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HelicoptersLithium-Ion battery now available for R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - Typical battery life is 8 years with minimal required maintenance every 2 years
Robinson Helicopter Company added in the last days the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R-66 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings,... more
HelicoptersH-215 helicopter kicks off its debut demo tour in China
Zhuhai, China - Chinese customers will experience the multi-mission capabilities of this powerful aircraft first-hand
The heavy twin H-215 helicopter, a member of the Super Puma family, is demonstrating its multi-mission capabilities for firefighting, power line missions, law enforcement, and passenger transportation... more
HelicoptersPhoto. The final two of four H-145 helicopters delivered to Iraq Ministry of Oil
Donauwörth, Germany - The contract was signed in June 2014
Last month, Airbus Helicopters delivered the final two of four H-145 aircraft ordered by the Iraq Ministry of Oil. The contract with the South Oil Company, a government owned company of the Iraqi Ministry... more
HelicoptersThree new industries to offer expansion of Canadian SaR helicopter fleet
Rome, Italy - They are CAE, GE Canada and Rockwell Collins join Leonardo and IMP Aerospace and Defence
Leonardo Helicopters and IMP Aerospace & Defence (IMP) announce the addition of three key Canadian industrial partners that have joined Team Cormorant, to support the modernization of the Royal Canadian... more
HelicoptersFinal H-145M helicopter delivered to the German Air Force
Donauwörth, Germany - Other countries having ordered this model are the Republic of Serbia (nine units) and Thailand (five)
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H-145M multi-role aircraft to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters, stationed in Laupheim, are operated by the Bundeswehr special forces.... more
HelicoptersJapan’s Akagi Helicopter acquires one H-125 aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Reinforcing 30 year relationship with Airbus Helicopters in Japan
Airbus Helicopters Japan has secured a contract for one H-125 with Akagi Helicopter. The proven aircraft from the Ecureuil family will join the company’s fleet for various transportation missions, in J... more
HelicoptersTokyo Police (MPD) is the Japan's first H-215 helicopter operator
Tokyo, Japan - The aircraft will debut at "2020 Summer Olympics" in the capital city
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has signed a contract for one H-215, making it the first operator in Japan to operate the rotorcraft when it is delivered in 2020. Currently operating a... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders three additional H-225 helicopters
Tokyo, Japan - New purchase will bring total JCG aircraft fleet to nine units
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of three additional H-225s. This new order will bring the JCG’s total aircraft fleet to nine units by F... more
HelicoptersLeonardo inaugurates AW-101 helicopter training centre in Norway
Rome, Italy - The facility houses a FFS and other advanced training devices of Norwegian pilots and crew and of other Countries
Leonardo unveiled today that has inaugurated yesterday the official opening of its AW-101 Norway Training Centre, based at Stavanger Sola Airport. The training centre includes a new AW-101 Full Flight... more
HelicoptersHeliKorea orders three GrandNew helicopters for EMS
Rome, Italy - Added to the two AW-169s already in service by the operator
The GrandNew light twin helicopter expands in the Republic of Korea with the order of three units by HeliKorea for Emergency Medical Service. The order is a testament to the success of the type as the... more
HelicoptersEnstrom TH-180 helicopter: two prototype aircraft in the certification program
Michigan, Usa - One is in flight test and the other is engaged in a 100-hour ground run
The TH-180 helicopter program has two prototype aircraft in the certification program. One is in flight test and the other is engaged in a 100-hour ground run which is a rugged test of the drive system... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-IMP: “Team Cormorant” re-established for upgrade and expansion of Canada’s helicopter SAR fleet
Ottawa, Canada - The solution will be showed at the "CANSEC" (May 31-June 1, 2017) in Ottawa
Leonardo Helicopters and IMP Aerospace & Defence (IMP) announced that “Team Cormorant” has been re-established to support the modernization of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) fleet of EH-101/CH-149 Cormo... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters starts construction its first FAL for H-135 in China
Qingdao, China - A significant step for the company’s internationalisation and for its partnership with the Nation
Airbus Helicopters (AH) continues its international expansion and reinforces its strategic partnership with China, as construction is now underway for its H-135 Final Assembly Line (FAL). A first of its... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-Sloane partnership sees stronger presence in UK and Irish VIP helicopter markets
Rome, Italy - Six new and second hand aircraft sold in the last 12 months in this region through the collaboration
Leonardo’s success in the UK and Ireland helicopter markets grows as regional distributor Sloane Helicopters (SH) announced new contracts at "EBACE 2017", recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. Sloane o... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters supply aviation equipment for aircraft of the Peruvian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Contracts were signed in the summer of 2016 following a tender
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, has fulfilled two contracts for the supply of aviation equipment for Mi-8/17 and Mi-24/35 aircraft that belong to the Peruvian Air Force. Contracts... more
