18-Dec-2023Source: Guimbal
One can say that the Cabri G2 S/N 1013 has a beautiful life! Bought in 2010 with its mate S/N 1011, in Sweden by Northen Helicopters, a flight school based in Jönköping (south of Stockholm), it was one of the first Cabri G2 to enter intensive service. The two helicopters logged an incredible 2200 hours... Read more
3-Nov-2022Source: Precision Support Services
Microsoft Flight Simulator will introduce the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition coming out on November 11, 2022. The G2 has rapidly increased in popularity, both in the U.S. and across the world. “Coupled with its modern features and sleek design, the genuine interest by Guimbal and the... Read more
10-Sep-2021Source: Precision Support Services
Precision Support Services, LLC., Guimbal’s North American Dealer, announced the North American fleet of Guimbal Cabri G2s exceeded 50,000 flight hours. There are over forty Cabri G2s operating in the U.S. and Canada, representing 20+ flight schools, community colleges, universities, and private operators. Precision and Guimbal partnered to import the first Cabri G2 into... Read more
16-Jul-2021Source: Precision Support Services
Precision Support Services, LLC., Helicopteres Guimbal’s North American Distributor, announced Guimbal achieved the top spot in Vertical Magazine’s Helicopter and Manufacturers Survey. Guimbal earned the highest marks both globally, and specifically in North America. “Here at Precision, we have a dedicated Cabri USA team.” said David Rath, CEO. “Our team works to support every aircraft... Read more
16-Apr-2021Source: French Military
[Electronic translation] Intended to equip the French Army, the 8 helicopters will be delivered in 2024 and 2025 and will initiate the replacement of the SA330 Puma maneuver helicopters, whose average age is 43 years. They will thus contribute to forming a homogeneous fleet, the Army already having ten Caracal helicopters in service. This order,... Read more
16-Apr-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
A few weeks ago, the VSR700 demonstrator achieved a test flight that pushed its speed limit to 60kts (more than 110km/h), entirely opening its flight envelope at low speed. At the end of the test, the demonstrator had accumulated more than 10 flight hours. Thanks to this milestone, the VSR700 programme is getting closer to... Read more
19-Jan-2021Source: Guimbal
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency – FATA – delivered to Helicopteres Guimbal on December, 24th, the validation Type Certificate for the Cabri G2 helicopter. This significant certification is a conclusion to a process started in 2019 which included extensive technical exchanges and a thorough flight evaluation. Russia has one of the largest experience in... Read more
29-Jul-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters
The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight. The VSR700 performed a ten minute flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. This is a significant step in the programme following the first flight in November 2019 when the prototype was tethered... Read more
29-May-2020Source: HeliHub.com
GAMA, the General Aviation Manufacturers’ Association, has released it’s quarterly production report covering January to March 2020. This covers the general aviation aircraft shipments and billings for the first quarter of 2020. Piston, turboprop, business jet and rotorcraft deliveries declined across all segments during the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the first quarter... Read more
28-Jan-2020Source: Precision Helicopters
The French light helicopter manufacturer, Helicopteres Guimbal is introducing an advanced new payload mount and new cockpit developments. The latest delivered unit of their Cabri G2 is on display at booth # 6812, shared with Precision Helicopters, their Oregon-based distributor for the USA. The aircraft features the two latest product developments: The new all-digital cockpit,... Read more
13-Nov-2019Source: Airbus Helicopters
The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system has performed its first flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. The VSR700 performed several take-offs and landings on Friday 8th of November with the longest flight lasting around 10 minutes. In accordance with the airworthiness authority that provided the... Read more
1-Nov-2019Source: HeliHub.com
Every potential helicopter manufacturer exhibitor – Airbus, Bell, Enstrom, Guimbal, Kopter, Leonardo, MD Helicopters, Robinson and Sikorsky – has decided against taking space at the upcoming Vertical Flight Expo, previously known as Helitech. Representatives from each of these manufacturers (or their UK distributors) have confirmed their position to HeliHub, and none of them appear in the... Read more
1-Jul-2019Source: Precision Aviation Training
