First export sale for AW159 Wildcat
Source: AgustaWestland, 16-Jan-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Republic of Korea has selected the AW159 helicopter to meet its Maritime Operational Helicopter requirement. The contract for eight AW159 helicopters for the Republic of Korea Navy is the first export order for this new generation aircraft, known as the AW159 Wildcat in UK service. [...]
Single bidder scuppers Korea Aerospace stake sale
Source: Bloomberg, 18-Dec-12
Shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. was the only bidder ahead of the deadline. At least two bids are needed for a deal to go ahead because of rules covering sales by government entities. (see full story)
South Korea reduces attack helicopter shortlist to three
Source: Hurriyet, 01-Jun-12
The contest to supply 50 attack helicopters has been reduced to three bidders – Boeing’s Apache, Bell’s Cobra and the T129 Mangusta being bid jointly by AgustaWestland and partner TAI (see full story)
Metro Aviation delivers third EC135 to Korea
Source: Metro Aviation, 20-Sep-11
Metro Aviation delivered a third completed EC135 for the Republic of South Korea today. This third aircraft, delivered ahead of schedule, will join the first two delivered earlier this month for an official viewing by the customer later next week. Operational services of the first EC135 began September 1, 2011. With the delivery of the [...]
Metro Aviation completes first two Korean EMS EC135s
Source: Metro Aviation, 13-Sep-11
HeliHub.com was the first aviation news website to identify the sale of these EC135s into Korea – see story here Metro Aviation, Inc. completed two EC135 aircraft for the Republic of Korea. These aircraft are not only the first Eurocopter EC135 aircraft in country, but will become the first civilian operated EMS aircraft to be [...]
First EC135 arrives in South Korea
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-Aug-11
With 1,000 aircraft produced, it seems a little surprising that no Eurocopter EC135s have yet been registered in South Korea – that is, until last week. Serial number 0942, a Pratt & Whitney engined EC135P2+ was registered last week to Korean Air as HL9496. HeliHub.com has approached the operator for more information on the expected [...]
Sensors from Cassidian to protect Korean Utility Helicopters
Source: Cassidian, 24-Jul-11
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, will protect the “Surion” utility helicopter of the Korean Army against missile attacks. Following a multi-million euro contract from Korean Aircraft Industries, Cassidian will deliver a first batch of 24 of its proven AN/AAR-60 MILDS® systems (MILDS = Missile Launch Detection System), until 2013. The order comprises [...]
Australia’s Commercial Helicopters add two Bell 212s
26-May-11
Business growth has led to Commercial Helicopters, who are based at Mudgee Airport, to increase their fleet of 12 aircraft with the arrival of two Bell 212 helicopters on Monday. The pair were purchased from the Korean Government VIP flight.
Korea likely to buy Apaches
Source: Chosun, 15-Apr-11
Although the Defense Acquisition Program Administration did not specify the model or numbers, sources speculate that the likeliest decision is to buy 36 of the newest Apache Block III helicopters from the U.S., enough for two battalions
Korea to renovate Dokdo HP against Tokyo’s territorial claim
Source: Joongang Daily, 28-Mar-11
South Korea plans to begin full-scale work to renovate a heliport on Dokdo if Japan lays renewed claim to the rocky islets in the East Sea in its new school textbooks, officials said Sunday.
South Korea to create marine aviation unit
Source: Dow Jones, 19-Mar-11
South Korea plans to create an elite marine aviation unit equipped with scores of helicopters in a bid to bolster its forces near the tense sea border with North Korea, an official said recently
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres lands Korean helicopter deal
Source: Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, 18-Feb-11
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres have announced it has secured a major deal with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to be the exclusive supplier of tyres for its new Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) – Surion. The aircraft is being developed to replace South Korea’s aging fleet of 500MD and UH-1H aircraft. The Surion made its first flight early [...]
More than one third of Korean aircraft are helicopters
Source: Bernama, 30-Sep-10
A recent survey revealed 169 helicopters registered in the national fleet of 504 aircraft – the first time the total in Korea has exceeded 500
Korea National Police Agency takes delivery of an AW119Ke
Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Jul-10
AgustaWestland and UI International (UII) are pleased to announce that the Korea National Police Agency (KNPA) has recently taken delivery of an AW119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will perform law enforcement duties. The contract was signed in August 2009 by the Korean Public Procurement Services in order to support an on-going programme to modernize [...]
