopters’ primacy, reached i... more
HelicoptersBrindisi: Italian Firemen's AB-412 object lesson
Brindisi, Italy - During Italian Minister Pisanu's visit to the new headquarters
An Italian Firemen’s AB-412 is going to show an object lesson during the visit of Giuseppe Pisanu, Italian Home Secretary, to the new headquarters in Brindisi (south-east of Italy). The member of Italian g... more
HelicoptersEurocopter conquers Asian market
Marignane, France - The French group wants to enlarge its business focus towards East
Eurocopter, one of the world’s largest helicopter manufacturers, is conquering rapidly Eastern market (see for details AVIONEWS). From its office in Bangalore (India), the French group is enlarging its b... more
HelicoptersAlso five MI-35M in the wide Venezuelan helicopter-park
Caracas, Venezuela - Already composed by different models of the Russian Mil
Last June 10, 2005 the Venezuela’s Defense Minister signed with the Rosoboronexport State Corporation a contract for purchasing five attack helicopters MI-35 for a total of USD 35m. It deals of the second a... more
HelicoptersMilestone year for Robinson Helicopters Company
Torrace, USA - R-22 continues to be successfull
2005 has been an other record year for Robinson Helicopters Company, that produces one of the most widespread helicopter in the world: R-22. After thirty years from first test, last year the industry delivered... more
HelicoptersFour CH-53 "Sea Stallion" sold by Israel to Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico - The sale would be happened in 2005, but wouldn't be still deliveries because of payment's delays
The Fuerza Aerea Mexicana has acquired four helicopters CH-53 "Sea Stallion" by Israel cost 299 million of pesos. The payment date have to occurred within the end of 2005 but seems that didn’t happened, a... more
HelicoptersEurocopter increases its turnover in 2005
Marignane, France - French group undersigned new agreements around the world
Eurocopter, the European civil and military helicopters maker, reported its total amount about 2005. The turnover for the company was estimated around EUR 3,52bn, and the company’s current backlog amounts u... more
HelicoptersThe last three MI-35 helicopters delivered to Prague
Prague, Czech Republic - They belong to an agreement for the settlement of a debt of former URSS
Czech Republic has received the last three MI-35 helicopters (on a total of 26) that Russia delivered it by way of refund to back to URSS period. A spokesperson of LOM, Prague arsenal, announced it. The... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica and AgustaWestland JV in Libya in the aeronautics and security systems sector
Rome, Italy - EUR 80 million contract signed for ten A-109 Power helicopters
"Finmeccanica, AgustaWestland and the Libyan Company for Aviation Industry have signed an agreement to form a joint venture called the Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company (LIATEC). LIATEC will be... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland launched Heat programme for EH-101 Merlin
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - The launch follows the award of the MCSP programme contract announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
"AgustaWestland has launched its Helicopter Electro Actuation Technology (HEAT) programme for the EH-101 Merlin HM Mk.1 helicopter. The launch follows the award of the Merlin Capability Sustainment Plus... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland awarded a EUR 584 million for the upgrade of 30 Royal Navy’s EH-101
Rome, Italy - With an option for a further eight
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a major contact by the UK Ministry of Defence for the upgrade of 30 EH-101 Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters under the Merlin... more
HelicoptersEnstrom received Korean and Brazilian certification
Michigan, Usa - This accomplishment follows a recent delivery of an Enstrom 280FX and a 480B to Hanseo University in Korea and a 480B to Bringer Corporation of Brazil
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received Korean certification for its full product line and added the 480B certification to its Brazilian ticket. Earlier this month the Republic of Korea, Civil Aviation... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Royal Jordanian Air Force placed order for an additional four EC-635s
Marignane, France - Two of these helicopters will be delivered at the end of 2006, the other two early 2007
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has placed a firm order for four additional EC-635 light twin-engined helicopters. This new order will further increase the existing fleet of EC-635 already in operational... more
HelicoptersIraq: American helicopter crashed
Baquba, Iraq - Two embarked militaries dead
An American military helicopter has crashed nearby of the village of Jezani al-Chol, 25 km east of Baquba, situated far from 60 km North-East of Baghdad. The Iraqi Police of Diyala unveiled it today, that... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS visited the Italian Navy's MariStaEli Base (2). Site's history
Sarzana, Italy -
Italian Navy decided during the 60s to set a helicopter base to support ships located at La Spezia. The airport located in Luni (Sarzana) appeared an ideal solution. Such base was available for Navy in... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS visited the Italian Navy's MariStaEli Base
Sarzana, Italy - Also two AB-212 ASWs included in the 5th Helicopter Squadron's fleet
