Register Update – Japan – April 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 20-May-13
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Eurocopter Japan delivers EC135T2 to Shizuoka Air Commuter
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Apr-13
Eurocopter Japan have recently delivered an EC135T2 to Shizuoka air commuter, who intend putting it in to charter work imminently. Shizuoka air commuter was established in 1991 and has a fleet of six helicopters, all from Eurocopter, including BK117 and EC135 models. One EC135 is contracted for a news gatherling contract. All are based at [...]
Japan certifies Enstrom 480B
Source: Enstrom, 18-Apr-13
On March 29, 2013, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation received Type Certificate Number 74 from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for the Enstrom Model 480B Helicopter. The application was initially submitted to the JCAB on May 17, 2012. On October 22, 2012, two JCAB officials, accompanied by Mr. Mitsuo Hattori, Enstrom’s representative from Aero Facility in [...]
Register Update – Japan – March 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-Apr-13
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Marenco adds nine more orders as roll-out scheuled for May
Source: Marenco, 16-Apr-13
Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. is proud and enthusiastic to report on a great success with thousands of visitors and additional orders signed in Las Vegas during the 2013 Heli Expo. We are starting to set-up our worldwide network and have commenced the show by announcing the appointment of HELIFLITE Pty Ltd. as our distributor for Oceania, [...]
RSG Delivers Universal Gimbal Mount Design for AW139
Source: Rotorcraft Services Group, 08-Apr-13
Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. (RSG), an industry leader in aircraft services and product development, announced the successful development of a Universal Gimbal Mount system for the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. The lightweight mount design was completed to satisfy the requirements of Nippon Housou Kyoukai (NHK), Japanese National Broadcasting Corporation for Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and digital [...]
Eurocopter Japan delivers world-first helicopter equipped for high-speed, real-time data transmission
Source: Eurocopter, 03-Apr-13
The capabilities of Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) in crisis response and coordination will be significantly improved following its introduction of a Eurocopter AS365 N3 helicopter equipped with a high-speed, real-time transmission system using Earth-orbiting relay satellites – a world’s first. This installation – called the Helicopter Satellite Communication System (HSA) – enables [...]
Mitsubishi Electric Delivers World’s First Helicopter Satcom System
Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, 28-Mar-13
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (tokyo:6503) announced today that it has delivered the world’s first helicopter satellite communication system (HSA40) to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) through the Tokyo branch of the company’s distributor, Seiryo Electric Company. The HSA40 system will begin operating in early April after airborne station is installed in helicopter of the [...]
Register Update – Japan – February 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 13-Mar-13
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Japan National Police orders two more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply two AW139 twin engine helicopters which will be operated in Hokkaido and Fukushima prefectures. This latest order brings the number of AW139 helicopters ordered by customers in Japan [...]
Japan National Police orders another GrandNew
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply a GrandNew law enforcement light twin helicopter which will be operated in Kawagawa prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of Japan. The order brings to three the number [...]
Kawasaki wins orders for four EC145, including two for Doctor Heli
Source: Kawasaki, 19-Feb-13
[electronic translation] Kawasaki Heavy Industries, was awarded a total of four in a row of machine “type helicopter BK117C-2 expression Kawasaki” from Toho Co., Ltd. Aviation Aero Asahi Corporation and Central Helicopter Service. One aircraft used for business purposes, two aircraft Doctor Heli machine, four of a single doctor helicopter for Yamagata Prefecture, was awarded [...]
Eurocopter delivers 10th EC135 to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force
Source: Eurocopter, 01-Feb-13
Eurocopter Japan successfully handed over the 10th EC135 Training Helicopter (TH135, a variant of Eurocopter’s EC135 T2) to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF) yesterday. The first TH135 was delivered in December 2009, to begin the replacement of their single-engine training helicopter fleet. The TH135s have been used by MSDF helicopter pilots since November [...]
MV-22 Ospreys conduct first flights in Japan
Source: US Marine Corps, 18-Jan-13
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 aircrews conducted MV-22B Osprey functional check flights aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2012, marking the first time the Osprey has flown in Japan. Once VMM-265, a part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, completes functional check flights and pilot [...]
