AgustaWestland competes for US Air Force programs
Source: AgustaWestland, 28-Apr-11
AgustaWestland North America, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased that the U.S. Air Force has announced it is moving forward with a competition for the Common Vertical Lift Support Platform and HH-60 recapitalization programs. “AgustaWestland North America is prepared to participate and to vigorously compete for both the U.S. Air Force’s CVLSP and HH-60 recapitalization programs [...]
AgustaWestland issues statement after losing Turkish tender
Source: AgustaWestland, 25-Apr-11
AgustaWestland is disappointed by the Turkish decision to select the US Sikorsky company for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP). The TUHP was conceived from the very beginning as a Black Hawk acquisition project as it was the only suitable model available in the category. AgustaWestland, however, offered Turkey a product partnership to co-develop a [...]
Turkey selects Black Hawk over AW149
Source: Sikorsky, 23-Apr-11
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that the Defense Industry Executive Committee (DIEC) has selected Sikorsky for a contract involving 109 derivative BLACK HAWK helicopters for multi-mission use by the Turkish Government. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Sikorsky will finalize contract details with the Undersecretariat for Defense Industry (known in Turkey as SSM) [...]
23-Apr-11 N109RX AgustaWestland A109K2 Salt Lake City, US-Utah
23-Apr-11
Bird strike en route. No injuries reported
$1000 report analyses four helicopter manufacturers (and mis-spells one!)
Source: Reportlinker, 21-Apr-11
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Comparative SWOT Analysis – Key Global Helicopter Makers – Eurocopter, Augusta Westland, Bell, Sikorsky This comparative SWOT analysis report provides key insights into the strategic business aspects of these 4 leading Global Helicopter Manufacturers based on a comprehensive assessment of their strategies [...]
Support costs for South African A109LUH climb
Source: DefenceWeb, 21-Apr-11
Concerns locally in South Africa as support costs rise and rise.
AgustaWestland develops innovative iPad training with GL Studio
Source: DISTI, 20-Apr-11
AgustaWestland is currently developing an innovative mobile application for aviation training. Through the GL Studio iDevices Toolkit, DiSTI has been supporting AgustaWestland’s development. Beginning with the iPad, AgustaWestland is developing a range of mobile applications to improve the flexibility and effectiveness of training media within its courses. By leveraging this next generation of hardware and [...]
AgustaWestland awarded $37M for AW139 procurement in US and Egypt
Source: US DoD, 15-Apr-11
AgustaWestland, Inc., Reston, Va., was awarded on April 1 a $37,656,065 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of AW139 helicopters, spare engine, spare parts, tools and ground support equipment, search and rescue equipment, crewmember personal equipment, medical equipment kits, transportation and pilot and maintenance training. Work will be performed in Reston, Va., [...]
AgustaWestland delivers Grand into Burkina Faso
Source: AgustaWestland, 15-Apr-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Liza Transport International of Burkina Faso has recently taken delivery of a Grand light twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used for VIP/passenger transport duties. This handover marks the entrance of AgustaWestland in Burkina Faso and expands the presence of company’s helicopters in the Sub-Saharan [...]
Turkey’s helicopter decision delayed, again
Source: Hürriyet Daily News, 13-Apr-11
Turkey’s top procurement body has once again delayed a much-expected, multibillion-dollar decision planned for Tuesday to select between Sikorsky and AgustaWestland to lead the production of Turkey’s next generation of military utility helicopters.
Donaldson inlet barrier filters keep LA Fire Dept AW139s ready for service
Source: Donaldson, 12-Apr-11
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is helping the Air Operations Section of the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) meet the Department’s creed, “serving with courage, integrity and pride.” Donaldson has provided Inlet Barrier Filters (IBFs) for the Section’s newest in-service rotorcraft, two AgustaWestland 139 twin-engine medium helicopters. [...]
10-Apr-11 N91SV AgustaWestland AW109E Toledo, US-Ohio
10-Apr-11
Engine Oil Hot Light illuminated, engine shut down and a run on landing was performed without further incident
VTB Leasing takes delivery of its AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 08-Apr-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that VTB Leasing has taken delivery of its AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform corporate and passenger transport missions in the region of Moscow. The event marks the delivery of the first AW139 sold in the Russian helicopter market where a total [...]