HelicoptersACH–Airbus Corporate Helicopters- launched at "EBACE 2017"
Geneva, Switzerland - It is the dedicated private and business aviation aircraft brand
Airbus Helicopters has launched Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH), its brand at "EBACE 2017". The brand, which will be identified by the ACH logo, will build on the company’s reference in the Private a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters rolls out 700th H-130
Marignane, France - It will be operated by a private customer
Airbus Helicopters celebrated a major milestone last week with the roll-out of the 700th H-130 light single-engine aircraft, which will be operated by a private customer. The H-130 fleet has so far accumulated... more
HelicoptersBeijing 999 signs agreement for the first H-145 helicopter for medical rescue and SAR missions in China
Donauworth, Germany - The aircraft will be used to develop airborne mountain rescue services in the frame of the "2022 Winter Olympic Games" in Beijing
Beijing 999 Emergency Rescue Center (Beijing 999), a subsidiary of Beijing Red Cross Foundation, signed an agreement yesterday with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of one H-145, the first of its kind... more
HelicoptersThe first fleet of H-135 EMS helicopters of the French SAF is operational
Marignane, France - Third aircraft delivered to the operator this year
Airbus Helicopters has completed according to the conctract deliveries of three light twin-engine H-135s for emergency medical services (EMS) operations by SAF Group. The first aircraft is currently in... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and history: the "Glorious" Gazelle celebrates 50 years
Marignane, France - Today 470 units are still in service
Airbus Helicopters celebrated yesterday the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle’s maiden flight during a conference at the museum of aviation in St Victoret, near the company headquarters in France. Fifty y... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selects SingPost as Skyways logistics partner
Singapore, Singapore - Moving towards trial phase of new unmanned aerial package delivery system
Airbus Helicopters is collaborating with Singapore Post (SingPost) as its logistics partner for the innovative Skyways parcel delivery project. The announcement was made today at the inaugural "Rotorcraft... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and IAR sign an agreement for the H-215M in Romania
Bucharest, Romania - The company will become the prime-contractor for this model
Airbus Helicopters and IAR have signed a general agreement for an exclusive cooperation for the heavy twin engine H-215M multi-role aircraft. Under this general contract IAR will become the prime-contractor... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and AAROI-EMAC sign agreement on Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
Varese, Italy - The capability of anaesthesiologists and first responders join hands with technology for a better EMS
A cooperation agreement between Leonardo, one of the main Italian industrial companies and a world reference in the helicopter field, and AAROI-EMAC, association representing over 10,000 Physicians Anaesthetists... more
HelicoptersTechnology. Comrotag: One step closer to the smart helicopter
Brussels, Belgium - Under examination systems of flaps of Gurney deployed in the rotor blades, with the promise of higher speeds and lower noise
CORDIS (Community Research and Development Information Service) reported today a Polish study on the active-flow-control systems in rotor blades of a helicopter and on how these can adapt their aerodynamic... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter for the Prince of Wales' tour of Italy
Rome, Italy - The Italian Army also contributed by deploying an NH-90 TTH aircraft for personnel transport
On the occasion of the recent tour to Italy by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, Leonardo provided a modern AW-139 helicopter to allow rapid transport... more
HelicoptersPakistan strengthens helicopter fleet renewal with additional AW-139s order
Rome, Italy - For utility, SAR and EMS with deliveries starting in early 2018
Leonardo announced today that the Government of Pakistan has signed a new order for an undisclosed number of additional AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be... more
HelicoptersLeonardo expands its presence in the Philippines with new commercial helicopter deliveries
Langkawi, Malaysia - One AW-119Kx and one GrandNew to corporate customers
Leonardo’s presence in the Philippines is expanding with the recent delivery of an AgustaWestland AW-119Kx and a GrandNew to corporate clients, with the scheduled delivery of the first AW-169 sold in t... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Antitrust opens investigation on Babcock companies (ex-Inaer) for suspected cartel
Rome, Italy - Eight helicopter companies interested from the measure. Commitment of the firefighting services and rescue by helicopter under examination
The Antitrust issued a press release that we receive and publish it, leaving the same possibility to potential replies: "Antitrust started an investigation process towards the companies Babcock Mission... more
HelicoptersBoeing-US Army: contract for 268 AH-64E Apache helicopters
Mesa, Usa - First “E” model multi-year agreement
Boeing and the US government recently signed a five-year, $3.4 billion contract through which the Army, and a customer outside the US, will acquire the latest Apache attack helicopter at a significant... more
HelicoptersNew light multipurpose helicopter in the future of Russian Helicopters
Moscow, Russia - For corporate commercial and private use, the manufacturer aims to European and US markets
The Russian company Russian Helicopters informed yesterday that it is developing a light multipurpose aircraft that should get into production in the years 2020-2021. According to what the General Manager... more