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HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters at "Heli-Expo 2016"
Marignane, France - Five aircraft on display: H-130, H-145, H-135, H-215 and H-125
Industry stakeholders will be invited to see the world of Airbus Helicopters’ from a new perspective at the "Heli Expo" trade show from March 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. T... more
HelicoptersRobinson now accepting orders for new R-44 "Cadet" helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The industry will display it at this year's "HAI Heli-Expo Convention" at early March
Robinson is officially accepting orders for its new two-place R-44 Cadet helicopter. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until FAA certification is complete. The... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. NTU Singapore and Finmeccanica partner on aircraft manufacturing and technology
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Signed a MoU at the airshow 2016
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division manufacturing AgustaWestland products, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at the "Singapore Airshow... more
HelicoptersNew AW helicopters in the South-East Asia skies
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Two AW-189 ordered by a Malaysian company will be operated by the Fire and rescue department
Finmeccanica, Italy’s high-technology group, has announced today at the "Singapore Airshow 2016" an order by TPG Aeronautik Sdn Bhd of Malaysia for two AW-189 super medium helicopters, consolidating t... more
HelicoptersR-44 and R-66 helicopters rank "Number One" in sales in 2015, according to the GAMA report
Torrance, Usa - The industry delivered 347 aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company’s R-44 Raven II ranked as the world’s topselling helicopter while its R-66 became the world’s top-selling civil turbine helicopter according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Assoc... more
HelicoptersAthens-Ankara conflicts after Greek AB-212 military helicopter missing in the Aegean
Athens, Greece - Turkey would have issued a Notam that has impeded the researches of the missing aircraft
The tension increases in the Aegean Sea. The Hellenic press reported today about ongoing conflicts between Greece and Turkey following to the crash of a Greek AB-212 military helicipter, fell in the sea... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-169 helicopter for the UK market lands at its base
Rome, Italy - Six units ordered by EMS service operator Specialist Aviation Services
Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division, handed over to Specialist Aviation Services its first AgustaWestland AW-169 new generation intermediate class helicopter. The aircraft is also the first to... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selects Thales and Helisim for its H-160 full flight simulator deployment
Marignane, France - Launched to support aircraft entry into service
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Thales and Helisim to develop and deploy the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the H-160. In line with the “Born ready” strategy implemented by the helicopter since the... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. TAI sets its sights on Polonization and cooperation opportunities on the Polish Kruk program
Radom, Poland - A workshop held regarding the possible cooperation
TAI -Turkish Aerospace Industries, Turkey’s center in defence and aerospace industries and PGZ– Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, one of the largest defence groups in Europe comprising over 60 companies held a w... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter demonstrates its ability to perform off-shore missions
Sande, Germany - The aircraft is also well suited for HEMS
The twin-engine multipurpose helicopter H-145 has successfully proved its operational capabilities for challenging off-shore missions. During a two-day flight trial in late January the established off-shore... more
HelicoptersCertification of the Rig’N Fly automatic oil platform approach mode for the H-225 helicopter
Marignane, France - Airbus Helicopters has received it by EASA
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the Rig’N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced Fly-ability and safetY), an avionics enhancement designed t... more
HelicoptersKörfez Aviation takes delivery of its first H-145 Mercedes Benz Style helicopter
Marignane, France - This is the first aircraft of this model to be operated in Turkey; a second model will follow next March
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first H-145 Mercedes Benz Style to Körfez Aviation in Turkey. This is the first of two helicopters acquired by Körfez Aviation to expand its fleet dedicated to b... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues in line with 2014
Rome, Italy - And it confirms the Group's 2015 guidance previously communicated
"With reference to the Helicopter Sector, Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues of Helicopters substantially in line with good results achieved in 2014 and profitability (Ebita margin)... more
HelicoptersThe first of three H-145s delivered to Pacific Helicopters in Papua New Guinea
Goroka, Papua New Guinea - The remaining two units will be later this year
Marking a milestone for both Pacific Helicopters (PH) and aviation operations in Papua New Guinea, the company has taken delivery of the first of three H-145 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters. The first... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Second H-160 (PT2) prototype takes off
Marignane, France - It is the first model to fly with the Turbomeca Arrano engines
The H-160’s second prototype took off today in Marignane (France), kicking off a busy 2016 for this helicopter as it pursues its flight test program with two prototypes. The machine in question PT2 i... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters maintains civil market lead and sees commercial success for new products in 2015
Paris, France - The 383 bookings last year
Airbus Helicopters focused its efforts in 2015 on executing its strategic roadmap and meeting its targets against a challenging market backdrop and delays in the key military campaigns. During 2015, the... more
HelicoptersMaximum take-off weight of the H-145 helicopter raises to 3,700kg; upgrade available in early 2016
Donauwörth, Germany - 50kg of additional useful load for increased mission capabilities