AgustaWestland launches AWParc alliance with Politecnico di Milano
Source: HeliHub.com, 07-Apr-11
The Politecnico di Milano and AgustaWestland, have launched AWParc (Advanced Rotorcraft AgustaWestland Technical Center), a company formed at the Polytechnic’s Bovisa campus. The focus of this alliance is on expertise and skills in developing research projects related to the helicopter sector. AgustaWestland has made only two similar centers in the world, with the British Universities [...]
First contract for Thales’ Lightweight Multi-role Missile
Source: Thales, 06-Apr-11
Thales UK and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have today announced an innovative approach to contracting under the principles of Team Complex Weapons (TCW). The two parties have agreed to ‘re-role’ previously contracted budgets to facilitate the full-scale development, series production and introduction of the Lightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM) into service for UK Armed [...]
Ornge flight paramedic wins international award
Source: Ornge, 06-Apr-11
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of transport medicine services, is proud to congratulate Patrick Auger, an Ottawaâ€based Ornge critical care paramedic, for winning the Tim Hynes Flight Paramedic of the Year Award from the International Association of Flight Paramedics (IAFP). He was presented with the award at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference in Nashville, Tennessee earlier today. [...]
AgustaWestland’s Orsi tipped to be CEO of parent Finmeccanica
Source: Bloomberg, 05-Apr-11
Italian government wants Augusta Westland chief Giuseppe Orsi to be CEO of Finmeccanica to replace Guarguaglini and proposed Orsi as a board member of Finmeccanica to begin the process of appointing Orsi, according to a statement today.
Heliportugal AW139 supports royal visit
Source: AgustaWestland, 04-Apr-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a Heliportugal AW139 medium twin helicopter was used to support the visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in Portugal on March 31st. The aircraft took off from Air Base No6 Montijo bound for the airfield at Evora. The helicopter later transferred the 13 [...]
Sloane Helicopters contract to maintain 32 Sqn A109 Powers extended
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-Apr-11
HeliHub.com has heard qualifed reports that Sloane Helicopters have had their contract to support the Royal Air Force 32 Squadron A109 Powers extended for a further year to 31st March 2012. While the contract is officially held by AgustaWestland, the Anglo-Italian manufacturer subcontracts the technical support and training services to UK/Eire distributor Sloane Helicopters. The [...]
Canada: Geotech Aviation orders an AW119Ke
Source: AgustaWestland, 29-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Geotech Aviation Ltd. has signed for one AW119Ke helicopter with options for four additional aircraft. The helicopter will be used for airborne geophysical surveys serving the mining, oil & gas and environmental industries. The AW119Ke will be based in Sudbury, Ontario. Built in Philadelphia, the first [...]
Rotorsim buys AW139 full-flight simulator
Source: CAE, 29-Mar-11
Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that it is expanding with the purchase from CAE’s Military business of a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The new AW139 FFS, to be delivered in 2012, will be jointly developed by CAE and AgustaWestland. The [...]
First two 109LUHs arrive in New Zealand
Source: TV NZ, 25-Mar-11
Crates containing two Italian-made AgustaWestland A109 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal New Zealand Air Force base at Ohakea
Denmark: BelAir wins five year Maersk shuttle contract
Source: BelAir, 25-Mar-11
It is with pride that Bel Air has been chosen to take charge of shuttle flights in the North Sea for Maersk Oil and Gas. Whole Maersk Oil and Gas Contract has been in the contract. Bel Air has won the part of the contract as you welcomed into. Director Susan H. Lastein: “I am [...]
Pennant wins £10M for AW159 maintenance training equipment
Source: Pennant, 23-Mar-11
Pennant International Group plc (“Pennant”), is delighted to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pennant Training Systems Limited, has been awarded a contract worth in excess of £10 million by AgustaWestland. The contract is for the development of Maintenance Training Equipment for the AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopter. The suite of hardware devices will be used [...]
Netherlands replaces Lynx taken captive in Libya
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Mar-11
An Ilyushin II-76 transport plane took off from Leeuwarden Air Base yesterday towards Djibouti. On board was a replacement Lynx helicopter for the Netherlands Navy frigate Hr. Ms. Tromp. The previous helicopter for this naval ship was captured in Libya on 27th February along with its crew of three, when they were attempting to evacuate [...]
