HeliRussia – Exclases signs for five AW139s
Source: HeliVert, 17-May-13
HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, and Exclases Russia are pleased to announce the signing of a contract between the JV and Exclases Russia for the supply of five AW139 helicopters which will be assembled at the HeliVert plant in Tomilino near Moscow. This contract, which includes a mix of five VIP and [...]
RBC makes C$500K donation to STARS
Source: Leader~Post, 16-May-13
Lacy Panno, a flight nurse with the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS), is excited. (See Full Story)
Finmeccanica CFO says not expecting India to blacklist group
Source: Reuters, 16-May-13
Finmeccanica(SIFI.MI) is not expecting India to blacklist either the group or its helicopter unit AgustaWestland for the time being as a consequence of a corruption probe, Chief Financial Officer Gian Piero Cutillo said on Wednesday. (See Full Story)
Neighbours complain at temporary EMS helipad
Source: The Sudbury Star, 15-May-13
It may be little consolation to residents in the Kirkwood Drive-Ramsey Lake Road area who are furious about a temporary helipad being located in their neighbourhood, but the notice is in the mail. (See Full Story)
Budget freezes US Army Armed Aerial Scout program
Source: HeliHub.com, 14-May-13
The US Army has issued the following statement on helicopter procurement as part of a wider statement on how it responds to cuts in the military budget. It refers to the lack of “viable candidates” for the US Army Armed Aerial Scout program, which we read as “No candiates falls within our newly-tightened Budget constraints” [...]
Sky Shuttle Helicopters’ First All-Female Crew
Source: Sky Shuttle Hc, 07-May-13
Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited is pleased to announce that today, on 6 May 2013, Captain Meg Lam and First Officer Kirsty Holtkamp became the company’s first ever all-female helicopter crew to operate flights between Hong Kong and Macau. Captain Meg Lam, who was born and raised in Hong Kong, fell in love with the helicopter when she [...]
Industry CEOs to headline AHS Forum
Source: AHS, 07-May-13
The vertical flight world is wrestling with rapidly evolving challenges. From military struggles to sustain capabilities in the face of urgent budget cuts to civil campaigns for efficiency gains that bolster success in tepid markets, the vertical flight industry faces new challenges almost daily to meet its customers’ current demands while ensuring its ability to [...]
Former AgustaWestland chief freed
Source: The Wall Street Journal, 06-May-13
The former CEO of the Italian defense giant Finmeccanica, and former CEO of AgustaWestland, was freed Saturday from jail pending his trial on corruption charges next month. (See Full Story)
Italian Army Takes Delivery of Its First NH90 TTH
Source: Italian Army, 03-May-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first NH90 TTH in FOC (Final Operational Capability) configuration for the Italian Army has been delivered today during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Venice Tessera plant in the presence of Gen. Giangiacomo Calligaris, Commander of Italian Army Aviation, and Gen. Francesco Langella, ARMAEREO. This [...]
Ornge Sells Two Surplus AW139s
Source: Ornge, 02-May-13
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, announced today two surplus AW139 helicopters have been sold. The selling price was $20 million USD for two aircraft, or $10 million per helicopter. “With the sale of these helicopters, Ornge has taken another important step in addressing legacy issues inherited from previous leadership,” said Dr. [...]
Royal Air Force VIP flight reduced to one AW109E
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-May-13
UK’s Royal Air Force has reduced its fleet of VVIP AgustaWestland 109E Powers from two to one from the end of March 2013, two years after taking another of the original three away. The remaining aircraft is expected to fly 500 hours a year The unexpected move of serial ZR323 back to the UK civil [...]
Lease Corporation International delivers first AW139 to Bond
Source: LCI, 01-May-13
Lease Corporation International’s (LCI) helicopter division took off this week with its first delivery of a new AW139 helicopter to Bond Offshore Helicopters (Bond) in Aberdeen, Scotland. The delivery follows the agreement of a long term lease between LCI and Bond’s parent company Avincis Group – a leading global provider of mission critical services. The [...]
AW169 production line to be established at Philadelphia
Source: AgustaWestland, 01-May-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a final assembly line for the new generation AW169 helicopter will be established at its AgustaWestland Philadelphia facility located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport in the United States of America. The first Philadelphia built AW169 helicopter will be inducted into the final assembly in May 2014 and [...]
