6-Nov-2009Source: Rotorhub
The first Merlin helicopter crews are ready to deploy to Afghanistan following pre-deployment training in the United States.... Read more
16-Oct-2009
Exact date unknown. Report states “in the last week” prior to ship arriving at port on 16-oct-09... Read more
2-Oct-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland congratulates the crew of the Canadian Forces 442 Search and Rescue Squadron, based at CFB Comox, on winning the 2009 Cormorant Trophy for the skilful night rescue of a skier who had fallen 30 m down a crevasse on Hamathko Glacier, 8700 ft above sea level.... Read more
2-Oct-2009Source: UK Ministry of Defence
With all RAF aircraft out of Iraq, the priority is now to get all available helicopters to troops in Afghanistan.... Read more
28-Sep-2009Source: The Times
Britain’s last helicopter maker is in advanced talks with the Algerian government over a $5 billion (£3.1 billion) order that would safeguard more than 4,000 jobs in Somerset.... Read more
11-Sep-2009Source: AIN
Alhough the Senate defense appropriations subcommittee did not add funding in the Senate defense appropriations bill to extend the VH-71 presidential helicopter program, the House of Representatives in July approved $400M in its companion bill to continue work on the program, with the objective of making the five “pilot production†VH-71As into operational helicopters for... Read more
20-Aug-2009Source: Reuters
A new high-tech helicopter that was designed to whisk U.S. President Barack Obama to safety in the event of a nuclear attack had a secret capability — cooking.... Read more
14-Aug-2009Source: Berwickshire News
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10-Aug-2009Source: AgustaWestland
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10-Aug-2009Source: AgustaWestland
This Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)/Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) configured aircraft is the first unit of the last AW101 batch for the service which has committed to a total of 24 AW101s.... Read more
31-Jul-2009Source: Star Gazette
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30-Jul-2009Source: PTI
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1-Jul-2009Source: Rotorhub
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30-Jun-2009
30-Jun-09 AgustaWestland AW101 Stockland, Devon, UK... Read more
27-Jun-2009Source: This is the West Country
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25-Jun-2009Source: Selex
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17-Jun-2009Source: AP
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3-Jun-2009Source: Flightglobal
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17-May-2009Source: Elmira Star Gazette
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28-Apr-2009Source: AgustaWestland
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27-Mar-2009Source: Airliners.net
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3-Mar-2009Source: Reuters
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24-Feb-2009Source: New York Times
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17-Feb-2009Source: The Times
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16-Feb-2009Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin UK and its partners have delivered a new capability for the Royal Navy by upgrading a number of Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters with a Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) installation for increased survivability in front-line operations.... Read more
1-Feb-2009Source: Flight International
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13-Jan-2009Source: Lockheed Martin
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9-Jan-2009Source: Lockheed Martin
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15-Jul-2008Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland At The Forefront Of Rotor Technology... Read more
14-Jul-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Bell/Agusta Unveils BA609 SAR Variant... Read more
25-Feb-2008Source: AgustaWestland
HH-71 CSAR-X Team Successfully Demonstrates Aerial Refuelling Flights... Read more