Royal Navy “Black Cats” display team release 2011 schedule
Source: Royal Navy, 22-Mar-11
The Royal Navy helicopter display team, the Black Cats, have announced their 2011 season. Following on from a very successful 2010 season, the 2011 programme for RNAS Yeovilton-based team, is shaping up to be just as exciting. Lt Chris Chambers, last year’s No 2 Black Cat Pilot, has assumed the role as the Lead Pilot [...]
Qatar Armed Forces order three EMS AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin helicopters plus a comprehensive logistics support package. These aircraft will be operated by the Qatar Emiri Air Force to perform emergency medical service missions. This latest contract adds to the one for eighteen [...]
Weststar takes delivery of last three of nine AW139s
Source: HeliHub.com, 21-Mar-11
Malaysian offshore operator Weststar Aviation Services has taken delivery of the last three of the nine AgustaWestland AW139s it ordered, primarily for supporting offshore oil and gas operations in the country. The three were delivered today to Kualan Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport courtesy of an Antonov AN124 freighter. Six AW139s will be based [...]
Lorne Crawford, member of the Ornge board of Directors, passes away
Source: Ornge, 21-Mar-11
On behalf of the Ornge Board of Directors, it is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of one of our own, Mr. Lorne Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a tireless supporter and champion of access to healthcare, especially for people living in Northwestern Ontario. “We at Ornge are deeply saddened to learn of the [...]
21-Mar-11 AgustaWestland AW101 Aalborg, Denmark
21-Mar-11
Stranded on hospital helipad after APU failure, fixed next day
Maryland ponders billing medevac patients
Source: WBAL 11 News, 19-Mar-11
The state is looking into the possibility of billing each patient transported, according to 11 News reporter David Collins. This would be a huge departure from current policy, which uses tax dollars to fund the program, without charging patients.
Onboard Systems unveils new cargo hook suspension system for AW109 and AW119s
Source: Onboard Systems, 16-Mar-11
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, introduced its new cargo hook suspension system for the AgustaWestland A109/119 helicopter models at the Heli-Expo Convention in Orlando, Florida. The new A109/119 system is pending FAA approval and is expected to be available for installation by the summer. EASA and Transport Canada approvals [...]
Libya Crisis – Dutch trio freed
Source: HeliHub.com, 12-Mar-11
Following our article Libya Crisis – Three Dutch soldiers and one Lynx captured, we can now advise that the three members of the Dutch military have been released and are already in the Greek capital Athens en route home. Defense Minister Hans Hillen: “We are very pleased. Our people are safe, what a wonderful news.” [...]
Onboard Systems unveils new cargo hook suspension system for AW109/AW119
Source: Onboard Systems, 10-Mar-11
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, introduced its new cargo hook suspension system for the AgustaWestland A109/119 helicopter models today at the Heli-Expo Convention in Orlando, Florida. The new A109/119 system is pending FAA approval and is expected to be available for installation by the summer. EASA and Transport Canada [...]
AW awarded £76M Lynx Wildcat training facility contract
Source: AgustaWestland, 08-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to design and develop an integrated training solution which includes the building and equipping of a new modern training centre for the AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopter. The state-of-the-art training centre will be located at [...]
Era Group appointed an AW Authorized Service Centre in USA
Source: AgustaWestland, 08-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group (Era) has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre in Lake Charles (Louisiana, USA) for the range of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power light twin and the AW139 medium twin models. This latest step further expands the partnership [...]
Japanese operators order eight more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 08-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of contracts for eight more AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The new helicopters will be operated by the Japan Coast Guard and the Japanese Fire Fighting and Disaster Relief Organisation. With these contracts Mitsui Bussan Aerospace increases the [...]
Firefly SpA of Chile takes delivery of an AW119Ke
Source: AgustaWestland, 08-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that Firefly S.p.A of Chile has taken delivery of an AW119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions. The delivery marks the entrance of the AW119Ke into the Chilean helicopter market. AgustaWestland has previously sold and delivered to the Carabineros de [...]