Japan approves BLR FastFin on Bell 412EP
Source: BLR Aerospace, 03-Jan-13
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has approved the BLR Aerospace FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation on Bell 412EP helicopters. Nagano FFDR (Fire Fighting, Disaster, Relief, and Rescue) has selected the FastFin System for its Bell 412EP helicopter and will become the nation’s first operator to install and use the system. Nagano [...]
Kawasaki completes 1,000th BK117/EC145 airframe
Source: Kawasaki, 03-Jan-13
[electronic translation] Kawasaki Heavy Industries has achieved a total of 1,000 aircraft deliveries helicopter “BK117″ versatile twin-engine Eurocopter Germany co-production that (Company Inc. [formerly MBB Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm]) Since delivery of the first aircraft in May 1982, are sold all over the world, “BK117″ has achieved a total delivery of 1,000 aircraft recently. Helicopters will be delivered in [...]
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace appointed Japan’s AW169 distributor
Source: AgustaWestland, 01-Jan-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) has been appointed official distributor for the all new AW169 helicopter in Japan. The distributorship agreement, which includes a commitment for the sale of twenty AW169s in the Japananese market, further strengthens the partnership between AgustaWestland and MBA which has been the [...]
US Consulate General recognizes 31st MEU members for community service
Source: US Marine Corps, 11-Dec-12
Three Marines and one Sailor of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit were among a group of service members recognized for their community serivce by the United States Consul General, Naha, here, Dec. 5. Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Adams, a CH-46E mechanic for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, and native of Covington, Ga.; [...]
Japan approves Donaldson filters for AW109s
Source: Donaldson, 04-Dec-12
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW109E Power and AW109SP Grand New helicopters. Donaldson produces the only IBF available for these aircraft. With JCAB certification, [...]
Register Update – Japan – October 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 24-Nov-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
19-Nov-12 JA9965 Eurocopter AS332L1 Kita-Hira, Japan
19-Nov-12
Ground cargo-handling personnel injured during lifting operation
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force awards AW101 contract to SAIC
Source: SAIC, 07-Nov-12
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [NYSE: SAI] today announced it has been awarded a contract to provide the Mine Warfare and Environmental Decision Aids Library (MEDAL) tactical decision aid in support of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) MCH-101 helicopter Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM). In addition to providing the MEDAL software system, SAIC will be [...]
Latitude Technologies Finalizes Distribution Deal with Navicom Japan
Source: Latitude Technologies, 05-Nov-12
Latitude Technologies announced that the company has put in place a multi-faceted distribution arrangement with Navicom Aviation Corporation, a leading avionics solutions reseller serving both public and private sector air fleet operators in Japan. Under the terms of the distribution deal, Latitude will be providing Navicom with a custom version of Latitude’s WebSentinel flight following [...]
AgustaWestland GrandNew and AW609 to feature at EMS conference
Source: HeliHub.com, 02-Nov-12
AgustaWestland is taking the GrandNew it delivered to Doctor Heli earlier this year to an EMS event in Japan next week. The 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Aeromedical Services will feature demonstration flights of the aircraft. On Friday 9th November, there will also be a presentation under the title of “Doctor-Heli features [...]
Japan accepts 10th of 30 Enstrom 480s
Source: Enstrom, 01-Nov-12
Representatives from Japan visited Enstrom the week of October 22, 2012 to accept their last delivery for the year. This delivery marks eight aircraft for the year, completing a total 10 out of a contracted 30 TH-480B helicopters that have been delivered. The turbine powered aircraft will be used by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force [...]
31-Oct-12 JA35BB Eurocopter AS350B3 Yakushima, Japan
31-Oct-12
During take off phase, near miss with landing Japan Air Commuter Dash-8 JA849C
Japan’s ITC-Aerospace orders two AW169s
Source: AgustaWestland, 11-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that ITC-Aerospace Inc. of Japan has placed an order for two AW169 light intermediate helicopters. The aircraft will be leased to private operators. The contract was signed today in the presence of ITC-Aerospace Inc.’s President and CEO Tomoo Nakayama, during a ceremony held at Japan Aerospace 2012 [...]
Two more AW139s for Japan’s National Police Agency
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for two additional AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan with its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The AW139s will be operated by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to perform multi-role law enforcement missions in the Toyama and Osaka Prefectures. These JNPA helicopters [...]
