20-Nov-2012Source: Eurocopter
China’s CGAMEC (COHC General Aviation Maintenance & Engineering Company) joint venture has broadened its helicopter support and services with rotor blade repair approval by Eurocopter, further developing this company’s capabilities as the rotorcraft sector continues to develop and mature in China. The blade repair builds on CGAMEC’s previous qualification as a Eurocopter-approved center for a... Read more
19-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced that it has signed purchase agreements for 16 aircraft during the 2012 China International Aviation HAerospace Exhibition (Airshow China), held in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, Nov. 13-18, 2012. “Customers are excited about the high quality products and support that Bell Helicopter is bringing to the Chinese market,”... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: Eurocopter
Appearing at Airshow China – to be held November 13-18 in the Zhuhai Airport Exposition Center – are two Chinese-registered Eurocopter rotorcraft in the Squirrel product line: an AS350 B3 flown in charter service by the CITIC General Aviation Co., Ltd.; and an EC130 B4 configured by ZOECO for VIP transportation. Included on the Airshow... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky and Ruili Jingcheng Group (RJG) at Airshow China today announced the signing of two contracts for the introduction of one S-92® helicopter and one S-76D™ helicopter, marking Sikorsky’s first S-92 helicopter sale to a private Chinese operator and the first ever Sikorsky S-76D helicopter sale into China. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: Turbomeca
During the Air Show China, Turbomeca China (Safran group) and Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS), celebrate 10 years of SBH® (Support By the Hour) contract. 100% of GFS helicopter, powered by Turbomeca engines, is under SBH® contract. The main mission accomplished by GFS is Search & Rescue (SAR), GFS providing a 24 hours air... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: Turbomeca
During the Air Show China, Turbomeca is proud to celebrate 10 years of successful cooperation with the China Rescue & Salvage, Ministry of Transport (CRS-MOT). 100% powered by Turbomeca, the helicopter fleet of MOT is dedicated to salvage and rescue missions for the coastline of China. The eight Makila 2 and 16 Arriel 2S Turbomeca... Read more
15-Nov-2012Source: Turbomeca
During the Air Show China, Turbomeca China (Safran group) and Citic Offshore Helicopter Co Ltd (COHC) celebrate the 400,000 cumulative operation hours of Turbomeca engines powering COHC fleet. Today, COHC is the biggest civil helicopter operator in South-east Asia. Lin Yang, Turbomeca China Customer Support & Sales Director, said: “COHC is one of our most... Read more
14-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has appointed H&P General Aviation Service Co., Ltd. (H&P) in Guangzhou, China as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). H&P is authorized to perform field maintenance on Bell 407 aircraft. “We are pleased to appoint H&P as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer... Read more
14-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has appointed Shanghai Kingwing General Aviation Co., Ltd., (Kingwing GA) as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). Kingwing GA currently provides charter, training, leasing overhaul and operational management from five bases in Eastern China. As a Bell Helicopter authorized CSF, Kingwing is... Read more
14-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to assist with the establishment of a maintenance training facility for Bell 206L and 407 helicopters in the Guangdong province of China. Bell Helicopter and Guangzhou Civil Aviation College (Guangzhou College) signed the MOU at Airshow China... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the addition of Chris Jaran as managing director in China. In this role, Jaran is responsible for all marketing and sales activities within China as Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region. He brings more than 30 years of total aviation... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell has announced that China has approved the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429. The Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) approval makes China the twelfth country to endorse the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 based on Transport Canada’s certification. The increase in the maximum gross weight of the Bell 429... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter is making it easier for Chinese-speaking journalists to access information and visual media through a streamlined online news room in Chinese launched in conjunction with Airshow China The news room is a central hub that provides quick, easy access to the Bell Helicopter media relations team, approved digital assets including video with Mandarin... Read more
12-Nov-2012Source: HeliHub.com
A new two-seat gunship helicopter has been seen for the first time this weekend during preparations for the Zhuhai Air Show which opens today – Monday 12th. The Z-19 is a tandem-seat helicopter which would appear to have a good deal of commonality to Eurocopter’s Dauphin – produced locally as the Z-9. From the photo... Read more
9-Nov-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will have a strong presence at the 2012 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition(Airshow China) as it continues to enhance its position in the growing Chinese aviation marketplace. Airshow China will take place in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China Nov. 13-18, 2012. “China is facing an unprecedented demand for training,... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HAI
