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HelicoptersBoeing delivers 30th AH-64D Apache to Royal Netherlands Air Force
Mesa, Usa - The first AH-64D for The Netherlands was delivered in April 1998
The Royal Netherlands Air Force, or RNLAF, has accepted delivery of its 30th Boeing AH-64D Apache multirole combat helicopter in a ceremony held at Boeing in Mesa. The commander in chief of the RNLAF,... more
HelicoptersMDHI further expands presence in China with MD 500 sale
Beijing, China
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) today announced the sale of a single-engine MD 500E to a customer in the People’s Republic of China. Three MD helicopters have been sold in the last 18 months to customers i... more
HelicoptersSpain commits itself with Eu to buy 24 helicopters
Madrid, Spain - A EUR 1.2bn worth deal
Spanish government committed itself with Eu to buy 24 helicopters by 2007, a EUR 1.2bn worth deal. The choice to be made is between the "Tiger", manufactured by European Eads, and "Apache", by Boeing. Political... more
HelicoptersSimulation of a crash between two helicopters for emergency rescue exercise
Brussels, Belgium - Next June 4 at Koksijde Air Force base in Belgium
A simulated emergency rescue exercise will be carried on next June 4 at Koksijde Air Force base in Belgium. A crash between two helicopters with civilians and soldiers on board will be simulated to improve... more
HelicoptersHelicopters in rural Chinese province to combat crime
China
Faced with rising crime in remote rural areas, a central Chinese province has created a helicopter-borne fast-reaction police unit, as diffused by local sources. Officers in the unit in Henan province... more
HelicoptersSecond Comanche flies with new software and engines
West Palm Beach, Florida
The RAH-66 Comanche prototype No. 2 made its first flight with the newly installed Mission Equipment Package (MEP) software and new engines here today, reaching the critical milestone weeks ahead of schedule.... more
HelicoptersAgrotors buys Paper corporation
USA
AgRotors Inc., a helicopter services company from Gettysburg, Pa., is buying International Paper Co.'ss helicopter operation here to create a new Southern Division. The new division will probably... more
HelicoptersSt. Lucie County Sheriff's A119 Koala In Service
St. Lucie, USA
Agusta Aerospace Corp., an AgustaWestland company, has delivered in early May, 2002, an Agusta A119 Koala to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and Fire District. The aircraft, purchased jointly by... more
HelicoptersBae Systems Avionics signed a huge contract with AgustaWestland
London, Great Britain
Bae System Avionics has recently signed a multi-million pound development contract with AgustaWestland to develop an helicopter electric flight control system Bae Systems will be a member of a team,... more
HelicoptersKeystone Helicopter Airframe maintenance division earns FAA's Diamond Award
Washington, USA
Keystone Helicopter's Airframe Maintenance Division recently received the annual FAA Diamond Certificate in recognition of its commitment to safety and training. Keystone earned this prestigious award... more
HelicoptersBelgian Navy helicopter seized a large drugs haul in the Caribbean
Brussels, Belgium - 900kg of cocaine
Last week an "Alouette III" helicopter of the Belgian Navy, took part to a joint anti-drugs operation with a Dutch Navy ship in the Caribbean sea, seizing 900kg of cocaine. "Alouette III" and its crew... more
HelicoptersCongress' green light to sell Apache to Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
The US government has approved the sale of 30 AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters to Taiwan, to help boost its capability to fend off any invasion from China, a report said on Friday. The USD1.29bn... more
HelicoptersMD Helicopters not involved in RDM financial operations
The Netherlands
The Netherlands' RDM Holding and Stork Group said they have signed a declaration of intent for a consolidation of the Dutch defense industry that would include RDM's acquisition of the land systems activities... more
HelicoptersDenver police forced to cut hours due to money lack
Denver, USA
The Denver Police Department, which is facing a nearly $9 million budget crunch, has decided to cut by more than half the number of hours it will fly its helicopter. The helicopter, which costs... more
HelicoptersSan Francesco police experiences difficulties for helos use
San Francisco, USA
Unlike the police departments in other major cities, San Francisco's Police Department doesn't still have a helicopter. Or, at least, it has a helicopter -- for now -- but the helicopter doesn't... more
HelicoptersTajikistan receives two "complimentary" helos from India
New Delhi, India
India's Defense Ministry has presented two military helicopters as a gift to the Tajik Defence Ministry. The first deputy defence minister and head of the General Staff of the Tajik armed forces, Ramil... more
HelicoptersUS Navy’s new MH-60S fails tests
Washington, USA
The U.S. Navy’s new Sikorsky MH-60S helicopter received a ‘not effective’ grade at the end of its OPEVAL tests last week for failing to meet a critical fuel endurance target. But, says Capt Bill Shann... more