First Corporate/VIP GrandNew in Japan enters service
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first corporate/VIP transport configured GrandNew for Japan has now entered service. The GrandNew light twin engine helicopter is already in service in Japan performing electronic news gathering, emergency medical services and will soon enter service in the law enforcement role. This VIP/corporate-configured aircraft features a [...]
Kaigai Corporation orders a GrandNew
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Kaigai Corporation has signed a contract for the purchase of a GrandNew light twin helicopter. AgustaWestland and Kaigai Corporation have also agreed the renewal of the successful distribution agreement for the sale of AW119Ke single engine as well as AW109 Power and GrandNew light twins for [...]
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for two more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace has signed a contract for two more AW139 twin engine helicopters in Japan. This latest order brings the number of AW139 helicopters ordered by customers in Japan to 42. AgustaWestland’s Head of Region, NE Asia, Andrew Symonds said “The AW139 has been extremely [...]
Eurocopter’s takes an EC135 to Japan Aerospace 2012
Source: Eurocopter, 09-Oct-12
The capabilities offered by Eurocopter’s current and future helicopter product lines for Japanese civil and governmental operators will be the company’s focus at the Japan Aerospace 2012 exhibition in Nagoya. Eurocopter’s exhibits will include flight demonstrations by the highly popular EC135 light twin-engine helicopter, as well as scale models of the EC175 and the X3 [...]
Register Update – Japan – September 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Oct-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Marenco display SKYe helicopter at Japan Aerospace 2012
Source: Marenco, 04-Oct-12
For the first participation at the Japan Aerospace Exhibition, Marenco Swisshelicopter Ltd. will introduce a brand new concept of helicopter to the Japanese market: the light single-turbine SKYe SH09, the next revolution in rotary aviation industry. Visit us – BOOTH 3F-16 Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2012 On the occasion of the Japan Aerospace, Marenco swisshelicopter [...]
MV-22B Ospreys arrive at MCAS Futenma
Source: US Marine Corps, 03-Oct-12
Six MV-22B Osprey aircraft flew from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and arrived at MCAS Futenma. Squadron aircraft will continue arriving to MCAS Futenma over the next few weeks. Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM-265) is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The MV-22 aircraft, are based at, [...]
Japan declares V-22 safe
19-Sep-12
The United States had been seeking to deploy the V-22 to the southern Japanese island of Okinawa despite strong public opposition largely on safety grounds after it crashed twice earlier this year. (see full story)
Register Update – Japan – August 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Sep-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Four squadrons at NAF Atsugi to upgrade to MH-60R and MH-60S
Source: US Navy, 17-Sep-12
The U.S. Navy announced today that the Navy’s newest helicopters will become part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) and be forward deployed to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. As part of the Navy’s master aviation plan (MAP) and to provide the most capable maritime forces forward, the Navy will transition from the [...]
15-Sep-12 JA120H Eurocopter EC120 Kujukuri, Japan
15-Sep-12
Skid caught ground on take-off – helicopter rolled-over onto its side
HMM-265 redesignated, awaits Ospreys
Source: US Marine Corps, 14-Sep-12
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 held a redesignation ceremony here Sept. 7. HMM-265, part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, became Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM-265) in preparation to receive its first MV-22B Ospreys, currently located at MCAS Iwakuni. “Since the activation of the squadron almost 50 [...]
Register Update – Japan – July 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Aug-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
MV-22 Osprey arrives in MCAS Iwakuni
Source: US Marine Corps, 24-Jul-12
Twelve MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft were off-loaded from a civilian cargo ship at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 23. This marks the first deployment of the MV-22 to Japan. The aircraft will be stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, as part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265). MCAS [...]
Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225
Source: Eurocopter, 17-Jul-12
The Tokyo Fire Department has signed on another EC225 this month, adding to its Eurocopter fleet of fire-fighting, emergency medical services as well as search & rescue helicopters. This affirms Eurocopter’s leading position in Japan as the preferred choice for such missions, and proves its capability in meeting high expectations. Following the purchase of an [...]