Serco extend Sea King maintenance contract
Source: Serco, 30-Apr-13
Serco has been awarded a contract extension by AgustaWestland Ltd to assist them in maintaining the fleet of Sea King aircraft for the Ministry of Defence under their Integrated Operational Support Contract. The extension, which will run from April 2013 until December 2015, is worth over £7m for the two and a half year period [...]
UK – AgustaWestland to contribute to new Scilly Isles link?
Source: This Is Cornwall, 26-Apr-13
Helicopters could return to the skies of west Cornwall by next summer after an international company backed plans for a new transport link. (See Full Story)
First VVIP AW101 delivered to Turkmenistan
Source: AgustaWestland, 26-Apr-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the delivery of the first AW101 VVIP helicopter to Turkmenistan Airlines. The contract for two AW101 VVIP helicopters was signed at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show. Assembly of the aircraft took place at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility in South West England. AgustaWestland has also provided pilot and [...]
Former Ornge directors say they didn’t know about CEO’s extra fees
Source: CTV News, 25-Apr-13
Several former directors of Ornge say they were kept in the dark about extra fees ousted CEO Chris Mazza collected on top of his high salary from Ontario’s troubled air ambulance service. (See full story)
UK – Dyson adds second AW139 to corporate fleet
Source: HeliHub.com, 24-Apr-13
British manufacturer Dyson has added a second AgustaWestland AW139 to its corporate fleet. HeliHub.com understands this will replace their Dauphin G-DOLF and joins their first AW139 G-OAWL. The new aircraft carries registration G-DCOI which reflects the original vacuum cleaner which Dyson produced – the DC-01 – which launched the success of the company after James [...]
AgustaWestland and Embraer abandon JV talks
Source: Embraer, 22-Apr-13
Following the press release Jointly issued on 21st January 2013 related to the memorandum of understanding signed by Embraer SA and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, the two companies announce today Their joint decision Negotiations to terminate without reaching an agreement for the establishment of a Joint Venture in Brazil.
Mexico orders six GrandNew for Presidential flight
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Apr-13
Mexico has ordered six AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew helicopters for VVIP work in their Presidential flight. SEDENA (Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional), the government agency responsible for the Army and Air Force, says the total contracted value is 776 million pesos – about $63.1M at today’s prices. The Presidential fleet is tasked with flying the President [...]
AgustaWestland to Exhibit at EHS
Source: European Helicopter Show, 22-Apr-13
European Helicopter Show (EHS) is pleased to welcome AgustaWestland to the increasing International Exhibitor line up at Hradec Králové, Czech Republic during 9th – 11th May 2013. AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is a powerful force in the world helicopter industry capable of satisfying market demand by offering a wide commercial/military product range encompassing all main [...]
Indian Air Force may have no VVIP helicopters after 2014
Source: Daily Mail India, 22-Apr-13
After February 2014, VVIPs may not be able to fly in an Indian Air Force helicopter, as there may not be a single one left in the IAF’s elite squadron, which ferries the Prime Minister, the President, senior ministers and other top dignitaries. (See full story)
Australia – Linfox receives sixth new AgustaWestland helicopter in 13 years
Source: HeliHub.com, 19-Apr-13
Australia’s Linfox Property Group is currently taking delivery of its sixth new AgustaWestland helicopter in under thirteen years, a GrandNew. The company describes itself as follows on its website: Since 1985 the Linfox Property Group portfolio has grown extensively with the acquisition and development of some of the largest industrial properties in the Southern Hemisphere. [...]
PZL-Świdnik exhibits advanced technology at EUROPOLTECH 2013
Source: AgustaWestland, 19-Apr-13
PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce its participation at EUROPOLTECH 2013 (17-19th April, Warsaw, EXPO XXI Warsaw International Expocentre). At the exhibition, the company will be displaying advanced rotorcraft technologies ideally suited for performing law enforcement missions, especially the SW-4 Solo RUAS/OPH rotorcraft unmanned aerial system and the latest generation helicopters, the [...]
Summit Air Ambulance rolling after successful first year
Source: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, 17-Apr-13
The first year of Summit Air Ambulance’s existence in southwest Montana has been a memorable one (see full story).
