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HelicoptersBell: two solutions for the LUH and the ARH competitions
Washington, USA - The Bell 210 and the 407 respectively competing for the Light Utility Helicopter and the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter
Bell is going to compete for the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) of the US armed forces by suggesting two among its aircraft properly set to perform the related... more
HelicoptersSikorsky aims to settle a score in Europe
Washington, Usa - Focusing on the United Kingdom and Italy for the provision of military helicopters after the Marine One competition
Sikorsky’s revenge against AgustaWestland after the defeat concerning the provision of the new Marine One (see for details AVIONEWS) could be ensured in the European market, at least according to the c... more
HelicoptersLos Angeles: fog grounded helicopters used to transfer votes
Los Angeles, USa - Frustration and anxiety among candidates waiting more than two hours
Los Angeles is under election in these days: but a heavy fog which hit the Californian city yesterday caused some problems to the transport of ballots from the urns. Los Angeles in fact used 2 helicopters... more
HelicoptersCertification for the Helisim-made EC-155's simulator
Paris, France - A system intended to accurately reproduce the various weather and environmental conditions during flight
Helisim, a company competent for the production of helicopter simulators and linked to Eurocopter and Thales, was recently awarded with the best European certification (The D level based on the JAR STD... more
HelicoptersAgusta-ATR agreement for NH-90
Varese, Italy - As a result of a series of collaborations that occurred in the past
Agusta SpA and ATR Group, company leader in Europe in the planning and production of structural parts and components in carbon fibre, have signed an agreement of collaboration. The deal provides for... more
HelicoptersAS-350 for Kampala International Hospital
Kampala, Uganda - The new EMS service to favour the reduction of hardships during the health care assistance in the African country
Kampala International Hospital, in the capital of Uganda, experienced some difficulties during the last years when performing the due and quick rescue operations in severe areas in the African country.... more
HelicoptersCougar Helicopters selects Iridium for the new communications systems
Ottawa, Canada - The Canadian company specialized for offshore operations adopts new satellite devices for its own rotor-winged aircraft fleet
Cougar Helicopters, a Canadian company specialized for offshore operations in the energy sector (oil and gas) and provided with a chopper fleet mainly consisting of Eurocopter Super Puma, Sikorsky S-61... more
HelicoptersExcursions off-piste by means of helicopters organized by Heliski Cervinia
Cervinia, Italia - For inexperienced people it is better to chose the option "Helibattesimo"
Heliski Cervinia organizes excursions off-piste by means of helicopters on the high valley of Cervinio; for information see the web site www.heliskicervinia.com. The 2005 program has offers both for inexperienced... more
HelicoptersSwiss helicopters finished their mission in the areas affected by the seaquake
Jakarta, Indonesia - Now two cargo planes will carry them to Zurich
The Swiss Super Puma AS-332M helicopters engaged from last January 17 in the transport of aids and persons in the Indonesian province of Banda Aceh which suffered from the tsunami occurred last December... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland not to compete for the US Army's ARH programme tender
Rome, Italy - The armed force announced it needs an aircraft which can be dismantled in 4 minutes and a couple of them must be carried by a C-130
AgustaWestland is not going to compete for the ARH programme (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) related to the request of light helicopters for scout operations destined to US Army. AgustaWestland confirmed... more
HelicoptersIndonesia: 4 new military helicopter Squadrons by 2014
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Mil Mi-35 have been already ordered while there would be an interest for the Mi-17s as well
Indonesian Government would intend to found four new Squadrons for the Army aviation. The purpose would be the one of remarkably strengthening the sector related to attack ad transport helicopters, although... more
HelicoptersThe A-109 LUH for the US Army's Light Utility Helicopter Programme
Washington, USA - The military version of the well known helicopter to be offered by AgustaWestland as the new light aircraft for US Army
The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), the US Army’s programme related to the provision of new light helicopters, will also involve AgustaWestland. Nevertheless, Lockheed Martin is not going to cooperate w... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded with a more than USD 165m contract
Washington, USA - For the AH-1W and UH-1N helicopters' avionics systems softwares updates
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $165,422,738 cost-plus-award-fee contract for the development of Integrated Avionics Suite (IAS) software upgrades in support of the H-1... more
HelicoptersHas the Italian Council of State postponed the decision on the AgustaWestland's appeal?