Samsung takes delivery of second AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Jul-10
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has taken delivery of a second AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. A ceremony on the 30th June 2010 held at Samsung facilities in Seoul Gimpo airport was held to mark the entry into service of the second AW139 helicopter. This [...]
Korean Utility Helicopter takes first flight
Source: Defense News, 12-Mar-10
The first prototype of the Surion utility helicopter, co-developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Eurocopter, successfully completed its first flight March 10, about seven months after its rollou
Helicopters NZ operating two AS350s for Korean Polar Research Institute
Source: Stuff, 15-Jan-10
The company has secured a high-value contract with the Korean Polar Research Institute (Kopri) to provide air support for its mission looking at options for setting up a new Antarctic research station.
Korea Coast Guard Orders Another AW139 Helicopter
Source: AgustaWestland, 23-Dec-09
The order represents the third helicopter to be sold to the Korea Coast Guard and the sixth AW139 helicopter to be sold to the Republic of Korea
AgustaWestland Vying for Korean Attack Chopper Bids
Source: Korea Times, 22-Dec-09
AgustaWestland is bidding for a contract to provide Korea with its T-129 attack helicopters. The T-129, being developed for the Turkish Army, is an upgraded variant of the Agusta A129 Mangusta
South Korea Plans to Develop Light Attack Helicopter
Source: Korea Times, 21-Dec-09
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration is in favor of developing a homegrown light attack helicopter under the Korea Attack Helicopter program, multiple military sources said Sunday.
Korea Mulls Sending Helicopter Unit to Afghanistan
Source: Chosun, 20-Nov-09
This would be the first time a Korean military helicopter unit has been sent overseas since the Vietnam War.
Korea Coast Guard Takes Delivery Of Two AW139 Helicopters
Source: AgustaWestland, 27-Oct-09
AgustaWestland announces that the Korea Coast Guard has taken delivery of two AW139 helicopters during an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant (Italy). The AW139s will be used for maritime patrol, search and rescue and emergency medical service purposes
Samsung Takes Delivery Of Its First AW139 helicopter
Source: AgustaWestland, 15-Oct-09
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has taken delivery of the first of two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The aircraft was accepted by Samsung Techwin Vice President Wook Cho during a ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy.
South Korea to delay attack helicopter programme
Source: Flightglobal, 01-Oct-09
South Korea’s defence ministry has reduced the funding for the development of indigenous fighters and attack helicopters as part of a major cost-cutting plan.
New twist for South Korea’s attack helicopter acquisition plan
Source: Korea Times, 03-Sep-09
South Korea’s attack helicopter acquisition plan has had a fresh twist, as military authorities here appear to give second thoughts about the purchase of refurbished U.S. Apache helicopters and instead give an idea of building indigenous attack helicopters the benefit of the doubt.
Korea National Police Agency Order An AW119Ke
Source: AgustaWestland, 28-Aug-09
AgustaWestland and UI International (UII) are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Korean Public Procurement Services to supply the Korea National Police Agency (KNPA) with one AW119Ke law enforcement helicopter as part of an on-going programme to modernise the Police helicopter fleet
Moog’s Aerospace Test Solution To Support Ambitious Helicopter Program from Korean Aerospace Research Institute
Source: Moog Aerospace, 18-Aug-09
Moog’s Industrial Group has delivered an aerospace test rig to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) that will perform a wide range of structural and fatigue tests for helicopters.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services Extending Global Reach with Support Facility in South Korea
Source: Sikorsky, 23-Apr-09
Aviation Specialties Unlimited completes First AS365N3 Night Vision Goggle Cockpit and Pilot Training in South Korea
Source: ALEA, 27-Jan-09
UI Helicopters Establishes AgustaWestland Service Centre In South Korea
Source: AgustaWestland, 03-Oct-08
UI Helicopters Establishes AgustaWestland Service Centre In The Republic Of Korea
Gangwon Fire Fighting Department Orders One AW139 Utility Helicopter
Source: AgustaWestland, 12-Mar-08
Gangwon Fire Fighting Department Orders One AW139 Utility Helicopter
UII Orders An AgustaWestland AW139 Helicopter
Source: AgustaWestland, 26-Feb-08
UII Orders An AgustaWestland AW139 Helicopter
Korean Coast Guard Orders Two AW139 Maritime Helicopters
Source: AgustaWestland, 20-Feb-08
Korean Coast Guard Orders Two AW139 Maritime Helicopters