On Wed., Oct. 10, 2012, at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of International Affairs, Helicopter Association International (HAI) joined forces with PHI Air Medical Group to host a delegation of 30 Chinese aviation professionals at the Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia. The Chinese delegates were participants in a four month-long Executive... Read more
5-Oct-2012Source: Prvada
Beijing will begin the production of Russian multipurpose Ka-32 helicopters, Chinese media say. Spokespeople for the Russian Helicopters confirmed the fact of negotiations with China on the subject. (see full story)... Read more
23-Sep-2012Source: People's Daily
The State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Jiangxi Province confirmed that the company has been registered with 50 million yuan ($7.9 million) in capital. Its inauguration in the city of Jingdezhen is pending (see full story)... Read more
7-Sep-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Rosoboronexport and Chinese company Poly Technologies, Inc. in August signed a contract for delivery of 52 Mi-171E transport helicopters to China in 2012-2014. The first eight Mi-171Es are scheduled for delivery in 2012, with the rest slated for 2013 and 2014. The contracts follow on from agreements signed in 2009 by Russian Helicopters and Poly... Read more
6-Sep-2012Source: CFDT
The CFDT union, representing many Eurocopter France staff, has sent the following letter to Chief Executive Lutz Berling [electronic translation follows] As staff representatives Eurocopter, we learned from the press August 30, 2012, the signing of an MOU with “the Tianjin Free Trade Zone” (TFTZ) for the creation of an industrial and Squirrels customization. This... Read more
31-Aug-2012Source: Eurocopter
In a signing ceremony today witnessed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, Eurocopter and Tianjin Free Trade Zone inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the creation of a completion and customization center for Eurocopter’s Ecureuil family of light helicopters in Tianjin through a joint venture. Eurocopter intends to... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today that it has received its airworthiness certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the Bell 429. The certification follows the first complete assembly and successful flight testing of a 429 at a CAAC 145 service facility. “We are very excited to see... Read more
7-Aug-2012Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Recently, a fire drill was performed by researchers at Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SIA), simulating fire scenes in high-rise buildings and around the city. During the exercise, the rotorcraft flying robot system for fire scene monitoring and emergency treatment developed by SIA realized precise positioning of ignition source and fire scene... Read more
21-Jul-2012
One killed and two injured when helicopter crashed into reservoir. Operator flies at least two LongRanger IVs – B-7712 (52305) and B-7715 (52357)... Read more
2-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Chinese manufacturer AVIC has reported on the certification of their AC311 light turbine helicopter, and a further 62 sales taking the total announced to 72. The new orders were all signed last week, and while AVIC has not stated how many each purchaser is taking, they will be spread between the following four customers:- –... Read more
29-Jun-2012Source: US Attourney's Office
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (PWC), a Canadian subsidiary of the Connecticut-based defense contractor United Technologies Corporation (UTC), today pleaded guilty to violating the Arms Export Control Act and making false statements in connection with its illegal export to China of U.S.-origin military software used in the development of China’s first modern military attack helicopter,... Read more
22-Jun-2012Source: China Daily
China’s booming offshore oil industry isfueling a growing demand for helicopters,and some operators are now planning todouble the size of their fleets over the next couple of years. (see full story)... Read more
5-Jun-2012Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to open the first Bell Helicopter authorized flight training school in China. Bell Helicopter and Guanchen Aviation signed the MOU during the opening ceremony of the 4th Annual Anyang International Aviation Sports Festival in Anyang, China. “Bell... Read more
24-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Kunming is one of a few prefecture-level cities in China, and is the capitan of Yunnan province. With a population of 6.5 million, Kunming appears ahead of its fellow states and cities with an ambitious general aviation plan. This week they have announced the intention to build a GA airfield from scratch, and intend purchasing... Read more
15-May-2012Source: JEC Composites
AVIC Changhe has handed over the first AW109E fuselage from its factory in China to AgustaWestland. (See full story)... Read more
13-May-2012Source: CAE
CAE Â announced today on the eve of the European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE) that it will begin training pilots and maintenance technicians this summer for Gulfstream G450 and G550 business aircraft operators in Asia at the Shanghai Eastern Flight Training Centre (SEFTC), located in Shanghai Pudong Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone. Shanghai is CAE’s... Read more
