Helicopters
4,645 news found
Defense"Sea Tiger" helicopter (2): the future of ASW war
Maiden flight in Germany for the new maritime version of the NH-90
Maiden flight of the first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" amphibious military helicopter in Germany testifies to the commercial success of this aircraft, used today by around ten countries around the world. Specifically,... more
HelicoptersGerman Navy NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter performs maiden flight
It will replace "Sea Lynx" entered into service in 1981
The first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH-90 "Sea Tiger" multi role frigate... more
Fair and showsBell announces delivery of its third 429 Hems helicopter to Air Zermatt
Signed purchase agreements for three aircraft with JB Investments
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at "European Rotors 2023" (November 27-30 in Madrid), the delivery of its third 429 to Swiss-based helicopter rescue company, Air Zermatt.With its... more
Civil aviationTwo helicopters delivered to Antarctica
They will be used to transport Australian scientists
Two H-145 helicopters delivered to the South Pole. These vehicles will be used during the summer season to transport the scientists of the Australian Antarctic Program stationed at the Bunger Hills base.... more
Fair and showsLithuanian State Border Guard Service orders three H-145 helicopters
Contract announced during "European Rotors" event
Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H-145 multi-mission helicopters at the "2023 European Rotors" (November 27-30 in Madrid)... more
DefenseJapan: Osprey tiltrotor (plane-helicopter) crashes
Yet another accident brings the number of victims caused by 16 accidents to 24
Dramatic fatal plane crash in Japan. A US Marine Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey military tiltrotor crashed into the sea off the coast of Yakushima Island. The toll of the accident, according to what was reported... more
Civil aviationUSA: Chinook firefighting helicopters put in service
California equips itself with the largest aircraft in the world used to fight fires
California has CH-47 Chinook helicopters in its fleet for regional firefighting service. These are the largest aircraft in the world used in this type of operation. These rotorcraft will go into service... more
Finance and economyIran purchases Russian military aircraft
Warplanes, trainers and combat helicopters
The Government of Iran has recently signed several agreements to purchase Russian-made military fighter planes and helicopters. It was reported by the Iranian news agency "Tasnim". This is an agreement... more
AccidentsUkraine: developments on the EC-225 helicopter crash
Five State officials and the pilot violated safety regulations
There are developments about the plane crash that occurred on January 18, 2023 in Brovary, a suburb of Kiev. It was a "blatant violation" of safety rules that caused the Ukraine Air Force's EC-225 "Super... more
DefenseUAE look to European helicopters
Abu Dhabi would like to reduce the contract amount, and also sees South Korean aircraft
The United Arab Emirates wants to review the purchase contract for the H-225M "Caracal" military helicopters. At the moment there is no meeting point between the Abu Dhabi government and the European manufacturer,... more
Civil aviation"European Rotors" 2023 is underway
It will be held in the Spanish capital from 27 to 30 November
The "European Rotors" 2023 helicopter show is starting soon in Spain. The event will be held from 27 to 30 November 2023 in the Spanish capital Madrid. The main aircraft manufacturing companies, component... more
HelicoptersBoeing shifts toward production of MH-139A "Grey Wolf" helicopter
The aircraft will replace the UH-1N "Huey"
Boeing continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A "Grey Wolf" helicopter after completing the program’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering t... more
Civil aviation505th Bell 505 helicopter delivered
It will be configured for corporate transportation
Bell Textron Inc. announced the delivery of the 505th Bell 505 aircraft to North America based operator, Austin Claborn. The aircraft will be configured for corporate transportation.Certified by Transport... more
CargoUAE will produce its own helicopters
Decision after dissolution of partnership with Russia
The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) of the United Arab Emirates will independently develop the future VRT-500 and VRT-300 aircraft. This is a decision following the freezing of diplomatic and commercial... more
HelicoptersJordan receives Ranger helicopters
This is the first batch of military training aircraft
The Government of Jordan has received delivery of the first five Bell 505 "Ranger X" helicopters produced by the US group Bell Textron. It's the first batch of rotorcraft that are part of an agreement... more
Civil aviationKenya flood: SAR helicopters in action
Meteorologists predict heavy rainfall until the first quarter of 2024
Helicopters in action in Kenya where a flood required the evacuation of 80,000 families. In fact, in the last week heavy rains have hit East Africa, causing floods and landslides in Somalia and Ethiopia.... more
Aerospace"Dubai Airshow": fourth day of events
On display are planes, aerospace systems and many air taxis, of all shapes and sizes - VIDEO
We have reached the fourth day of the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). They were intense days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow": international premiere for Ka-32 helicopter
Russia presents firefighting aircraft for the first time abroad
At the international "Dubai Airshow" 2023 (13-17 November) the Russian helicopter manufacturer Russian Helicopters (Rostec Group) presented for the first time abroad its new Kamov Ka-32А11М aircraft, a... more
AerospaceAt the "Dubai Airshow" air taxis reign supreme
Images from the stands on the second day of the event - VIDEO
The third day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November) kicks off today. Over 1400 exhibitors from 95 countries, 20 pavilions from producing countries... more
Airports"Dubai Airshow": second day begins
Many new features and technology on display, rockets, engines and planes - PHOTO GALLERY
Second day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). On display are commercial and military aircraft, planes, helicopters, drones, vertical... more
Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. EU extends aid for firefighting
Extends funding for Member States until 2027
The Council of the European Union approved the extension In recent hours, until the end of 2027, of funding for Member States that rent firefighting planes and helicopters. This is a transitional measure... more
Civil aviationThe "Dubai Airshow 2023" is underway
The images between the stands and the in-flight demonstrations on the first day - VIDEO
The "Dubai Airshow 2023" started today (13-17 November). On display are large commercial aircraft, military jets, helicopters and drones. Air carriers will also be present and will showcase their main... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2023 results
488 commercial aircraft delivered in this period - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2023.The highlights are: 488 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 2023;Revenues € 42.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 3.6 b... more
Civil aviationUSA: fundamental technology on police helicopters
There is controversy over the devices which however do not prevent the violence of the teams on the ground
The optical units installed on board police helicopters are a fundamental tool for law enforcement activities. In fact, these are instruments equipped with cutting-edge technologies that offer the crew... more
Civil aviationOff-shore helicopters: industry-big companies tensions
An American Group pays close attention to shortage of spare parts
The big names in the offshore helicopter sector are launching invectives against the industry due to the shortage of spare parts for some of the rotary wing models most used in transport to and from maritime... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: SAR helicopters in action
India sent at least seven aircraft after natural disaster
India has made at least seven helicopters specialized in rescue (SAR, Search and rescue) and humanitarian missions available to the Philippines. The aircraft will be destined for the Philippine Coast Guard... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 1455 planes and helicopters destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 305,970 Moscow soldiers would... more
HelicoptersTensions in the skies between China and Canada
Planes fire on military helicopter in the South China Sea
In recent days, Shenyang J-11 fighter planes of the Chinese navy would have flanked a CH-148 "Cyclone" amphibious helicopter of the Canadian navy, arriving at a very close distance, up to 30 meters from... more
DefenseNigeria receives military helicopters
Cargo plane with first T-129 "Atak" landed in Africa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received the first batch of T-129 "Atak" military attack helicopters produced by the Turkish company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The delivery was carried out yesterday,... more
Civil aviationOff-shore helicopters: spare parts missing
There are currently a total of 31 S-92s grounded
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers ("IOGP") has alerted its members to shortages of spare parts for some models of oil and energy companies' used off-shore transport helicopters operating... more