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Schiebel wins S-300 contract for South Korean Navy

Schiebel wins S-300 contract for South Korean Navy

20-Feb-2024Source: Schiebel

Schiebel, together with Korean based defence solutions companies Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has been awarded a contract by the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) for the development and delivery of the Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) CAMCOPTER® S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS), to be operated by the South Korean MOD. The contract was signed... Read more

Eve Air Mobility collaborating with Jeju Air for new Concept of Operations

Eve Air Mobility collaborating with Jeju Air for new Concept of Operations

31-Jan-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility

The document aims to share key findings from a 12-month research by a working group, including results from Jeju Air’s recent market survey on customer attitudes toward future Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services. Given the vast national public and private interest, the white paper was published with an English-translated version for all stakeholders interested in... Read more

PLANA to Supply 30 AAM Aircraft to Hi-Air under LOI

PLANA to Supply 30 AAM Aircraft to Hi-Air under LOI

17-Jul-2023Source: PLANA

PLANA, a developer of hybrid advanced air mobility (AAM) eVTOL aircraft, today announced that it has signed a LOI and MOU with Hi-Air, a South Korean commercial air carrier, to supply 30 AAM aircraft. Under the LOI, PLANA will supply its hybrid-electric AAM aircraft, CP-01, to Hi-Air from 2030. The first 10 aircraft will be... Read more

Boeing to build 18 CH-47F Chinooks for South Korea and one for Spain

Boeing to build 18 CH-47F Chinooks for South Korea and one for Spain

7-Jul-2023Source: Boeing

As part of a U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sale (FMS), Boeing [NYSE: BA] received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain. As Boeing continues transitioning to building the advanced Block II configuration, the deal valued at up to $793 million represents the... Read more

Volatus Infrastructure Signs MOU with WEFLO

Volatus Infrastructure Signs MOU with WEFLO

5-Jul-2023Source: Volatus Infrastructure

Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korean technology company, WEFLO. WEFLO provides vehicle sensor expertise that Volatus will use at their maintenance and repair organization (MRO) facilities to assist with service and maintenance programs for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.  “We are thrilled to work with the... Read more

Joby Expands Partnership with SK Telecom

Joby Expands Partnership with SK Telecom

4-Jul-2023Source: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced that SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, “SKT”), South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, is making an equity investment of $100 million in Joby, as part of an expanded partnership between the two companies. The agreement, executed on 27 June, paves the way for Joby... Read more

PLANA Signed MoU with Jeju Air for the Development of AAM Ecosystem

PLANA Signed MoU with Jeju Air for the Development of AAM Ecosystem

31-Mar-2023Source: PLANA

PLANA (CEO Braden J. Kim), a company developing Hybrid Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HeVTOL) aircraft in South Korea, announced on March 6th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jeju Air to collaborate on creating an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem. Under the terms of the MoU, PLANA, a hybrid AAM... Read more

South Korea approves CH-47F purchase plan

South Korea approves CH-47F purchase plan

29-Mar-2023Source: Yonhap News Agency

South Korea endorsed a defense project Tuesday to purchase an unspecified number of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to replace the Army’s aging heavy-lift choppers, the state arms procurement agency said. The Defense Project Promotion Committee approved a 1.49 trillion-won (US$1.15 billion) plan to acquire the helicopters, manufactured by the U.S. defense firm Boeing, through 2028, according... Read more

US DoD approves CAE-built MH-60R flight trainer for Korea

US DoD approves CAE-built MH-60R flight trainer for Korea

6-Mar-2023Source: U DoD

CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, is awarded a $35,850,474 firm-fixed-price contract for the production, delivery, installation, verification testing, and associated logistics support of one exportable, non-motion MH-60R Tactical Operational Flight Trainer configured for the Republic of Korea.  Work will be performed in Tampa, Florida (50%); Great Mills, Maryland (20%); Montreal Quebec (10%); Orlando, Florida (10%);... Read more