Barefoot waterski speed record broken – behind an AW119
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Mar-11
Mexican businessman Fernando Reina Iglesias broke the world speed record for barefoot water skiing on 2nd March, it has emerged. Towed behind an AgustaWestland AW119 in Acapulco, Reina reached 153mph, breaking the previous record of 135mph set by American skier Scott Pellaton 22 years ago. Public notary Manlio Favio Pano witnessed the event, helping the [...]
AW expands customer support and services’ capabilities in North America
Source: AgustaWestland, 08-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, in a global effort to constantly further enhance its Customer Support and Services’ capabilities worldwide, is pleased to announce the expansion of its support activities in North America through a number of initiatives. Thanks to renovation and process enhancements during 2010, AgustaWestland Customer Support has recently re-opened to full capability the [...]
Omni Group signs for three AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the OMNI Group, a Portugal-based company has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters to be used to perform offshore transport missions. The purchase also includes options for additional AW139 purchases. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are [...]
AgustaWestland exhibits the AW169 at Heli-Expo 2011
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is exhibiting the AW169 helicopter at Heli-Expo 2011 (Orlando, FL, 6th – 8th March) for the first time. Unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2010, the AW169 programme is progressing as planned with the first flight scheduled in 2012 with certification at the end of 2014 and start of [...]
AgustaWestland and Era to focus on South Americas for AW139 Authorized Training Centre
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Era Training Center LLC have announced plans to open an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Centre in South America. Era Training Center will provide training services using an AW139 Level 6 Synthetic Flight Training Device (FTD) designed, developed and supplied by AgustaWestland. Offshore operators will benefit from specific mission training services once [...]
AgustaWestland AW139 capabilities expanded
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce a further expansion of the AW139 medium twin helicopter’s capabilities with two recent certification approvals. The AW139 has recently obtained certification for offshore take off and landing procedures for operations according to Performance Class 1 (PC1) and PC 2e (enhanced) requirements, as defined by the stringent JAR [...]
VIH buys ten AW139s with long-term P&WC guaranteed maintenance cost plan contract
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 06-Mar-11
VIH Aviation Group Ltd. has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and has signed a long-term Guaranteed Maintenance Cost Plan contract with P&WC, which covers the overhaul and repair of the engines. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the Orange County [...]
South Korean Government orders an AW139 to fight fires
Source: AgustaWestland, 06-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and United Industries International are pleased to announce that the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Korea have selected the AW139 for the Incheon Fire Fighting Department. The helicopter will perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions and is scheduled to go into service in 2012. [...]
PHi chooses AW139s and Signs Long-Term Engine Service Agreement for PT6C-67C Engines
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 06-Mar-11
PHI Inc (NASDAQ: PHII, PHIIK), a leading provider of helicopter transportation and related services to a diverse customer group that includes the oil and gas industries, has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines. As well, PHI has signed a long-term Engine Service Agreement for the repair and [...]
Pfizer chooses AW139s and long-term P&WC Eagle service silver plan contract
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 06-Mar-11
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies with operations around the globe, has purchased three AgustaWestland AW139 twin-engine helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and signed a long-term Eagle Service™ Silver Plan (ESP®) contract. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the [...]
AgustaWestland seeks sole ownership of BA609
06-Mar-11
Giuseppe Orsi has said that the development process of the BA609 was still being held up in negotiations with Bell Helicopter, whom he inferred was reluctant to hand over the development baton to AgustaWestland.
London Air Services appointed as an AW Independent Sales Rep for Canada
Source: AgustaWestland, 06-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that London Air Services (LAS) of Vancouver has been appointed an AgustaWestland Independent Sales Representative for Canada. This agreement represents one of the latest moves to further strengthen and expand AgustaWestland’s position in North America. Lou Bartolotta, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales, North America said [...]
CHC AW139 fleet achieves 50,000 Hours milestone
Source: AgustaWestland, 06-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW139 medium twin helicopter fleet operated by the CHC Helicopter group of companies is the first to achieve the milestone of 50,000 flying hours. CHC is the largest AW139 operator worldwide with 25 units in service and an undisclosed number of aircraft on order. CHC [...]