8-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Last Friday, 4th May, the Certification Department of Civil Aviation held the final meeting in Beijing to discuss the few outstanding issues on the type certification of the AC311 helicopter. Chaired by Yan Shijun, Deputy Director of Airworthiness, the Type Certificate Examination Committee concluded the meeting with a recommendation that the AC311 be issued a... Read more
8-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The coast of Shandong Province should soon see a total of 14 helistops built to provide SAR helicopters with suitably located landing points to bring casualties from maritime emergencies to hospitals. The will be located at Binzhou, Dongying, Weifang, Weihai, Rizhao, Yantai, and Qingdao, with some of these cities having multiple pads. According to reports,... Read more
3-May-2012
Simplex Aerospace has announced an agreement with Shanghai-Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment Company to promote Simplex products throughout China. This agreement will allow Simplex to better serve Chinese operators and expand their distribution of systems for firefighting and utilities maintenance. Simplex Aerospace has been actively selling their products in China for the past two years. In... Read more
2-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Wuxi City in China has recently introduced a new local ordinance that all new buildings over 100m high must have a helipad on the top for emergency use. This is despite a recent report that no fire appliance can tackle a blaze higher than 68m above ground level. Will this become the standard in China? ... Read more
25-Apr-2012
Emergency landing after running out of fuel. No damage.... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: HAI
The three-day Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exposition (ABACE) in Shanghai, China, concluded Thursday, March 29. HAI and participating member companies successfully promoted the importance of helicopters among a sea of fixed-wing jets, as China civil aviation continues to progress. On opening day, March 27, ABACE host and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed... Read more
10-Apr-2012Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation and Isolair Inc. recently received Chinese certification for the Innovator II 3900-480 spray system. The lightweight system fits all Enstrom 480 and 480B models, and can be quickly installed or removed for ease of use. The launch customer in China for the Isolair spray system was long time Enstrom customer Wuhan Helicopters,... Read more
28-Mar-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter will exhibit in the 2012 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) held in Shanghai from 27-29 March, with two of its most popular helicopter models for business aviation on display – one AS350 B3 Ecureuil on static display and one mock-up of its light twin-engine EC135 at Stand No. P616. The Asian Business... Read more
20-Mar-2012Source: HAI
HAI will be attending the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exposition (ABACE) at the Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre in Shanghai, China from March 27-29. ABACE is jointly produced by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA). As a sponsor of the event, this marks HAI’s first time participating... Read more
6-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Northwest China has announced its intention to buy its first medical helicopter, a local health official was reported as saying on Monday. Xinjiang plans to allocate one medical helicopter in the regional capital of Urumqi later this year, according to Yang Bo, director of the emergency management office with the... Read more
21-Feb-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau has signed a contract for two AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft, which add to one AW109 Power and two CA109 Power light twins already in service with this customer, will be used to perform law enforcement, fire fighting and... Read more
15-Feb-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered two offshore utility helicopters to China Southern Airlines’ Zhuhai Helicopter Branch company, with a third delivery to occur next week, to support the offshore oil operations in the South China Sea by Zhuhai’s customers. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Zhuhai Helicopter Branch is among the major... Read more
8-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Russian Helicopters have denied the report in RIA Novosti earlier this week, in which they reported a new production line under the name Mi-2A would start in the Hebei Province in NE China later this year. Our reporter Nikolai Vanesev even quoted the amount of money being invested in the project. “No smoke without fire”,... Read more
6-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com
While the Mi-2 was a Russian design, only the prototypes first flew in that country. All the other 5,500 aircraft were produced by PZL at their plant in Swidnik, Poland, starting in 1966. Production has now ceased there, although some overhauls are still done – including a current batch for the Polish Air Force. It... Read more
5-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Civil Aviation Administration of China has certified the 13-tonne AC313 earlier today. The AC313 was developed by government-owned manufacturer AVIC from the Harbin Z-8, itself relying very heavily on the 1960s French design – the SA321 Super Frelon. AVIC expect to market the AC313 for emergency rescue operations, forest fire prevention, transport, offshore operations, medical... Read more