Columbia Helicopters sells BV107 to Korean operator

Columbia Helicopters sells BV107 to Korean operator

24-Feb-2023Source: Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters, the world’s leading heavy-lift helicopter OEM, MRO, and operator, is pleased to announce it has sold and delivered a Columbia Model 107-II to Daejin Air of South Korea, making Daejin Air Columbia’s launch customer for the aircraft in Asia. As a part of the sale, Columbia Helicopters also provided OEM aircrew and maintenance... Read more

27-Nov-22 HL…. Sikorsky S58T Yangyang, Korea (5F)

27-Nov-22 HL…. Sikorsky S58T Yangyang, Korea (5F)

27-Nov-2022

Five people lost their lives when a helicopter crashed into a heavily wooded area during a fire reconnaissance flight. Those killed included the 71-year-old pilot and a 54-year-old mechanic, who were initially believed to be the only two people on board.  Rescue workers later found three more bodies – one of a person in their 20s... Read more

Altitude Angel advances UAM airspace management in South Korea

Altitude Angel advances UAM airspace management in South Korea

24-Nov-2022Source: Altitude Angel

Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, announced it has welcomed Mopiens, Inc. and Synerex, Inc. into its Global Partnership Programme. With an extensive presence across South Korea and a supplier to over 200 airports globally, Mopiens will promote the advancement and deployment of Altitude Angel’s award-winning and industry-leading UTM... Read more

Hybrid eVTOL Company Plana signs LOI with Electric Power Systems

Hybrid eVTOL Company Plana signs LOI with Electric Power Systems

2-Nov-2022Source: Electric Power Systems

Electric Power Systems (EP Systems), a leading global electric powertrain supplier in the aviation industry announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Plana, a hybrid eVTOL company based in South Korea. Plana will deploy EPS’s battery system for its commercial hybrid eVTOL aircraft, which is targeted for commercialization in 2028. EPS... Read more

Volocopter raises $170M in Series E financing round

Volocopter raises $170M in Series E financing round

7-Mar-2022Source: Volocopter

Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility, has raised USD 170 million in the initial signing of its Series E funding round led by South Korean investor WP Investment, at a pre-money valuation of USD 1.7 billion. Composed of funds by new and existing investors, the money raised will assist with the certification of Volocopter’s electric... Read more

Last AH-64D Flight From Korea

Last AH-64D Flight From Korea

21-Feb-2022Source: US Army

Soldiers from 4-2 Attack Helicopter Battalion prepare the last AH-64D for its final flight and turn in as we complete fielding of the AH-64E v6 on 16 February, 2022, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. “I’ve been fortunate enough to fly the Alpha model as well as various versions of the Delta model,” said LTC Peter... Read more

Upgraded Apaches Arrive in Korea

Upgraded Apaches Arrive in Korea

11-Jan-2022Source: US Army

The 4th Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment at Camp Humphreys, South Korea is being outfitted with newest AH-64 Version 6 helicopter. Fielding began in November and is set to complete in February. To date, the unit has since received 12 of its 24 aircraft. This event marks the first overseas delivery of the new version... Read more

KAI to develop next-generation helicopter technology and vibration control software

KAI to develop next-generation helicopter technology and vibration control software

17-Dec-2021Source: Korea Aerospace Industries

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) jointly develop a vibration source (blade), the next-generation core technology for helicopters. ) Start the active control device SW development in earnest. On the 14th, KAI and KARI signed an agreement with the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as Kukkiyeon) for the... Read more

KAI Light Armed Helicopter starts cold-weather testing

KAI Light Armed Helicopter starts cold-weather testing

7-Dec-2021Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), South Korea, will conduct cold-weather testing on their Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Testing is expected to start on December 6, 2021, depending on weather conditions, and will continue until early February 2022. The LAH is a military aircraft currently under development by KAI. It will arrive... Read more

South Korea’s Marine Corps launches aircraft group

South Korea’s Marine Corps launches aircraft group

2-Dec-2021Source: Yonhap News Agency

South Korea’s Marine Corps launched an aircraft group Wednesday to bolster the defense of border islands and wartime capabilities for landing operations, its officials said. The launch of the Marine Aircraft Group came as the armed service had sought to secure a separate air unit after its earlier unit, formed following the 1950-53 Korean War,... Read more

