The Philippines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bell Helicopter Textron to assemble the twin-engined 412 and smaller 206 at a planned new site in Alaminos. Bell is stressing that the deal depends on the two types being ordered in sufficient numbers.
Source: Flight International
Portugal-headquartered emergency aerial services operator Avincis has begun exploring locations for a new training centre to support ambitious growth plans.
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
Long-term customer NHV Group is to begin offshore windfarm support operations with the Airbus Helicopters H175 – the first time super-medium-twin has been used for the role in the North Sea.