HelicoptersCHC Scotia will lease an S61 helicopter to Irish Air Corps
Ireland
Irish Air Corps is to lease an S61 from CHC Scotia for SAR ops from its base at Finner, in the north-west of Ireland. The helicopter will serve as an interim SAR solution while the wrangle over the IAC's... more
HelicoptersSlovakia will modernize its combat helicopters
Bratislava, Slovakia
The Slovak parliament approved yesterday a document draft intergovernmental agreement between Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland on cooperation in the modernization of Mi-24 helicopters... more
HelicoptersQuery on helicopter repair tender in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
First choice dumped after new bids called Wassana Nanuam and Wut Nontarit An opposition MP brandished confidential air force papers at yesterday's censure debate to support power abuse accusations against... more
HelicoptersTroubles for UK Navy helicopters
London, Great Britain
Serious failings in the management of Britain's military helicopters are having a "severe" impact on their availability for operations, the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed. During last... more
HelicoptersTwo Us helicopters rescued two crew members on board a yacht
London, Uk - 400 miles far off Cornwall coasts
Yesterday two Us Jolly Green Giant helicopters of the Suffolk Air Force base rescued two injured crew members from a stricken British yacht in mountainous Atlantic seas, 400 miles far off Cornwall coasts.... more
HelicoptersTestore, Finmeccanica: nothing defined in Japan helicopters competition
Rome, Italy
According to Italian Group Finmeccanica's Roberto Testore, there is "nothing defined" in Japan competition for procurement of 13 military helicopters. However, after U.S. company Sikorsky Aircraft withdrawal... more
HelicoptersSchweizer gains Lockheed Martin Star Supplier award
Elmira, New York
In a May 16th ceremony at its Elmira, New York facility, Schweizer Aircraft received Lockheed Martin Corporation’s STAR Supplier Award. This prestigious award is made only to a very limited number of L... more
HelicoptersAustralia spending $920m on old helos
Sydney, Australia
The Australian Defence Department will pay $920 million for 11 second-hand helicopters, seven of which are up to 38 years old, and which are expected to complete service for the next 25 years. Defence... more
HelicoptersPrototype of Fire Scout autonomous unmanned system successfully completes first flights
San Diego, California
The third prototype of the U.S. Navy's RQ-8A Fire Scout vertical takeoff and landing tactical unmanned air vehicle system successfully completed its first two flights May 19, at Naval Air Warfare Center,... more
HelicoptersEgypt interested to upgrade six CH-47D helicopters
Cairo, Egypt
Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified U.S. Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of upgrade to existing CH-47C Chinook cargo helicopters to the CH-47D configuration, together with... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland will be present at Undersea Defence Technology exhibition
Varese, Italia - From June 18 to 20 at La Spezia, Italy
The helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland will be present with its own exhibition pavilion at Undersea Defence Technology. The exhibition will take place in La Spezia, in the north-west of Italy, from... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers Republic of Singapore's first AH-64D Apache
Singapore
The Republic of Singapore accepted its first Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter in a ceremony here. Singapore recently contracted with the U.S. government to buy AH-64D Apaches, considered the... more
HelicoptersIran interested to buy 20 Russian helicopters
Teheran, Iran
According to local sources, Teheran government intends to purchase through the FGUP Rosoboronehksport state company 20 helicopters produced by OAO Kazan Helicopter Plant The announcement made by the Iranian... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Chinook to U.S. Army
Wilmington, Delaware
Boeing has completed delivery of the first remanufactured CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army. The new Chinook was prepared for display at the Army Aviation Association of America, or... more
HelicoptersFirst flight for Nightsun on a AS350
Montreal, Canada
Meeker Aviation in partnership with Amtech Aeronautical has introduced a new aft searchlight mount for the Eurocopter AS-350 series helicopter. The mount designed by Amtech and sold exclusively through... more
HelicoptersUs helicopter killed, by mistake, 10 people invited to an Afghan marriage
Islamabad, Pakistan - In the province of Khost
Because of a tragic mistake, a Us army helicopter shot on group of Afghans gathered to attend a marriage in the province of Khost. According to Aip, the Afghan press agency, the incident caused 10 victims.... more
HelicoptersPublic mea culpa of Comanche project managers
Nashville, USA
During a packed press conference at Army Aviation Association of America exhibition, the Comanche team admitted their responsibilities in delays and problems emerged for the RAH-66 Boeing-Sikorsky helicopter... more