Rome, Italy - The sentence would have been delayed sine die according to some rumors, but AgustaWestland confirmed that, actually, the legal proceeding goes on regularly
Italian Council of State’s decision regarding the clash between AgustaWestland and MD concerning the provision of helicopters to Italian State Corps (see for details AVIONEWS) would have been postponed s... more
HelicoptersMarine One: Lockheed Martin hires Sikorsky's workers
Washington, USA - They will be deployed for the production of the US-101 as the new American Presidential helicopter
Lockheed Martin will hire several Sikorsky’s employees who had been at first destined to be used for the manufacturing of the new US Presidential chopper in case the VH-92 won the tender for the Marine O... more
HelicoptersTurkey: seven solutions for the new combat helicopter
Ankara, Turkey - The new tender for the provision of 90 aircraft started
The tender for the provision of 90 combat helicopter started in Turkey again. After a long standstill, Turkish Government decided to endow with a rotor-winged aircraft fleet able to fill this gap in the... more
HelicoptersEmergency caused by bad weather conditions in Calabria, it was fundamental the use of helicopter
Cosenza, Italy - In order to transport food and hay for animals
An helicopter of Cfs (State forestal body) was involved into the rescue operations necessary because of bad weather conditions in Calabria in last week-end as many areas were isolated for heavy snowstorm.... more
HelicoptersEurocopter-HAL: an agreement for components production
New Dheli, India - The European group's effort in the Asian market is increasing
The Eurocopter’s efforts for the promotion of its products in the Asian market appears to increase and this is shown also by the recent agreement with HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd), the Indian aerospace c... more
HelicoptersWhat is in the EH-101's future?
Cascina Costa, Italy - AgustaWestland aims to several markets for the military and institutional VIP transport
The future of the EH-101 could remarkably consolidate the success of the aircraft, both concerning the strictly military sector and the institutional VIP transport. The victory of the US-101 in the United... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B to support Indonesian population hit by the seaquake
Jakarta, Indonesia - The 18th aircraft of this type has been delivered to Indonesian Police and is also being operated for humanitarian aid missions
Indonesian Police took delivery of its 18th and last Enstrom 480B. Such supply accomplished the provision of aircraft manufactured by the US producer for the Indonesian law enforcement units which appear... more
HelicoptersUAE: eight AB-139s for Air Force
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Six aircraft to be devoted to SAR operations whereas the remaining two will be deployed for VIP transport
United Arab Emirates Air Force selected the AB-139 as the new SAR (Search and Rescue) and VIP transport helicopter by purchasing eight vehicles and so making the number of the orders rise up to more than... more
HelicoptersUH-1, AB-212 or Mi-8: which one is going to fight against drug trade in Afghanistan?
Washington, USA - Debates in the United states about the opportunity of resorting to means already used in Colombia or old Israeli and former UN's aircraft
The success of the fight against drug trade and, first and foremost, against the production itself of drug in Colombia by US helicopters leads US Government to think about the opportunity of extending... more
HelicoptersLuxembourg: the role played by the MD-900 Explorers for EMS missions
Luxembourg - The selection of such aircraft depended in particular on the higher safety ensured by the NOTAR system
There are four MD-900 Explorers now deployed by Luxembourg Air Rescue, a non-profit organization which attends to Emergency Medical Service operations in this country with large cooperations with the major... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS' surveys: "What do you think about the Mangusta helicopters' re-deployment in Iraq?"
