Helicopters
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HelicoptersA renewed Mi-26 will compete in Brazilian tender
Rostov-na-Donu, Russia - The cockpit is a completely new one
Remarkable the effort of the Rosoborononeksort, the Russian helicopter industry, that tries to be competitive in the world-wide market. And the chance could be one of the best, because the Brazilian government... more
HelicoptersJoint training between Italy and Albania
Bari, Italy - The training is included in the agreement signed in 1997 by the two countries
Last Wednesday it has been developed a joint training between the Italian and Albanian Air Forces, included in the agreement signed in 1997 about the air rescue by the two nations. The aim of this operation... more
HelicoptersAustria buys 9 new Sikorsky S-70 (2): the technical sheet
Vienna, Austria - Several variants are proposed
Born in the 1974 in the workshops of the American Sikorsky industry, the UH 60 L (S70A) "Blackhawk" is today one of the most used tactical transport helicopter in the world with more than 2000 operating... more
HelicoptersAustria buys 9 new Sikorsky S-70
Vienna, Austria - Dispute with Usa to have not provided the total requested equipment
The Austrian air force will be reinforced meaningfully with the arrival of nine modern Sikorsky S-70, previewed for the next first December having, the pilots and the ground crew, already completed the... more
HelicoptersGermany to update its "Sea King"
Berlin, Germany - Operation is going to end by May 2003
The German Navy helicopters "Sea King", will be involved, in the next few months, in an important updating programs. These regard the installation of GPS system, a more powerful software for the radar... more
HelicoptersNorth Irland: helicopters in patrolling activity
Belfast, North Irland - A starting allocation of Eur 4.7m
There are three manufacturing industries trying to obtain the allocation that Belfast's government has decided to equip the police force with an helicopter: the Italian Agusta, the French-German Eurocopter... more
HelicoptersSikorsky to lay off 150 workers just in Connecticut
Stratford, USA - The reason is a decrease in the international sales
The only way in order to avoid this crisis and, more important, the lay-off of 150 persons would reside in an order of, at least, 36 helicopters Black Hawk by the Army. This the thought of the Sikorsky... more
HelicoptersAgusta in the competition to supply helicopters to Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic - The Italian society competes for an EUR 40m contract
The Czech newspaper "Hospodarske noviny" reveals Agusta is in the competition with a Dutch factory and with the German-French "Eurocopter" to supply eight light helicopters to the integrated rescue service... more
HelicoptersAgusta-Westland will built up the A-109 in China
Shanghai, China - The agreement has been signed with Change Aircraft Industries
The assemblage of the helicopter A-109, that it is largely used in the civil and military field, will take place straightly in China. This is what turns out from the agreement signed by Agusta-Westland... more
HelicoptersUS Army sells more than 700 helicopters (2): the technical helicopter sheets
Washington, Usa - The main features of Cobra and Huey
We introduce, here below, the technical sheets of the two types of helicopters that the American Army has put on sale. Bell UH 1 D Huey, that was born in 1961, was the helicopter standard in many countries.... more
HelicoptersUS Air Force sells more than 700 helicopters
Huntsville, USA - They are the legendary Cobra and Huey
They were all present at Huntsville in order to get a Cobra or an other mythical aircraft of the American Air Force, on the last Monday. But there were not only passionates, but the representatives of... more
HelicoptersEuropean Helicopter Association honoured Poilane
Paris, France - He had great merits in promoting the helicopter
A week has passed since his tragic death, in which his wife lost her life too, but Lionel Poilane still makes to speak about. For all passionates of helicopters he was a meaningful figure, who constantly... more
HelicoptersUSD 75,3bn will be invested for military helicopters in the next ten years
Newtown, USA - The research comes from Forecast International/DMS agency
Even if the post 11 September has marked a new beginning for the airlines, evidenced by figures deeply negative, there are companies in the aeronautical field that have just begun since that moment to... more
HelicoptersRussian government buys three KA-226 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - They will replace the BO-105 and BK-117
The Russian Emergency Ministry has planned the purchase of two multipurpose KA-226 helicopters that would have to be delivered in the first half of 2003, for being available by the end of 2004. The... more
HelicoptersEnglish Air Force grounds dozen of "Apache"
London, UK - Lack of pilots the reason
They will have to be stored in proper hangar until 2007, dozens of new "Apache" that London government has acquired. The motivation is simple: there are not pilots. Indeed Raf (Royal Air Force) would... more
HelicoptersMD Helicopters sells an its MD Explorer to a Chinese distributor
Arizona, USA - It will operate in the Civilian field
Guangdong General Aviation Company (GGAC)has acquired from MD an helicopter type "Explorer" for multi-mission activities. The aircraft is equipped with IFR system, floaters, lifeboats and an external... more
HelicoptersIt was positively tested the flight system for helicopters "All-Weather Helicopter"
Marignane, France - The test-flight was carried on a EC 155 B
The helicopter system of flight "All-Weather Helicopter" (AWH), that has been successfully experimented with EC155B demonstrator, allows to great step ahead about the security improvement of the helicopters... more
HelicoptersAvic II: another giant in the helicopter Chinese market
Benjing, Cina - It's going to be quoted in the market in a short time
The China Aviation Industry Corp II (Avic II) will become soon one listed company to the Chinese market or that one of Hong Kong. Avic II (that it is under the directed control of the government), having... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers its 250th EC135
