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Fair and showsRostec to present modernized Ka-32A11M helicopter at "MAKS"
The event in Zhukovsky near Moscow in July (20-25)
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present a modernized Ka-32A11M fire-fighting helicopter at the "MAKS-2021" International Aviation and Space Salon, held in Zhukovsky near Moscow... more
Helicopters300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter delivered
Jamaica Defence Force receives this milestone aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X delivery to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The first helicopter was delivered in 2017, and today there are 300 aircraft... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved results of 1Q2021
Order intake of € 3.4 billion -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved results of the first quarter 2021. The highlights: Results in line with... more
HelicoptersBell 505 cargo hook receives EASA certification
To carry up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg)
Bell Textron Inc announced today the Bell 505 cargo hook has been approved by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to carry up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) giving the aircraft an external gross weight... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1Q 2021 results
125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2021.The highlights are:125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain Strong... more
HelicoptersAdvanced autonomous features on helicopter Flightlab tested
The integration of the technologies onto it has begun ahead of a complete demonstration in 2023
Airbus is introducing autonomous features to its helicopter Flightlab through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce aircraft pilot workload,... more
Helicopters60th Bell 505 helicoper delivered in Europe
Montenegro Air Force received the aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of another Bell 505 to the Montenegro Air Force, making it the 60th Bell 505 aircraft in Europe. The helicopter is known for its versatility a... more
HelicoptersH-125 helicopter performance increase certified by EASA
Up to +140kg of additional payload coming from engine power release
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the power upgrade of its single-engine H-125 helicopter. Announced at "Heli-Expo" last year, this major evolution... more
HelicoptersA-400M airplane conducts helicopter refuelling certification campaign
The flight tests involved operations with two French Air Force H-225Ms
The A-400M new generation airplane has successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign, completing the majority of its development and certification objectives. Airbus... more
HelicoptersFrance orders H-225M helicopters and VSR-700 UAS prototype
First deliveries of the aircraft are planned to start in 2024
The French Minister of Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed an order to purchase eight additional H-225Ms and a second VSR700 prototype. The... more
HelicoptersBell signs teaming agreements with suppliers in Germany
This announcement demonstrates industry’s commitment to the rotorcraft sector in the Country
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced yesterday it has signed teaming agreements with German suppliers to support Bell’s industrial participation efforts in Germany. As part of the collaboration, t... more
HelicoptersDerazona to be Asia's first H-160 helicopter operator
For oil and gas sector -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has secured an H-160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector. The multi-mission helicopter will play an important r... more
HelicoptersRostec supplied the first Ansat helicopter
And a medical version of Mi-17-1V
Kazan Helicopters of Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) supplied the first Ansat helicopter and multipurpose Mi-17-1V to the Republic of Turkmenistan. Both aircraft... more
HelicoptersS-100 UAV helicopter performs maritime surveillance for Romanian Border Police
The RPAS service is delivered by the EMSA and is also extended to Bulgaria
The Romanian Border Police operates the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance purposes. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)... more
HelicoptersAnsat and Mi-171A2 helicopters at "Innoprom" in Uzbekistan
They are at the stand of Rostec State Corporation
Russian Helicopters holding company presented its multipurpose civilian aircraft, Ansat and Mi-171A2, at the recently started "INNOPROM. Big Industrial Week in Tashkent" exhibition, at the stand of Rostec... more
HelicoptersR-66 Police helicopter joins Polk County Sheriff’s Aviation fleet
Some technical specifications and dimensions
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered last days R-66 Police Helicopter serial number 1025 to Florida’s Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).PCSO’s R-66 Police helicopter is the first R-66 Police helicopter confi... more
Civil aviationS-100 UAV helicopter. New service provision contract with EMSA
A framework agreement for EUR 16.5 million
Schiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA’s Remotely Piloted A... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard adds two H-225 helicopters
It growing fleet reaches 17 units
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will expand its fleet with two new H-225 helicopters, taking its total Super Puma fleet up to 17, comprising two AS-332s and 15 H-225s. The largest Super Puma operator in Japan... more
HelicoptersSingapore receives its first H-225M helicopter
The fleet of aircraft is expected to assume a wide range of roles
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H-225M helicopter in Singapore.Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with Singapore’s Ministry of Defence for the acquisition o... more
HelicoptersBell becomes one of the first customer to use SAF for training
Into all its Bell Training Academy (BTA)
Bell Textron Inc. announced yesterday that it began incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into all Bell Training Academy (BTA) and customer demonstration fleet aircraft. Bell will be one of the... more
Civil aviationAirplane-helicopter. V-22 Osprey soars past 600,000 fleet flight hours
The aircraft is operated by USAF, US Navy and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The V-22 Osprey tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) has logged more than 600,000 flight-hours, providing continuous customer support to maintain mission readiness and transport critical cargo and personnel.Built... more
Civil defenseEuropean Parliament. Question on Fire service detachment on the island of Ustica
By Giuseppe Milazzo (Ppe)
"Parliamentary questions24 February 2021Question for written answer E-001101/2021/rev.1 to the Commission Rule 138Giuseppe Milazzo (PPE) Subject: Fire service detachment on the island of UsticaUstica... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter for the German Armed Forces’ SaR service delivered
It is the seventh and last aircraft -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the seventh and last H-145 for the Search and Rescue (SAR) service of the Bundeswehr to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service... more
AirportsChina. Shuttle service by helicopters inaugurated in Shenzhen
They will connect airport with business district
The civil aviation authority in the Chinese city of Shenzhen officially launched yesterday on Thursday March 18, 2021, the helicopter shuttle service between the same location and the business district... more
Civil aviationTeam to provide Second Generation UK Search and Rescue capability
To address the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) requirement
Airbus is teaming with Draken Europe to address the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) requirement for the Second Generation Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) service. Both industries present a UK-based pa... more
DefenseFincantieri delivers Lss "Vulcano" in Muggiano
Vessel’s characteristics; base for rescue operations through helicopters
Today, the logistic support ship LSS “Vulcano”, ordered to Fincantieri within the renewal plan of the Italian Navy’s fleet, was delivered by the Naval Integrated shipyard in Muggiano.The multi-year progr... more
DefensePope's trip to Iraq: aircraft, drones and helicopters for safety
At least 10,000 military experts will be deployed
Two days are missing from Pope Francis' trip to Iraq, a move that will inevitably require a deployment of forces to ensure the safety and safety of the Holy Father. Peter's successor will be in... more
Fair and showsBuilding the helicopters terminal for "Expo 2020 Dubai" started
The event will take place next October
Italian-headquartered company Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have announced that they have started building the new helicopter terminal that will facilitate the mobility to and from the "Expo 2020"... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 2020 results
566 commercial aircraft delivered in adverse market environment - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2020 results.The highlights: 566 commercial aircraft delivered in adverse market environment Financials reflect the early business adaptation and cash containment planFY r... more
HelicoptersShell selects H-160 helicopter
For operation by PHI in Gulf of Mexico -DATA SHEET
International energy group Shell has selected leading US off-shore helicopter operator PHI to operate four H-160 helicopters to service a support contract in the Gulf of Mexico.The contract marks the entry... more