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HelicoptersEurocopter: first EC-135P2+ helicopter delivered to Beijing Capital Helicopter
Beijing, China - A VIP configured, for passenger transport, tourism and emergency medical services operations
Beijing Capital Helicopter (BCH) has expanded its Eurocopter-built rotorcraft inventory with the addition of a VIP-configured EC-135P2+ aircraft for passenger transport, tourism and emergency medical services... more
HelicoptersBell: 100th H-1 helicopter (of a planned total of 349) delivered to US Marine Corps
Amarillo, Usa - During a ceremony at its Amarillo Assembly Center
Bell Helicopter delivered on January 16, 2013 the 100th of a planned total of 349 H-1 helicopters during a ceremony at its Amarillo Assembly Center. The US Marine Corps H-1 helicopter program is comprised... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: eight AW-159 helicopters to South Korea
Rome, Italy - Deliveries will start in 2015 and will be completed in 2016
Finmeccanica announced on January 15, 2013 that the Republic of Korea (South Korea) has selected the AgustaWestland AW-159 to meet its maritime operational helicopter requirement. The programme, which... more
HelicoptersA third S-76 helicopter to HeliFlite
New York, Usa - The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the young company
HeliFlite has announced the continued expansion of its fleet with the addition of a third Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the 14-year-old company. A... more
HelicoptersNew Italian-Russian helicopter project to start soon, as confirmed by vice-premier Rogozin
Moscow, Russia - "We're getting close to a more serious and tight collaboration with AgustaWestland"
The development phase for the project of a new helicopter, jointly designed by Italy and Russia, will start soon, as announced by Dmitry Rogozin, deputy Prime Minister of the Russian federation. AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersSouth Korean Navy chooses Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters (VIDEO)
Seoul, South Korea - They were selected over AgustaWestland's AW-195s in terms of loading capacity and power output
The South Korean Navy will purchase eight Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters, according some reports from several media of the Asian country: "After completing test evaluations in September, we've conducted... more
HelicoptersMBA appointed distributor for the AW-169 helicopter in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - The distributorship agreement includes a commitment for the sale of twenty aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) has been appointed official distributor for the all new AW-169 helicopter in Japan. The distributorship agreement,... more
HelicoptersBell: five additional helicopters in Turkey
Fort Worth, Usa - To protect forest resources and coordinate firefighting operations
Bell Helicopter has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Republic of Turkey Undersecretariat for Defence Industries for the supply of five Bell 429 aircraft. The Bell 429s will be operated... more
HelicoptersNH-90 helicopter: Eurocopter celebrates two firsts with Belgium and France
Marignane, France - 133 models have been delivered to 14 countries and more than 31,000 flight hours
Eurocopter on December 21 achieved a new milestone in its NH-90 program with two ceremonies held at its Marignane facility near Marseille in the south of France, during which the manufacturer delivered... more
HelicoptersBell signs agreement with Air Methods for 20 Bell 407GX helicopters
Fort Worth, Usa - For air medical transport for critically ill and injured patients in the USA
Bell Helicopter announced on December 21 an agreement with Air Methods for the supply of 20 Bell 407GX aircraft. Air Methods will dedicate the helicopters to air medical transport for critically ill and... more
HelicoptersBell 429 helicopter to operate in Venezuela, after INAC validation
Fort Worth, Usa - This approval makes the Venezuela the thirteen country
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced on December 20 that Instituto Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil (INAC) has validated the Bell 429 to operate in Venezuela. Additionally INAC has endorsed... more
HelicoptersEC-145 helicopter Mercedes-Benz style will soon fly over Germany with Meravo
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft will join to the operator's fleet of 25 helicopters
Eurocopter’s EC-145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter will soon fly over Germany: Meravo, one of the country’s most experienced commercial helicopter operators, ordered one of the elegant high-end aircraft in... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Finnish Border Guard expands its fleet with two additional AS-332L1 helicopters
Helsinki, Finland - Deliveries scheduled for 2015