Thermoplastic advances help AW169 horizontal tailplane
Source: Aerospace Manufacturing, 15-Apr-13
Advances in thermoplastics have led to a new lightweight horizontal tailplane for the AgustaWestland AW169 (see full story).
AgustaWestland Unveils the AW169 AAS
Source: AgustaWestland, 12-Apr-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas (April 10th-13th) today. The AW169 AAS is an advanced twin-engine helicopter with the capability to meet all US Army Armed [...]
AgustaWestland bids for two more Indian military tenders
Source: Indian Express, 10-Apr-13
Notwithstanding the prospect of being blacklisted over the VVIP helicopter contract, AgustaWestland has submitted its bid for two military tenders to supply helicopters to the Navy and the Coast Guard (see full story)
UTair becomes first Russian AW139 operator
Source: UTair, 10-Apr-13
[electronic translation] “UTair» (UTair Aviation) commenced operation of a new type of helicopter – AW139 of AgustaWestland. Currently operates two machines, in general contract includes aircraft technical maintenance 10 such aircraft. AW139 – the new generation twin-engine helicopter manufactured by AgustaWestland (Italy), which combines the latest developments of designers and high safety standards. An aircraft in [...]
Portuguese AW101 sets new SAR distance record
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Apr-13
[Electronic Translation from Norwegian] A Portuguese AW101 helicopter has set a new record. It saved a man at a distance of 360 nautical mil, which is 670 km. In February this year capsized the Portuguese sailor Javier Sanso when he participated in the Vendee Globe solo race. This happened about the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and [...]
VIP AW189 interior by superyacht interior designer
Source: Andrew Winch Designs, 09-Apr-13
Andrew Winch Designs (AWD) has created a new state-of-the-art interior for an AGUSTA 189 helicopter that will provide the perfect environment to fly from land to sea. Incorporating the level of detail and entertainment technology previously only seen in the interiors of superyachts and the most VVIP wide-body aircraft, the AWD designed AGUSTA 189 helicopter [...]
Malta – Eurocopter loses court appeal against AgustaWestland
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Apr-13
Just three weeks after Eurocopter appealed the process when they lost a tender for three helicopters to AgustaWestland, a court in Malta has upheld the original decisions. Eurocopter had resorted to an official court review after the failure of two administrative appeals to the Public Contract Review Board. The appeal was reportedly on the basis [...]
RSG Delivers Universal Gimbal Mount Design for AW139
Source: Rotorcraft Services Group, 08-Apr-13
Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. (RSG), an industry leader in aircraft services and product development, announced the successful development of a Universal Gimbal Mount system for the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. The lightweight mount design was completed to satisfy the requirements of Nippon Housou Kyoukai (NHK), Japanese National Broadcasting Corporation for Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and digital [...]
Ministry of Economy delegation visits PZL-Świdnik
Source: AgustaWestland, 05-Apr-13
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, hosted a visit from a delegation of the Ministry of Economy today including, among others, the Undersecretary of State, Ms. Grażyna Henclewska. The aim of the visit was to provide the guests with a comprehensive overview of the company, which has been a part of AgustaWestland, one of the key global [...]
Former British govt employee to head AgustaWestland India
Source: Business Standard, 03-Apr-13
AgustaWestland, which is surrounded by controversies over the VVIP chopper deal, is appointing a former British Government employee Jackie Callicut as its India head, a post which was vacant for over a year (see full story)
India delays procurement of 197 helicopters after AgustaWestland situation
Source: NDTV, 03-Apr-13
The government today deferred a decision on a deal to buy 197 light-utility helicopters pending completion of an investigation into kickback allegations (see full story).
Japanese STC for AW139 firefighting belly tank system
Source: Simplex Aerospace, 02-Apr-13
The new Simplex Fire Attack system has a 480 gallon (1,817 liter) water capacity, and is the lightest belly tank system per gallon of capacity on the market today. The system also has an approved maximum speed of 150 KIAS without the hover pump installed (140 KIAS with hover pump installed),making it the fastest helicopter [...]
