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Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 4Q results
Driven by higher 737 and 787 aircraft deliveries
The Boeing Company recorded fourth-quarter revenue of $20.0 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($1.06), and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($1.75). The industry also generated $3.5 billion of operating... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters performed steadily in a complex 2022
The first ACH-160 was delivered to a Brazilian customer, transported by a Beluga airplane, in July
In 2022, Airbus Helicopters logged 374 gross orders (net: 362), highlighting the ongoing market recovery with an impressive 216 light single engine helicopters sold. Deliveries increased from 338 in 2021... more
Helicopters5,000th “Hawk" helicopter delivered
The industry celebrates its 100th anniversary this year -VIDEO
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company delivered in the last days its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter, a US Army UH-60M Black Hawk. The industry celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.Customers worldw... more
AccidentsKiev helicopter crash: it flew too low
In Brovary there was fog and poor visibility which prevented him from seeing the buildings opposite
The aircraft crash that occurred on January 18 in Kiev in the city of Brovary, a suburb in the Kiev region, may have been caused by pilot misjudgment. According to the preliminary investigations of the... more
DefenseUkrainian war: London donates military helicopters
Defense Minister Kyiv announces entry into service of Sea King WS-61 aircraft
The Westland Sea King WS-61 HU5 military helicopters donated by the UK to the Kiev Armed Forces have made their official war debut in Ukraine. This is testified by a video posted on social networks by... more
HelicoptersUkraine aircraft crash: sabotage is considered
Zelensky: "Several theories are being examined" in the investigation into the crashed helicopter
Ukrainian investigators are evaluating several theories about the causes of the aircraft crash that happened yesterday in the city of Brovary, a suburb in the Kiev region. A Ukrainian Air Force Emergency... more
AccidentsUkrainian helicopter crash (2): Zelensky speaks about it
"Security service and national police already in charge of clarifying the circumstances of the accident"
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, published a message on "Telegram" in which he announces that investigations have already started to reconstruct the causes and dynamics of the helicopter crash... more
AccidentsUkraine: helicopter crashes on a kindergarten
Currently 18 victims, including Ukrainian Interior minister and 3 children -VIDEO
An EC-225 Super Puma helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force crashed this morning in the city of Brovary, a suburb in the Kiev region. The balance of the aircraft crash is still partial: at least 29 injured... more
Finance and economyPakistan purchases two military helicopters
They will be sent to the border region of Punjab
Pakistan will lease two military helicopters, has announced Punjab State Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. Administration officials said the new aircraft will also be used in police and Search and... more
Civil aviationAlbania-Italy agreement on Civil Protection
End of collaboration on helicopter maintenance services
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved the draft of the project for the creation of the Civil Protection system in Albania. To support this initiative, a loan of 30 million Euros was set up for... more
Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
The Spanish government will lend 2.14 billion euros to the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to stimulate the production of military drones and helicopters in Iberian plants. This was announced in... more
DefensePentagon chooses Bell-Textron helicopters
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft development program outcome
The US Department of Defense signed a contract for the supply of new generation military helicoptersIn the past few hours, which will be supplied by the Bell-Textron company. The aircraft will replace... more
Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters
For its mountain bases
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW-109SP helicopters. This... more
Civil defenseUkraine conflict: London sends military helicopters
British defense ministry confirms Sikorsky "Sea King"
The British Ministry of Defense today confirmed the first delivery to the Ukrainian armed forces of Sikorsky SH-3 HU5 "Sea King" military helicopters no longer in service with the Royal Air Force and the... more
Civil aviationEnstrom Helicopter appoints new Coo
With over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry
Enstrom Helicopter announced yesterday they have hired Adam Richardson as their Chief Operating Officer. <br id="isPasted"> He has over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry, having held a... more
Helicopters20th CH-47F helicopter delivered to the Royal Netherlands Air Force
It is one of eight NATO Countries operating the Chinook -DATA SHEET
Boeing delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update.The Netherlands is one of eight NATO countries to operate th... more
HelicoptersHelicopter pioneer Frank Robinson passed away
He was 92 years old
On November 12, 2022 Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. 92 years old, he passed away at his Rolling Hills, California home.<br id="isPasted"> One of the m... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9M 2022 results
437 commercial aircraft delivered -ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated today financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2022. The highlights are: 437 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 2022Revenues € 38.1 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 3.5... more
DefenseAustralia orders 12 upgraded Seahawk helicopters
Value 49.6 million dollars; first delivery expected in 2025
The Royal Australian Navy has ordered the US aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky, controlled by the American group Lockheed Martin, 12 modernized MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. The agreement provides for the conversion... more
DefenseThe Netherlands: first modernized Apache helicopter
The order includes approximately 25 modified AH-64E military aircraft
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (Rnlaf) received the first Apache AH-64E attack helicopter updated and modernized to version 6 from the American company Boeing. The delivery is the first of a batch of... more
DefenseElettronica at "Euronaval" presents ADRIAN Naval Counter-UAV System
And other capabilities at the event
Elettronica is at this year’s "Euronaval" exhibition between 18th and 21st October, the event is Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community. As in previous years, the company is exhibiting the... more
DefenseFrench Navy takes delivery of first H-160 helicopter
For Search and Rescue missions -DATA SHEET
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H-160 helicopters that will perform Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership... more
CargoLoading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga airplane
Tested with a CH-53 medium-lift helicopte
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Beluga A-300/600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise... more
HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more
AirportsQueen Elizabeth II's funeral begins
One million people expected in London, police helicopters patrol the skies
The State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is underway. One million people expected on the streets of London. Inside the Westminster Abbey where the funeral is celebrated there are currently about 2000 guests... more
HelicoptersThe Brazilian armed forces acquire H-125 helicopters
For training of the Navy and Air Force
The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single engine H-125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and... more
Civil aviationBrussels buys 10 firefighting planes
Announcement today in Strasbourg: three helicopters are among the purchases
The European Union has announced that it will purchase 10 new amphibious aircraft and 3 additional firefighting helicopters to complete the fleet that fights tens of thousands of fires across the Old Continent... more
HelicoptersSavback Helicopters announces new Commercial Director
Fredrik Bergman, effective immediately
Savback Helicopters announced the appointment of Fredrik Bergman as Commercial Director, effective immediately. He will lead public sector customer liaison and sales in the Nordics for the company’s e... more
Civil aviationSupport contract signed to cover helicopter fleet
To optimise the availability of H-120 aircraft
French helicopter operator HeliDax and Airbus Helicopters have signed the first-ever HCare Classics support contract to optimise the availability of operator’s H-120 fleet. HCare Classics is Airbus’ new... more
Civil aviationCollaboration to test futurre eVTOL flight routes
And concept of operations in the Kansai region
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional f... more