In December, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded the certification of the increased maximum take-off weight (MTOW) for the H-145. With this enhancement, the helicopter can carry an extra... more
HelicoptersAirbus-Uber: agreement for on-demand helicopter service
Munich, Germany - In particular by H-125 and H-130 models
Tom Enders, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, in an interview at "The Wall Street Journal" during the "Digital Life Design" conference in Munich, declared "It is a pilot project" regarding the on-demand... more
HelicoptersEntry into SAR service for Lithuanian Armed Forces AS-365N3+ helicopter
Marignane, France - LAF received their third and last model in December 2015
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (LMD) and the Lithuanian Armed Forces (LAF) celebrated yesterday the entry into service of their next generation of helicopters for countrywide search and rescue missions... more
HelicoptersShaanxi Provincial Public Security Department acquires one H-155 helicopter
Beijing, China - It will be delivered in the beginning of 2017
Shaanxi Provincial Public Security Department and Airbus Helicopters signed an agreement for an order of one H-155 medium helicopter for police, law enforcement and other public services, to be delivered... more
HelicoptersPhilJets starts the year with H-130 helicopter order
Manila, Philippines - It is its second one in 6 months
PhilJets Group has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for one brand new H-130 light helicopter, scheduled for delivery in June 2016. PhilJets through its parents company, Starline Global Industries,... more
HelicoptersThe French DGA orders six additional NH-90 helicopters for the Army Aviation
Marignane, France - In tactical troop transport configuration
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered six additional NH-90 helicopters in tactical troop transport (TTH) configuration, bringing the total amount of TTHs on order for the French Army... more
HelicoptersFour additional H-135 helicopters delivered to the Polish air medical rescue LPR
Warsaw, Poland - With these new aircraft the fleet of the operator increases to 27 units
Poland’s public air medical rescue operator LPR (SP ZOZ Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) has received four new H-135 (formerly known as EC-135P3) aircraft acquired to extend its fleet dedicated to the H... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first Swedish NH-90 for antisubmarine warfare
Donauwörth, Germany - In the frame of the ceremony, signed a contract to modify other units from SAR to ASW configuration
Airbus Helicopters delivered today the first Swedish NH-90 in full anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FMV (Försvarets Materielverk). The fully-qualified... more
HelicoptersBell 505 helicopter: Arrius 2R engine successfully passes EASA certification
Bordes, France - Officially launched at the "2013 Paris Air Show"
Bell Helicopter and Turbomeca announce that the French industry has received EASA engine type certification for its Arrius 2R engine, that powers the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. With seven million flight hours... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters completes delivery of final two H-135s to JMSD
Tokyo, Japan - Of 15 aircraft on order, designated as TH-135 in Japan; fleet to be used for advanced training missions
Airbus Helicopters has successfully handed over the 14th and 15th H-135 training aircraft to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This marks the delivery completion of 15 helicopters over the... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter passes long-awaited snow test
Torrance, Usa - The stringent test requires extended flight in weather conditions that are difficult to find even in Canada
On November 13th, in Spray Lakes, Canada, Robinson’s R-66 Turbine helicopter passed the FAA's and Transport Canada's test to allow flight in snow conditions. The stringent test requires extended flight i... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first two H-145M to the German Armed Forces
Donauwörth, Germany - Military version of the multi-role aircraft
Airbus Helicopters delivered yesterday the first two lightweight military multi-role H-145M helicopters (LUH SOF) to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters will be used by the Kommando Spezialkräfte... more
HelicoptersH-225 helicopter receives Russian certification
Marignane, France - First foreign heavy aircraft to receive it in this Country; the de-icing system fitted for all weather conditions
Airbus Helicopters announced the certification of the H-225 by Russian Certification Authorities as it is the first time in history that a foreign heavy class aircraft has been certified in Russia. The... more
HelicoptersRega: contract for three AW-169 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The Swiss air rescue operator takes a major step in "Project Icebird"
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Swiss Air-Rescue Rega has placed an order for three AW-169 light intermediate twin-engine and one GrandNew light twin-engine helicopters which will... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 407GXP helicopter purchased in Germany
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry hosted a signing ceremony in its booth at "NBAA"
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the sale of the first Bell 407GXP to Germany. The aircraft will be outfitted for corporate and VIP transport, which continues to be a popular market segment throughout... more
HelicoptersThe new two-place R-44 Cadet Robinson helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The industry plans to debut in the first quarter of 2016
Robinson Helicopter Company plans to debut the R-44 Cadet, a two-place R-44, in the first quarter of 2016. While suitable for a wide variety of utilitarian applications, the industry developed the Cadet... more
HelicoptersRomania to host production of new and robust H-215 heavy helicopter
Brasov, Romania - Official launch of Airbus Helicopters Industries for its new Romanian factory
In a ceremony held yesterday by Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, and in the presence of Alexandru Nastase, Secretary of State, Airbus Helicopters set down the foundation stone of its new Romanian... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters accelerates industrialisation in the UK
Oxford, UK - The industry has received funding for two separate projects
Airbus Helicopters, the UK’s turbine helicopter company, has received funding from the Department for Business Innovations and Skills (BIS) for two separate projects: one supported by the Aerospace Technology I... more