On Tuesday, June 25th Precision Aviation Training starts the delivery process on yet another Guimbal Cabri G2 sold into the USA. This time however the aircraft is coordinated with the owner whom is allowing the aircraft to be flown across the country under the control of Precision’s Pilot. Henry Sexsmith, a Precision CFII won’t just... Read more
6-Jun-2019
The upcoming Heli UK Expo event at Wycombe Air Park on 13-15 June will feature four manufacturers. Airbus Helicopters UK will be bringing an H130, Bell’s representatives HelixAv have two 505s and a 407 and HeliGroup will show a G2 Cabri from French manufacturer Guimbal. Robinson have three distributors based in the UK, and all... Read more
8-Apr-2019Source: SHOTOVER
SHOTOVER, a developer of high-performance aerial stabilization platforms, announced today the unveiling of the SHOTOVER B1 camera system at NAB Show in Las Vegas. The system will be showcased on the two-seat, lightweight Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter that is owned by Carbonflight, and managed and operated by Anthelion Helicopters. Designed to meet the needs of... Read more
13-Feb-2019Source: Guimbal
Helicopteres Guimbal, manufacturer of the next generation light utility and training helicopter Cabri G2 and its Alpha 2 military training version launches new corporate website www.guimbal.com. The new company webpage offers an improved online customer experience and a fully-portable access to the company services and its network. It gives a direct access to the company’s... Read more
14-Jan-2019Source: Austin Peay
GOV 1 has landed. Austin Peay State University officials on Wednesday unveiled the first of three helicopters in its new rotor-wing fleet. The helicopters bolster the state’s first and only aviation science program with a rotor-wing concentration. Charlie Weigandt, the program’s director and chief helicopter pilot, circled the plaza beside the Art + Design building... Read more
3-Jan-2019Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 demonstrator took off for a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France. The purpose of the flight was to establish compliance with the demanding regulatory and safety systems necessary for future unmanned flight in France. During the exercise the demonstrator performed a 30... Read more
8-Nov-2017Source: HeliHub.com
BC Helicopters will soon take delivery of a second Guimbal Cabri G2 from the factory in France, with arrival at their Abbotsford base expected just before Christmas to add to their first example which arrived at the start of this year. This second aircraft demonstrates their confidence in the type and a gradual fleet expansion... Read more
27-Sep-2017Source: Helicentre Aviation
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve reached a huge milestone: 10,000 Guimbal Cabri G2 flying hours! This landmark-hour was flown by a PPL(H) student, Ben from London, who was sent on a solo flight by instructor, Jop Dingemans. Ben was surprised to learn of his achievement upon returning from his flight, which gave him a... Read more
18-May-2017Source: HeliGroup
The latest Guimbal Cabri G2 has been sold by UK distributor, HeliGroup and is the first delivered from their Guimbal Centre of Excellence, Oxford. The helicopter has been bought by Darren Robson. An experienced private pilot who has owned a number of helicopters, most recently, an Airbus H120. H120 and the Cabri G2 synergies meant... Read more
11-May-2017Source: HeliHub.com
As French manufacturer Helicoptères Guimbal continues to find success with their composite two-seater Cabri G2, so their distributor network increases. The company has confirmed to HeliHub.com that BC Helicopters in Abbotsford, British Columbia, have been appointed the distributor for the province of British Columbia in Canada. BC Helicopters were the first operator of the type... Read more
21-Feb-2017Source: HeliGroup
The UK distributor for the French-built composite two-seat Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter is expanding into new facilities. HeliGroup is establishing a Centre of Excellence at Oxford Airport, to include a new sales office and training centre. The company is launching a new sales office within the Airbus Helicopters UK complex, as well as a dedicated... Read more
3-Feb-2017Source: Cotswold
The ownership of the UK distributor for the Guimbal Cabri G2 has changed following the introduction of a significant amount of capital by HeliGroup. This move is expected to lead to the sales and leasing of Cabri G2 helicopters moving up a gear, building on the existing success of the UK having the largest national... Read more
27-Jan-2017Source: HeliHub.com
The Guimbal Cabri G2 will soon arrive in Canada for the first time, with serial 1184 now being shipped to BC Helicopters, who are based at Abbotsford in British Columbia. The red aircraft – to match the primary colour of the Canadian flag on the tail – completed its flight testing at the Guimbal factory... Read more
21-Dec-2016Source: Cotswold
