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HelicoptersConcern for two English crashed with their chopper in Antarctica (2): rescued by a Chilean mission
Antarctica - The pilot launched the sos to his wife through a mobile call
They have been rescued by a Chilean mission two English who in the morning of today have carried out an ditchy with their helicopter, in difficulty over the icy waters of Antarctica. Steve Brooks, 42,... more
HelicoptersConcern for two English crashed with their chopper in Antarctica
Antarctica - Chilean rescue means should reach them in the morning
Rescue means of the Chilean authority would have to catch up, today in the morning, the two English citizens who have carried out a ditch with their helicopter in the icy waters of Antarctica. The two... more
HelicoptersNew management for Enstrom
Mesa, USA – New leadership to help guide Enstrom during a period of growth
"We are building a foundation for future growth and success. This management additions and changes are critical to achieve our plans". This is the declaration of Steve Daniels, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation... more
HelicoptersTwo Erickson for firefighting missions in Australia
Canberra, Australia - It's the best aircraft to fight the flames
Two Erickson firefighting helicopters will reach soon Australia in order to support the operations that since weeks have been carrying in order to try to tame the flame fury, that last week have destroyed... more
HelicoptersChina has acquired 40 Russian Mi-17 multipurpose helicopters: the technical sheet
New Delhi, India - Still unknown the economic details on the agreement
The delivery of 40 helicopters Mi-17 had already been completed by the Russians the last year but only now the news has been officialized, although economic details have not been still known. More than... more
HelicoptersDestroyed an helicopter base in Canberra's fire
Canberra, Australia - Drammatic the situation in the whole region
The fire that in these last days is besieging the Australian city of Canberra saves nobody, even who fights against an element that of natural does not have anything. Therefore it has been destroyed... more
HelicoptersIsrael to joint India in the development of the civil Ahl
New Delhi, India - Also the technical sheet of the helicopter
India and Israel will cooperate for the construction of the civil version of the Alh(Advanced Light Helicopter) manufactured by Hal (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited); indeed an agreement has been reached... more
HelicoptersTwo Mi-8 to patrol New Delhi for the Repubblic Day celebration
New Delhi, India - Also the sharp-shooters on board
It will be a manifestation to which all the Indian people will take part that one scheduled for the next January 26, day in which the republic is celebrated. But it will be a situation to hold under... more
HelicoptersTo continue the program between Turkey and Usa for the helicopter supply
Washington, Usa - 8 more aircraft to be bought for a value of USD 324m
Turkey will continue at least for 10 years more the important agreement with the USA regarding the program stipulated with the Export-Import Bank for the supply of war helicopters. The understanding... more
HelicoptersEurocopter more and more present in Australia
Sydney, Australia - 278 helicopters are already operating in the region
The presence of Eurocopter in Australia is strengthened, thanks to the creation of the Australian Aerospace subsidiary on January 1st, 2003: while they are 278 the helicopters of the European consortium... more
HelicoptersA good 2002 for Enstrom
Mesa, USA – 9 deliveries for the company
"We are a small company, but we don’t think small. We will nearly double our deliveries in 2003, and we’re laying the groundwork for additional growth from there". This is the statement of Steve Daniels, th... more
HelicoptersDefense minister of Kazakhstan piloted a Mi-17V/5 (2): the technical sheet
Astana, Kazakhstan - Mi-17V/5 is the Mi-8 export version
Mi-17 is a multipurpose helicopter that can also be armed with an immense assortment of rockets and missiles, often used in order to supply support to the ground forces. But the varied employment is... more
HelicoptersDefense Minister of Kazakhstan piloted a Mi-17V/5: "A nice experience"
Astana, Kazakhstan - The government to acquire 14 units
An authoritative opinion that one of which it has been invested Mi-17V/5, the Russian multirole helicopter; indeed the Defense Minister, Mukhtar Altynbayev, has had the chance to pilot the aircraft on... more
HelicoptersBritish helicopter carrier ship will sail tomorrow for the Persian Gulf
London, Great Britain - It will sail from the Plymouth harbour
During the daytime of tomorrow is previewed the departure from the English harbour of Plymouth, to the Persian Gulf of the helicopter carrier ship Ocean of the Royal Navy (British military marine). The... more
HelicoptersHeli-Dyne Partners is developing a new system sonar
Hurst, United States - For antisubmarine warfare helicopters
The foreign industry Heli-Dyne System and some naval companies are developing a sonar system on seven Agusta Bell 212, the antisubmarine warfare helicopters. Heli-Dyne initially has planned, manufactured... more