Donauworth, Germany - It has been purchased by a Spanish company
It has been the Spanish company CoyotAir to buy, yesterday, the helicopter of Eurocopter EC135 number 250; this delivery covers a great importance, not only in a symbolic point of view, because it emphasizes... more
HelicoptersJordan interests to buy 16 EC635
Berlin, Germany - Eurocopter Ceo introduces the combat helicopter to the king Abdullah II
The state visit of the king of Jordan Abdullah II in Germany has been also the chance for dealing the purchase of various helicopters from Eurocopter. His Majesty was particularly interested to the combat... more
HelicoptersA Russian company overhauls India's combat helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Rostvertol will upgrade Mi-26 and Mi-35
Rostvertol, important manufacturer company of helicopters, will supply to the Indian government the acquaintances and means in order to bring improvements to their Mi-26 and Mi-35. The most important... more
HelicoptersHeli-Asia (2). Malaysia Government: orders just for long terms
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "Due to lack of money"
"We will have to develop a solid core of experencied helicopter pilots and then we will upgrade to helicopters". This is the declaration of Defense minister of Malaysia. "But these helicopters - the minister... more
HelicoptersHeli-Asia: It's ended today the most important Asian helicopter exhibition
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A good chance for the Italian industry as well
It was the same minister of the Malaysian Defense, Datuk Serious Najib Tun Razak, to inaugurate, two days ago, the most important helicopter show that lasted until today at the Esibition Centre di Kuala... more
HelicoptersChinook helicopters are coming back in Us?
London, Great Britain - Sas veterans are furious
US generals asked to London's government to give back a fleet of eight Chinook helicopters in charge of UK special force making SAS veterans furious. These last claimed that this return scheme to US could... more
HelicoptersNew York-Washington: probably a service wit helicopters
Washington, Usa- The idea comes from tycoon Walker
It's well known the route Washington-New York is one of the busiest in the world; even if the flights that serve this link are a lots it's felt the requirement of an increment of the service. After these... more
HelicoptersComponet Control selected by the Keystone Helicopter Corporation
West Chester, USA - A decision catched after have reviewed of more than 20 company
Keystone Helicopter Corporation, an American leader in the helicopter services industry, has selected Component Control, based in San Diego, as its business software provider for enterprise-wide systems... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter has a new CEO
Marignane, France - His name is Marc Paganini
The French-German helicopter maker Eurocopter has announced the appointment of Marc Paganini as CEO of American Eurocopter. American Eurocopter is the Texas based unit of Eurocopter in the United States.... more
HelicoptersFirst mission for the Swiss Super-Puma in Kosovo
Alpnach, Switzerland- The new aircraft will perform different tasks
It will be operative starting from today the Helvetian AS 332 Super-Puma that, in Kosovo, will have a lots of duties: carrying people and supplies, putting out fire and surveillance missions. The European... more
HelicoptersBoeing and EADS to challenge over huge military helicopters deal
Madrid, Spain - A contract worth EUR 1,3bn to supply Madrid armed forces
The world largest aerospace companies, the US Boeing and the European EADS, will challenge over a EUR 1,3bn contract to provide military helicopters to the Spanish armed forces. Whilst Boeing hopes to... more
HelicoptersAmerican helicopter was shot in Afghanistan
Bagram, Afghanistan- Wounded US soldier
The fight took place last night in the north-west of Kandahar and involved an US helicopter with the injuring of an American soldier of whom conditions don't allarm. The crew shot back killing one of... more
HelicoptersFrench air force ordered 4 EC725 helicopters
Marignane, France - Re-engined with Turbomeca Makila 2A
The French Air Force has announced to have ordered four EC725 helicopters equipped with new engines Turbomeca Makila 2A. The first helicopter in the batch recently made its maiden flight from the Marignane... more
HelicoptersBA609 FAA Type Certificate now due 2007
Washington, Usa - According to Bell's senior vice president
Bell's senior vice president, Troy Gaffey, said that the company now expects the FAA Type Certificate for the BA609 tiltrotor to be issued in 2007. While the aircraft's first ground runs are immanent... more
HelicoptersNepal army to acquire attack helicopters
Kathmandu, Nepal - To combat Maoist rebels
Intensifying efforts to boost air power to quell the Maoist rebellion, the Nepalese government has decided to purchase a pair of high-performance combat helicopters to use against the rebels. The choppers... more
HelicoptersHelirescue with membership card in Switzerland
Bellinzona, Switzerland - A project by EliSos and Heli-TV Soccorso
EliSos, with the cooperation of Heli-TV Soccorso, worked out a project which provides helirescue service in Canton Ticino, Switzerland, with a cantonal coordination. It aims to guarantee the best effectiveness... more
HelicoptersIsrael Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to announce agreement
Bangalore, India - To supply avionics for an attack variant of HAL’s advanced light helicopter
Israel Aircraft Industries and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)could be close to announce the deal for the supply of mission avionics to HAL's advanced light helicopters. The announcement could be given... more
HelicoptersKorean national police to purchase second Mi-172
Seul, Korea - The first MI-172 was introduced in December 1999
The National Police Agency announced that it will purchase an additional MI-172 medium transport helicopter from Russia as part of an economic cooperation redemption program. Under the deal the NPA will... more
HelicoptersMore EH101s for Japan?