The Finnish Border Guard is to expand its Eurocopter fleet with the acquisition of two additional AS-332 L1 Super Puma helicopters fully equipped for maritime search and rescue missions in the country’s c... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland helicopters: contracts signed with the UK MoD and with Azerbaijan Airlines
Rome, Italy - With a total value of about EUR 435 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has signed contracts with a total value of about EUR 435 million in the UK and Azerbaijan. In particular, AgustaWestland has signed a three year contract (from... more
HelicoptersRussia, France and Great Britain in the race for the new Peruvian Air Force helicopters
Lima, Peru - As confirmed by minister of Defense Pedro Cateriano
The Peruvian Air Force will shortly make an order for 24 new combat helicopters, and is therefore evaluating the options which are currently available in the market, according to the declarations by the... more
HelicoptersNew problems in Scotland for two AS-332L2 helicopters
Aberdeen, United Kingdom - The pilots returned to Aberdeen after a warning light illuminated in the cockpit
Two helicopters operated by two different companies were involved in two incidents during a transfer flight for the employees of two oil rigs on Wednesday 12 December 2012, causing the pilots to land in... more
HelicoptersMaiden flight for the first no 1 series of EC-175 multirole new generation helicopter
Marignane, France - The machine confirms excellence of its performance, according to Eurocopter
Eurocopter has conducted the first flight of its no. 1 series-production EC-175, and confirmed the excellent performance of this next-generation multi-role helicopter. The maiden flight occurred at... more
HelicoptersFour EC-135 helicopters delivered to the Finnish SHT during the 4Q12
Donauwörth, Germany - Worldwide, there are more than 1000 aircraft in service
The fast-paced deliveries of four new EC-135s to Skärgårdshavets Helikoptertjänst Ab (SHT) during the fourth quarter of 2012 is enabling this Finnish operator of emergency medical airlift services and ai... more
HelicoptersDanish government signed a letter formalizing its intent do buy nine MH-60R helicopters
Washington, Usa - Denmark is the second country (after Australia) to purchase the SeaHawks
The US Navy announced on December 6 that the Danish government signed an official letter of offer and acceptance formalizing its intent to buy nine MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and comprehensive logistics... more
HelicoptersAW-169 and AW-139 helicopters to Kaan Air
Cascina Costa, Italy - For VIP/corporate missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Kaan Air has signed an additional preliminary order for one AW-169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter and a contract for one AW-139 intermediate... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: the first two EC-725 helicopters delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysia is to receive a total of 12 aircraft through 2014
The initial two Eurocopter EC-725 helicopters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force were formally presented today during a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, with the first unit being delivered on time and the second... more
HelicoptersOne AW-169 helicopter to Starspeed Ltd.
Cascina Costa, Italy - Plus an option for an additional aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Starspeed Ltd. of the UK has signed a preliminary sale contract for one AW-169 light intermediate helicopter plus an option for an additional aircraft.... more
HelicoptersAS-365N3+ Dauphin helicopters enter service with the Bangladesh Army
Dhaka, Bangladesh - For humanitarian missions and VIP airlift
The Bangladesh Army has marked its formal service introduction of two new Eurocopter AS-365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters, which will be deployed on United Nations humanitarian missions and operated in multi-role... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter: the third prototype performed its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - A fourth model is scheduled to fly in early 2013
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the third prototype of the new generation 4.5 tonne light intermediate AW-169 helicopter recently successfully completed its maiden flight at Cascina... more
HelicoptersMaritime Search and Rescue: Sweden orders seven AW-139 helicopters (VIDEO)
Cascina Costa, Italy - The deliveries from Spring of 2013 to 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced on November 20 that it has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration for seven AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters. The aircraft will... more
Helicopters"Airshow China 2012 " (2): new Chinese attack helicopter steals the scene (VIDEO)