Rome, Italy - In order to understand if it is thought it is a proper measure and maybe adapted too late or if it is a mistake and a risk
AVIONEWS launches a new survey focused on a relevant matter which involves the Italian military commitment in Iraq, that is to say the one related to the re-deployment of the Mangusta combat helicopters... more
HelicoptersThe Mangustas fly over Dhi Qar
Nassiriya, Iraq - The first territorial reconnaissance mission over the Iraqi province by the combat helicopters occurred yesterday
The Italian Army’s AgustaWestland A-129CBT Mangusta combat helicopters are combat ready in Iraq. Two out of three of the military aircraft performed their first mission in such operational environment b... more
HelicoptersA Star Fly/Tirrenia's deal offers helicopter service to emerald coast's tourists
Olbia, Italy - With effect in next summer season
Star Fly, a firm which is specialized in service by means of helicopters, has just signed a deal with the navigation firm Tirrenia to offer summer helicopter service to emerald coast’s tourists (Sardinia, I... more
HelicoptersNaples Joint Force Command authorized helicopters to sent aid to Albania
Tyrana, Albania - Since more than twenty days, North of the country has been held by a terrible cold wave
Helicopters from the Kossovo South-East multinational brigade took off at base of Prizren (Albania) bound for the region which is among Kukes, Tropoja, Puke and Dibra, held since about three weeks under... more
HelicoptersARH: Bell promotes its alternative solution for the new US Army's scout helicopter
Washington, USA - A special armed version of the 407 to replace the old OH-58 Kiowa
Bell is offering a special version of its 407 single turbine light chopper within the US Army’s programme named Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). Such a programme is intended to the provision of s... more
HelicoptersThe Mangustas left bound for Iraq
Rome, Italy - The Antonov devoted to the transport of the three combat aircraft took off between February 11 and 12
The three AgustaWestland A-129CBT Mangusta combat helicopters left during the night between Friday February 11 and Saturday 12 aboard an Antonov AN-124 airlifter, destined to reinforce the defensive and... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: "The US-101's advantage? Only the cabin, that is why we are not going to protest"
Washington, USA - The US helicopter group gave in for an official demonstration against the selection of the new US Presidential chopper
Sikorsky will not officially protest against the selection of the US-101 performed by US Navy as the new Marine One, the US President’s helicopter. It was unveiled by the well known US producer so putting t... more
HelicoptersRussia: "Updates on Russian helicopters in Eastern Europe are illegal without licenses"
Moscow, Russia - A firm criticism by Russian Defence Ministry against the contract awarded by Bulgaria to Lockheed Martin and Elbit
US Lockheed Martin and Israeli Elbit will attend to the update of the Mil Mi-24 Hind combat helicopter and the Mi-17 transport chopper of the Bulgarian armed forces in order to adapt them to the NATO standards.... more
HelicoptersEurocopter EC-725: French Air Force and Army provided a green light
Paris, France - The latest version of the Cougar is destined to SAR and transport operations and it will be combat ready by 2006
French Air Force and Army approved the provision of the Eurocopter 725 helicopters for the performance of SAR (Search and Rescue) and transport missions. Air Force ordered six aircraft of this type while... more
HelicoptersPratt & Whitney Canada continues growth in world helicopter market
Anaheim, Usa - With launch of new PW-210 turboshaft engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) is launching a new generation turboshaft engine, the PW-210, offering best-in-class performance in the 1,000 SHP class with unmatched reliability, durability and operating... more
HelicoptersEurocopter selected for Shell North Sea Operations
Marignane, France - EC-225 and EC-155 in Oil and Gas Services
Following a very competitive tender, Shell Exploration and Production has awarded Bristow Helicopters a 7-year contract for crew-change transport operations throughout the United Kingdom and the Dutch... more
HelicoptersRobinson: orders and production increased in 2004
Washington, USA - And the groups' board is forecasting to consolidate its condition in 2005, maybe even improving it
Robinson unveiled the results achieved during 2004, putting into evidence that a significant growth for the helicopter group has been found in the worldwide market compared to the previous year. There... more
HelicoptersBerselli: "Great international prominence for Agusta thanks to the US-101"
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Undersecretary put into evidence the role played by Government and the effectiveness of Finmeccanica's strategy
Italian Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli, commented recently on the victory of the US-101 promoted by AgustaWestland and Lockheed Martin in the USA as the new Presidential helicopter (see for details... more
HelicoptersIsolair Incorporated and Rainier Heli-Lift: a new firefighting system
Anaheim, USA - The Eliminator II, destined to the K-Max helicopter, will be shown at Heli-Expo 2005
