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HelicoptersHelicopters. Inaer Aviation Italia changes its name into Babcock Mission Critical Services Italia
Milan, Italy - With effect from 1st March; the final step of the process started in 2014
Inaer Aviation Italia, reference company in the emergency and rescue helicopter services, in the off-shore transportation and fire rescue activity, changes its name into Babcock Mission Critical Services... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2017". Orders for about 60 H-125, H-135, H-145 and H-175 helicopters announced at the show
Dallas, Usa - Airbus Helicopters showcased its light singles and light twins aircraft
Airbus Helicopters showcased its light singles and light twins during "Heli-Expo 2017" at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas (March 6-9). The H-125, H-130, H-135, and the H-145,... more
HelicoptersAersud Elicotteri signs for two H-125s and celebrates the 200th Ecureuil in Italy
Dallas, Usa - They will be tasked for aerial work missions and the deliveries are scheduled for early 2018
On March 8, 2017, Aersud Elicotteri, Airbus Helicopters’ distributor for Italy, signed a contract for the purchase of two H-125 rotorcraft during the "HAI Heli-Expo air show" in Dallas, Texas (March 6... more
HelicoptersCAE-Líder jv strengthen its training partnership with Leonardo
Dallas, Usa - For the delivery of OEM quality AW-139 flight simulator hours supporting training in South America
CAE-Líder, the joint-venture between CAE and Líder Aviação, and Leonardo announced at the "2017 Heli Expo" (March 6-9 in Dallas) the signature of an agreement to designate CAE-Líder as the Recognised Flig... more
HelicoptersLeonardo expands presence of the AW-139 helicopter in Japan with first VIP sale and delivery of additional aircraft
Dallas, Usa - Four more units have been delivered to fire fighting and disaster relief operators
Leonardo announced yesterday a further expansion of its already significant presence in the Japan’s helicopter market with new contracts and deliveries, bringing total orders close to 160 units and aircraft f... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ Power Line Maintenance Mission Fit for RTE
Dallas, Usa - Flight testing is in progress and delivery is expected in 2018
Airbus Helicopters’ UK design team has been contracted to deliver a power line maintenance customisation kit for H-135s operated by RTE-STH, the helicopter division of French public utility company RTE. T... more
HelicoptersH-125 helicopters operating on the roof of the world
Dallas, Usa - Ruo’er Group provides aircraft services at high plateau with purchase of twelve units
Ruo’er General Aviation Development Group (Ruo’er Group), one of the biggest general aviation companies operating flight support base and airport with comprehensive services in China, signed a letter of... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2017". Helicopters: cost reductions efforts pay off on H-125, H-130 and H-135 programs
Dallas, Usa - A survey published late last year by an American consulting company shows a decrease of 15% of DMC and DOC
Airbus Helicopters’ efforts in the field of customer satisfaction are paying off with a recent independent survey confirming a significant reduction in direct maintenance and direct operating costs (DMC a... more
HelicoptersLeonardo strengthens strategic partnership with Shanghai Zenisun in the Chinese civil helicopter market
Dallas, Usa - More than 180 aircraft of various types have been sold to Chinese customers to date for a range of commercial and public services
Leonardo and Shanghai Zenisun Investment Co., Ltd (Shanghai Zenisun) announced yesterday they will strengthen their strategic cooperation in the Chinese civil helicopter market by renewing the existing... more
HelicoptersWaypoint Leasing to bolster fleet with 16 new helicopters
Dallas, Usa - Comprising H-145, H-135, and for the first time, the H-175
Airbus Helicopters and Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited, one of the largest independent global helicopter leasing companies, announced yesterday that Waypoint has committed to acquiring an additional... more
HelicoptersCorporate and VIP operators across the Americas select AW-139 and AW-169 helicopters
Dallas, Usa - Customers in US, Mexico and Brazil
The AgustaWestland AW-139 and AW-169 continue to be selected as platforms by discerning corporate and VIP customers, with additional sales of both types accelerating in early 2017. An AW-169 has been... more
HelicoptersMilestone Aviation orders helicopters to Leonardo for EUR 90 million
Dallas, Usa - Deliveries in 2017 and 2018
Leonardo and Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a reference in helicopter leasing, yesterday announced a contract for nine aircraft –six AW-139 and three AW-169 helicopters– expected to deli... more
HelicoptersH-175 helicopter performance further enhanced with 7.8t extended MTOW
Dallas, Usa - The model has so far been in operation for off-shore transport in 3 continents
With 12 H-175 now in operation and demonstrating the performance of the aircraft worldwide, the medium twin-engine helicopter continues to be enhanced in order to bring more value to operators. Among... more
HelicoptersSTAT MedEvac to be first US air medical transport service provider to operate Helionix-equipped H-135 helicopters
Dallas, Usa - Pennsylvania operator to take delivery of aircraft with new safety enhancing technology in 4Q2017
STAT MedEvac will soon be the first air medical transport service in North America to operate H-135 helicopters equipped with Helionix, an innovative and powerful avionics system. The Pennsylvania-based... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo". Airbus Helicopters showcases H-135 Helionix alongside the H-145 and H-130
Dallas, Usa - This H-135 will embark on a demo tour of the US and Mexico after the show
Airbus Helicopters highlights its wide range of products and services at this year’s "Heli-Expo", 7- 9 March at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, with a lineup of three of its a... more
