Deer Jet, a subsidiary of China's Hainan Airlines, has ordered two Agusta A109 Power helicopters for harbour pilot shuttle services in Shanghai. They will also be equipped for search-and-rescue, emergency medical evacuation and shipping support. The A109 is already used by Dailan police.
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.