HelicoptersBoeing could build its helicopters in Russia
Saratov, Russia - Economic and strategic reasons the motive of the decision
Boeing could delegate a Russian industry for the construction of its helicopters, a news which few years ago nobody would have believed. Indeed a representative of the American Congress, but also a Boeing's... more
HelicoptersIt's almost ready the first BA-609 flight
Washington, Usa - It's thought it can furrow the skies already this spring
The BA-609 is going to enter the History, for the first flight of the civilian aircraft that can lift as an helicopter but that is able to fly as a plane. The presentation has been delayed a lot, also... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters kill two Palestinian boys
Jerusalem, Israel - The fact has happened yesterday
Israeli helicopters during yesterday's morning have attacked a group of Palestinians in Gaza's Strip. The result of the attack has been the killing of two boys and several injured. The boys have been... more
HelicoptersDelivered the first helmet for Rah-66: to be the real weapon
California, Usa - The pilot will have a complete vision, in any flight condition
It continues in the best way the development of the helicopter Rah-66 Comache whose program can, since now, to benefit of an other futuristic solution, the Hidss (Helmet Integrated Display Sigthing System),... more
HelicoptersIranian government to begin a massive production of the Shabaviz military chopper
Teheran, Iran - 4 more type of helicopters are ready to be manufactured
It's already begun the production in Iran of the seventh Shabaviz, a military cargo helicopter used for the transport of troops and means on which the government of Teheran points a lot. Indeed, shortly,... more
HelicoptersChina launches its own first helicopter for civilian use
Beijing, China - All the required tests have been passed
Z-11 has been designed, planned and constructed entirely in China by Changhe Aircraft Industries Group and turns out to be the greatest Chinese effort to equip itself with an helicopter for civil use.... more
HelicoptersGermany grounds its remaining helicopters in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - In the while the enquiries are carried on by German experts
Even if the German technicians in Afghanistan will bring in their country the wreckage of CH-53 crashed on Saturday, that has caused the dead of 9 persons, it seems however known that the cause of the... more
HelicoptersAB-139: first tests in Usa to get the indispensable certifications
Phoenix, Usa - A lots likes this helicopter
It's arrived in the USA the last week, in the Honeywell's facilities at Phoenix, the AB-139, the last Baac creature (Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company) in order to carry out the necessary tests that will serve... more
HelicoptersThe Slovenian ministry of Defence has announced the decision to procure one A-109 Power
Lubiana, Slovenia - It will be used in the emergency field
The Slovenian ministry of Defence has formally awarded the decision to procure one A-109 Power from AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN company. The decision also envisages an option for an order... more
HelicoptersOfficial: armed guards to defend English flights
London, UK - The decision to have immediate effect
A position that was just waiting for formally rendering official, therefore also Great Britain will have, onboard its own flights, the "sky marshalls", in order to assure the due control while flying.... more
HelicoptersMD Explorer celebrates 10 years
Arizona, Usa - In 1992 MD introduced a new helicopter topology
It was on December 18, 1992 when the first MD Explorer raised in flight for the first time, completing a test of 20 minutes. Since that moment many successes and satisfactions were reached for this,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the last EC-155 to the Hong Kong government
Marignane, France - 8 helicopters have been delivered since 1999
The contract of USD 93m between the Eurocopter and the Gfs (Government Flying Service), government agency Hong Kong-based, had been signed in the September of 1999 for the delivery of 3 Super Puma AS-332L2... more
HelicoptersRussia to produce the new Mi-28N
Moscow, Russia - First deliveries will begin next year if all the tests are positive
Russia is ready to launch in the helicopter market its last creature that, in the intentions of its constructors, would have to be superior to every western combat aircraft: we are talking about Mi-28N.... more
HelicoptersPerù asks Russia to take care of its planes and helicopters
Lima, Perù - The fleet, not just the military one, is falling to pieces
It's desperate the situation of the civil and military aviation in Perù, forcing the president Alexandro Toledo to ask the aid of Moscow government. Russia has been, in fact, the greatest supplier,... more
HelicoptersFirst Black Hawk celebrates 10000 hours of fly
Alabama, Usa - Sikorsky is ready to launch a new model
Usually it's waited for that an aircraft to show the first problems in order to send it in pension or to operate with drastic upgrades that improve the reliability. But this is not sure the case of the... more