During the next Heli-Expo edition, which is expected to occur in Anaheim (California, USA) from February 6 to 8, Isolair Incorporated and Rainier Heli-Lift will exhibit their solution aimed to increase... more
HelicoptersUS-101: thoughts on warranties ensured by the new Marine One
Washington, USA - Some analysts are focusing now on the Italian-British industrial role and the solution based on three engines
New comments from International press have been spread regarding the victory of the US-101 in the United States against the rival VH-92 within the tender for the provision of the new Presidential helicopter... more
HelicoptersMarine One: Senators and Deputies "console" Sikorsky
Washington, USA - The group has still many chances in the international market and a major role most of all in the military sector
Sikorsky has lost the competition for the provision of the new United States’ Presidential helicopter fleet. Its VH-92 Super Hawk (a dedicated version of the S-92) did not succeed in win against the s... more
HelicoptersNH-90: a Wind River/Galileo Avionica-made map generation and management system
Rome, Italy - The system will have to ensure the highest accuracy during navigation with all weather and environmental condition
US Wind River will provide the software for the map generation and management navigation system destined to the NH-90 military helicopter. Galileo Avionica is operating in cooperation with such firm just... more
HelicoptersATR Group to attend to the NH-90 rear section
Vergiate, Italy - It signed an agreement with AgustaWestland for the provision of composite materials
ATR Group, an Italian company competent for the production of composite materials in the aerospace and car sectors, will attend to the manufacturing of the NH-90 military helicopters for Italian Army and... more
HelicoptersMarine One (4): criticism against the US-101 from US political and military environment
Washington, USA - According to those who are moaning about the choice, the European helicopter industry is strong enough though the US one needs help
Institutional and military environments have criticized in the USA the choice of the US-101 by US Navy as the new Presidential helicopter. The main doubts regard the impossibility of understanding why... more
HelicoptersMarine One (3): Sikorsky proves disappointed due to the US Navy's decision
Washington, USA - According to the US company, the S-92 has better performance and operating cost than the EH-101
Disappointment. The Sikorsky and its partners’ reaction after the announcement of the rival’s victory can certainly be summarized in this single word, which is often used in the statements released by... more
HelicoptersMarine One (2): reasons for the selection of the US-101
Washington, USA - A proven aircraft able to warrant safety, security and reliability together with lower development cost for the role it is expected to play
US Department of Defence unveiled the US Navy’s decision at Pentagon on last Friday, underlining the main reasons which led the armed force to select the solution promoted by Team US-101 rather than t... more
HelicoptersMarine One: Finmeccanica aiming to seize the American market
Washington, USA - The contract for the provision of the US Presidential helicopters could ensure new opportunities for Italian aviation and defence industry
The US-101’s victory announced by US Navy on last January 28 within the competition for the provision of the new Presidential helicopter fleet in the USA (see for details AVIONEWS), means a major turning p... more
HelicoptersUS-101: one hundred of these days!
Washington, Usa - Reliability, safety and experience won
The US-101 will be the new helicopter of the United States’ President. US Navy selected the alternative solution promoted by the Team US-101 ensuring the victory of AgustaWestland, Lockheed Martin, Bell a... more
HelicoptersAn other US chopper crashed at Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - Aircraft appears to be a military OH-58 Kiowa
After the accident occurred few days ago which killed 30 US Marines and the copter pilot (see for details AVIONEWS), today an other American aircraft, an US army reconnaissance OH-58 Kiowa went down with... more
HelicoptersVought's contribution for the production off the new Blackhawks
Washington, USA - Sikorsky asked the US company for manufacturing 350 cabin structural sections for these choppers
Sikorsky selected Vought as a partner for the manufacturing of the structural section concerning the control cabin of the Blackhawk and Seahawk helicopter family in the latest versions. The signed contract... more
HelicoptersCougar and Panther for the Bulgarian armed forces
Sofia, Bulgaria - Government proves willing to deploy such 18 helicopters ordered even for international peace-keeping missions
Eurocopter will provide some 18 military helicopters to Bulgarian Air Force and Navy by the next three years. The helicopter company owned by EADS has recently signed a contract with Bulgarian Ministry... more
HelicoptersMarine One: here is the doomsday
Washington, USA - US Navy is expected to unveil today its final decision on the new US Presidential helicopter
As long as US Government and US Navy do not chenge their minds, the final decision regarding the new American President's helicopter and so the choice between the AgustaWestland/Lockheed Martin/Bell US-101... more