Naka Nihon to operate Japan’s first EC135P2e for Doctor Heli
Source: Eurocopter, 13-Jul-12
(elctronic translation from Japanese) Nakanihonkoku Inc., the machine operating 11 EC135 helicopters for the doctor, has been quick to provide a means of fast-moving medical institutions from the scene of the accident. Other, made ​​by Eurocopter helicopters operated 30 aircraft, news gathering, has been engaged in the mission, such as disaster prevention. President Mikio Kunimitsu [...]
All Nippon Helicopter orders third AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 11-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor for the AW139 medium twin helicopter in Japan, are pleased to announce that All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) has signed a contract for a third AW139 to perform electronic news gathering (ENG) missions. ANH is conducting ENG operations exclusively for Nippon Housou Kyoukai (NHK), Japanese [...]
Two more firefighting AW139s for Japan
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that two additional AW139 intermediate twin helicopters have been ordered in Japan to perform fire fighting missions. Contracts have been signed by the Fire Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) and Yokohama City respectively. These latest orders bring to five the number of fire fighting-configured [...]
Register Update – Japan – June 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Jul-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Japan – over 5,000 protest over V-22 deployment
Source: Japan Times, 19-Jun-12
Around 5,200 people in Okinawa staged a rally against the planned deployment of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma later this year, ramping up opposition to the move after an MV-22′s recent crash in Florida. (see full story)
Register Update – Japan – May 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Jun-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
HMM-262 receives new Venoms
Source: US Marine Corps, 01-Jun-12
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) received three UH-1Y Venom helicopters at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 21 and 25. The squadron, a part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, received the new helicopters as part of a Corpswide transition of the UH-1N to the UH-1Y helicopter, [...]
Japan – Kawasaki delivers EC145 to Aero Asahi
Source: Kawasaki, 07-May-12
(electronic translation) 7 May 2012 – Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered a state-of-the-art “type helicopter BK117C-2 expression Kawasaki” Aero Asahi Co., Ltd. for. This matter, as the helicopter type “C-2″ is the first delivery of 23 domestic machine will be operated as a doctor for emergency helicopters. “BK117 helicopter formula Kawasaki” is a helicopter company helicopter [...]
Japan – HMM-265 Dragons return to Atsugi
Source: US Marine Corps, 30-Apr-12
One year after rendering assistance to Japanese tsunami victims during Operation Tomadachi from a base of operations in Atsugi, the Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced) returned for an encore. Three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and 16 Marines, part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Air Combat Element, conducted a humanitarian assistance and [...]
Japan – UH-60J ditches – six rescued, one fatal
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Apr-12
This news item is part of the accident data provided by HeliHub.com on this site. Information provided in this update may potentially be incomplete or inaccurate as we frequently post these stories only a very short time after the accident has occurred. Users of HeliHub.com are advised to carry out their own checks and searches, [...]
Japanese Police orders two GrandNew Helicopters
Source: AgustaWestland, 15-Apr-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply two GrandNew law enforcement light twin helicopters as part of an on-going programme to modernise the Police helicopter fleet. The two aircraft will be operated in Saga and Tottori [...]
15-Apr-12 Sikorsky UH-60J Mutsu Bay, Japan (1F)
15-Apr-12
Crashed into the water after main blades struck the side of destroyer Matsuyuki. 6 rescued, 1 fatal – named as 37-year-old captain, Lt. Cmdr. Masahiko Miyanaga.
Japan approves Simplex Fire Attack system for AW139
Source: Simplex Aerospace, 11-Apr-12
Simplex Aerospace has received a Japanese STC for its Fire Attack system on an AgustaWestland AW139. The STC, No. STC-380-TYO, was issued on March 12, 2012. The STC will be used to install the new Simplex Aerospace Fire Attack system on three firefighting helicopters in Japan. The Simplex Aerospace tanks are the first Japanese installations [...]
Register Update – Japan – April 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Apr-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Register Update – Japan – March 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Apr-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
ANH adds two AS365N3+ Dauphins for newsgathering
Source: Eurocopter, 22-Mar-12
Eurocopter Japan has received an order for two new AS365 N3+ Dauphins from All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) to replace two rotary-wing aircraft from its existing fleet for use in electronic newsgathering missions on behalf of Japanese national broadcaster, NHK. ANH, which is an operator for NHK in news missions, owns a fleet of 12 Eurocopter [...]