Zhuhai, China - The WZ-10 Thunder Fire shows its capabilities during the flight display
Among the numerous aircraft which are protagonists of the flight displays at "Airshow China 2012", the international event which is ongoing in these days in Zhuhai, the new Chinese attack helicopter WZ-10... more
HelicoptersAW: Fire Fighting Department of Beijing Public Security Bureau takes delivery of an AW-139 helicopter
Zhuhai, China - Two models of this type (VIP) delivered in China Quinghai Province
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Fire Fighting Department of Beijing’s Public Security Bureau has taken delivery of an AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. This a... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter expands customer service capabilities in China
Zhuhai, China - The industry signs service agreement with H&P General Aviation Service Co., Ltd
Bell Helicopter announced on November 13 it has appointed Shanghai Kingwing General Aviation Co., Ltd., (Kingwing GA) as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). Kingwing GA currently... more
HelicoptersEurocopter forecasts a 2.5-billion-Euro market in the next 5 years for general aviation helicopters
Zhuhai, China - With a 15% growth per year
Speaking to journalists during the ninth edition of "Airshow China", which is currently ongoing in Zhuhai, Eurocopter executives declared to be confident that in the next years the Chinese market will... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by business segment: AW helicopters
Rome, Italy - New orders: for the reporting period came to €2,276 million
AgustaWestland New orders: for the reporting period came to €2,276 million, up 13% over the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,007 million). Helicopters (new and upgrades) account for 75.... more
HelicoptersBond Offshore AS-332/L2 helicopters ready to come back into service
Aberdeen, Scotland - Eurocopter dispatched four technicians and four unaffected rotors shafts to Scotland
Following the problems reported by some helicopters operated by Bond Offshore and to the EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-0225-E, on November 6, 2012 Bond Offshore Helicopters reported... more
HelicoptersBond Offshore Helicopters' EC-225 remain grounded
Aberdeen, United Kingdom - But its two AS-332/L2 are back in service
Following EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-0225-E Bond Offshore Helicopters, in close cooperation with other helicopter operators, oil and gas customers, the HSSG and Eurocopter, met to... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland-Finmeccanica (2): Emilio Dalmasso's testimony on Panama's helicopter supply
Rome, Italy - "There was the need to close also the 'Collateral contract' with the foreign broker"
The Italian newspaper "Corriere della Sera", in its edition released on Thursday 25 October 2012, reports some snatches of the testimony on June 4, 2012 of Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial... more
HelicoptersInquiry on EC-225 helicopter ditching: strong similarities with an episode in May this year
Aldershot, UK - Eurocopter: "The investigation will allow us to better understand the exact circumstances"
The initial investigations into the problem which, on October 22, 2012, forced an EC-225 Super Puma by Eurocopter helicopter, registration code G-CHCN, operated by CHC Scotia with 17 passengers and two... more
HelicoptersEx-Im Bank approves guarantee loan for a six-helicopter order by ASESA
Monterey, Mexico - The Mexican company will start to take deliver of its S-76Ds from the second quarter of 2013
Export-Import Bank of the United States, the American export credit agency, has approved a 50-million-dollar guarantee loan to support an order for six Sikorsky S-76D helicopters by the Mexican company... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and industry. Moody's cuts Finmeccanica's rating
Rome, Italy - In Naples' inquiry, the public prosecutors find two Pozzessere's Swiss bank accounts
The last days have been among the most difficult in the history of Finmeccanica: first the arrest of the former chief commercial officer of the group, Paolo Pozzessere, in the context of an inquiry, which... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica inquiry: Senator Esteban Caselli involved for orders of aircraft and helicopters
Rome, Italy - Pozzessere: "He wanted 'A commission', but I refused"
A new name is involved in the Finmeccanica inquiry which is carried on by Naples' Public Prosecutor Office: on Tuesday 23 October 2012 Paolo Pozzessere was arrested, and there is an impending investigation... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils new AW-119Kx Single Engine helicopter at "AMTC" (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - Its certification is scheduled in the first quarter of 2013