4-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The Government of Bolivia has reportedly signed a contract for six AVIC H425 helicopters for the Bolivian Army – the H425 is a development of the Harbin Z-9, the Chinese version of Eurocopter’s Dauphin/Panther. The purchase will form part of a bilateral cooperation agreement between China and Bolivia. Antonio Cueto Calderón, headof the Bolivian Army... Read more
22-Dec-2011Source: Eurocopter
CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co., Ltd. (COHC) has ordered seven EC225 LP long-range helicopters in a new agreement with Eurocopter that also paves the way for future joint ventures involving the two companies in training and maintenance services to serve China’s rapidly-developing rotary-wing market. The EC225 LP Super Pumas acquired in this latest order will be... Read more
29-Nov-2011Source: East Day
From a current fleet of four, a total of 15 helicopters will be in place by 2020, said the Aviation Force of the Shanghai police yesterday. The next new helicopter should be a firefighting Ka32 for delivery in 2012 (see full story). The current fleet includes two EC135s and the EC155 photo’d here for the... Read more
23-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com
CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co have announced plans to buy another seven Eurocopter EC225LP to support oil operations off the China coast. Deliveries would be made over the next 3-4 years. It appears that the company is seeking local approvals before actually placing the order with Eurocopter Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more
21-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter successfully expands its footprint in China to the South Western region, with a landmark agreement signed with Xilin Fengteng for the sale of two helicopters – one EC120 B and one EC135 – for use in multiple general aviation missions. A signing ceremony was held on Sunday 20 November in Guanghan City between Sichuan... Read more
7-Nov-2011
The three helicopters are the first Eurocopter models to be included in Wuhan Helicopter’s fleet, and comprise two AS350 B3e and one EC120 B. Intended for utility missions, they are scheduled to be delivered in the first quarter of 2013. A signing ceremony was held on Saturday, 5 November, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, between Wuhan... Read more
31-Oct-2011Source: Enstrom
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Zuhai Business Aviation Center as an Enstrom helicopter dealer in China. Located in Guandong Province, Zuhai BAC will now sell, service and operate Enstrom helicopters along with their well-established, fixed-wing business. To inaugurate the dealership, Zuhai BAC has placed orders for a new 280FX and... Read more
28-Oct-2011Source: Eurocopter
The Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) begins its first helicopter ab-initio technician training class with 15 students, signalling the start of a long-term plan devised by Eurocopter and CAFUC to develop a pool of qualified helicopter technicians to meet China’s future needs in the expanding general aviation sector. In an opening ceremony held... Read more
25-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Russian Helicopters has signed an agreement wiht the Public Security organisation of Ordos (China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region) to supply a Ka-32A11BC in the fire-fighting role. Each will be fitted with a Simplex fire attack system (either model 328 or 348), a horizontal water gun and VSU-9 bucket carrying up to 5 tonnes of water. ... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has received type certification for the Bell 429 from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. “This is an important milestone as Bell Helicopter continues to grow its presence within the Asia Pacific region,†said Larry D. Roberts, senior vice president for Bell Helicopter’s Commercial... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: Corporate Jet Investor
Paul Jebely, head of aviation finance Asia and Africa at Clyde & Co, was the chairman on day two of Corporate Jet & Helicopter Finance Asia 2011. He closed the conference saying: “I now have the privilege of closing the first ever Corporate Jet & Helicopter Finance Asia conference. What happened here was important. A... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Police of the Province of Guangxi in China has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform a number of roles including law enforcement and civil protection/disaster relief across the province. The AW139 joins an AW109 Power light... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Chongqing Helicopter Investment Corporation Limited (CQHIC) have signed a Statement of Intent in Beijing today to explore potential collaboration in the helicopter field to satisfy the market requirements of China. The parties plan to set up a joint venture in Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, with the test-flight of the... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and China Southern Airlines’  Zhuhai Helicopter Branch company held a signing ceremony today at the first China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin for the purchase of two Sikorsky S-92® and one S-76® offshore utility helicopters by Zhuhai Helicopter.  The new acquisitions are aimed at supporting the ever-expanding offshore oil operations in the South China Sea... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Public Security Bureau of Ordos, in China’s Inner Mongolia, has ordered two GrandNew twin-engine helicopters. The two helicopters will be used to perform fire fighting, rescue, observation, transport and civil protection duties. The GrandNew was selected, following a tender process and a comprehensive evaluation of... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