The UK fleet of the French two-seater Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter continues to be the largest in the world. With 25 aircraft, one seventh of the total production of the Cabri G2 flies in British airspace. This success is attributed to both the aircraft and the marketing efforts of distributor Cotswold Helicopter Centre. To ensure... Read more
7-Dec-2016Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation Academy has taken delivery of its sixth brand new Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter. The aircraft, which is painted in the company’s silver-grey colours, was collected from Helicoptérès Guimbal in Marseille. It was flown back to the UK by one of the company’s pilots, together with a private pilot who is working towards a... Read more
2-Dec-2016Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com has become aware of a new prototype test flying with French manufacturer Hélicoptères Guimbal. The new aircraft is all white, and carries the French test registration F-WBGD in blue on the tail boom. On the tail fin, in the normal Guimbal style, is the serial number 2001 – “A Space Odyssey” to some, but... Read more
26-Oct-2016Source: Airbus Helicopters
DCNS, a world leader in naval defence, and Airbus Helicopters, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, are joining forces to design the future tactical component of France’s Naval Aerial Drone (Système de Drones Aériens de la Marine – SDAM) programme. By pooling naval and aerospace skills and expertise, the teaming of DCNS and Airbus Helicopters will... Read more
22-Oct-2016Source: DCNS
DCNS, a world leader in naval defence, and Airbus Helicopters, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, are joining forces to design the future tactical component of France’s Naval Aerial Drone (Système de Drones Aériens de la Marine – SDAM) programme. By pooling naval and aerospace skills and expertise, the teaming of DCNS and Airbus Helicopters will... Read more
27-Sep-2016Source: Cotswold
The 24th Guimbal G2 Cabri delivered via British distributor Cotswold Helicopter Centre has arrived in the UK in the last week. Serial 1164 as been delivered to HeliGroup at Wycombe Air Park, their second example of the type – a fleet expansion due to the high utilisation of their first G2. The helicopter – finished... Read more
1-Sep-2016Source: Precision Hc
Midwest Helicopter Academy has taken delivery of another Guimbal Helicopteres Cabri G2 bringing their Cabri fleet to 3 in the USA to support their demand within the 141 Flight School. Helicopteres Guimbal’s United States distributor, Precision Helicopters of Newberg Oregon, joined Midwest Helicopters this week for the assembly of their new delivery along with one... Read more
8-Jul-2016Source: Cotswold
French manufacturer Hèlicoptères Guimbal are believed to be the first helicopter manufacturer to build and market their own ground handling trolley. Previously, manufacturers have often released the crank-up wheels, but left the trolleys to after-market suppliers. Guimbal has built a four-wheeled trolley with a lithium-battery powered lifting mechanism, with the intention it is pulled by... Read more
3-Jul-2016Source: Helicentre Aviation
Leading UK-based helicopter training academy Helicentre Aviation has expanded into the USA, opening the first East Coast Cabri G2 operation at Kissimmee Airport in Orlando, Florida. The brand new aircraft was taken for its maiden flight in US airspace last week after being shipped from the Guimbal factory in Marseille, France and re-assembled by engineers... Read more
24-Jun-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Elite Helicopters – a British operator which has been flying for 21 years – has announced they will be opening a second base. The chosen location is Fairoaks Airport on the south-west suburbs of London. The company originally started flying from White Waltham airfield, but has been located at Goodwood for the vast majority of... Read more
23-Jun-2016Source: Cotswold
The recently announced joint venture between Cotswold Helicopter Service and Gama Aviation has now named the base manager to lead their new Fairoaks base. Alex Hoff, with 7,000 hours flying experience, will be leading the new office when it opens in the next few weeks. His experience across helicopter types includes Robinson R22/R44, Bell JetRanger,... Read more
21-Jun-2016Source: Helicentre
With just over three months remaining until Helicentre Aviation Academy’s 2016 Scholarship applications close, the company has announced that its Scholarship programme will run for a fifth year. Since the programme started in 2012, eleven pilots have been awarded professional training scholarships totalling over £300k (GBP), with two more awards due to be made towards... Read more
26-May-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Spanish training school Coptering SA has added a second Cabri G2 helicopter to their training school at Sabadell Airport in Barcelona to cope with an increase in demand. Company owner Daniel Carrillo flew the new helicopter – serial 1145 – back from the Helicoptères Guimbal factory in southern France in recent days. Coptering is also... Read more