HelicoptersHelicopter seizure likely for poachers
New Zealand
The power to seize helicopters and other vehicles used by deer poachers is likely to be granted to Agriculture and Forestry Ministry officials in a crackdown against this practice. Issuing the recommendations... more
HelicoptersJapanese military helicopter procurement: Sikorsky leaves, AgustaWestland remain alone
Tokyo, Japan
Military helicopter builder Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. said it decided not to bid for a Japanese contract, noting the navy made it clear it wanted something other than Sikorsky's H-92. The contract from... more
HelicoptersIndia signs contract with Russia for procurement of nine AEW helicopters
New Delhi, India
The Indian Government has signed two contracts with a Russian firm for the acquisition of 9 special purpose helicopters to equip the Navy with the Airborne Early Warning (AEW) capability. These helicopters... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Irish helicopter contract challenged by Eurocopter
Dublin, Ireland
A legal challenge to the Government over the selection of a helicopter contract for the Defence Forces re-opens this morning at the High Court. Franco-German company Eurocopter is seeking a judicial review... more
HelicoptersA recently inaugurated Irish coast guard helicopter performed its first rescue mission
Dublin, Ireland - A man was lifted to safety in Wexford, south-east of Ireland
A recently inaugurated Irish coast guard helicopter has performed its first rescue mission. A man was lifted to safety in Wexford by the coast guard helicopter when he experienced difficulties on a cliff... more
HelicoptersWestern Australia government announces new helicopter rescue service
Perth Australia - An amount up to AUD 3.5m (EUR 2.1m)
Western Australia government will contribute up to AUD 3.5m (EUR 2.1m) towards establishing an emergency rescue helicopter service in Western Australia. Local Emergency Services minister said the service,... more
HelicoptersChc Scotia to transfer 90 jobs to sister company Astec
Aberdeen, Uk - In total, it expects to transfer 117 jobs to its sister company
North Sea helicopter operator Chc Scotia announced it would transfer 90 staff from its Aberdeen operations to its sister company, Norwegian Astec, by August. The jobs will remain in Aberdeen but further... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter: new CEO named
Menominee, Usa - He’s Steve Daniels
Enstrom Helicopter, the piston and light turbine helicopter manufacturer, has appointed Steve Daniels as its new CEO. Daniels, formerly business development director for the K-Max at Kaman Aerospace,... more
HelicoptersTwo military helicopters violated Georgian air space
Tbilisi, Georgia - According to Georgia chief customs officer
For Kornely Saliya, Georgian chief customs guard officer, two military helicopters coming from the Russian region of Inguscezia, violated last Saturday Georgia's air space. Since last November when Georgia... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin and Eurocopter sign contract to integrate Hellfire II missile on Tiger helicopters
USA
Lockheed Martin and Eurocopter signed a contract to integrate the Hellfire II missile and M299 Hellfire launcher on the Eurocopter Tigre helicopter. The initial customer is Australia, in the AIR 87 armed... more
HelicoptersNorth Sea workers transportation blocked by a strike
Helsinki, Finland
Transportation to and from North Sea oil rigs was disrupted Thursday after technicians of carrier Norsk Helicopters walked off the job. A state mediator failed to get the workers and management to agree... more
HelicoptersRussian Ansat helicopters is a pioneer in fly-by-wire technologies
Russia
Kazan Helicopter's Ansat light twin helicopters is the first intended for series production which features a digital fly by wire flight control system. The Eurocopter fly by light EC135 is a research... more
HelicoptersSikorsky awarded a additional three years maintenance contract for Brazil
Stratford, Connecticut
Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded a three-year, $5.1 million contract to maintain Brazil's BLACK HAWK helicopter fleet. The agreement extends Sikorsky's current five-year maintenance contract with... more
HelicoptersRussia exposes its new Mil Mi-35M attack helicopter at ILA
Berlin, Germany
Russia has exposed its new Mi-35M multirole strike helicopter at the ILA-2002 aerospace show in Berlin. According to declaration of Andrey Kogeyan, first deputy director-general of the Rostvertol helicopter... more
HelicoptersRobinson helicopters donates 1 Usdm to American Helicopter Museum
Torrance, USA
Frank Robinson, founder and president of Robinson Helicopter Company, has delivered $1 million to Peter Wright, Jr., Chairman of the American Helicopter Museum – the only "all-helicopter" museum in t... more
HelicoptersSikorsky delivered its 2500th Hawk
Stratford, USA
Sikorsky Aircraft marked delivery of the company's 2,500th production Hawk helicopter during an April 26 ceremony in Hilo, Hawaii with the Hawaii Army National Guard. The 2500th... more