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HelicoptersBoeing delivers the new AH-64 D Apache to US Army
St.Louis, Usa - 2000 helicopters will be sold within a decade
Boeing delivered in February 24 the first upgraded AH-64D Apache Longbow to the US Army. "This helicopter incorporates the latest in advanced avionics, digital enhancements and communications upgrades",... more
HelicoptersEurocopter looks at East
New Delhi, India - 80 helicopters to be sold in the next three years
Eurocopter, subsidiary of Eads (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), would be aiming to the Indian market where it previews to sell 80 helicopters in the next three years. However the Asian... more
HelicoptersSpecification: Germany has never cut the "Tiger" order
Berlin, Germany - A lack of understanding from some press agencies
The news published yesterday by some mass-medias, among which also AVIONEWS, about the cancellation from the German government of an order of 30 attack helicopters "Tiger" is not true, or better it would... more
HelicoptersGermany drops order for 30 Tiger helicopters
Berlin, Germany - The government is trying to keep the cost as low as it can
Berlin government will not confirm the second tranche of orders for 30 attack helicopters "Tiger", produced by Eurocopter (subsidiary of the European consortium Eads-Aeronautic Defence & Space Company),... more
HelicoptersAgusta 109 Power more and more present in the helicopter ambulance missions
Virginia, Usa - A set of peculiarities that makes it one of the most favourite
It was needed a faster helicopter, because it is the speed, many times, to decide the destiny of a patient aboard of a helicopter; therefore the Pegasus team, an initiative of the University of Virginia... more
HelicoptersMaverick Helicopters purchases its first two EC-130s (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - It's one of the most favourite fpr the touristic operators
EC-130B4 is powered by a single Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft controlled by a Fadec system, delivering 847 shp maximum at take-off and 728 continuously; the engine is the same used on AS-350B3 and other... more
HelicoptersMaverick Helicopters purchases its first two EC-130s
Dallas, Usa - They will be used for touristic flights
It was needed of a helicopter that had a great inner space, optimal visual and a high level of confort for the passengers. Therefore Maverick Helicopter has headed at EC-130 of Eurocopter, one the last... more
HelicoptersGreat deployment of Black Hawks to seek for the Americans disappeared in Colombia
Bogota, Colombia - Two are already killed
They are more than the 1000 soldiers of the Columbian army engaged in the searches of the three Americans, who are believed to have been kidnapped by a group of guerrillas, as well a massive employment... more
HelicoptersCormorant helicopter rescued 20 sailors (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - It fits well with the Canadian climate conditions
The Cormorant Ch-149 has been chosen by the Canadian department of Sar (Search and Rescue) in 1998, it has entered in service in 2001 and it's thought one of the best aircraft for the aid activities. It... more
HelicoptersCormorant helicopter rescued 20 sailors in Canada
Ottawa, Canada - The government has ordered 15 more
A "mission impossible" that one carried yesterday by a Canadian army helicopter that has airlifted 20 members of the Spanish ship Arcay, than was found in serious difficulties far from the coast of Newfoundland,... more
HelicoptersSikorsky'll be the future of Us Navy fleet
Washington, Usa - They will be almost 500 the new helicopters to be bought in the next 20 years
According to sources coming from the Us Navy the future of its helicopter fleet will be marked, once again, by Sikorsky, and in the next 20 years they will be acquired 237 MH-60S and 243 MH-60R, the helicopter... more
HelicoptersAgusta helicopters to be operated in the Maleysian Fire and Rescue Department
Shah Alam, Malesia - It's tried to renew the aged equipment
The delivery of 507 new means to the Maleysian Fire and Rescue department has taken place on Tuesday with the presence of high officials and representatives of the government, and represents an enormous... more
HelicoptersDoesn't Greece want to renew the contract to Helitalia?