Tokyo, Japan - The programme would have to clear the hurdles of budgetary and parliamentary approval
Press reports that the Japanese Defence Agency is acquiring 14 AgustaWestland EH101s for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force appear to be premature, but are likely to prove accurate eventually. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to supply helicopters to Azerbaijan Airlines
Paris, France - With 2 AS 332 L1 Super Puma and 4 EC 135 B1s
The Chief Executive Officer for Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), Jahangir Askerov, and the Commercial Action Executive Vice President for the Eurocopter Group, Olivier Lambert, have just signed a contract for... more
HelicoptersWichita Police select MD 500E for airborne law enforcement
Mesa, Usa - Delivery scheduled for first quarter of 2003
The Air Section of the Wichita, Kan., Police Department has ordered a single-engine MD 500E for airborne law enforcement that will be the "crown jewel" of the Unit, according to Lt. Paul Shields, Commander... more
HelicoptersIndian-Israeli "joint attack helicopter": a clarification
Tel Aviv, Israel - The resulting Light Attack Helicopter will use the ALH’s existing airframe
Rather than a brand new helicopter as the yesterday's news headline implied, it seems clear that this is an armed variant of the 5.5 tonne general purpose Advanced Light Helicopter that has recently entered... more
HelicoptersItaly donates 12 helicopters to Albanian government
Tirana, Albania- Cooperation between Italy and Albania is stronger than ever
A more careful sea and sky patrolling is a basic condition to prevent illegal traffics in Albania; that's why the Italian Defence Ministry decided to donate 12 helicopters to Albanian government to perform... more
HelicoptersRussia to start mass production of Ka-226 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Kamov is the world's only company developing coaxial helicopters
Mass production of the Ka-226 Hoodlum helicopter will begin after its certification tests are completed, director-general and general designer of the Kamov company Sergey Mikheyev said. The Ka-226 is... more
HelicoptersNH90 training procurement in progress
Aix en Provence, France - Seven companies have been selected by NHIndustries
NHIndustries, appointed by Nahema to conduct the tendering process for procurement of the Training Media for the NH90 Programme, has issued an Intention To Tender for the development, production, maintenance,... more
HelicoptersIsrael and India to develop joint attack helicopter
Tel Aviv, Israel - The first customer will be the Indian Army
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) of India to jointly develop an attack helicopter. This is the first agreement of its kind arising from the closer... more
HelicoptersNew Belgian helicopter M80 ready to fly
Roosdaal, Belgium - It is supposed to complete the prescribed ground endurance and flight testing by the beginning of 2003
The new Belgian ultra-light helicopter M80 is supposed to have completed the prescribed ground endurance and flight testing by the beginning of 2003 and be close to obtaining a "Permit to Fly" from the... more
HelicoptersU:S. Army to cut Comanche program
Washington, Usa - The planned purchases will be cut by 40% to around 800 helicopters
The U.S. Army is looking to reduce the number of Comanche helicopters that it plans to acquire. While there is still no final number, it is believed that planned purchases will be cut by 40% to around... more
HelicoptersMDHI helicopters names distributor in Israel
Mesa, Usa - Md has named Heligate dealer for the company's entire line
MD has named Heli Gate a distributor for the company's helicopters. Heli Gate, based in Tel Aviv, is a helicopter project management and general aviation consulting/operating company. Heli Gate has been... more
HelicoptersRussia wants Turkey to produce KA-115 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - According to Kramov head designer
According to what Sergei Mikheyev, head designer at Kramov industries, told Interfax, Russia is pushing Ankara government to start serial production of Ka-115 light helicopters in the Turkish capital.... more
HelicoptersBAE Systems Hidas to protect Kuwait's Apache helicopters
London, Uk - Including a comprehensive training and support package
Kuwait has agreed to buy BAE Systems Hidasfor its Longbow Apache attack helicopters through a US Government FMS (Foreign Military Sales) contract. The aircraft, to be provided by the Boeing Company will... more
Helicopters2nd UH-1Y prototype darkens Maryland skies
Navair Patuxent River, Usa - The fourth of five made its first flight last Friday
The H-1 Upgrade Program came one step closer to its unofficial goal of "darkening the Maryland skies with H-1's" Friday when the fourth of five AH-1Z and UH-1Y prototypes made its first flight here. Flown... more