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HelicoptersHelicopter missing in Pacific Ocean off the Californian coast
San Diego, Usa - Found a seat cushion
The Californian Coast Guard is searching for a helicopter missing in the Pacific Ocean. The aircraft was piloted by an off-duty news cameraman, Sean O'Kane, who left Montgomery Field in San Diego for... more
HelicoptersMtu Aero Engines to overhaul German CH-53 engines
Berlin, Germany - A contract worth EUR 28m
MTU Aero Engines has communicated to have won an EUR 28m to modernize the engines of 20 Sikorsky CH-53GS helicopters; an urgent necessity as the German Defense Minister has explained, because the old General... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B receives the Caa certification
Michigan, Usa - A new market for the Us firm
Caa (Civil Aviation Authority), the UK's equivalent to America's Faa (Federal Aviation Administration) has emitted a certification for the Entrom 480B model. "This is very good news for us, as it opens... more
HelicoptersPalm Beach: training helicopters fly to low
Palm Beach, Usa - Their noise is similar to bombing
More than a dozen homeowners living near the Palm Beach County Park Airport west of Lantana complained about helicopter traffic from the airport: according to their statements the aircrafts fly over their... more
HelicoptersNext month the first made in Vietnam helicopter makes its debut
Hanoi, Vietnam - They 're many the helicopters of which the country needs
It is not known yet the name with which, the next month, will be introduced the first helicopter constructed from a Vietnamese firm, the Vietnam Mechanism Association, but it's known it belongs to the... more
HelicoptersUav lands off site in California during a flight test
Victorville Usa - No damage were reported
A Maverick rotary wing Uav (Unmanned Air Vehicle ) yesterday made a precautionary landing near its operating base in Victorville, California. "It happened during hand-off of the aircraft on a training... more
HelicoptersJordan will enter the light aircraft manufacturing
Amman, Jordan - The Seeker SB-7 will be its first product
Jordan is entering the field of light aircraft manufacturing with the recent establishment of Seabird Aviation Jordan. The company is a joint venture commercial operation between Seabird Aviation Australia... more
HelicoptersCHC signed long-term agreements in Brazil and Taiwan
St. John, Canada - Five-years contracts completed succesfully
CHC Helicopter Corporation announced on Monday 18 that its operating division CHC Helicopters International has successfully completed negotiations for new long-term agreements in Brazil and Taiwan with... more
HelicoptersKamov 32 helicopters to be soon delivered to South Korea
Moscow, Russia - But the supply of helicopters to Turkey is another deal to take in consideration
In a declaration released yesterday, the Kamov General Director, Sergei Mikheyev, has shown much optimist on the possibility that his company can begin soon the deliveries of the Ka-32 to South Korea.... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin and Sikorsky in competition to assure an order for 28 helicopters to Canadian Navy
Toronto, Canada - An USD 2bn deal
They are Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky the only 2 manufacturers of helicopters in competition for the supply to Canadian Navy of a fleet of 28 aircraft that will go to replace the old ones still present.... more
HelicoptersPhi purchases 2 Sikorsky S-92s
Stratford, Usa - They will operate in Gul of Mexico in 2004
Phi (Petroleum Helicopters Inc), leader offshore helicopter transportation company, has communicated to have signed a contract for the purchase of 2 Sikorsky S-92 helicopters; it's the newest model built... more
HelicoptersA new WA rescue helicopter
Perth, Australia - It started service on Saturday
On August 16 the West Australian Government launched a dedicated emergency rescue helicopter service for ill and injured West Australians. In the past they had to rely on a police helicopter, but it was... more
HelicoptersBrusselles: air traffic restricted, not for the prince
Brusselles, Belgium - It gave rise to heated debate
Belgian authorities established the hereditary prince Filippo, son of king Alberto and queen Paola, has the permission to fly over the capital with his helicopter in an aerea which is normally closed to... more
HelicoptersTurkey will buy helicopters for the country's defense ministry
Moscow, Russia - It holds talks with the Russian Kamov company
At a press conference in Moscow titled "The Kamov helicopter company in the 21st century" Chief design engineer of the Kamov helicopter company Sergei Mikheyev said he hopes to sign a contract with Turkey... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Malaysian Navy will take delivery of three of new helicopters by end August
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Royal Malaysian Navy ordered six Augusta-Westland Super Lynx 300 helicopters
The Royal Malaysian Navy will take delivery of three of the six Augusta-Westland Super Lynx 300 helicopters it procured for its two frigates by end August. the three helicopters were expected to be deployed... more
HelicoptersBell helicopter had problems to the hydraulic system
Quantico, USA - It was forced to an unscheduled landing
On August 4, a Bell helicopter V-22 made an unscheduled landing during a routine flight over the test range at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. A preliminary check revealed that a clamp holding a hydraulic... more
HelicoptersRenewal of presidential fleet of helicopters
London, UK - AgustaWestland tries to get the order
On Thursday 7 Kevin Smith, chief executive of Gkn, joint owners with Finmeccanica of AgustaWestland, reported that Tony Blair and Silvio Berlusconi are intensely lobbying George Bush to buy AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersRussian airline Vertikal-T planning to sue the Sudanese authorities
