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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 involved for orders of aircraft and helicopters
"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
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
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
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Northrop Grumman ally to compete for new US Air Force helicopter
Falls Church, USA - The project will be based on the existing AW-101
Northrop Grumman and AgustaWestland, which is a subsidiary of Finmeccanica Group, announced on Tuesday 18 September 2012 their alliance to compete for the new US Air Force combat-and-rescue helicopter,... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: helicopters
Rome, Italy - New orders: €1,780 million
Helicopters. AgustaWestland New orders: €1,780 million, up 42,7% over the corresponding period of the previous year (€1,247 million). Helicopters (new and upgrades) account for 77.9%, while product sup... more
HelicoptersORNGE helicopters: Louis Bartolotta (AgustaWestland) releases a declaration to "Toronto Star"
Philadelphia, USA - "Misinformation about our company has reached a level we can no longer ignore"
The long and complex affair regarding the alleged kickback scheme which involves ORNGE (the Ontario air ambulance service agency that receives about $150 million a year from the province) and Italian Finmeccanica... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters & AW sign agreement to develop a new 2.5 tonne helicopter
London, UK - At the "Farnborough International Airshow"
Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) announce that they have signed a Heads of Agreement at the "Farnborough International Airshow" today to jointly develop an all-new 2.5 tonne... more
HelicoptersNYPD AW-119 helicopter fleet achieve 20,000 hour milestone
Cascina Costa, Italy - Its first model entered service in 2004
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that the AW-119 helicopter fleet operated by the New York Police Department is the worldwide law enforcement fleet leader, having achieved over 20,000... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Italian magazine "Panorama" draws on AVIONEWS' report about AgustaWestland's Canadian bribes
Rome, Italy - For the supply of air ambulance helicopters
The Italian weekly magazine "Panorama" in its online edition draws on the report conducted by AVIONEWS on the matter of AgustaWestland's Canadian bribes. The affair concerns an alleged under-the-counter... more
HelicoptersUTair to operate ten AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Appointed authorized service centre
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that UTair of Russia has recently been certified as an AW-139 helicopter operator and is set to operate ten AW-139s for passenger, corporate and VVIP... more
HelicoptersNew Generation AW-169 helicopter completes its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - Launched at the "Farnborough International Air Show" in July 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that the first prototype of the AW-169, a new generation 4.5 ton light intermediate helicopter, successfully completed its maiden flight. The AW-169 programme... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AW helicopters
Rome, Italy - New orders: amounted to EUR 826 million
Helicopters: AgustaWestland New orders: amounted to EUR 826 million, a 21.5% increase from the same period of 2011 (EUR 680 million), and were broken down into 76% for helicopters (new helicopters... more
HelicoptersAW and Karl Lagerfeld to cooperate on the development of an exclusive AW-139 Vip interior
Cascina Costa, Italy - With the possibility to expand the partnership to other models
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and the fashion design house Karl Lagerfeld announced yesterday their partnership for the design of a VIP helicopter interiors and exteriors. The cooperation... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica 2011. AgustaWestland: revenues totaled EUR 3.915 billion
Rome, Italy - Performance by sector
AgustaWestland Revenues: totaled EUR 3.915 billion, an increase of 271 million (+7.4%) from the EUR 3,644 million recorded in 2010. The increase was due to the diverse mix of revenues where the helicopter... more
HelicoptersKagoshima International Aviation takes delivery of a GrandNew helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be used to perform EMS missions in the local Prefecture
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation have announced that Kagoshima International Aviation of Japan has taken delivery of a GrandNew light twin helicopter. This aircraft... more
HelicoptersFirst of five AW-139 helicopters to DanCopter
Milan, Italy - It will be used for off-shore missions
AgustaWestland, (Finmeccanica Group) announced that DanCopter, (a Blueway AS company), has taken delivery of the first of five AW-139 medium twin helicopters. This aircraft will be used for off-shore transport... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Helicopters
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,750 million (+8%); adj. EBITA: EUR 287 million (+14%)
AgustaWestland. Revenues totalled EUR 2,750 million, up EUR 194 million (+8%) versus EUR 2,556 million for the first nine months of 2010. The increase is due to the different mix of revenues, with the... more
HelicoptersNew Generation AW-169 helicopter landed in London
Cascina Costa, Italy - The 4.5 ton model has been launched in July 2010 at the "Farnborough Air Show"
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that a full scale mock-up of the all new AW-169 twin engine light intermediate helicopter is being exhibited in London this week (10th to 14th... more
HelicoptersHaughey Air Limited orders an AW-139 helicopter for VIP transport
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Haughey Air Limited has placed an order for an AW-139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft, configured for corporate and VIP transport purposes, will... more
HelicoptersAW helicopters: FAS signs for GrandNew and AW-169
Cascina Costa, Italy - Blueway orders one more AW-139 model; Société FCL takes delivery of a GrandNew
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that FAS (Falcon Aviation Services) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin and a preliminary sale contract... more
HelicoptersChinese Public Security Bureau of Ordos orders two AW GrandNew helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for firefighting, rescue, observation, transport and civil defense duties
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that the Public Security Bureau of Ordos, in China’s Inner Mongolia, has ordered two GrandNew twin-engine helicopters. The two helicopters will b... more
HelicoptersQinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China orders two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Configured for VIP transport purposes
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Qinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China has placed an order for two AW-139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft, configured for VIP transport... more
HelicoptersJapan National Police Agency orders three AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - They will enter operational service in Spring 2013
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace have announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has signed contracts for three AW-139 medium twin helicopters. These... more