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces the launch of the AW-119Kx, the latest evolution of the proven and successful AW-119 single engine helicopter, which features the Garmin G1000H glass integrated... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica inquiry (3): "Worrying recourse to corruptive practices"
Naples, Italy - Scajola: "I'm serene and at the judges' disposal"
Naples' examining magistrate has written about a "Worrying recourse to corruptive practices" which has emerged in the investigation on Finmeccanica which, in the morning of Tuesday 23 October 2012 led... more
HelicoptersInvestigation on Finmeccanica in Naples (2): former Italian minister under investigation
Naples, Italy - Public prosecutors hypothesize his involvement in a supply to Brazil
There are new developments in the inquiry carried on by Naples Public Prosecutor's Office on Finmeccanica, after the arrest of the former chief commercial officer of the group Paolo Pozzesseree for alleged... more
HelicoptersPaolo Pozzessere, former Finmeccanica executive, arrested in Naples
Naples, Italy - In the context of an investigation on a supply of helicopters and arms to Panama
Paolo Pozzessere, former Finmeccanica chief commercial officer and current senior advisor for the relationships with Russia of the Italian group was arrested at dawn on Tuesday 23 October 2012 in Naples,... more
HelicoptersKiowa Warrior Block II helicopter displays capabilities during US Army's VFD
Fort Worth, Usa - The week of October 22
Bell Helicopter is participating in the voluntary flight demonstration (VFD) the week of Oct. 22 with the Bell Helicopter Block II OH-58 Kiowa Warrior. The US Army is conducting these VFD’s as part of t... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter undergoes website redesign
Menominee, Usa - In the early part of summer this year
Enstrom Helicopter underwent a website redesign in the early part of summer this year. Enstrom teamed up with Burnham Richards, a brand elevation company out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, to complete the upgrade.... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Ecuador's Ministry of Defense reaffirms its commitment to Eurocopter
Marignane, France - With the delivery of the first two AS-550C3A Fennec
On September 25, Eurocopter delivered the first two AS-550C3 Fennec helicopters to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense under a contract signed in 2010 for seven of these helicopters and two AS-350B2s, which... more
HelicoptersEC-130B4 helicopter makes its debut in the skies of Reunion Island
Marignane, France - Fresh from receiving permission to fly over Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona
Fresh from receiving permission from the American authorities to fly over Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, Eurocopter’s EC-130 B4—one of the quietest helicopters in its class—made its debut on Oc... more
HelicoptersEurocopter showcases the newly upgraded EC-130T2 helicopter in a two week European demo-tour
Marignane, France - With special emphasis on its capacity for aerial work
Eurocopter’s newest lightweight single engine helicopter –the EC-130T2- is completing a two-week demo tour in several European countries to demonstrate its exceptional capabilities for aerial work and... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Army signs a contract for two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - These aircraft will be delivered in 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced on October 8 that the Royal Thai Army has signed a contract for two AW-139 twin-engine helicopters. These aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to perform... more
HelicoptersBoeing to provide performance based logistics for CH-47 helicopters
St. Louis, Usa - $185M US Army contract covers rotor-blade production, overhaul and distribution
The US Army has awarded Boeing a five-year Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract for CH-47 Chinook support, an arrangement that reduces customer costs while allowing Boeing to invest in improving... more
HelicoptersSikorsky delivers S-92 helicopters to Bond Aviation Group
Coatesville, Usa - The first two of 16 aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. on October 8 delivered the first two S-92 baseline helicopters to Bond Aviation Group, the first of 16 to be delivered under the largest one-time acquisition of S-92 aircraft ever... more
HelicoptersBertling, Eurocopter CEO denies the possibility of a replacement for AS-350 Ecureuil helicopter
Itajubà, Brazil - "We would be stupid to replace a product that's extremely successful"
During thew inauguration of the new EC-725 assembly line at Helibras facility in Itajubà, Brazil (AVIONEWS), Eurocopter chief executive officer Lutz Bertling has curtly denied the hypothesis of a plan... more