At the Chinese Helicopter Expo in Tianjin, Avicopter is displaying their new AC310, which appears to be heavily based on the Schweizer 300, but with a slighly pointy nose. The “copy” aspect really comes as no surprise, after their AC311 looks very similar to Eurocopter’s AS350, and their large AC313 heavily based on the aged... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Qinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China has placed an order for two AW139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft, configured for VIP transport purposes, will be used to support operations of a new general aviation subsidiary. The customer, following a rigorous assessment of operational capabilities,... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin, Turbomeca (Safran group), leading manufacturer of gas turbines for helicopters, announces the signature of a new cooperation agreement on Arriel 2B1A with SAIC (South Aero-engine Industry Corporation) and AVIC International (AVIC International Holding Corporation). This cooperation includes engines deliveries which are scheduled in the course of 2012. “Our... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin, Turbomeca (Safran group), leading manufacturer of gas turbines for helicopters, announces the signature of a cooperation contract for 85 additional Arriel 2C engines with AVIC International (AVIC International Holding Corporation) under the witness of SAIC (South Aero-engine Industry Corporation). First deliveries are scheduled for 2012. “In the frame... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: HAI
Harold Summers, HAI’s director of Flight Operations and Technical Services, and Karen Gebhart, HAI’s vice president of Business Development & Expositions, are participating in the 1st Biennial China Helicopter Exposition & Forum in Tianjin, China this week. This is the first time China has held this kind of dedicated helicopter event. A country of 1.4... Read more
15-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
During the China Helicopter Exposition, Turbomeca China (Safran group) announces the signature of a Service Center contract with Citic Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC). This contract will reinforce the proximity support provided to operators in China. Under this contract, COHC will have the Field Technicians, trained and qualified by Turbomeca, to support small fleet operators in... Read more
15-Sep-2011Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca China (Safran group) Provided its first training courses to Arriel 2S engine operators Within icts new training center based in Chengdu Guanghan. In 2010, Turbomeca signed a contract with HAS the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) to Develop the Turbomeca training program for qualified maintenance engineers and year initial training program to... Read more
12-Sep-2011Source: China Aviation Publishing & Media
China Aviation Publishing & Media Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC), and the organizer of the UAS China 2011 conference has informed UVS International, that due to an overload of work caused by various aviation related events in China, the decision has been taken to not hold the international UAS China... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter
The Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau in northeast China is acquiring two EC155 helicopters from Eurocopter for police missions, with the initial rotary-wing aircraft deployed during an upcoming meeting of the World Economic Forum. To be delivered early this month, the first EC155 will be utilized for VIP transport and security patrols during the World... Read more
8-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Recent test flights of China’s heavy-lift AC313 helicopters have pushed the altitude envelope to 8,000m (26,247 feet). This will enable it to fulfil mission on mountainous plateaus according to manufacturer Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The new altitude record was achieved on a September 2nd test flight from Gonghe Airport in northwest China’s Qinghai... Read more
17-Aug-2011
Four people were killed when the police helicopter crashed into the Miyun reservoir in a northern suburb of Beijing. Five crew members were aboard the helicopter that was returning from a rescue drill above the mountainous region of Miyun County with two other helicopters. One crew member has been saved.... Read more
7-Aug-2011Source: Eurocopter
The delivery of the latest EC225 to the China Ministry of Transport’s Rescue and Salvage Bureau completes the fulfilment of the contract signed in 2009 for the supply of two EC225 for offshore search and rescue missions, with the earlier unit being delivered end of June this year. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) signed on... Read more
1-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In recent weeks, Robinson Helicopter Co have produced and shipped the 4,500th example of their iconic two seater R22. This aircraft, and serial #4501, have been registered on 14th June in the name of Southern Ivy International Flight Academy in the Chinese city of Nanjing. They have been allocated the marks B-7032 and B-7033 respectively.... Read more
25-Jul-2011
Light helicopter crashed after striking wires during low level agricultural operations... Read more
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