All Helicopters articles – Page 11
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NewsPHI picks Kaman Kargo drone for logistics missions
Oil and gas specialist PHI has become the latest traditional rotorcraft operator to enter the market for next-generation aircraft, at Heli-Expo signing for up to 50 examples of Kaman’s developmental Kargo drone.
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NewsKopter AW09 to reach 100 orders by year-end as Leonardo accelerates sales push
Leonardo Helicopters is confident it will reach the 100-order milestone for the Kopter AW09 by end-2023 as it bids to secure the light-single’s first three years of production.
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NewsSikorsky and GE to fly hybrid-electric demonstrator in 2026
Sikorsky and GE Aerospace have teamed up to develop a new hybrid-electric demonstrator – dubbed HEX – which could by flying as early as 2026.
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NewsSikorsky commits to S-92A+ production but halts planned B-model update
Sikorsky insists it remains committed to the civil helicopter market and is actively seeking further orders for its S-92 heavy-twin, in particular for new-build A+ models.
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NewsNigeria picks Cayuse Warrior Plus armed helicopters in 12-unit deal
MD Helicopters has secured an order from the Nigerian army for an initial 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus armed scouts, with the deal potentially rising to an eventual 36 units.
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NewsATSB details fatal Gold Coast helicopter collision
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued a preliminary report detailing facts about the fatal collision of two Airbus Helicopters EC130B4s on 2 January.
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NewsTwin tiltrotor milestones to slip into 2024, says Leonardo Helicopters
Leonardo Helicopters foresees two tiltrotor milestones now taking place in 2024, with the service entry of the AW609 and first flight of the Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) having likely slipped into next year.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters confirms UK NMH schedule slip
UK defence officials appear to have delayed the next phase of the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, potentially pushing back the service-entry target for the Puma replacement platform.
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NewsCHC eyes pivot under new leader but sees need for rate rises to fund industry’s capacity growth
Offshore operator CHC Helicopter has a huge opportunity to grow through becoming closer to its customers and “better understanding their pain points”, according to the oil and gas specialist’s new chief executive. But in return it needs those customers to pay higher rates if the industry is to bring in ...
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NewsMD Helicopters targets annual production of 50 aircraft by 2025 as it bounces back from bankruptcy
MD Helicopters hopes to be building 50 of its MD500-series helicopters annually by 2025 as the US airframer plots a dramatic comeback under new ownership.
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NewsBoeing lines up alongside Airbus Helicopters in UK for H175M NMH bid
Boeing has become the latest firm to join Airbus Helicopters’ bid for the UK’s Puma replacement contest, signing up to the ‘H175M Task Force’ as training provider.
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NewsBell saw strong Asia-Pacific recovery in 2022
Bell saw a definite market rebound in the Asia-Pacific helicopter market in 2022, with notable strength in the corporate, parapublic, and tourism markets.
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NewsLeonardo books Australian orders for AW139
Leonardo Helicopters has received orders for eight AW139 intermediate-twins from Australian operators, the majority configured for emergency medical services (EMS) missions. Those for the EMS market include a pair for Babcock Australasia – on lease from LCI – two for RACQ CQ Rescue, and another two for StarFlight Australia; all ...
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InterviewLeonardo Helicopters boss Cutillo confident as rotorcraft market gains lift
Resurgent civil segment allied to increased defence spending helped the airframer to deliver a strong performance in 2022, but challenges remain as the company attempts to usher next generation of products into service.
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NewsChina Southern signs for S-92 with AerCap subsidiary
Deals between lessor AerCap and China Southern Airlines are nothing out of the ordinary but the latest agreement between the two may raise a few eyebrows.
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NewsBabcock finalises partial disposal of European emergency services business
Babcock has completed the sale of aerial emergency services operations in six European countries to fund manager Ancala Partners for €136.2 million ($144 million).
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NewsSafran Helicopter Engines touts ‘eco-mode’ technology as future ‘market standard’
Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) intends to make its ‘eco-mode’ stop-start system a “market standard” on all twin-engined applications of its turboshaft range, according to the manufacturer’s chief executive.
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NewsAirbus sees need for 300 new civil helicopters in Pacific in next 10 years
Airbus Helicopters sees a requirement for 300 new civil helicopters in the Pacific region over the next decade, with oil and gas to return as a major segment.
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NewsNew Zealand operator takes two VIP-roled Bell 429s
New Zealand’s Advanced Flight helicopter management company has taken delivery of two Bell 429 helicopters.
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NewsNATO next-generation helicopter could be flying by 2030 under prototype plans
Prototypes of a next-generation helicopter destined for NATO forces could be flying around 2030 if plans being touted by the alliance come to fruition.