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HelicoptersChinook helicopters are coming back in Us?
London, Great Britain - Sas veterans are furious
US generals asked to London's government to give back a fleet of eight Chinook helicopters in charge of UK special force making SAS veterans furious. These last claimed that this return scheme to US could... more
HelicoptersNew York-Washington: probably a service wit helicopters
Washington, Usa- The idea comes from tycoon Walker
It's well known the route Washington-New York is one of the busiest in the world; even if the flights that serve this link are a lots it's felt the requirement of an increment of the service. After these... more
HelicoptersComponet Control selected by the Keystone Helicopter Corporation
West Chester, USA - A decision catched after have reviewed of more than 20 company
Keystone Helicopter Corporation, an American leader in the helicopter services industry, has selected Component Control, based in San Diego, as its business software provider for enterprise-wide systems... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter has a new CEO
Marignane, France - His name is Marc Paganini
The French-German helicopter maker Eurocopter has announced the appointment of Marc Paganini as CEO of American Eurocopter. American Eurocopter is the Texas based unit of Eurocopter in the United States.... more
HelicoptersFirst mission for the Swiss Super-Puma in Kosovo
Alpnach, Switzerland- The new aircraft will perform different tasks
It will be operative starting from today the Helvetian AS 332 Super-Puma that, in Kosovo, will have a lots of duties: carrying people and supplies, putting out fire and surveillance missions. The European... more
HelicoptersBoeing and EADS to challenge over huge military helicopters deal
Madrid, Spain - A contract worth EUR 1,3bn to supply Madrid armed forces
The world largest aerospace companies, the US Boeing and the European EADS, will challenge over a EUR 1,3bn contract to provide military helicopters to the Spanish armed forces. Whilst Boeing hopes to... more
HelicoptersAmerican helicopter was shot in Afghanistan
Bagram, Afghanistan- Wounded US soldier
The fight took place last night in the north-west of Kandahar and involved an US helicopter with the injuring of an American soldier of whom conditions don't allarm. The crew shot back killing one of... more
HelicoptersFrench air force ordered 4 EC725 helicopters
Marignane, France - Re-engined with Turbomeca Makila 2A
The French Air Force has announced to have ordered four EC725 helicopters equipped with new engines Turbomeca Makila 2A. The first helicopter in the batch recently made its maiden flight from the Marignane... more
HelicoptersBA609 FAA Type Certificate now due 2007
Washington, Usa - According to Bell's senior vice president
Bell's senior vice president, Troy Gaffey, said that the company now expects the FAA Type Certificate for the BA609 tiltrotor to be issued in 2007. While the aircraft's first ground runs are immanent... more
HelicoptersNepal army to acquire attack helicopters
Kathmandu, Nepal - To combat Maoist rebels
Intensifying efforts to boost air power to quell the Maoist rebellion, the Nepalese government has decided to purchase a pair of high-performance combat helicopters to use against the rebels. The choppers... more
HelicoptersHelirescue with membership card in Switzerland
Bellinzona, Switzerland - A project by EliSos and Heli-TV Soccorso
EliSos, with the cooperation of Heli-TV Soccorso, worked out a project which provides helirescue service in Canton Ticino, Switzerland, with a cantonal coordination. It aims to guarantee the best effectiveness... more
HelicoptersIsrael Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to announce agreement
Bangalore, India - To supply avionics for an attack variant of HAL’s advanced light helicopter
Israel Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)could be close to announce the deal for the supply of mission avionics to HAL's advanced light helicopters. The announcement could be given... more
HelicoptersKorean national police to purchase second Mi-172
Seul, Korea - The first MI-172 was introduced in December 1999
The National Police Agency announced that it will purchase an additional MI-172 medium transport helicopter from Russia as part of an economic cooperation redemption program. Under the deal the NPA will... more
HelicoptersMore EH101s for Japan?