23-May-2016Source: Cotswold
Cotswold Helicopter Centre are pleased to announce a joint venture agreement with Gama Aviation which will create a new base at Fairoaks Airport. This airfield on the south-west outskirts of London is very well placed for easy road access to Central London as well as the UK capitals two key airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. This... Read more
12-May-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Danish operator Air Service Vamdrup have announced that they will soon take delivery of a new Guimbal Cabri G2 from the factory in France, serial 1147. However, on past form, we wonder how long this operator will keep it. Their first Cabri – serial 1036 and seen in the photo below – arrived in May... Read more
6-May-2016Source: HeliHub.com
The ninth Guimbal Cabri G2 has been registered in the US, and will be operated by Fostaire Helicopters from St. Louis Downtown Airport in Sauget, IL. Established in 1967, Fostaire Helicopters operate both JetRanger and LongRanger helicopters, with their pilots all factory trained by Bell Helicopters instructors, in Fostaire’s own aircraft. Fostaire Helicopters is an... Read more
29-Apr-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Heli Lausanne, based unsurprisingly in the Swiss city of Lausanne, has added a Guimbal Cabri G2 to their fleet. The company has bought serial 1045 from German operator Aeroheli, and put it on the Swiss register as HB-ZLX. Flight Opersations & Safety Manager Daniel Grandguillaume told HeliHub.com that they will fly it alongside the Schweizer... Read more
20-Apr-2016Source: Cotswold Helicopter Centre
Helicopter Services, a very active training school based at Wycombe Air Park, have become the eleventh training school to offer the Guimbal Cabri G2 in the UK. Serial number 1140 arrived today in the UK after a two day delivery flight from the factory in southern France. Helicopter Services, run by Leon Smith, has been... Read more
6-Apr-2016Source: Cotswold Helicopter Centre
Northumbria Helicopters, based at Newcastle Airport, have become the tenth training school to offer the Guimbal G2 Cabri in the UK. The company, now Britain’s notherlymost Cabri operator, has taken a helicopter on lease from Cotswold Helicopter Centre. This will add to the Robinson R44s operated by Northumbria Helicopters, of which they have two at... Read more
18-Mar-2016Source: HeliHub.com
French operator Helixaero, based at Toussus-le-Noble airfield on the outskirts of Paris, has recently acquired a new Guimbal G2 Cabri direct from the factory in the south of the country. The operator, who previously focused on Robinson R22 and R44 operations, now has serial 1135 in their fleet, as seen in the photos here. Helixaero... Read more
14-Mar-2016Source: Cotswold Helicopter Centre
Cotswold Helicopter Centre has today delivered the 17th Guimbal G2 Cabri for the United Kingdom market, handing over G-DGRE serial 1137 at the factory in southern France. This is the fourth Cabri purchased by Helicentre Aviation, following their initial collaboration with two aircraft leased from Cotswold Helicopter Centre. The new aircraft will fly to the... Read more
9-Mar-2016Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation Chairman Chris Line visited HAI Heli Expo last week to finalise plans to expand Cabri G2 operations to the USA and agree final support arrangements with David Rath, CEO of the US Guimbal distributor Precision Helicopters. Agreement was made with Precision to support Helicentre Aviation’s operation with parts and maintenance. “This has been... Read more
23-Feb-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Heli-Expo is almost upon us, and it is a good time to both reflect on the year since the last event and look ahead to the future – hoping that we can see an improvement to give us a warm feeling inside. We look for new models being revealed, contracts being announced, the camaraderie of... Read more
22-Feb-2016Source: Cotswold
The 15th Guimbal G2 Cabri for a UK customer has arrived in the UK after a delivery flight from the factory in France. This aircraft is the third purchased by Helicentre Aviation, who also have two other examples leased from Cotswold Helicopter Centre – the distributor for UK and Ireland. Serial 1131 is the first... Read more
15-Feb-2016Source: HeliHub.com
The annual factory production review has been released by GAMA, and confirms the Robinson R44 remains the dominant piston-engined helicopter type in the world. However, looking at the detailed numbers, it confirms that French manufacturer Helicoptères Guimbal produced more of their G2 Cabri model in 2015 than Robinson produced R22s. Guimbal produced 44 Cabris, and... Read more
9-Feb-2016Source: Helicentre
Helicentre Aviation Academy has achieved 5,000 fleet hours with the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, a record number of hours flown by a single UK training organisation, and more than 6% of the global Cabri G2 fleet hours, according to statistics from Hélicoptères Guimbal. The French manufactured helicopter was selected to be the company’s flagship training... Read more