Volocopter and Kakao Mobility Partner on UAM Study in South Korea

Volocopter and Kakao Mobility Partner on UAM Study in South Korea

23-Nov-2021Source: Volocopter

Volocopter, German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, and Kakao Mobility (KM), South Korea’s largest mobility platform company, have inked a memorandum of understanding to conduct a feasibility study on introducing UAM in South Korea. The study will identify a list of potential commercial routes, operational capabilities, and business models necessary for a UAM service operator... Read more

Volocopter carries out demo flights in Korea

Volocopter carries out demo flights in Korea

17-Nov-2021Source: Volocopter

German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, Volocopter, conducted a crewed public test flight in front of hundreds of spectators at Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea. As part of the 2021 K-UAM Confex, the 5-minute flight trial covered approximately 3 kilometers and reached a maximum altitude of 50 meters and a maximum speed of 45... Read more

Volocopter Conducts South Korea’s First Crewed Public Air Taxi Test Flight

Volocopter Conducts South Korea’s First Crewed Public Air Taxi Test Flight

16-Nov-2021Source: Volocopter

German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, Volocopter, has completed the first crewed public test flight with its 2X aircraft in Seoul, South Korea. It was the first ever crewed public test flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in South Korea. The Republic’s Minister for Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MoLIT)... Read more

KAI developing Manned-Unmanned teaming technology with helicopters

KAI developing Manned-Unmanned teaming technology with helicopters

5-Nov-2021Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries

[electronic translation] The development of the Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), which was introduced at the ‘Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2021 (hereafter ADEX)’, will begin in earnest. On the 27th, KAI signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the ‘helicopter-unmanned aerial vehicle interworking system project, which is a 21-year expedited pilot... Read more

Korea Coast Guard orders two more Surion helicopters

Korea Coast Guard orders two more Surion helicopters

13-Aug-2021Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries

Korea Aerospace Industries Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as KAI) signed a contract with the Public Procurement Service for two whitesuri units (units 4 to 5) for KRW 49.7 billion on the 9th. Delivery is expected by July 2024. The white suri (KUH-1CG) is a helicopter that has been developed and modified to be suitable... Read more

Korean Air to Support First Responders with Hybrid Drones

Korean Air to Support First Responders with Hybrid Drones

22-Jun-2021Source: Korea Air

Korean Air will supply two of its new hybrid unmanned vehicles for a firefighting drone project on Jeju Island, one of Korea’s most popular vacation spots. The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters has signed an agreement with the airline to provide drones to monitor accident and fire sites in real time, search for missing people in... Read more

21-Apr-21 HL9285 Sikorsky S76C+ Munmun-myeon, Korea (1F)

21-Apr-21 HL9285 Sikorsky S76C+ Munmun-myeon, Korea (1F)

21-Apr-2021

Firefighting helicopter ditched in a lake.  Copilot was found unconscious in 10m of water, transferred to hospital in Cheongju, but died.  Pilot survived Pictured here two days later during the recovery task.  [segye image]... Read more

Lockheed awarded $447M contract for production of 12 MH-60R for Republic of Korea

Lockheed awarded $447M contract for production of 12 MH-60R for Republic of Korea

13-Apr-2021Source: US DoD

Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, New York, is awarded a $447,230,778 firm-fixed-price order (N0001921F0841) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0017). This order provides for the production and delivery of 12 MH-60R aircraft for the government of the Republic of Korea. Work will be performed in Owego, New York (52%); Stratford, Connecticut (40%); and Troy,... Read more

Bell to bid AH-1Z for South Korean Marine Corps contract

Bell to bid AH-1Z for South Korean Marine Corps contract

15-Dec-2020Source: Yonhap News Agency

Bell Textron Inc., a U.S. aerospace manufacturer, announced its bid to sell attack helicopters to South Korea on Wednesday as the country’s Marine Corps plans to launch an aviation wing next year. See Full Story. ... Read more