29-Mar-13 AgustaWestland A109LUH Kruger, South Africa (5F)
29-Mar-13
Helicopter crashed during rhino poaching patrols. Al five POB killed – later named as Captain Jacobus Andries van Rensburg; Captain MP Chabalala; Sergeant Paulus Shongela Ndishishi; Sergeant GP Ruiters and Lance Corporal Bheki Petros Cele
AgustaWestland AW149 / AW189 flight testing in Arizona
Source: City of Prescott, 28-Mar-13
Italian firm AgustaWestland has returned to Prescott to continue helicopter flight testing operations at the Prescott Municipal Airport. The flight tests will be conducted primarily on the airport’s northern runway (Runway 3L-21R) for several hours per day as well as conducting off-airport flight operations within a 25 nautical mile radius of Prescott, at altitudes above [...]
Philippine Navy signs for three AW109 Powers
Source: AgustaWestland, 28-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for three AW109 Power maritime helicopters plus two options. The helicopters will be used for a wide range of naval missions including economic zone protection, surface surveillance, SAR and maritime security. The aircraft will be delivered in 2014 [...]
Weststar signs for six AW139 and two AW189 at LIMA 2013
Source: AgustaWestland, 28-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Weststar Aviation Services are pleased to announce that a contract for the supply of six AW139 and two AW189 helicopters, plus options, was signed today at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition. The contract signing by Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of Weststar and [...]
Bristow to operate SAR AW189s from 2015
Source: AgustaWestland, 28-Mar-13
Editor note – you can’t blame AW for putting this press release out to promote their products, but it’s worth noting that BOTH of the final two bidders included the AW189 in their portfolio AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its AW189 Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopter will play a pivotal role [...]
Official – Bristow win UK SAR with ten S92s and ten AW189s
Source: UK Dept for Transport, 26-Mar-13
A new £1.6 billion contract for search and rescue helicopter services will see the UK benefit from improved flying times and better coverage of high-risk areas. The Department for Transport has today signed a contract with Bristow Helicopters Ltd to provide search and rescue helicopter services in the UK. Helicopters will be able to reach [...]
AgustaWestland hands over contract with alleged middleman to Indian military
Source: The Pioneer, 25-Mar-13
AgustaWestland has handed over its contract with alleged middleman Christian Michel regarding the VVIP helicopter deal to the Defence Ministry and maintained that it had not committed any wrongdoing (see full story).
Ornge investigation may take another year, says OPP
Source: CBC News, 22-Mar-13
Ontario taxpayers will know within a year whether any charges will be laid in the criminal probe of the troubled Ornge air ambulance service, Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis said Wednesday (see full story)
AgustaWestland provides more information on “Project Zero” All-Electric Tilt Rotor
Source: Agusta Westland, 22-Mar-13
Officially unveiled on March 4th, just prior to the Heli-Expo 2013 in Las Vegas, USA, the revolutionary AgustaWestland “Project Zero” all-electric tiltrotor technology demonstrator is the result of close collaborations with Finmeccanica companies – Selex ES, Ansaldo Breda, and Ansaldo Energia – and partner companies from Italy, U.K., U.S.A. and Japan. Dr. James Wang, Vice [...]
New AW139 Simulator Obtains ENAC Certification to Level D
Source: CAE, 21-Mar-13
CAE 3000 Series Level D simulator for AW139 is located at Rotorsim training centre in Sesto Calende, Italy Rotorsim, the joint venture owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has certified a CAE 3000 Series AW139 full-flight simulator (FFS), jointly developed by AgustaWestland [...]
AgustaWestland welcomes UK Government’s new investment in aerospace industry
Source: AgustaWestland, 20-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of further significant investments in the aerospace industry. A joint Government and industry research and technology investment valued at over 2 billion pound in the next seven years has been announced through the Aerospace Growth Parthership (AGP) involving a number of aerospace companies. An official ceremony [...]
AgustaWestland appoints Aviasur Official Distributor in Chile
Source: AgustaWestland, 20-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that AVIASUR has been appointed Official Distributor for AgustaWestland commercial helicopters in Chile and Peru. AVIASUR has also signed a contract for one AW119Kx single engine and one GrandNew light twin helicopter. This contract marks the entrance of the AW119Kx into the Chilean helicopter market. Both signings [...]
UK – Hayward & Green launch A109 component support programme
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-Mar-13
Hayward & Green made a very short announcement on their website – “We are pleased to announce the launch of our A109A/C and E model component support program. Please enquire for the level of support we can offer across a large range of A109 components. All stock is available with Full trace and EASAF1/8130-3 Release [...]
