New Zealand is to buy at least 12 medium utility helicopters from 2007 to replace its 14 Bell UH-1Hs. Bidders have until 5 April to register interest in the NZ$560 million ($360 million) deal, which also covers a replacement for the Bell 47GB-2 Sioux trainer.
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.