Athens, Greece - The transport of patients will be guaranteed by the Aeronautics and Military Navy
According to what is reported by the Greek press, citing the Health Minister, Costas Stefanis, it will not be renewed the contract, that would expire in October, with Helitalia, the Italian society that... more
HelicoptersHelicopter ambulance missions are suspended in Greek
Athens, Greek - The decision after the third incident in three years
Ekav (Emergency Medical Assistance National Center) has decided to suspend all the helicopter ambulance flights after the third tragic incident that has involved a helicopter for medical use two days ago.... more
HelicoptersSikorsky awarded with an order of 15 S-76 helicopters
Michigan, Usa - One of the biggest order ever made by a private client
Offshore Logistic, a supplier that offers helicopter services to many companies operating in the field of the gas and the oil supplying (than in the greatest part of the cases operate from platforms),... more
HelicoptersOhio Coast Guard helicopter rescues 18 fishermen
Ohio, Usa - They were trapped in the ice
They are the at least 18 the fishermen who yesterday have been rescued by a helicopter of the Ohio Coast Guard after that their boat was caught from a floe detached while they were in the Lake Erie. The... more
HelicoptersDouble order in one day for S-92 (2): the technical sheet
Rome, Italy - It has got two certifications, American and European
S-92 is a multi-role helicopter of new generation whose technology has been already widely tested on Black Hawk, the famous assault helicopters produced by Sikorsky. But the S-92's project is the result... more
HelicoptersDouble order in one day for S-92
Washington, Usa - According to Faa it's the safest helicopter in commerce
Double order for Sikorsky that yesterday has signed an agreement with Norsk Helicopter for the supply of 2 S-92s, while Cougar Helicopters has ordered 3 of the same model: every aircraft has a value of... more
HelicoptersSigned the agreement with Rolls-Royce for the support of German BO-105 fleet
Berlin, Germany - The pact will allow to save on the maintenance costs
It has been signed yesterday an important agreement between German authorities and Rolls-Royce, for the support of the fleet of Eurocopter BO-105 helicopters operated by the Bundesgrenzschutz (Bgs), that... more
HelicoptersNypd acquires 4 Agusta A-119 Koalas
New York, Usa - It's an helicopter to fit any kind of missions
New York police will be able to take advantage of new and reliable helicopter for its missions against the crime, having acquired from AgustaWestland 4 A-119 Koalas. The Nypd (New York Police Department)... more
HelicoptersChinese police to fly AgustaWestland helicopter
Benjing, China - An agreement for an option for two more
AgustaWestland is more and more present in the Chinese helicopter market and after the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) signed between the European company and the Chinese Avic II (China Aviation Industry... more
HelicoptersRescue helicopters under enemy rebels attack
Bogota, Colombia - The crew was able to back to its base
A Columbian helicopter engaged in the searches of the airplane of the minister having been missing since this morning, with other 4 persons on board (see news published this morning by AVIONEWS), has been... more
HelicoptersNew look for Enstrom
Dallas, Usa - Improvements about the last three years orders
It will be a new Enstrom that one to be introduced to Heli-Expo 2003 that will take place in Dallas since tomorrow and to which several companies, related to the helicopter field, will participate. The... more
HelicoptersMI-38 assemblage goes ahead
Moscow, Russia - First flights scheduled for this summer
It continues at full speed the activity in the Kazan workshops for the assemblage of a new helicopter, MI-38 to which Eurocopter and the Mil participate too. The first flights of the new aircraft will... more
HelicoptersStatoil one of the first company to buy two S-92s
Copenaghen, Danimarca - Technology of S-70, it's one of the most advanced helicopter
Statoil, a Scandinavian oil company, will be one of first in the world adopting the new helicopter Sykorsky S-92 since January 1st, 2005. With these two new aircraft Statoil has assured a transport ability... more
HelicoptersTwo Agusta A-109Es to joint to Maleysian Sar
Kuala Lumpur, Malesia - It's also ended the training period of the nwe pilots
The Maleysian department of Sar (Search and Rescue) will receive by the end of April 2 Italian-built Agusta A-109E helicopters for anti-fire operations; in this way the Maleysian task-force's activity... more
HelicoptersBoeing to modernize Chinooks
Seattle, Usa - A contract of USD 140m
The Boeing and Us Army Aviation have signed an USD 140m contract to transform the helicopter Ch-47 Chinook in the most modern CH-47F and the special version Mh-47G. The work will already begin in February,... more
HelicoptersConcern for two English crashed with their chopper in Antarctica (2): rescued by a Chilean mission
Antarctica - The pilot launched the sos to his wife through a mobile call
They have been rescued by a Chilean mission two English who in the morning of today have carried out an ditchy with their helicopter, in difficulty over the icy waters of Antarctica. Steve Brooks, 42,... more
HelicoptersConcern for two English crashed with their chopper in Antarctica
Antarctica - Chilean rescue means should reach them in the morning
Rescue means of the Chilean authority would have to catch up, today in the morning, the two English citizens who have carried out a ditch with their helicopter in the icy waters of Antarctica. The two... more
HelicoptersNew management for Enstrom
Mesa, USA – New leadership to help guide Enstrom during a period of growth
"We are building a foundation for future growth and success. This management additions and changes are critical to achieve our plans". This is the declaration of Steve Daniels, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation... more
HelicoptersTwo Erickson for firefighting missions in Australia
Canberra, Australia - It's the best aircraft to fight the flames
Two Erickson firefighting helicopters will reach soon Australia in order to support the operations that since weeks have been carrying in order to try to tame the flame fury, that last week have destroyed... more
HelicoptersChina has acquired 40 Russian Mi-17 multipurpose helicopters: the technical sheet
