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HelicoptersS-100 unmanned helicopter enhances maritime surveillance in Spain with Emsa
Stationed in the north-west of the Country, it supports the authorities in different tasks
The Spanish maritime safety and rescue body SASEMAR is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance over the coming months. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by... more
HelicoptersBoeing to boost UK RAF Chinook helicopter fleet
Contract for 14 H-47ER units, worth $578 million -DATA SHEET
US Special Operations Command awarded Boeing a $578 million Foreign Military Sales contract approved by the US Department of State to deliver 14 extended-range Chinook helicopters to the UK Royal Air Force... more
Civil aviationPlanes-helicopters. EC is stepping up its preparations for the forest fire season 2021
Fleet composed of 17 aircraft under the rescEU system
To be prepared for any large-scale wild fires this season, the European Commission has set up a strengthened European fleet of 11 firefighting planes and 6 helicopters hosted across Member States under... more
HelicoptersSAF orders three H-145 helicopters
For EMS missions in France -DATA SHEET
SAF Group will be operating three more five-bladed H-145s for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in France. These three aircraft will be based in Grenoble, Valence, and Montpellier. They will complement... more
HelicoptersFirst TH-73A training helicopter delivered to US Navy
During a ceremony in Philadelphia campus
At a ceremony on its Philadelphia campus and under the backdrop of the Stars and Stripes, Leonardo officially delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy earlier today. The ceremony was... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens its MRO capabilities
With the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik
Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH by Airbus Helicopters as part of its strategy to strengthen its Maintenance,... more
HelicoptersEve and Helisul announce initial order of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
A partnership to develop UAM products and services in Brazil
Eve Urban Air Mobility and Helisul Aviation, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America, announced a partnership that will focus on creating an ecosystem-wide approach to prepare for Urban... more
Civil aviationFirst rescue helicopter flies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Operated by a German non-profit organization
A rescue helicopter has flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation. Operated by the German non-profit organization ADAC Luftrettung,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Bell H-1 aircraft surpass 400,000 flight hours
AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom provide edge in military aviation
The H-1 mixed fleet of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom attack and utility helicopters have accumulated more than 400,000 joint-flight hours. Designed by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, as the dedicated... more
HelicoptersBell 407 helicopter: 25 years of operation
More than 6 million flight hours -PHOTOS
More than 6 million flight hours and 25 years of operation. The Bell 407 aircraft has played an essential role in critical missions for more than 25 years. The aircraft sets a high-standard for single-engine... more
HelicoptersTwo more H-160 helicopters for the French Navy
They will add to the fleet of four units -DATA SHEET
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more H-160s for the French Navy. These aircraft will join the... more
Civil defense"European Rotors" plans debut in 2021 (November 16-18)
It combines the physical trade show with digital content to create a hybrid event
"European Rotors", the new VTOL Show and Safety Conference: the number of registered exhibitors is constantly rising. Furthermore, the in-person event will be augmented by a digital show platform.The event... more
Fair and showsRostec to present modernized Ka-32A11M helicopter at "MAKS"
The event in Zhukovsky near Moscow in July (20-25)
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present a modernized Ka-32A11M fire-fighting helicopter at the "MAKS-2021" International Aviation and Space Salon, held in Zhukovsky near Moscow... more
Helicopters300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter delivered
Jamaica Defence Force receives this milestone aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X delivery to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The first helicopter was delivered in 2017, and today there are 300 aircraft... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved results of 1Q2021
Order intake of € 3.4 billion -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved results of the first quarter 2021. The highlights: Results in line with... more
HelicoptersBell 505 cargo hook receives EASA certification
To carry up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg)
Bell Textron Inc announced today the Bell 505 cargo hook has been approved by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to carry up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) giving the aircraft an external gross weight... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1Q 2021 results
125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2021.The highlights are:125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain Strong... more
HelicoptersAdvanced autonomous features on helicopter Flightlab tested
The integration of the technologies onto it has begun ahead of a complete demonstration in 2023
Airbus is introducing autonomous features to its helicopter Flightlab through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce aircraft pilot workload,... more
Helicopters60th Bell 505 helicoper delivered in Europe
Montenegro Air Force received the aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of another Bell 505 to the Montenegro Air Force, making it the 60th Bell 505 aircraft in Europe. The helicopter is known for its versatility a... more
HelicoptersH-125 helicopter performance increase certified by EASA
Up to +140kg of additional payload coming from engine power release
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the power upgrade of its single-engine H-125 helicopter. Announced at "Heli-Expo" last year, this major evolution... more
HelicoptersA-400M airplane conducts helicopter refuelling certification campaign
The flight tests involved operations with two French Air Force H-225Ms
The A-400M new generation airplane has successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign, completing the majority of its development and certification objectives. Airbus... more
HelicoptersFrance orders H-225M helicopters and VSR-700 UAS prototype
First deliveries of the aircraft are planned to start in 2024
The French Minister of Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed an order to purchase eight additional H-225Ms and a second VSR700 prototype. The... more
HelicoptersBell signs teaming agreements with suppliers in Germany
This announcement demonstrates industry’s commitment to the rotorcraft sector in the Country
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced yesterday it has signed teaming agreements with German suppliers to support Bell’s industrial participation efforts in Germany. As part of the collaboration, t... more
HelicoptersDerazona to be Asia's first H-160 helicopter operator
For oil and gas sector -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has secured an H-160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector. The multi-mission helicopter will play an important r... more
HelicoptersRostec supplied the first Ansat helicopter
And a medical version of Mi-17-1V
Kazan Helicopters of Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) supplied the first Ansat helicopter and multipurpose Mi-17-1V to the Republic of Turkmenistan. Both aircraft... more
HelicoptersS-100 UAV helicopter performs maritime surveillance for Romanian Border Police
The RPAS service is delivered by the EMSA and is also extended to Bulgaria
The Romanian Border Police operates the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance purposes. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)... more
HelicoptersAnsat and Mi-171A2 helicopters at "Innoprom" in Uzbekistan
They are at the stand of Rostec State Corporation
Russian Helicopters holding company presented its multipurpose civilian aircraft, Ansat and Mi-171A2, at the recently started "INNOPROM. Big Industrial Week in Tashkent" exhibition, at the stand of Rostec... more
HelicoptersR-66 Police helicopter joins Polk County Sheriff’s Aviation fleet
Some technical specifications and dimensions
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered last days R-66 Police Helicopter serial number 1025 to Florida’s Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).PCSO’s R-66 Police helicopter is the first R-66 Police helicopter confi... more
Civil aviationS-100 UAV helicopter. New service provision contract with EMSA
A framework agreement for EUR 16.5 million
Schiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA’s Remotely Piloted A... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard adds two H-225 helicopters
It growing fleet reaches 17 units
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will expand its fleet with two new H-225 helicopters, taking its total Super Puma fleet up to 17, comprising two AS-332s and 15 H-225s. The largest Super Puma operator in Japan... more