Korean Air extends USMC H-53 APAC maintenance contract

Korean Air extends USMC H-53 APAC maintenance contract

2-Dec-2020Source: Korean Air

Korean Air recently won an order from the US Department of Defense for the maintenance of H-53E large helicopters deployed in Asia-Pacific for 9 years from December 2020 to May 2029. The total business size is around 150 billion won (approx US$136M, Ed) The maintenance projects that Korean Air will perform include inspection, replacement and repair... Read more

South Korea certifies the VK-2500PS-03 engine for the Mi-171A2

South Korea certifies the VK-2500PS-03 engine for the Mi-171A2

2-Dec-2020Source: UEC Klimov

The United Engine Corporation VK-2500PS-03 engine for the Mi-171A2 civilian helicopter has been certified in South Korea. Validation of the type certificate will allow to start deliveries of units manufactured by UEC Klimov to this country. The obtained permit means that the engine fully complies with the requirements of the state aviation regulations of the... Read more

EHang completes Korean demo tour

EHang completes Korean demo tour

26-Nov-2020Source: EHang

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company announced that its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, EHang 216 has completed its maiden flights in three Korean locations – Seoul, Daegu, and Jeju Island. This flight tour signifies the starting point to explore the UAM market in... Read more

US Forces Korea struggles to conduct Apache live-fire training

US Forces Korea struggles to conduct Apache live-fire training

19-Nov-2020Source: The Korea Times

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) is struggling to find a replacement firing range for its Apache helicopters following noise and other complaints from nearby residents. See Full Story. ... Read more

South Korean Marines announce first female helicopter pilot

South Korean Marines announce first female helicopter pilot

2-Nov-2020Source: The Korea Herald

A female Marine Corps officer has been assigned to an aviation battalion after completing training as a helicopter pilot, becoming the Marines’ first-ever female chopper pilot, officials said Sunday. See Full Story.... Read more

Mi-171A2 certified in South Korea

Mi-171A2 certified in South Korea

7-Sep-2020Source: Russian Helicopters

The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has validated the type certificate of Mi-171A2 helicopter, serially produced at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters holding company (part of the Rostec State Corporation). Validation of Mi-171A2 certificate confirms the compliance of design with local flight safety requirements and authorizes its use... Read more

Korea – Corporate operator Posco to make corporate S76s available for EMS work

Korea – Corporate operator Posco to make corporate S76s available for EMS work

20-Aug-2020Source: The Korean Times

POSCO said Thursday it has set up a medical evacuation system to transport victims of industrial accidents at its mills by helicopter to large hospitals. See Full Story.   ... Read more

KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

15-Jul-2020Source: Yonhap News Agency

Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, aims to export the first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia, a company executive said Wednesday. See Full Story.... Read more

US approves $800M sale for 12 MH-60R helicopters with support to Korea

US approves $800M sale for 12 MH-60R helicopters with support to Korea

10-Mar-2020

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters with support for an estimated cost of $800 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 7, 2019. The Republic of Korea has... Read more

Erickson delivers another S-64 Air Crane to South Korea

Erickson delivers another S-64 Air Crane to South Korea

28-Nov-2019Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, announces the delivery of the K7 S-64 Air Crane® helicopter to the Korean Forest Service (KFS). On Friday, November 22nd, the K7 aircraft was loaded onto the Antonov An-124 out of Medford Oregon, Erickson’s manufacturing facility. The S-64 is well-known in Korea with... Read more

31-Oct-19 HL9619 Airbus EC225 Dokdo, Korea (7F)

31-Oct-19 HL9619 Airbus EC225 Dokdo, Korea (7F)

1-Nov-2019

SAR helicopter ditched and located in 72m of water shortly after taking off at 11.26pm on a rescue mission.  7 POB missing There are four EC225s registered in Korea at present.  HeliHub research shows that the subject aircraft is either HL9472 (msn 2702) or HL9619 (msn 2987)... Read more

Kopter Group and Korea Aerospace Industries enter into cooperation

Kopter Group and Korea Aerospace Industries enter into cooperation

22-Oct-2019Source: Kopter

At the occasion of ADEX 2019 held in Seoul, South Korea, Kopter Group AG (Kopter) and Korea Aerospace Industries, LTD. (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for a close cooperation between the two companies. This framework officially launches the start of a collaboration between Kopter and KAI around local assembly, production, customization... Read more

