All Helicopters articles – Page 93
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UK CAA calls for changes in offshore helicopter operations
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 ...
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NewsAgustaWestland plans to reopen AW609 orderbook this year
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.
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Indonesian Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters sign maintenance MoU
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe), also known as Dirgantara Indonesia, have signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus Helicopters at the recent Singapore Airshow.
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Hawker Pacific signs MoU with Bell Helicopters
Australian aircraft sales and product support company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bell Helicopters on future purchase agreements.
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NewsThai army receives new utility helicopters
AgustaWestland has delivered a pair of AW139 utility helicopters to the Royal Thai Army, just over one year after securing the deal.
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SINGAPORE: Relentess and SLS teams battle to win first-flight race
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.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing closes in on Indian Apache, Chinook deals
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.
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NewsAW189 gains EASA certification
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.
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New Bristow CEO reaffirms safety commitment
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.
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Lahat missile passes complex firing trial
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed a series of helicopter-based firing demonstrations with its Lahat missile.
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UK sets 2019 target for Crowsnest introduction
The UK Royal Navy will field a next-generation organic airborne early warning capability in 2019, 18 months sooner than previously planned.
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NewsRedesigned gearbox component for EC225 to arrive by third quarter
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.
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NewsIraq requests Apache helicopter purchase
Iraq’s continuing military transformation could be advanced further, through a potentially $4.8 billion deal for 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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NewsUK launches commando role transition for AW101
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.
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New identity, new fortunes for company formerly known as Eurocopter
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".
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Kamov works to secure further export deals for Ka-62
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.
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Russia gives green light to new high-speed helicopter contest
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.
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NewsUS Army to acquire 20 more Lakotas
A US spending bill expected to become law will provide the US Army with funds to acquire 20 more Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakotas.
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NewsRoyal Navy ready to launch ScanEagle operations
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.
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Israel requests six-aircraft V-22 purchase
Israel is advancing with its plans to field the Bell Boeing V-22 tiltrotor transport, with its acquisition of a six-strong fleet to be worth more than $1 billion.