Portneuf Medical Center transitions Life Flight program into Life Flight Network
Source: Idaho State Journal, 05-Mar-11
Portneuf Medical Center announced their decision to transition their flight program into Life Flight Network effective April 1st. Life Flight Network will maintain a base of operation at Pocatello Medical Center.
05-Mar-11 N901CM AgustaWestland AW109E Bangor, US-Maine
05-Mar-11
Engine inlet covers had not been removed prior to flight. Uneventful run-on landing made
Libya Crisis – Three Dutch soldiers and one Lynx captured
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Mar-11
The Dutch military have announced that the three of their soldiers have been captured by Libyan Government troops – the action taking place last Sunday and not broadcast until yesterday. The Lynx was operating from the Dutch Navy ship Tromp, landing in Libya to evacuate two people who were being held against their will. However, [...]
AgustaWestland to showcase AW169 mock up at Helitech 2011
Source: Reed Exhbitions, 04-Mar-11
AgustaWestland has confirmed that it will be showcasing a life-size mock up of its new AW169 helicopter at Helitech 2011, which takes place at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, near Cambridge in the United Kingdom, from 27-29 September. The AW169 is a multi-purpose, twin engine, light transport utility helicopter that has been developed to [...]
Donaldson to display Inlet Barrier Filter for AgustaWestland AW109E/S/SP at Heli-Expo
Source: Donaldson, 03-Mar-11
St. Louis, Mo., March 3, 2011 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), will display its new Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power, Grand, Grand New (E/S/SP) helicopters during Heli-Expo 2011 (Exhibit 4428) in Orlando, Fla., March 6-8, 2011. With this new IBF solution, AW109 [...]
AgustaWestland and BAE Systems sign agreement for Multi-Purpose Test Bench in Australia
Source: AgustaWestland, 03-Mar-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and BAE Systems have announced plans to establish a world-leading helicopter transmission test facility in Australia. The facility, better known as a Multi-Purpose Test Bench (MPTB), will be the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is the leading European helicopter OEM and has operated its [...]
Banyan completes S76, A109 and AS350
Source: Banyan Air Service, 01-Mar-11
Banyan’s avionics team recently completed work on a Sikorsky S76, Agusta 109, and an American Eurocopter AS-350. Upgrades included Garmin GNS-430W, GMX-200, Avidyne EX600 and Honeywell MK-22 EGPWS Safety Package installations. “We’ve been providing rotorcraft services for several years and have decided to become more aggressive in marketing our capabilities in this market,” said Brian [...]
Aviation Specialties Unlimited announces first STC for AW139
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 28-Feb-11
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AW139 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is the first STC for the AW139 for night vision. “ASU did an excellent job for us on this STC,” said Era Helicopters project manager and Avionics Technician Mark Wheeler. “Shawn Woodworth, [...]
Western Coal donates C$500K to STARS
Source: STARS, 24-Feb-11
Western Coal Corp today announced a five-year, $500,000 commitment to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS). Mr. Keith Calder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Coal, is presenting a cheque to STARS Grande Prairie Base Major Gifts Manager Glenda Farnden in the community of Tumbler Ridge on February 23, 2011. “In December 2010, [...]
23-Feb-11 AgustaWestland AW139 Jeju, South Korea (5F)
23-Feb-11
Only delivered within the last week, crew lost control with command centre. Some wreckage and one body found to date.
Gulf Helicopters signs for another five AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Feb-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for five AW139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for offshore passenger transportation operations. This latest contract adds to the one for twelve aircraft placed by Gulf Helicopters in 2007 as part of its fleet renewal programme. [...]
CHC airfreights first two helicopters to Australia for Woodside contract
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Feb-11
Over three months ahead of contract start date on 1st June, CHC yesterday air freignted the two AW139s it needs for the Woodside Energy contract in an Antonov An124 of Volga-Dnepr Airlines. The pair had been delivered from the factory in Italy to CHC in the UK and then ferried to CHC’s Norwegian base at [...]
Oil and gas producer Apache presents $400,000 cheque to STARS
Source: STARS, 17-Feb-11
Apache Corporation presented the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) with a $400,000 cheque today at the STARS Calgary Base. The cheque presentation elevates Apache’s total cumulative financial support of STARS to more than $1 million since 1990. Approximately $200,000 is being directed to the STARS Emergency Link Centre (ELC) work site registration program. The [...]