Rostec will offer renewal of South Korean Ka-32 fleet

Rostec will offer renewal of South Korean Ka-32 fleet

18-Oct-2019Source: Rostec

[electronic translation] State Corporation Rostec will offer partners from South Korea to renew the fleet of Ka-32 multirole helicopters. The modernization program for this family of helicopters will be presented at the International Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition in Seoul at the stand of the official dealer of the Russian Helicopters holding company RH Focus... Read more

Leonardo appoints UI International as Korea distributor

Leonardo appoints UI International as Korea distributor

18-Oct-2019Source: Leonardo

Leonardo and UI International of Republic of Korea have signed today at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2019 (ADEX) a Support Distributorship Agreement aimed at further expanding their collaboration in marketing, sales and service supply for the growing fleet of Leonardo commercial and public utility helicopters in the Country. With this agreement, UI... Read more

Daegu Fire Department to take delivery of new AW169

Daegu Fire Department to take delivery of new AW169

5-Sep-2019Source: Daegu Fire Department

Daegu Fire Department in South Korea is shortly to take delivery of a brand-new Leonardo AW169 to strengthen its aerial capacity. The aircraft, serial number 69101, the 101st to be built, is currently undergoing test-flying at Varese-Venegono in Italy with the test marks I-RAIM. It will be registered as HL9649 when it is delivered. Daegu,... Read more

Korean CAA approves AW109 simulator

Korean CAA approves AW109 simulator

3-Jul-2019Source: Entrol

This FTD has been the first entrol simulator to be installed in South Korea, in the city of Daejeon. The FTD features a cylindrical visual system, a vibration system and South Korean data-base with satellite imagery and mission scenarios. It will be used for initial training, IFR, practice emergency procedures and mission operation.... Read more

Korean Airlines Awarded $9M Contract for Depot Level Helicopter Maintenance

Korean Airlines Awarded $9M Contract for Depot Level Helicopter Maintenance

2-Apr-2019Source: US DoD

Korean Airlines Co. Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea, was awarded a $9,446,385 modification (P00003) to contract W91QVN-17-D-0003 for depot level helicopter maintenance. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2020. 411th Combat Support Brigade, Seoul, South Korea, is the contracting activity.... Read more

Korea and Malaysia add firefighting AW189s

Korea and Malaysia add firefighting AW189s

1-Apr-2019Source: Leonardo

With deliveries across Asia Pacific the Leonardo AW189 super medium helicopter is becoming the leader in the firefighting market. The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia) and Korea’s Seoul Fire Department are beginning operations with their AW189s and will soon be followed by the Tokyo Fire Department. Asia Pacific is the... Read more

First AW189 launched in Korea

First AW189 launched in Korea

18-Mar-2019Source: HeliHub.com

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has recently inducted their new AW189 multi-purpose helicopter.  It can be used for emergency medical services, as it is equipped with a defibrillator and artificial respirator. It is also equipped with a Bambi Bucket which will be used for fire-fighting, reports Korea Times.... Read more

01-Dec-18 HL9419 Kamov Ka32 Guri, Korea (1F)

01-Dec-18 HL9419 Kamov Ka32 Guri, Korea (1F)

1-Dec-2018

Crashed into river when hovering and taking up water for firefighting operation for a fire on Mount Youngchuk.  The rescue services said the helicopter crashed into the Han River near Gangdong Bridge around 11:20 a.m. The pilot and copilot were able to exit the aircraft immediately prior to impact, but the mechanic was trapped in... Read more

Northrop Grumman details coverage at Defense Expo Korea 2018

Northrop Grumman details coverage at Defense Expo Korea 2018

14-Sep-2018Source: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will highlight its advanced global security capabilities at Defense Expo Korea 2018 (DX Korea), booth 8D-31, in Ilsanseo-gu, Republic of Korea (ROK), Sept. 12-16. Known for its integrated digital avionics mission equipment package and capabilities in autonomous systems, C4ISR and multi-generation fighter interoperability, Northrop Grumman will feature its world-leading technology... Read more