HelicoptersUS Army extends contract with an order for 12 new UH-72A Lakota helicopters
Herndon, Usa - The 12 aircraft on this latest contract option will be delivered starting in August of 2017
The United States Army has exercised $65.8 million in contract options for 12 additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters and associated mission equipment packages. The UH-72A is manufactured by Airbus Helicopters... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to provide global service solution for French Gendarmerie Nationale and Sécurité Civile EC-145 fleet
Marignane, France - A 5-year contract for FBH support, logistics, and technical assistance
The SIMMAD (Structure intégrée du maintien en condition opérationnelle des matériels aéronautiques du ministère de la Défense, responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of French state-owned aircra... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters starts flight tests with high-compression engine for cleaner rotorcraft
Marignane, France - Development and flight test campaign as part of the European "Clean Sky" initiative
Airbus Helicopters has successfully completed the first flight test of the high-compression engine demonstrator aircraft at around 3pm on Friday, November 6th, at Marignane Airport. The development and... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first H-130 for Bhutan
Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan - The second helicopter is expected to be delivered in June 2016
Airbus Helicopters announced the arrival of the first H-130, from the proven Ecureuil family, in the Kingdom of Bhutan. This is the first of two helicopters acquired by the Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services... more
HelicoptersSikorsky completes VH-92A presidential helicopter replacement program milestones
Stratford, Usa - Initial fielding is planned for 2020, with production concluding in 2023
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced the successful completion of the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR), completion of the integration and performance... more
HelicoptersA major milestone for the H-145 helicopter: 10,000 flight hours -VIDEO-
Marignane, France - Accumulated from the worldwide fleet of 35 aircraft operated by 14 international customers
A major milestone for the H-145: the worldwide fleet of 35 helicopters operated by 14 international customers has accumulated a total of 10,000 flight hours. In only a little over a year, the light... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and KAI affirm partnership for export and support of Korean aircraft platforms
Seoul, South Korea - Scope of cooperation to include also after-sales services including MRO and training
Long-time partners Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly market Korean helicopter platforms for the worldwide market. The collaboration... more
HelicoptersFirst Airbus Helicopters Final Assembly Line (FAL) in China
Beijing, China - To be set up in cooperation with Sino-German Ecopark
A Letter of Intent (LOI) for the establishment of a Final Assembly Line (FAL) of Airbus Helicopters’ H-135 in China was signed today by Yao Yixian, the Sino-German Ecopark Deputy General Manager and W... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters signs MoU with Czech company LOM PRAHA
Prague, Czech Republic - For a future cooperation in the field of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
In the frame of the on-going multipurpose helicopter tender of the Czech Ministry of Defence, Airbus Helicopters signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the LOM PRAHA for a future cooperation in the... more
HelicoptersEDM-1 prototype of the CH-53K helicopter achieves first flight -VIDEO
Stratford, USA - The beginning of a 2,000-hour flight test program using four test aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies, announced in these hours the successful first flight of the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter prototype, known as Engineering D... more
HelicoptersGerman State Police of Baden-Württemberg receive the world’s first H-145 helicopter in law enforcement configuration
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft is the first of an order of six to be handed over to the launch customer
Today, the federal-state police of Baden-Württemberg took delivery of the very first H-145 in police configuration at Airbus Helicopters’ industrial site in Donauwörth. The aircraft is the first of an... more
HelicoptersFirst (of seven) upgraded AW-101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopter delivered to Royal Navy
Cascina Costa, Italy - 25 aircraft to be modified under the MLSP
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that it had delivered the first of seven upgraded AW-101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopters to the Royal Navy as part of Phase 1 of the Merlin Life Sustainment Programme... more
HelicoptersFirst Finmeccanica -Selex ES anti-collision laser system operational on Italian Army NH-90 TTH helicopter
Rome, Italy - The system significantly enhances flight safety during low level flight
The first qualified LOAM (Laser Obstacle Avoidance and Monitoring) system, developed and manufactured by Finmeccanica - Selex ES, is now on board an Italian Army NH90 TTH. The helicopter has just been... more
HelicoptersThe birth of a new fair for civil helicopters: "Rotorcraft Asia"; beginning in 2017 in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - "A strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major players to tap into opportunities in the dynamic market of the area"
“The Asia Pacific region experiencing significant growth in the use of helicopters in civil aviation. It is an opportune time to launch a strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major p... more
HelicoptersIndia’s Global Vectra first worldwide customer to take up HCare Smart PBH contract for its H-130 helicopter
New Delhi, India - The service has been developed with careful consideration of the support required by operators of light aircraft
Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd. (GVHL) has signed a PBH contract for its H1-30 light helicopter, benefiting from Airbus Helicopters’ redefined customer service offer called HCare which was introduced early t... more
HelicoptersBell adds new authorized CSF, Agrarflug Helilift, in Germany
London, UK - The operator has over 40 helicopters in its fleet
Bell Helicopter announces today that it is adding Agrarflug Helilift, located in Ahren, Germany, to its Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility network. With thirty years of experience... more