Reports…. Bristow win UK SAR contract worth £3 Billion
Source: Sunday Times, 18-Mar-13
Ahead of any official announcement, the Sunday Times are reporting that Bristow have won the UK SAR contract worth approximately £3 billion (see full story). HeliHub.com will run the official announcements as and when they are released in the near future. Bristow were bidding with Sikorsky S92 and AgustaWestland AW189 helicopters.
India wrestles with dilemma of blacklisting AgustaWestland
Source: Reuters, 18-Mar-13
Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony is leaning toward barring Anglo-Italian helicopter firm AgustaWestland from doing business in the country because of a corruption scandal, but he could be outvoted by cabinet colleagues, several government sources said. Some cabinet ministers and even officials within the defense ministry fear such a move could set back India’s efforts [...]
India AW101 – CBI registers case against 6 companies and 13 individuals
Source: CBI, India, 15-Mar-13
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case U/s 120-B r/w 420 IPC and Section 7, 8, 9, 12 & 13 (2) r/w 13 (1) (d) of PC Act, 1988 against the then Chief of Air Staff; four private persons; a Chandigarh-based private company & its then CEO; a aw101-india1 -based private company, its [...]
Spectro are approved suppliers for debris and oil analysis services for AW139 operators
Source: Spectro, 15-Mar-13
Spectro, and its associated company Jet-Care, the leaders in equipment condition monitoring services for the aviation industry, announce their appointment by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, as approved suppliers for debris and oil analysis services for all AW139 helicopters. ‘We chose Spectro and Jet-Care to assist in further improving our Technical Services for the AW139 as [...]
New Ontario hospital helipad to improve patient care
Source: Ornge, 12-Mar-13
Markham Stouffville Hospital and Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, are pleased to announce the opening of the hospital’s new rooftop heliport. An Ornge helicopter made its inaugural landing at the hospital today and was greeted by hospital CEO, Janet Beed. “This new heliport will help us provide more efficient service to [...]
Unique Anglo-French link-up hailed a success,after hunting pirates.
Source: Royal Navy, 11-Mar-13
A dozen-strong team from 217 Flight – observer/flight commander Lt Mike Curd, pilot Lt Chris Southworth, senior maintenance rating CPO Matthew ‘Cakey’ Eccles and seven technicians, plus two Royal Marines snipers – return to base at RNAS Yeovilton just before mid-day on Friday (8 March). The highlight of the deployment – for the ship and [...]
AgustaWestland appoints official global distributor for pre-owned helicopters
Source: AgustaWestland, 09-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Rotortrade Services as its exclusive distributor for second hand helicopters worldwide. Rotortrade Services will support the sale of both AgustaWestland and other manufacturer’s “trade in” helicopters globally. This appointment further expands the range of distributorship agreements AgustaWestland has in place across the world, [...]
Executive Helishares Take Delivery Of Another AW109 Power
Source: Executive Helishares, 09-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the handover of an AW109 Power to Executive HeliShares, a Briles Wing & Helicopter, Inc. Company, located in Van Nuys, California. Executive HeliShares has selected the AW109 Power and GrandNew product lines as the VIP platforms of choice for their exclusive Fractional Ownership Program on the West [...]
Honeywell receives FAA STC for AW139 Zing HUMS
Source: Honeywell, 09-Mar-13
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its onboard Zing Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) 1134 has received FAA approval for the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for installation on AW139 helicopters. This STC, developed in partnership with Air Concepts International, will enable current and new production AW139 operators to select Honeywell’s Zing HUMS 1134 system at [...]
India asks AgustaWestland to explain linkages with 2 firms
Source: The Hindu, 08-Mar-13
The Defence Ministry has asked AgustaWestland to explain within one week its linkages with software companies allegedly used as a cover for paying kickbacks in the VVIP AW101 deal. (see full story)
Saudi Medevac to Be Equipped with AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract for a fleet of AW139 twin engine helicopters to equip the Saudi Aeromedical Evacuation Department of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The helicopters will be configured with a dedicated aeromedical interior to perform air ambulance operations, [...]