Republic of Korea Navy launches tender for 12 helicopters

Republic of Korea Navy launches tender for 12 helicopters

2-Jul-2018Source: HeliHub.com

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea has recently launched a tender for 12 helicopters for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy). ROK Navy hopes to be operational by 2020 with the new helicopters. Proposals will be accepted until 28 September 2018. The candidates that are in the running for the $400... Read more

Seoul National University Leverages VABS software

Seoul National University Leverages VABS software

8-Jun-2018Source: AnalySwift

AnalySwift, LLC, a provider of efficient high-fidelity modeling software for composites and other advanced materials, announced today Seoul National University is leveraging its powerful VABS software to accelerate and optimize design of composite helicopter rotor blades and high aspect ratio wings. Seoul National University has used VABS for a variety of structural optimization projects in... Read more

Boeing awarded $96M contract for Production of 36 AH-64E Apaches

Boeing awarded $96M contract for Production of 36 AH-64E Apaches

1-May-2018Source: US DoD

The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $96,383,695 hybrid (cost, cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) foreign military sales (Republic of Korea) contract for production support services in support of the 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of April... Read more

Korean Air Lines awarded $9 contract for helicopter maintenance for the Air Force of the Republic of Korea

Korean Air Lines awarded $9 contract for helicopter maintenance for the Air Force of the Republic of Korea

5-Apr-2018Source: US DoD

Korean Air Lines Co. LTD, Seoul, Republic of Korea, was awarded a $9,091,396 modification (P00002) to Foreign Military Sales (Republic of Korea) contract W91QVN-17-D-0003 to provide join depot level maintenance service for helicopter maintenance for the Air Force of the Republic of Korea. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an... Read more

Korean Aerospace selects GVH Wet Deck for Korean Coast Guard

Korean Aerospace selects GVH Wet Deck for Korean Coast Guard

19-Feb-2018Source: GVH Aerospace

GVH Aerospace announced at the Singapore Airshow 2018 that it has been selected to provide its wet deck product for the Korean Aerospace Industries KCG Korean Coast Guard Helicopter program. The selection concludes the competitive tender process. “We are pleased to offer a mature, field tested and adaptable product, working with KAI during the tender... Read more

South Korea conducts AH-64 missile drills

South Korea conducts AH-64 missile drills

13-Dec-2017Source: HeliHub.com

The South Korean Army test fired their Stinger missiles from Apache helicopters this past Wednesday, reports Reuters. The air-to-air missile firing drill was a success, according to the army.... Read more

Two SAR H225s ordered by National 119 Rescue in Korea

Two SAR H225s ordered by National 119 Rescue in Korea

5-Dec-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from South Korea’s National 119 Rescue Headquarters for the purchase of two additional H225 helicopters. The National 119 Rescue Headquarters currently operates an all-Airbus helicopter fleet comprising two AS365 N2 and two H225. This new purchase will bring the fleet of the country’s primary provider of firefighting and... Read more

Korea seeks $400M offset within Navy helicopter deal

Korea seeks $400M offset within Navy helicopter deal

14-Nov-2017Source: HeliHub.com

South Korea is looking for an offset package to the value of $400M for the supply of new naval helicopters. They are looking for technology transfers or export support for military equipment, reports Yonhap News.... Read more

Helikorea acquires a AW109 FTD Level 5 entrol simulator

Helikorea acquires a AW109 FTD Level 5 entrol simulator

9-Oct-2017Source: Entrol

Entrol has received an order for a H19 / AW109 FTD Level 5 simulator from Helikorea. This H19 FTD Level 5 based on the AW109 will be the first entrol simulator to be installed in South Korea, in the city of Daejeon. The FTD is equipped with a cylindrical visual system, a South Korean database... Read more

