All Helicopters articles – Page 91

  • V-22
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    HELI-EXPO: Israel could double V-22 order size, Bell says

    2014-02-24T23:26:32Z

    ​Israel could double the size of a potential order and buy 12 V-22 Osprey and form part of a plan to preserve production of the tiltrotor aircraft for several more years, Bell Helicopter chief executive John Garrison says.

  • News

    UK CAA calls for changes in offshore helicopter operations

    2014-02-20T12:41:00Z

    ​A special review of UK offshore helicopter safety by the Civil Aviation Authority has concluded that, despite having more accidents than some of their comparable foreign counterparts, UK operators are statistically just as safe. Nevertheless, the CAA has published 32 actions and many more recommendations to reduce risk exposure and ...

  • AW609
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    AgustaWestland plans to reopen AW609 orderbook this year

    2014-02-19T15:18:18Z

    AgustaWestland will reopen its order book for the in-development AW609 civil tiltrotor this year as it looks to add to the near 60 commitments it already holds for the aircraft.

  • News

    Indonesian Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters sign maintenance MoU

    2014-02-17T05:03:38Z

    ​Indonesian Aerospace (IAe), also known as Dirgantara Indonesia, have signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus Helicopters at the recent Singapore Airshow.

  • News

    Hawker Pacific signs MoU with Bell Helicopters

    2014-02-17T01:49:32Z

    ​Australian aircraft sales and product support company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bell Helicopters on future purchase agreements.

  • Thai army AW139 - AgustaWestland
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    Thai army receives new utility helicopters

    2014-02-14T11:44:52Z

    ​AgustaWestland has delivered a pair of AW139 utility helicopters to the Royal Thai Army, just over one year after securing the deal.

  • News

    SINGAPORE: Relentess and SLS teams battle to win first-flight race

    2014-02-12T04:48:53Z

    ​Bell is targeting maiden flight of its two new civil programmes – the 525 Relentless and the Short Light Single (SLS) – this year, but is still uncertain which will reach the milestone first.

  • AH-64E - US Army
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    SINGAPORE: Boeing closes in on Indian Apache, Chinook deals

    2014-02-12T00:58:00Z

    ​Boeing expects to sign contracts soon covering India’s planned purchase of its AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook helicopters, while global interest in the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor produced with partner Bell has reached a new high.

  • AW189 Bristow
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    AW189 gains EASA certification

    2014-02-10T14:59:19Z

    AgustaWestland has gained certification for its new 8.3t AW189, paving the way for delivery of the first two helicopters to launch customer Bristow Group in the coming days.

  • News

    New Bristow CEO reaffirms safety commitment

    2014-02-06T16:29:31Z

    ​Bristow Group’s chief executive designate has promised to continue the helicopter operator's commitment to aviation safety when he takes the helm in the summer.

  • News

    Lahat missile passes complex firing trial

    2014-02-06T08:18:23Z

    Israel Aerospace Industries has completed a series of helicopter-based firing demonstrations with its Lahat missile.

  • News

    UK sets 2019 target for Crowsnest introduction

    2014-02-06T07:56:56Z

    ​The UK Royal Navy will field a next-generation organic airborne early warning capability in 2019, 18 months sooner than previously planned.

  • CHC EC225 flight test thumb
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    Redesigned gearbox component for EC225 to arrive by third quarter

    2014-01-30T14:25:00Z

    ​Certification of the redesigned bevel gear vertical shaft for the Airbus Helicopters EC225 is expected towards the end of March 2014 or in early April as the manufacturer looks for a swift resolution to the problems that have afflicted the type since May 2012.

  • AH-64E - US Army
    News

    Iraq requests Apache helicopter purchase

    2014-01-30T11:54:17Z

    ​Iraq’s continuing military transformation could be advanced further, through a potentially $4.8 billion deal for 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

  • RAF Merlins - Crown Copyright
    News

    UK launches commando role transition for AW101

    2014-01-29T13:44:12Z

    Seven of the UK’s AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin rotorcraft will receive an initial set of modifications to ensure a continuation of support for the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force once the service’s last Westland Sea King HC4/4+ transports are retired in 2016.

  • News

    New identity, new fortunes for company formerly known as Eurocopter

    2014-01-28T22:58:07Z

    ​Airbus Helicopters - the rebranded Eurocopter - believes the launch of its new identity will help to mark a reversal of fortunes as the manufacturer strives to recover from what its chief executive describes as a "very difficult year".

  • News

    Kamov works to secure further export deals for Ka-62

    2014-01-21T11:49:05Z

    Russian Helicopters is to start work this year on a Rb1.15 billion ($34 million) effort to certificate its developmental Ka-62 utility helicopter to ICAO standards, in a bid to increase its export sales prospects, says Sergei Mikheyev from the Kamov design house.

  • News

    Russia gives green light to new high-speed helicopter contest

    2014-01-20T13:37:33Z

    ​Russia’s trade and industry ministry has announced a Rb4 billion ($121 million) tender for development work on the PSV-1 advanced high-speed civil helicopter project in 2014, including development of a flying laboratory, according to information published on a government procurement website.

  • UH-72A Lakota - US Army
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    US Army to acquire 20 more Lakotas

    2014-01-17T22:13:50Z

    ​A US spending bill expected to become law will provide the US Army with funds to acquire 20 more Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakotas.

  • ScanEagle - Boeing
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    Royal Navy ready to launch ScanEagle operations

    2014-01-16T14:05:31Z

    ​The UK Royal Navy is poised to conduct its first operational flights with the Boeing/Insitu ScanEagle unmanned air system, as the service continues to evaluate its long-term requirements for such equipment.