New Delhi, India - Still unknown the economic details on the agreement
The delivery of 40 helicopters Mi-17 had already been completed by the Russians the last year but only now the news has been officialized, although economic details have not been still known. More than... more
HelicoptersDestroyed an helicopter base in Canberra's fire
Canberra, Australia - Drammatic the situation in the whole region
The fire that in these last days is besieging the Australian city of Canberra saves nobody, even who fights against an element that of natural does not have anything. Therefore it has been destroyed... more
HelicoptersIsrael to joint India in the development of the civil Ahl
New Delhi, India - Also the technical sheet of the helicopter
India and Israel will cooperate for the construction of the civil version of the Alh(Advanced Light Helicopter) manufactured by Hal (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited); indeed an agreement has been reached... more
HelicoptersTwo Mi-8 to patrol New Delhi for the Repubblic Day celebration
New Delhi, India - Also the sharp-shooters on board
It will be a manifestation to which all the Indian people will take part that one scheduled for the next January 26, day in which the republic is celebrated. But it will be a situation to hold under... more
HelicoptersTo continue the program between Turkey and Usa for the helicopter supply
Washington, Usa - 8 more aircraft to be bought for a value of USD 324m
Turkey will continue at least for 10 years more the important agreement with the USA regarding the program stipulated with the Export-Import Bank for the supply of war helicopters. The understanding... more
HelicoptersEurocopter more and more present in Australia
Sydney, Australia - 278 helicopters are already operating in the region
The presence of Eurocopter in Australia is strengthened, thanks to the creation of the Australian Aerospace subsidiary on January 1st, 2003: while they are 278 the helicopters of the European consortium... more
HelicoptersA good 2002 for Enstrom
Mesa, USA – 9 deliveries for the company
"We are a small company, but we don’t think small. We will nearly double our deliveries in 2003, and we’re laying the groundwork for additional growth from there". This is the statement of Steve Daniels, th... more
HelicoptersDefense minister of Kazakhstan piloted a Mi-17V/5 (2): the technical sheet
Astana, Kazakhstan - Mi-17V/5 is the Mi-8 export version
Mi-17 is a multipurpose helicopter that can also be armed with an immense assortment of rockets and missiles, often used in order to supply support to the ground forces. But the varied employment is... more
HelicoptersDefense Minister of Kazakhstan piloted a Mi-17V/5: "A nice experience"
Astana, Kazakhstan - The government to acquire 14 units
An authoritative opinion that one of which it has been invested Mi-17V/5, the Russian multirole helicopter; indeed the Defense Minister, Mukhtar Altynbayev, has had the chance to pilot the aircraft on... more
HelicoptersBritish helicopter carrier ship will sail tomorrow for the Persian Gulf
London, Great Britain - It will sail from the Plymouth harbour
During the daytime of tomorrow is previewed the departure from the English harbour of Plymouth, to the Persian Gulf of the helicopter carrier ship Ocean of the Royal Navy (British military marine). The... more
HelicoptersHeli-Dyne Partners is developing a new system sonar
Hurst, United States - For antisubmarine warfare helicopters
The foreign industry Heli-Dyne System and some naval companies are developing a sonar system on seven Agusta Bell 212, the antisubmarine warfare helicopters. Heli-Dyne initially has planned, manufactured... more
HelicoptersBoeing could build its helicopters in Russia
Saratov, Russia - Economic and strategic reasons the motive of the decision
Boeing could delegate a Russian industry for the construction of its helicopters, a news which few years ago nobody would have believed. Indeed a representative of the American Congress, but also a Boeing's... more
HelicoptersIt's almost ready the first BA-609 flight
Washington, Usa - It's thought it can furrow the skies already this spring
The BA-609 is going to enter the History, for the first flight of the civilian aircraft that can lift as an helicopter but that is able to fly as a plane. The presentation has been delayed a lot, also... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters kill two Palestinian boys
Jerusalem, Israel - The fact has happened yesterday
Israeli helicopters during yesterday's morning have attacked a group of Palestinians in Gaza's Strip. The result of the attack has been the killing of two boys and several injured. The boys have been... more
HelicoptersDelivered the first helmet for Rah-66: to be the real weapon
California, Usa - The pilot will have a complete vision, in any flight condition
It continues in the best way the development of the helicopter Rah-66 Comache whose program can, since now, to benefit of an other futuristic solution, the Hidss (Helmet Integrated Display Sigthing System),... more
HelicoptersIranian government to begin a massive production of the Shabaviz military chopper
Teheran, Iran - 4 more type of helicopters are ready to be manufactured
It's already begun the production in Iran of the seventh Shabaviz, a military cargo helicopter used for the transport of troops and means on which the government of Teheran points a lot. Indeed, shortly,... more
HelicoptersChina launches its own first helicopter for civilian use
Beijing, China - All the required tests have been passed
Z-11 has been designed, planned and constructed entirely in China by Changhe Aircraft Industries Group and turns out to be the greatest Chinese effort to equip itself with an helicopter for civil use.... more
HelicoptersGermany grounds its remaining helicopters in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - In the while the enquiries are carried on by German experts
Even if the German technicians in Afghanistan will bring in their country the wreckage of CH-53 crashed on Saturday, that has caused the dead of 9 persons, it seems however known that the cause of the... more
HelicoptersAB-139: first tests in Usa to get the indispensable certifications
Phoenix, Usa - A lots likes this helicopter
It's arrived in the USA the last week, in the Honeywell's facilities at Phoenix, the AB-139, the last Baac creature (Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company) in order to carry out the necessary tests that will serve... more