HelicoptersEnstrom delivers 480B aircraft to Sharkey’s Helicopter
Menominee, Usa - The new 480B will be used for flight operations including customer demonstration flights
The latest Enstrom Model 480B to fly away from the factory has been delivered to Sharkey’s Helicopters. This aircraft with its paint job is the 4th ship to be sold through Sharkey’s in the past 12 mon... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2017" (March 6-9)
Dallas, Usa - Both new and older models are on display at the show, as well as parts, accessories, upgrade kits, and information about services
"Heli-Expo" is the largest helicopter exhibition in the world, organized by the Helicopter Association International. In 2013, it attracted 20,393 visitors from all over the world. It is one of the largest... more
HelicoptersMilestone orders helicopters for EUR 200m from Airbus
Dallas, Usa - Delivery is scheduled to begin in mid-2017
Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global reference in helicopter leasing, announced yesterday a €200 million firm order with Airbus Helicopters including H-145, H-135 and H-175 helic... more
HelicoptersFAA approves new inlet barrier filter for R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - It provides added protection for engines operating in dusty environments
Robinson Helicopter Company announced FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approval of a new Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) for use in R-66 Turbine helicopters. Developed specifically for this model by Donaldson... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Polish Armaments Group enhances cooperation with the Italian company Leonardo
Rome, Italy - This agreement is a further step towards enhancing the collaboration which began in 2015
On 2 March 2017 in Rome, Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and the Italian company Leonardo signed a Cooperation Agreement for helicopters. This is mutual confirmation of the cooperation and continued dialogue... more
HelicoptersTenders. Boeing chooses MH-139 helicopters for USAF competition
Orlando, Usa - To replace UH-1N “Huey” fleet of the American Air Force, dedicated to security and transport missions
Boeing unveiled yesterday its MH-139 helicopter in the competition to replace the US Air Force’s UH-1N “Huey” fleet, which currently protects intercontinental ballistic missiles and transports US gover... more
HelicoptersUSAF tender (2). Boeing-Leonardo together for 84-helicopter call for bids
Rome, Italy - It was unveiled in Orlando yesterday at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium
Leonardo announced yesterday, through a Boeing-led collaboration, the intention to competitively offer an aircraft for the US Air Force UH-1N ‘Huey’ Replacement Program. With the US giant as the prime-contractor, the... more
HelicoptersNHV’s H-175 helicopter fleet reaches 10,000 flight hours
Marignane, France - A significant milestone for this super medium sized aircraft
NHV Group and Airbus Helicopters announced that NHV’s H-175 fleet has logged its first 10,000 flight hours. This significant milestone proves this super-medium-sized rotorcraft’s capabilities and reliability in... more
HelicoptersQinetiQ signs for four H-125 helicopters for Empire Test Pilots’ School
Oxford, UK - The aircraft are expected to enter service in early 2019
QinetiQ has signed a deal for four Airbus H-125 helicopters as part of its modernisation of the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS), which it manages alongside the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD). Worth app... more
HelicoptersAirbus awarded contract to retrofit 26 Bundeswehr CH-53 helicopters
Donauwörth, Germany - Obsolescence management will ensure that the fleet remains in service until 2030 and beyond
Airbus Helicopters has received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to retrofit 26 CH-53 heavy transport helicopters. This... more
HelicoptersContract to upgrade Italian Navy NH-90 helicopters with Mode 5 IFF technology
Rome, Italy - The IFF system will help aircraft crews to distinguish between friendly forces and potential threats
Leonardo has been awarded a contract worth €11M by the NATO agency NAHEMA, on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Defence (Direzione degli Armamenti Aeronautici e per l’Aeronavigabilità – DAAA), to provid... more
HelicoptersPakistan expands its AW-139 helicopter fleet with new orders
Rome, Italy - Additional aircraft for utility and transport purposes with deliveries starting in mid-2017
Leonardo announced yesterday that the Pakistan Ministry of Defence has placed orders for an undisclosed number of additional AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: 50 years for the "Glorious" BO-105 -VIDEO
Donauwörth, Germany - More than 400 aircraft still in use, about a third of those sold by the manufacturer at worldwide
This month marks 50 years since the BO-105 helicopter. It made its maiden flight on 16 February 1967, in Ottobrunn near Munich. Conceived as a two tonne-class light multi-purpose helicopter, cutting-edge... more
HelicoptersLuxaviation Helicopters launches as first global VIP helicopter management company
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Charlotte Pedersen will lead it as CEO
Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, launches today as the first VIP helicopter management company with a truly global reach. Present in key locations spanning the Group’s worldwide o... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters achieves delivery targets and maintains market leadership in 2016
Marignane, France - Deliveries up five percent to 418 units; 388 gross orders
Airbus Helicopters delivered 418 rotorcraft in 2016, a five percent increase compared with 2015, against a challenging market backdrop. The company strengthened its lead on the civil and parapublic helicopter... more