Moscow, Russia - Its helicopter was detained in Sudan on July 21 and only recently released
The Russian airline Vertikal-T, whose helicopter was detained in Sudan on July 21 and only recently released, is planning to sue the Sudanese authorities. "We want to restore our business reputation and... more
HelicoptersItalian helicopters have free access to Tallil airport
Rome, Italy - They execute medical emergency operations
The clearance of dangerous areas at Tallil airport Italian units made in Iraq (see also AVIONEWS) allowed the Italian helicopters to use the air station. They are HH-3F of the Air Force and SH-3D of the... more
HelicoptersFive died in helicopter crash
Srinagar, Kashmir - Helicopter hit a hill
Yesterday an helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed into a mountain in Kashmir killing five people including its pilot, police said. One pilgrim survived the crash but he was in hospital with injuries.... more
HelicoptersRotorWay sold the 700th Exec 162-F
Chandler, Usa - The helicopter went to a customer in Australia
RotorWay International sold the 700th Exec 162-F, which went to a customer in Australia, one of the largest market for this model of helicopter outside of the United States. "The fact that 700 of this... more
HelicoptersGeneral Dynamics will provide ground-to-air connectivity to new AH-1 Apache Longbow
Falls Church, Usa - Contract worth about USD 42m
General Dynamics has been awarded a contract worth about USD 42m to provide ground-to-air data connectivity for the British Army's new AH-1 Apache Longbow attack helicopters. "The award of this contract... more
HelicoptersUH-1Y Huey: 20.000 hours of fatigue testing
Forth Worth, Usa - Twice the required 10.000-hour fatigue life of the Huey
The Marine Corps' newest utility helicopter, the UH-1Y Huey, attained a rare and important helicopter milestone 20.000 hours of fatigue testing. Representing twice the required 10,000-hour fatigue life... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland starts hot and high tests on Super Lynx 300
Fremont, Usa - It will be sold to military users in Malaysia, Thailand and South Africa
Crews from helicopter builder AgustaWestland are testing the high-altitude capabilities of the Super Lynx 300 at the Fremont County Airport in preparation to sell the aircraft to military users in Malaysia,... more
HelicoptersPeacekeepers arrives in Monrovia aboard United Nations helicopters
Monrovia, Liberia - An American helicopter carries assault ship is off the Liberian Coast
The first group of 300 Nigerian peacekeepers from Ecowas, the Economic Community of West African States, arrived on Monday in Liberia. The West African organization that sent the Nigerian peacekeepers... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter inaugurates its new grounbreaking manufacturing facility
Columbus, Usa - "Next logical step in the development of aerospace", said director of Gtra
On Thursday, August 7, 2003, American Eurocopter inaugurates its newest manufacturing facility in the United States. The newest American Eurocopter facility represents the confirmation of a commitment... more
HelicoptersTex-Air orders ten Agusta A-119 Koala
Sarasota, Usa - They'll receive the first three soon
Tex-Air Helicopters a subsidiary of Seacor Smit Incorporated has finalized an agreement with Agusta Aerospace Corporation for ten Agusta A119 Koala helicopters. The first three Koalas will be delivered... more
HelicoptersBanks: the Westpac Rescue Helicopter must be kept
Auckland, New Zealand - The helicopter performs 500 rescue a year
Hon John Banks, Mayor of Auckland City, protested on Friday about the High Court decision to interrupt the Westpac Rescue Helicopter's operations. He said it is imperative that the Auckland region keeps... more
HelicoptersAn emergency landing for Kirchner's helicopter
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Passengers were not hurt
Argentine President, Nestor Kirchner, and his predecessor, Eduardo Duhalde, were on board of the helicopter together with Vice-President, Daniele Scioli, and the President of Deputy, Chamber Eduardo Camano:... more
Helicopters2 Agusta A-119 Koala helicopters delivered to Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania, Usa - USD 4,68m the contract value
The Pennsylvania State Police has taken delivery of 2 Agusta A-119 Koala helicopters as part of the new Apu (Aviation Patrol Unit) program; the helicopters in the police fleet go up to 8 and it's discussing... more
HelicoptersSpain closer to Tiger than Apache
Paris, France - After the Iraqi experience it's better a lighter helicopter
Eurocopter comes again to the fore with its Tiger combat helicopter that, in its Had version, could also be demonstrated better than AH-64D Apache, the helicopter constructed by Boeing in use to the American... more
HelicoptersRussia delivers 4 more MI-24s to the Czech Air Force
Prague, Czech Republic - But they don't have the communication equipment installed
The Russian government has delivered to Czech Republic 4 combat MI-24V helicopters as part of the payment that Moscow has in the comparisons of the former alley in the Warsaw Pact. As for the previous... more
HelicoptersPentagon investigates on Sikorsky about faulty parts installed on their helicopter
Washington, Usa - They're Black Hawk and Super Stallion
The Pentagon has confirmed that it is on the way an inquiry to verify which responsibilities could have Sikorsky about the malfunctioning on parts installed in the Black Hawk and Super Stallion helicopters.... more
HelicoptersThe Safari helicopter will fly over Sweden, Germany and Slovenia
Ontario, Canada - Baby Belle gathers consensus
Canadian Home Rotors (Chr) announced yesterday that its helicopter received the airworthiness certification in three European countries. The helicopter, formerly called Baby Belle, has been continually... more
