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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
HelicoptersSikorsky reveals European heavy-lift vision
Bristol, UK - Company's development director said
The Us helicopter maker Sikorsky has revealed the company’s vision of a new heavy lift helicopter for the proposed European Rapid Reaction Force. Advanced development director Chris Van Buiten explains h... more
HelicoptersBell/Agusta to sell helicopters to the Republic of Namibia
Forth Worth, Usa - Two AB139s
The Us-Italian helicopters maker Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co. has announced to have signed a contract for two AB139 helicopters with the Republic of Namibia. The first will be configured as a VIP aircraft... more
HelicoptersNorthrop Grumman delivers first radar antenna for U.S. Army's RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter
Baltimore, Usa - "A critical milestone in the helicopter's radar program"
Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Systems sector has announced to have "completed a critical milestone in the Comanche radar program with the design, manufacture, assembly and test of the azimuth/elevation... more
HelicoptersFlying high with the new force helicopter
London, Uk - The Eurocopter C135
Merseyside Police launched it's new state-of-the-art helicopter on last Thursday September, 12, 2002. The Eurocopter C135 is the first helicopter owned by the Force and it is equipped with hi-tech equipment... more
HelicoptersBrevard County took delivery of the first AS350 B3 helicopter
Washington, Usa - Chosen after the evaluation of several different models
The Brevard County Mosquito Control Department recently took delivery of an AS350 B3 from the American Eurocopter Grand Prairie facility. The helicopter is a new addition to one of the largest mosquito... more
HelicoptersBoeing to pay USD 19m damages for 1991 Chinook accident in Saudi Arabia
Cincinnati, Usa - A Federal Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that it is not liable for the payment
Boeing must pay USD 19m for damage caused by a 1991 helicopter crash and lost equipment, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Boeing's argument that... more
HelicoptersRussian Kamov helicopter manufacturer optimistic about Indian market
Moscow, Russia - Kamov traditional coaxial helicopters are considered to be the most suitable for Indian high altitude
Sergey Mikheyev, president of the Russian helicopter manufacturer Kamov, said conditions on the Indian helicopter market are favourable for Russia. The Indian military helicopter fleet is ageing, he said.... more
HelicoptersHelibras to invest USD 10m in capacity expansion
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The single helicopters maker of Latin America is an Eurocopter subsidiary
The single helicopters maker of Latin America, the Brazilian Helibras, will invest USD 10m to expand production capacity and boost sales to other countries in the region. The company is to sell 15 helicopters... more
HelicoptersRussia grounds the Mi-6 after July accident
Moscow, Russia - Experts detected bugs, which make it dangerous to pilot these helicopters at the altitude of more than 500 meters
Russian aviation officials have prohibited flights of all Mi-6 helicopters due to the danger they present. Officials explained that flights of Mi-6 helicopters were prohibited after experts had detected... more