8-Feb-2016Source: Cotswold Helicopter Centre
The United Kingdom is already one of the leading countries for fleets of the two-seat composite Guimbal G2 Cabri helicopter, with 14 delivered to date. In the next five months, a further eight G2s will arrive for customers in the UK, and we are confident for 14 deliveries across the twelve months of 2016 to... Read more
28-Jan-2016Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation Academy is pleased to announce the award of a Commercial Helicopter Pilot / Flight Instructor Sponsorship as well as its annual Commercial Helicopter Pilot Scholarship, with a combined value in excess of £100,000. Since the launch of its Scholarships programme in 2012 the Academy has already invested over £250,000 into the training of... Read more
12-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The first Guimbal G2 Cabri helicopter for a customer in Brazil is currently being shipped to the South American country. The helicopter was recently handed over by Guimbal in a ceremony at the factory in Aix in southern France – see photo below. Serial 1120 is expected in Brazil by the end of the year,... Read more
19-Oct-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The recent arrival of serials 1108 and 1109 takes the Guimbal Cabri fleet at Precision Aviation Training to four, and a recent post on the Precision Facebook page showed them being prepared for their FAA checks. Serial 1108 is registered N367PA in the name of Precision Flight Training LLC, while Serial 1109 is registered N369PA... Read more
8-Oct-2015Source: Helicentre Aviation
With its 2015 Professional Helicopter Pilot Scholarship programme coming to a close, Helicentre Aviation Academy is pleased to announce the launch of two additional helicopter training scholarships which will be awarded in 2016. This is the fourth year the company has offered a scholarship programme which awards motivated student pilots with funded training. By the... Read more
16-Sep-2015Source: Cotswold Helicopter Centre
The 14th Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter has been delivered to the UK – serial Number 1110 is registered as G-SDTL and will be owned and operated by the Gazelle Squadron Display Team Ltd, who, among other things, run the eponymous display team. The aircraft will be based at Bourne Park Airfield, three miles north of... Read more
14-Aug-2015Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation Academy has launched a brand new EASA helicopter Flight Instructor (FI) programme to meet its demand for instructors on the Cabri G2. The Cabri’s success as a training helicopter has been immense. It’s selection as the primary platform for students enrolled on the Helicentre Aviation Academy BSc (Hons) degree programme (a joint initiative... Read more
29-Jul-2015Source: HeliHub.com
French operator Heli-Union has added a third Guimbal G2 Cabri to its training fleet. Based at Angouleme, Heli Union Training Centre took delivery of two Cabri helicopters in April 2013, and demand has led them to expand the fleet. The new aircraft is registered F-HUTD and is the 105th Cabri off the production line in... Read more
16-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Spanish dealer for Helicoptères Guimbal, Coptering SA, now operates two G2 Cabri helicopters from its base at Barcelona’s Sabadell Airport. After purchasing a new G2 msn 1080, which the operator received in October 2014, they have now bought one of the high-time aircraft from Swedish operator Northern Helicopters. The latter had already decided to dispose... Read more
27-May-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Helicoptères Guimbal, the French manufacturer, has recently shipped their 100th G2 Cabri helicopter. The handover ceremony at the factory at Aix-les-Milles saw a blue Cabri added to the fleet of German operator Heli Transair, their third. Bruno Guimbal handed the keys over to Heli Transair’s Dick Herr. The company had brought two of their other... Read more
6-May-2015Source: Cotswold
Cotswold Helicopter Centre announced this week that two more EASA Part 145 maintenance facilities have gained approval to support the Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter in UK. This increases the total of approved maintenance facilities in the UK to six. The two latest organisations to gain approval are Bourne Park Aviation in Hampshire and HeliMech in... Read more
29-Apr-2015Source: Cotswold
The UK’s 13th Cabri was collected from the Hélicoptères Guimbal factory in Aix-en-Provence earlier today. The new aircraft was collected by Ian Lunt of VVB Aviation who will be operating it for flight training from their base at Elstree Aerodrome. Oliver Heynes of Cotswold Helicopter Centre, the sole UK agents for Hélicoptères Guimbal is accompanying... Read more