Tokyo, Japan - The programme would have to clear the hurdles of budgetary and parliamentary approval
Press reports that the Japanese Defence Agency is acquiring 14 AgustaWestland EH101s for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force appear to be premature, but are likely to prove accurate eventually. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to supply helicopters to Azerbaijan Airlines
Paris, France - With 2 AS 332 L1 Super Puma and 4 EC 135 B1s
The Chief Executive Officer for Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), Jahangir Askerov, and the Commercial Action Executive Vice President for the Eurocopter Group, Olivier Lambert, have just signed a contract for... more
HelicoptersWichita Police select MD 500E for airborne law enforcement
Mesa, Usa - Delivery scheduled for first quarter of 2003
The Air Section of the Wichita, Kan., Police Department has ordered a single-engine MD 500E for airborne law enforcement that will be the "crown jewel" of the Unit, according to Lt. Paul Shields, Commander... more
HelicoptersIndian-Israeli "joint attack helicopter": a clarification
Tel Aviv, Israel - The resulting Light Attack Helicopter will use the ALH’s existing airframe
Rather than a brand new helicopter as the yesterday's news headline implied, it seems clear that this is an armed variant of the 5.5 tonne general purpose Advanced Light Helicopter that has recently entered... more
HelicoptersItaly donates 12 helicopters to Albanian government
Tirana, Albania- Cooperation between Italy and Albania is stronger than ever
A more careful sea and sky patrolling is a basic condition to prevent illegal traffics in Albania; that's why the Italian Defence Ministry decided to donate 12 helicopters to Albanian government to perform... more
HelicoptersRussia to start mass production of Ka-226 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Kamov is the world's only company developing coaxial helicopters
Mass production of the Ka-226 Hoodlum helicopter will begin after its certification tests are completed, director-general and general designer of the Kamov company Sergey Mikheyev said. The Ka-226 is... more
HelicoptersNH90 training procurement in progress
Aix en Provence, France - Seven companies have been selected by NHIndustries
NHIndustries, appointed by Nahema to conduct the tendering process for procurement of the Training Media for the NH90 Programme, has issued an Intention To Tender for the development, production, maintenance,... more
HelicoptersIsrael and India to develop joint attack helicopter
Tel Aviv, Israel - The first customer will be the Indian Army
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) of India to jointly develop an attack helicopter. This is the first agreement of its kind arising from the closer... more
HelicoptersNew Belgian helicopter M80 ready to fly
Roosdaal, Belgium - It is supposed to complete the prescribed ground endurance and flight testing by the beginning of 2003
The new Belgian ultra-light helicopter M80 is supposed to have completed the prescribed ground endurance and flight testing by the beginning of 2003 and be close to obtaining a "Permit to Fly" from the... more
HelicoptersU:S. Army to cut Comanche program
Washington, Usa - The planned purchases will be cut by 40% to around 800 helicopters
The U.S. Army is looking to reduce the number of Comanche helicopters that it plans to acquire. While there is still no final number, it is believed that planned purchases will be cut by 40% to around... more
HelicoptersMDHI helicopters names distributor in Israel
Mesa, Usa - Md has named Heligate dealer for the company's entire line
MD has named Heli Gate a distributor for the company's helicopters. Heli Gate, based in Tel Aviv, is a helicopter project management and general aviation consulting/operating company. Heli Gate has been... more
HelicoptersRussia wants Turkey to produce KA-115 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - According to Kramov head designer
According to what Sergei Mikheyev, head designer at Kramov industries, told Interfax, Russia is pushing Ankara government to start serial production of Ka-115 light helicopters in the Turkish capital.... more
HelicoptersBAE Systems Hidas to protect Kuwait's Apache helicopters
London, Uk - Including a comprehensive training and support package
Kuwait has agreed to buy BAE Systems Hidasfor its Longbow Apache attack helicopters through a US Government FMS (Foreign Military Sales) contract. The aircraft, to be provided by the Boeing Company will... more
Helicopters2nd UH-1Y prototype darkens Maryland skies
Navair Patuxent River, Usa - The fourth of five made its first flight last Friday
The H-1 Upgrade Program came one step closer to its unofficial goal of "darkening the Maryland skies with H-1's" Friday when the fourth of five AH-1Z and UH-1Y prototypes made its first flight here. Flown... more
HelicoptersSikorsky reveals European heavy-lift vision
Bristol, UK - Company's development director said
The Us helicopter maker Sikorsky has revealed the company’s vision of a new heavy lift helicopter for the proposed European Rapid Reaction Force. Advanced development director Chris Van Buiten explains h... more
HelicoptersBell/Agusta to sell helicopters to the Republic of Namibia
Forth Worth, Usa - Two AB139s
The Us-Italian helicopters maker Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co. has announced to have signed a contract for two AB139 helicopters with the Republic of Namibia. The first will be configured as a VIP aircraft... more
HelicoptersNorthrop Grumman delivers first radar antenna for U.S. Army's RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter
Baltimore, Usa - "A critical milestone in the helicopter's radar program"
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Systems sector has announced to have "completed a critical milestone in the Comanche radar program with the design, manufacture, assembly and test of the azimuth/elevation... more
HelicoptersFlying high with the new force helicopter
London, Uk - The Eurocopter C135
Merseyside Police launched it's new state-of-the-art helicopter on last Thursday September, 12, 2002. The Eurocopter C135 is the first helicopter owned by the Force and it is equipped with hi-tech equipment... more
HelicoptersBrevard County took delivery of the first AS350 B3 helicopter
Washington, Usa - Chosen after the evaluation of several different models
The Brevard County Mosquito Control Department recently took delivery of an AS350 B3 from the American Eurocopter Grand Prairie facility. The helicopter is a new addition to one of the largest mosquito... more
HelicoptersBoeing to pay USD 19m damages for 1991 Chinook accident in Saudi Arabia
