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HelicoptersBosnia would have illegal helicopters
Sarajevo, Bosnia - The discover during a Sfor control
The men of the Sfor, the mission that with its presence contributes to the stability in Bosnia, would have uncovered that the government of Sarajevo would not be conformed to the peace agreement signed... more
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