Sandel avionics chosen for Enstrom 480 fleet in Japan
Source: Sandel Avionics, 20-Mar-12
Sandel Avionics has announced it has been chosen by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) to provide its 3-ATI SN3500 Primary Navigation Display and SG102 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) with unique Reversionary Attitude Display mode for a fleet of 30 new Enstrom 480B turbine helicopters purchased by the JGSDF. A representative of the [...]
Japan acquires a Eurocopter EC225 for passenger transportation
Source: Eurocopter Japan, 15-Mar-12
Eurocopter Japan, a subsidiary of Eurocopter Group, will supply one EC225 to the Japan Ministry of Defense, to be operated by the Japanese ground self defense force for passenger transport. It is a replacement for the same helicopter model which was submerged during the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March last year. The [...]
Lightweight Dart bearpaws certified for B206L, B407 and B429
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 13-Mar-12
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA approval (Brazilian & Japanese approval for 206L and 407 Series) of DART Aerospace Ltd.’s (DAS) Lightweight Bearpaws for Bell 206L and 407 Series and 429 aircraft. DART has developed a new lightweight UHMW Bearpaw that has a larger footprint for additional support [...]
Register Update – Japan – February 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Mar-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
19-Feb-12 JA710H Eurocopter EC120 Minamifurano, Japan
19-Feb-12
“Damaged the aircraft during takeoff after the transport skiers to the summit Karifuridake, the aircraft is rolling to the right”
Four more AW139s for Japan, including two for Police
Source: AgustaWestland, 14-Feb-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of contracts for four additional AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. Two of the AW139s will be designated for the civil market and two will be operated by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to perform multi-role law enforcement [...]
Japan Coast Guard selects S-76D for SAR
Source: Sikorsky, 14-Feb-12
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and Mitsubishi Corporation have announced a contract with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for four S-76D™ helicopters, which will replace several JCG helicopters that were damaged in the tsunami of 2011. The Japan Coast Guard has flown various legacy models of the Sikorsky S-76® helicopter [...]
Japan signs for another 28 Enstrom TH-480s
Source: Enstrom, 13-Feb-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract today for the follow on 28 aircraft contract with their Representative, Aero Facility Co. Ltd., of Japan, at the HAI convention. This signing, which took place on Feb. 13, 2012 at the Enstrom display, follows a contract awarding the aircraft between the Japanese government and Enstrom’s Japanese representative. The [...]
GrandNew enters Japan’s Corporate/VIP market
Source: AgustaWestland, 13-Feb-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation are pleased to announce the first sale of a GrandNew light twin helicopter for corporate/VIP transport in the Japanese market. The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to its customer in late 2012. The GrandNew in addition to having now been selected for VIP/corporate transport role in [...]
Register Update – Japan – January 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Feb-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Japan orders Northrop Grumman’s Airborne Laser Mine Detection Systems
Source: Northrop Grumman, 03-Feb-12
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has purchased four helicopter-mountable, laser mine detection systems to help protect its coastline and the daily maritime traffic coming in and out of the country’s ports. This is the first direct commercial sale of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to an international navy. “ALMDS will [...]
NEST buys tsunami-wrecked S76 for parts reclaim
Source: HeliHub.com, 31-Jan-12
New Zealand based Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) has bought a de-registered Sikorsky S76 from Japan which was damaged beyond repair in the tsunami of 11th March 2011. Chief pilot Peter Turnbull confirmed to local press that it had been acquired for an undisclosed sum for parts use only at a price significantly lower than [...]
Register Update – Japan – December 2011
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Jan-12
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Doctor Heli adds a GrandNew
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Jan-12
Editor note – HeliHub.com broke the story of new AgustaWestland AW109SP for Doctor Heli back in August 2011 – see story AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation are pleased to announce that Kagoshima International Aviation of Japan has taken delivery of a GrandNew light twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform [...]
Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225
Source: Eurocopter, 23-Dec-11
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second EC225 helicopter to further expand its Eurocopter-built rotary-wing fleet, which already has seen significant operational service in Japan – including rescue and recovery efforts following the country’s earthquake and tsunami in March. This latest order was placed after an open competition, and will lead to delivery of [...]