Bristow Group orders six more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it has signed a contract with Bristow Group Inc. for six AW139 helicopters plus a number of options for additional aircraft. The contract was signed today at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas by Mark Duncan, Bristow Group SVP, Commercial and Emilio Dalmasso, AgustaWestland’s SVP Commercial Business. This latest [...]
Waypoint Leasing signs for GrandNew, AW139, AW169 and AW189
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-year multi-aircraft agreement with Waypoint Leasing LLC (“Waypoint”) for GrandNew, AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters. The agreement signed today at Heli-Expo by Ed Washecka, Waypoint Leasing’s CEO, and Emilio Dalmasso, AgustaWestland’s Senior VP Commercial Business, includes an initial firm contract for four [...]
Japan National Police orders two more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply two AW139 twin engine helicopters which will be operated in Hokkaido and Fukushima prefectures. This latest order brings the number of AW139 helicopters ordered by customers in Japan [...]
Japan National Police orders another GrandNew
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply a GrandNew law enforcement light twin helicopter which will be operated in Kawagawa prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of Japan. The order brings to three the number [...]
Korea – AW139 Delivered To Incheon Fire Department
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the delivery of an AW139 to the Incheon Fire Fighting Department in the Republic of Korea. The helicopter will perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. Speaking after the contract award, AgustaWestland’s Head of Region, NE Asia, Andrew Symonds said “We are delighted [...]
Executive HeliShares take delivery of another AW109 Power
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the handover of an AW109 Power to Executive HeliShares, a Briles Wing & Helicopter, Inc. Company, located in Van Nuys, California. Executive HeliShares has selected the AW109 Power and GrandNew product lines as the VIP platforms of choice for their exclusive Fractional Ownership Program on the West [...]
Sloane Helicopters signs for two GrandNew and two AW169s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Sloane Helicopters Ltd of the United Kingdom has signed a contract for the purchase of two GrandNew light twin and two AW169 light intermediate helicopters. This contract demonstrates the continuing success achieved by the AgustaWestland range of light twin helicopters in the UK market as well [...]
Caverton Helicopters orders three more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Caverton Helicopters has signed a contract for an additional three AW139 helicopters to support new clients in the West African sub-region. Caverton currently operates six AW139’s performing offshore transport missions in support of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and is the largest operator of [...]
Life Flight Network Accepts its First AW119Kx Helicopter
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Life Flight Network has accepted its first of fifteen AW119Kx sinngle engine helicopters during al ceremony held at Heli-Expo 2013 (Las Vegas) today. All aircraft are expected to be delivered by year end to perform emergency medical service missions with this first aircraft set to be [...]
Chartright appointed AW Authorized Service Center
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Chartright Executive Helicopters, located at Toronto’s Lester B Pearson International Airport in Canada, has been appointed as an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Center for the AW109 Power, Grand, GrandNew and all variants of the AW119. As an Authorized Service Center for AgustaWestland commercial helicopters, Chartright Executive Helicopters [...]
Malta tender halted as fingers point to AgustaWestland
Source: Malta Star, 07-Mar-13
Court notes changes in the tender specifications as ‘illegal’ after the tender was originally issued, and questions fielded by Eurocopter remaining unanswered (see full story)
Straube’s Aircraft Service to obtain Repair Station Certification
Source: Straube’s Aircraft Service, 06-Mar-13
Straube’s Aircraft Services recently announced they will soon obtain a 145 Repair Station Certification at the AgustaWestland paint facility located in Philadelphia, PA. Straube’s Aircraft Services has been operating the paint shop at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia OEM facility for the past six years, and working towards their 145 Repair Station Certificate since 2011. “The 145 Repair [...]
APPH to Supply Landing Gear for Super Lynx and AW159
Source: APPH, 06-Mar-13
APPH, a BBA Aviation company, has been selected by AgustaWestland to supply landing gear for the Super Lynx 300 and AW159 helicopters. AgustaWestland recently announced its first export order for the AW159 from South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), initially for eight aircraft. This order is in addition to 62 aircraft under contract to [...]
First Corporate GrandNew To Be Delivered in North America
Source: AgustaWestland, 05-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first GrandNew to be delivered to a Canadian customer and the first corporate configured GrandNew to be delivered in North America is making its debut at Heli-Expo 2013, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 5th to 7th March.. Bob Brant, AgustaWestland Philadelphia’s [...]