HelicoptersUTair confirms order already planned for 20 AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To be assembled in Russia in the new Tomilino plant
Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for... more
Helicopters-50% on orders, deficit of pension fund and postponement of helicopter contracts with Denmark and England: these are AgustaWestland's troubles
Milan, Italy - "Milano Finanza" unveils some contents of the half-year report of Finmeccanica's company
Several worries could rise in the management of the helicopter group hold by Finmeccanica and based in Cascina Costa di Samarate, according to the results of the company's last half-year report, whose... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,831 million (+5%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 188 million (+4%)
Revenues totalled EUR 1,831 million, up EUR 88 million (+5%) versus EUR 1,743 million in 1H10. The increase is due to the different revenue mix, with the helicopters component showing significant growth... more
HelicoptersUK announces public funding for helicopters production
Yeovil, UK - Business secretary visiting AW
The British Business Secretary Vince Cable visiting today, Friday, July 22 the AgustaWestland (AW) plant in Yeovil, has announced a total state funding of 32 million pounds, saying that "Britain has a... more
HelicoptersWNAA signs contract for two AW-169 helicopters
Yeovil, UK - The first UK sale
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) has signed a preliminary sale contract for two AW-169 helicopters. The contract was... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers first "GrandNew" to a US customer
Reston, USA - For medical evacuation missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces in a press release of yesterday, Wednesday July, 13 that Intermountain Healthcare has taken delivery of the first of five "GrandNew" helicopters. The... more
HelicoptersCapitale Hélicoptère orders three AW-169 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - This contract marks the first Canadian order for the model
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Capitale Hélicoptère of Canada has signed a contract for three AW-169 helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform charter, VIP transport, u... more
HelicoptersItalian Navy receives first NH-90NFH helicopter
Milan, Italy - Becoming the second customer in Italy to use this aircraft model
AgustaWestland announced on Thursday on its web-site that Italian Navy has received the first NH-90 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter), therefore becoming the second customer in Italy to use NH-90s after the... more
Helicopters"Paris Air Show", AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters sign agreement for HeliVert joint-venture for assembly of AW-139 helicopters
Paris, France - In Russia
On the occasion of the "Paris Air Show", the event that is being held this week in Paris-Le Bourget, Russian Helicopters, a company of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom, and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica... more
HelicoptersAero Sekur will bring helicopters' air bag to "Paris Air Show"
Aprilia, Italy - Many Italian firms will be there
Among the many Italian industries that will be present at the "Paris Air Show", the area dedicated to helicopters will be able to view the latest invention made by the company Aero Sekur, which produces... more
HelicoptersThe first hub for helicopter inaugurated at the airport of Rome-Urbe
Rome, Italy - There were members from political and industrial world
On Monday, June 6, at the airport of Rome-Urbe, was held the inauguration of the first helicopter hub of the Capital city, a large structure of over 2000 square meters which includes the new headquarters... more
HelicoptersNew hangar AW helicopters of Esperia Aviation at Rome-Urbe's airport
Rome, Italy - It will be opened on June, 6
AgustaWestland, a British-Italian company of the Finmeccanica group that designs and manufactures helicopters, and the management company Esperia Aviation Service will open June 6 the new headquarters... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Grupo Inaer, contract for seven helicopters
Varese, Italy - Six GrandNew, of which two in EMS configuration, and one AW-139
AgustaWestland announced it has signed a contract for the supply of seven helicopters to Grupo Inaer, a global provider of helicopter services, currently operating, with a fleet of 300 aircraft, in Italy,... more
HelicoptersBurbank Group orders an AW-109 Power helicopter
Milan, Italy - Plus an option for a GrandNew aircraft
AgustaWestland yesterday announced that the Australian Burbank Group has ordered an AW-109 Power helicopter, plus an option for a GrandNew aircraft. The copy of the order, a light twin-engine helicopter... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and AMCOM, contract for helicopters and services to Egyptian Air Force
Reston, USA - Worth 38.7 million dollars
AgustaWestland North America announced yesterday it has received a 37.8 million dollar value contract together with AMCOM, Army Aviation and Missile Command Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter for Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency
Tokyo, Japan - The delivery will occur at the end of 2011
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency ordered an AW-139 helicopter. The aircraft, that will be delivered at the... more
HelicoptersLiza Transport International takes delivery of a Grand helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for Vip/passenger transport duties
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Liza Transport International of Burkina Faso has recently taken delivery of a Grand light twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be... more
HelicoptersLiza Transport International takes delivery of a Grand helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for Vip/passenger transport duties
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Liza Transport International of Burkina Faso has recently taken delivery of a Grand light twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be... more
HelicoptersVTB Leasing takes delivery of its AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be used to perform corporate and passenger transport missions in the region of Moscow
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that VTB Leasing has taken delivery of its AW-139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform corporate and passenger transport... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland expands AW-139 training capacity
Cascina Costa, Italy - Announced the next phase in its growth
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the next phase in its growth of AW-139 global training and flight simulation capacity, in response to the continuing success of the AW-139 and... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: AgustaWestland and Politecnico di Milano inaugurate "AWParc"
Milan, Italy - In which engineers and scientists of the two companies will work in cooperation
Yesterday AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Politecnico di Milano (Milan's Polytechnic), have officially launched the activities of the new company AWPARC, AgustaWestland Politecnico Advanced... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland receives from Geotech Aviation an order for one AW-119/KE helicopter
Sudbury, Canada - Plus options for further 4 aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has recently announced it has received from Geotech Aviation, providing airborne geophysical surveys, data processing and data interpretation in North and South... more