Cincinnati, Usa - A Federal Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that it is not liable for the payment
Boeing must pay USD 19m for damage caused by a 1991 helicopter crash and lost equipment, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that... more
HelicoptersRussian Kamov helicopter manufacturer optimistic about Indian market
Moscow, Russia - Kamov traditional coaxial helicopters are considered to be the most suitable for Indian high altitude
Sergey Mikheyev, president of the Russian helicopter manufacturer Kamov, said conditions on the Indian helicopter market are favourable for Russia. The Indian military helicopter fleet is ageing, he said.... more
HelicoptersHelibras to invest USD 10m in capacity expansion
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The single helicopters maker of Latin America is an Eurocopter subsidiary
The single helicopters maker of Latin America, the Brazilian Helibras, will invest USD 10m to expand production capacity and boost sales to other countries in the region. The company is to sell 15 helicopters... more
HelicoptersRussia grounds the Mi-6 after July accident
Moscow, Russia - Experts detected bugs, which make it dangerous to pilot these helicopters at the altitude of more than 500 meters
Russian aviation officials have prohibited flights of all Mi-6 helicopters due to the danger they present. Officials explained that flights of Mi-6 helicopters were prohibited after experts had detected... more
HelicoptersS-92 passes key certification test
West Palm Beach, Usa - Since the first flight in December 1998, the program has compiled more than 1,340 test flight hours
The Sikorsky S/H-92 program passed another critical milestone on its way to FAA certification when aircraft No. 4 performed two flawless autorotational landings in August here at the company's Flight Development... more
HelicoptersSikorsky launches S-76 online maintenance services
Stratford, Usa - Information essential for safe and economical operation of the aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's S-76 operators will soon be able to access, track and update all aircraft compliance information on the Internet through a secure commercial portal website. Currently available... more
HelicoptersBoeing workers may strike at co's military helicopter facility in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Usa - The terms of a new three-year deal are unacceptable for the union
Boeing may face further strike action as 1,500 workers at its military helicopter facility in Pennsylvania voted to stop work by midnight Friday if a contract dispute is not resolved. Boeing offered USD... more
HelicoptersDEA selects MD Explorer
Mesa, Usa - As part of its overall campaign to reduce the production and distribution of illegal drugs in US
The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has selected the twin-engine MD Explorer for deployment over land and water as part of its overall campaign to reduce the production... more
HelicoptersKeystone Helicopter appointed Joseph Esmeraldo as MRO Services Director
West Chester, Usa - He will oversee all maintenance, repair/refurbishment and overhaul activity
Keystone Helicopter Corporation appointed Mr. Joseph Esmeraldo as MRO Services Director. Mr. Esmeraldo's responsibility will be to oversee all maintenance, repair/refurbishment and overhaul activity for... more
HelicoptersHelicopters A109 LUH will be designated HKP15 in Sweden
Vergiate, Italia - Under the Swedish configuration
The helicopters A109 LUH(Light Utility Helicopter) to be delivered by AgustaWestland to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) will be designated HKP15 under the Swedish configuration. The... more
HelicoptersPratt&Whitney Canada sweeps Japanese helicopter engine selections
Orlando, Usa - Now the company holds virtually 100% of new country's light-twin helicopter selections
Pratt&Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has won a number of major helicopter competitions in Japan in recent months, further confirming the company's premier position in the country's light-twin helicopter market.... more
HelicoptersV-22 Osprey tiltrotor resumes flight test operations
Amarillo, Usa - The second V-22 to fly since December 2000
V-22 Osprey resumed flight test operations at Bell Helicopter's Tiltrotor Assembly Center in Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft - the second V-22 to fly since December 2000 - logged 4.6 flight hours during... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivered two A109 Power to the Swedish Defence Material Administration
Vergiate, Italy - At its Vergiate plant
AgustaWestland, the Italian-British helicopter manufacturer, has announced to have delivered today two A109s Power to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration at its Vergiate plant in Italy. The Swedish... more
HelicoptersOrders for Bell 407 rise 69%
Forth Worth, Usa - This increase can be explained by the introduction of improvements
Bell 407 sales have undeniably rebounded since 2001 as evidenced from a 69% increase in the number of Bell 407 orders through the first 7 months of 2002 compared to the first 7 months of 2001. This sharp... more
HelicoptersKabul to get Russian choppers
Moscow, Russia - Fifteen Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters are supposed to be provided by the end of the year
Russia will provide the Afghan army with helicopters, communication equipment and materials to maintain its Soviet-made weapons, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said. Earlier in the week, an unidentified... more
HelicoptersSquirrel ideal for cargo work
Bern, Switzerland - Swiss operator Heli Bernina likes most AS350 B3
Switzerland’s Heli Bernina has replaced one of its Llamas with an AS350 B3 Squirrel. The helicopter’s flight time will be split 90% for cargo transportation and ten per cent for air taxi work. "This new... more
HelicoptersHAS Corporation files for chapter 11 protection
Washington, Usa - The high cost of insurance after September 11 is a major factor in the decision
HAS Corp, a leading US EMS and police helicopter customisation house says it’s become the victim of adverse business conditions and has filed for Chapter 11 protection. "The high cost of insurance the i... more
HelicoptersFirst South African Air Force Agusta A109LUH rolled-out
Vergiate, Italy - The first A109LUH has already started the qualification flights
AgustaWestland, the Italian-British joint venture by Finmeccanica and GKN company, has announced to have rolled-out the first South African Air Force A109 LUH on Friday 6, 2002, at its Vergiate plant,... more