HelicoptersSchweizer deliver its 7th helicopter to Chinese operators
Benjing, China - The are used in many fields
Schweizer has delivered 7 helicopters, in the last year, to Chinese operators, confirming the immense market potential of the Asian Country; they are employed for many different purposes: in antifire and... more
HelicoptersMi-38 is ready, the new Russian transport helicopter
Moscow, Russia - Many foreign firms were involved in the project
The general director of the Kazan Helicopter, Aleksander Lavretyev, has communicated it has been completed the assemblage of the first Mi-38, the new Russian transport helicopter. The aircraft is the... more
HelicoptersBritain Merlin helicopters begin their mission in Bosnia
Banja Luka, Bosnia - According to the commander is more adapted than Puma
He's very excited the commander of the 28th Raf (Royal Air Force) Squadron, Jock Brown, for the arrival of 2 Mk3 Merlin helicopters that will be unfolded near Banja Luka as part of the international Stabilization... more
HelicoptersFirst Malaysian Super Lynx flies for the first time
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - An AgustaWestland man supervises any particular
The first of Malaysia Super Lynx 300 helicopter has been operated, for the first time, from a Malaysian crew, under careful attendance of a Westland’s man, Andy Garret, who has been also the responsible o... more
HelicoptersRolls-Royce to supply engines for 18 Enstrom 480B helicopters
London, UK - They're turboshafts that power many different helicopter models
Rolls-Royce has announced to have reached an agreement with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to supply 18 new engines for 18 Enstrom 480B helicopters; it's the model 250-C20W turboshaft that is "celebrating... more
HelicoptersOnce again Us helicopter go into action in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia - 17 Western residents in the African Country
For the fifth consecutive day it is continued to fight for the streets of Monrovia, the Liberia's capital, now a war theatre between the forces of the President Charles Taylor and the guerrillas of the... more
HelicoptersMH-60S make its debut, the new Sikorsky helicopter
Stratford, Usa - Together with the MH-60R
It has been succesfully carried out the first flight of the new Sikorsky MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter for the American Navy introducing the Asw equipment (Anti-submarine Warfare). Together with the... more
HelicoptersDucommun AeroStructures to supply again the blades for Apache
California, Usa - Boeing awarded an USD 30m contract
Ducommun AeroStructures, subsidiary of the Docommun Incorporated, has announced Boeing awarded it an USD 30m follow-on-contract; according to the pact the Gardena-based industry will continue to supply... more
HelicoptersMarine helicopters evacuate the American staff from Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia - It's humanitarian catastrophe in the African Country
The situation in Liberia has become not challengeable anymore and they're hundreds the civilians massacred every day by the troops of the different factions. "There is no shelter, no food, no water. If... more
HelicoptersThree modernized CH-47 Chinooks to Egypian Air Force from Boeing
Kom Awshem, Egypt – A team of specialists coordinates the Egyptian Air Force fleet expansion
The Egyptian Air Force (Eaf) has received three modernized CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, thanks to a team of specialists of Eaf, Boeing, and US Army’s Security Assistance Management Directorate (... more
HelicoptersIndonesian Police chooses Enstrom helicopter
Jakarta, Indonesia - 18 aircraft to be delivered in 12 months
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will supply 18 480B helicopters to the Indonesian National Police, decided to reinforce its presence on the territory and to improve also the quality of its work. Enstrom,... more
HelicoptersWar between helicopters over San Paolo for an attempt of escape
San Paolo, Brazil - In serious conditions the bandits and the abducted pilot
A war action, that one that some criminals have triggered yesterday to make to escape from San Paolo prison the bandit Alexandre dos Santos, declared guilty of several armed robberies and condemned to... more
HelicoptersRestricted missions for the Air Corps helicopter
Dublin, Ireland - Lifejackets were beyond their service dates
The Air Corps Sar (Search and Rescue) helicopters couldn't operate in the full of their possibilities because of a momentary grounding of some aircraft. Indeed, an inspection carried out at the beginning... more
HelicoptersEurocopter cooperates actively with the German Armed Forces
Ottobrunn, Germany - A new System Support Centre has been opened
It will become the most advanced technical support centre for the Tiger and NH-90 helicopters operated from the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forced), what is taking shape at Ottobrunn, center of the Eurocopter... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and BAe Systems together to supply helicopters for Australia
Sydney, Australia - But there's the competition of the Boeing-Sikorsky alliance to take in consideration
The Italian-English helicopters constructor, AgustaWestland, and the English BAe Systems, have yesterday signed an agreement to compete together for an order from part of the Australian government, to... more
HelicoptersThree Australian Army OH-58 helicopters back to homeland after the East Timor mission
Sydney, Australia - They were part of the UN peace keeping force
The Australian Army helicopters are leaving the state of East Timor after four years of honored and precious service, patrolling the mangled nation for 11,000 hours of flight. They're three OH-58 Kiowa... more