29-Mar-2015Source: Cotswold
The number of Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters operating in the UK increased to twelve last week with the arrival of serial number 1092 registered G-CILU. Andy Moorhouse of UK Guimbal importers Cotswold Helicopter Centre flew the aircraft back from the Hélicoptères Guimbal factory in Aix-en-Provence in southern France accompanied by a graduate of their flight... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: Cotswold Helicopter Centre
Yesterday marked a milestone for the Guimbal Cabri G2 as the 11th aircraft was delivered to the UK. Paul White, owner of Elstree Helicopters landed G-FPEH, G2 Serial Number 1093 at Elstree Aerodrome yesterday morning after an uneventful flight back from Hélicoptères Guimbal in Aix-en-Provence – in just a day and a half, given unexpectedly... Read more
16-Mar-2015Source: Guimbal
Heli-Expo 2015 in Orlando gave Hélicoptères Guimbal the opportunity to display the brand new, second Cabri being delivered to their first customer and distributor on the North-American market, Precision Helicopters, Oregon. It also permitted to celebrate the helicopter certification recently delivered by the FAA. Expectedly, the helicopter attracted a considerable interest from operators of all the... Read more
11-Mar-2015Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation’s Chairman Christopher Line met with Bruno Guimbal, President and CEO of Hélicoptères Guimbal at Heli Expo in Orlando, Florida last week where they shook hands as Helicentre Aviation’s sixth Cabri G2 order was confirmed. The new aircraft will add to the existing fleet of five operated by Helicentre Aviation as well as three... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Guimbal Helicopters president Bruno Guimbal announced at Heli-Expo that his company has 75 firm orders from 13 countries for his company’s Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter. Over 180 have now been sold since the first helicopter was launched into the market back in 2009. Calculations reveal that the whole fleet has now logged over 50,000 flying... Read more
3-Mar-2015Source: Guidance Aviation
Guidance Aviation has confirmed the purchase of the company’s first Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, Serial No. 1099. The original purchase agreement was forged between Bruno Guimbal and John Stonecipher, CEO, Guidance Aviation at HELI-EXPO 2014 pending the FAA’s issuance of the U.S. Standard Category Airworthiness Certificate. The confirmation comes the same week the Cabri G2... Read more
2-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Swedish operator Northern Helicopters has the two highest hour G2 Cabri helicopters in the world, and nearly 8,500 hours experience flying the type. However, they have decided to sell the two examples that they have, and are in the process of acquiring three Robinson R44 Raven IIs to replace them. Northern cite “increasing costs and... Read more
27-Feb-2015Source: Helicentre Aviation
Midlands-based Helicentre Aviation Academy has taken delivery of another Guimbal Cabri G2 painted in the same silver-grey paint scheme and company livery as the existing Cabri G2 fleet which now stands at five, including two aircraft which are leased from UK Guimbal distributor Cotswold Helicopter Centre. The keys were ceremoniously handed over by Hélicoptères Guimbal’s... Read more
23-Feb-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The ninth Cabri in the UK has been delivered to Multiflight at Leeds-Bradford Airport. Serial 1090 from the production line in France, G-CILR is leased through UK distributor Cotswold Helicopter Centre. Multiflight will add the Cabri to their training fleet, which covers both fixed and rotary wing. The company operates a wide range of aircraft... Read more
5-Feb-2015Source: Guimbal
Following its best year of operation ever, and opening an even more promising year 2015, Helicopteres Guimbal has just received the final certification of the Cabri G2 helicopter from the FAA. This success is the result of a smooth 16-month cooperation with the different specialists of the Federal Agency, including Operations, Flight tests and Documentation.... Read more
13-Nov-2014Source: HeliHub.com
The Spanish representative for Helicopteres Guimbal has received their first G2 Cabri, serial 1080 off the production line in Aix, France. Coptering SA has previously operated a Robinson R22 for training, and the Cabri is an additional aircraft in their fleet. Maintenance support is being provided by local company Heliswiss Iberica. Their all-white aircraft, complete... Read more
28-Oct-2014Source: Helicentre Aviation
Helicentre Aviation have awarded helicopter pilot training scholarships with a combined value of over £80,000 to five of their student pilots following a two month intensive interview process. A total of 24 scholarship applications were received. James Geary from Kent was awarded the commercial pilot scholarship which will fund all his hour building up to... Read more