AgustaWestland debuts AW139M for Common Vertical Lift program
Source: AgustaWestland, 17-Feb-11
AgustaWestland North America, Inc. today introduced its AW139M military helicopter for the U.S. military market. AgustaWestland customized the military version of the multi-role, off-the-shelf AW139 medium-twin helicopter, integrated with proven U.S. military technology for the U.S. Air Force’s Common Vertical Lift Support Program. The AW139M is being featured at the AFA Air Warfare Symposium, Feb. [...]
Ornge ready to launch AW139 in south western Ontario
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-Feb-11
Ontario based EMS operatior Ornge will launch their next AW139 at the organisations base at London in south western Ontario. Guest of honour at the invitation-only event will be Hon. Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, while various key figures in Ornge will also attend, including Randy L’Heureux (Associate VP of Operations), Rick [...]
UK Opposition leader uses AgustaWestland visit for political purposes
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Feb-11
UK opposition leader Ed Miliband visited AgustaWestland’s Yeovil factory last Friday and reportedly used the visit to try rubbishing the country’s third party – the Liberal Democrats – who have historically had significantly strong support in the area. He used the visit to mount a campaign to “win back the trust” of voters in the [...]
Estonian Police and Border Guard takes delivery of third AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 15-Feb-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Estonian Police and Border Guard has taken delivery of its third AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will perform search and rescue, border patrol, medical missions and utility duties to support the community. The handover was performed during an official ceremony held at Tallinn Airport [...]
Military Police of Santa Catarina adds AW119Ke Koala
Source: HeliHub.com, 14-Feb-11
On Monday 7th February, the Military Police of Santa Catarina added an AW119Ke Koala to their fleet – registered PR-PMM and AW serial 14740. This follows the intorduction in December of their first example, Fitted equipment includes a Spectrolab SX16 searchlight, dual litters for medical evacuation work, external hook and an hoist. Future plans call [...]
Wiking Helikopter Service starts AW139 operations
Source: HeliHub.com, 13-Feb-11
Germany’s Wiking Helicopter Service has started AW139 operations recently after buying its first example of the type from Atlantic Airways. Atlantic had taken delivery of it in Apri 2008 and the sale transaction was agreed in October 2010 with delivery to Germany before the year end. Some initial training was required by Wiking before they [...]
Northern Ireland property developer’s A109 repossessed
Source: HeliHub.com, 11-Feb-11
BBC News is today reporting that the Irish division of Bank of Scotland had repossessed an A109A Mk.II belonging to Jermon Ltd – registered G-JMON. The company, run by Dungannon resident Peter Dolan, was placed into administration on 27 January. Jermon was formed in 1997, and purchased the 109 in 2006. Both the UK province [...]
South African Air Force ponders future of A109LUH
Source: DefenceWeb, 11-Feb-11
The SAAF required the type to take pressure off its Denel Oryx medium utility fleet. The Air Force has long had the need for a platform more capable than the Alouette III but less expensive and more efficient than the Oryx for the bulk of taskings. The A109 was expected to fill that niche.
Two Indian corporate operators order AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 09-Feb-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has sold two more AW139 medium twin helicopters to customers in India. Adani Group has signed a contract for one AW139 to perform VIP/corporate transport missions as well as another corporate customer. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are happy [...]
Indian AW119 production to be at Hyderabad’s GMR Aerospace Park
09-Feb-11
The GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Ltd., a company of the GMR Group have announced that they have reached an in-principle agreement on terms with Indian Rotorcraft Ltd to locate the AW119ke helicopter assembly and flight testing facility at the GMR Aerospace Park in Hyderabad.
814 Naval Air Squadron takes part in NATO’s Exercise Proud Manta
Source: Royal Navy, 08-Feb-11
A Royal Navy helicopter squadron is taking part in NATO’s largest Mediterranean anti-submarine exercise, Proud Manta, for the first time. Merlin Mk1 maritime patrol helicopters from 814 Naval Air Squadron (also known as ‘The Flying Tigers’) have flown 1,400 miles (2,250km) across Europe from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Helston, Cornwall, to Sicily in [...]