Two AB-212 ASWs have been shown to AVIONEWS during its visit at Italian Navy’s MariStaEli Base in Luni-Sarzana, as even suitable for Special Operations. Such vehicles have been involved by changes in a... more
HelicoptersLebanon: two R-44s for training activities
Beirut, Lebanon - The Robinson helicopters available for the armed force rose to four but it is being thought to purchase additional vehicles
Lebanese Army has recently taken delivery of two new Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopters for training activities. The armed force is already provided with two aircraft of this type and so the total number... more
HelicoptersRussian Army wants 300 Mil Mi-28Ns
Moscow, Russia - The special all-weather version of the attack helicopter could gain good chances also in the international market, according to its maker
Russian Army requested some 300 Mil Mi-28N Night Hunter (Havoc), a version of the well known Russian maker with all-weather capabilities. The first one has been officially shown in recent days and the... more
HelicoptersJapan: first Longbow Apache for Army
Tokyo, Japan - With the special AH-64DJP version also optimized for aerial dogfight
Fuji Heavy Industries took delivery of the first Longbow Apache helicopter destined to Japanese Army. The armed force is going to take delivery of two AH-64DJP choppers next March, a dedicated version... more
HelicoptersUSA: too accidents during EMS operations, training and equipment must be checked
Washington, USA - The main reasons would be operations with bad weather and environmental conditions, while the FAA and the NTSB would be about to rule this sector in a firmer manner
The US Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board would be about to release new rules which will restrict Emergency Medical Service activities further in the United States... more
HelicoptersLUH: US-139 configuration complete
Philadelphia, USA - The special version of the AgustaWestland A-139 proves able to fully meet the US Army's programme requirements
AgustaWestland, as partnered with L3, is ready to compete for the bid related to the new US Army’s utility helicopter (LUH, Light Utility Helicopter) and accomplished the special configuration of the A... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea: Elbit and KAI to transform the Black Hawks into SAR aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - A necessary solution in the light of the US Pave Hawk fleet withdrawal
The United States will withdraw from South Korea their Pave Hawk helicopters and South Korean authorities have to find a solution to manage the search and rescue operations. So, Government requested modifications... more
HelicoptersIndia: Army about to order 200 new helicopters
New Dheli, India - As manufactured under license, they will replace the old Chetaks and Cheetahs
Great changes are going to involve the Indian armed forces, as recently reminded by representatives from Army. The most important one certainly appears to be the one of the future integration of the three... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Italian Navy NH-90 first flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The flight lasted 35 minutes
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that the first Italian Navy serial production NH-90 took to the air on Thursday the 15th of December at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy. T... more
HelicoptersPawan Hans: two Dauphins for off-shore operations
New Dheli, India - The Indian company has got a fleet of some 21 AS-365s in various versions
Pawan Hans, as an important Indian company based in New Dheli and competent for providing helicopter transport services all over the country, purchased two Eurocopter AS-365N3 choppers and intends to request... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: FOCA officer investigated for a letter against the French company
Berne, Switzerland - The Helvetic officer was opposed to Army acquiring Eurocopter helicopters
He is under judicial investigation for having written a letter to Federal MPs saying he was against the purchase of new Eurocopter helicopters for Swiss Army. The matter comes from the tender for helicopter’s s... more
HelicoptersSAR: the "First time" of the S-92
London, UK - The new Sikorsky's helicopter begins operating in the Search and Rescue field with British company CHC
Despite disputes with Bristow to perform the future SAR (Search and Rescue) operations in the United Kingdom, CHC proves more quite satisfied about the choice made and based on the S-92 (see for details... more
HelicoptersKamov: a successful 2005
Moscow, Russia - Efforts in firefighting operations grew for the well known Russian helicopter group
The Russian helicopter group Kamov analysed the situation with reference to results achieved during 2005 and can really feel satisfied. The well known shipped military aircraft maker is actually increasing... more
HelicoptersUSA: helicopter market performing well but import increased
Washington, USA - US analysts would appear worried about the strong penetration capability of foreign products
Analysts put into evidence the excellent performance of US helicopter industry during 2005, most of all concerning the civil sector. Both national and international orders regarded an additional 120 choppers... more
HelicoptersWashington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department: a second Ecureuil is coming
Washington, USA - It will be even operated early in 2006
After using just one AS-350B3 Ecureuil helicopter for four years to monitor Washington’s security from above, the US city’s Police Department chose to resort to another aircraft and the second Ecureuil wil... more