Investigation into South Korean Surion Project

Investigation into South Korean Surion Project

8-Aug-2017Source: HeliHub.com

The South Korean Board of Audit and Inspection has recently criticized the KAI’s twin-engine Surion helicopter. They have suggested an investigation of the country’s Defence Acquisition Program Admin. It has been said that the Surion failed 29 of 101 test items during the performance in cold weather tests. Apparently KAI falsified Surion development costs and... Read more

KAI Surion is unreliable, says audit agency

KAI Surion is unreliable, says audit agency

17-Jul-2017Source: HeliHub.com

After an audit was performed on South Korea’s Surion helicopter, evidence was found that the craft is unreliable for flight missions. The Board of Audit and Inspection found that the helicopter doesn’t have anti-icing capabilities or lightening protection, has a leak in the engine and even has malfunctions in the windshield and fuselage. A prosecutorial... Read more

Sikorsky delivers second Coast Guard S92 to South Korea

Sikorsky delivers second Coast Guard S92 to South Korea

28-Jun-2017Source: Sikorsky

The South Korea Coast Guard has accepted delivery of its second S-92® helicopter for search and rescue following a ceremony today. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT). The South Korea Coast Guard has operated a single S-92 helicopter since March 2014.  To date, that aircraft has flown more than 850 flight hours, saving... Read more

Heli-One Completes Two H225 Inspections for National 119

Heli-One Completes Two H225 Inspections for National 119

9-May-2017Source: Heli-One

Heli-One, a leading global provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has completed inspections for two Airbus H225 aircraft (1-year and 8-year inspections) for South Korea’s National 119. The inspections were completed simultaneously (ten days for 1-year and 7 weeks for 8-year inspection) at two Korean bases in Seoul and Busan, allowing the... Read more

08-May-17 HL9414 Kamov Ka32 Samcheok, Korea (1F)

08-May-17 HL9414 Kamov Ka32 Samcheok, Korea (1F)

8-May-2017

Helicopter struck wires and made an emergency landing into shallow water – but ended upright with little apparent damage from available press images.  However, one crew member knocked unconscious in the manoeuvre and later died in hospital from his injuries Civil registration HL9414, and also carries Korea Forest Service fleet code FP 608... Read more

Safran signs first customer support contract in South Korea

Safran signs first customer support contract in South Korea

27-Apr-2017Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines is proud to announce the signing of its first support contract in South Korea with Aero Peace. This 5Star Plans Business agreement will cover the Arriel 1D1 engine powering Aero Peace’s AS350B2. The contract has been announced during Rotorcraft Asia in Singapore, in the presence of Bruno Even, Chief Executive Officer of... Read more

Korean Forest Service contracts with Erickson to build a S-64E Aircrane

Korean Forest Service contracts with Erickson to build a S-64E Aircrane

8-Mar-2017Source: Erickson

Erickson Incorporated, a leading global provider of aviation services, has been selected by the Forest Aviation Headquarters, a subsidiary of the Korea Forest Service, to build an S-64E model with an intended delivery date of December 2017. The S-64 is well-known in Korea and has a strong reputation for being the best firefighting aircraft available. ... Read more

Milestone lease AW169 to HeliKorea

Milestone lease AW169 to HeliKorea

7-Mar-2017Source: Milestone Aviation

Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced today that it has leased a Leonardo AW169 to HeliKorea to accelerate its expansion into Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations in South Korea. The helicopter was sourced from Milestone’s order book with the manufacturer. “We are excited to begin this new partnership with... Read more

South Korea to Purchase 12 ASW Helicopters

South Korea to Purchase 12 ASW Helicopters

20-Jan-2017Source: HeliHub.com

South Korea is currently considering purchasing 12 more ship borne anti-submarine warfare helicopters. They are looking towards Lockheed’s MH-60R, AgustaWestland’s AW159 and NH Industries’ NH-90. They plan for the new helicopters to be bought and delivered by 2022. Their fleet currently consists of 40 helicopters, made up of 8 AW159 helicopters, 8 Sikorsky UH-60Ps, 11... Read more

First South Korean Female Pilot Instructor

First South Korean Female Pilot Instructor

9-Dec-2016Source: HeliHub.com

The South Korean Army has appointed Jung Eun-hee as their first-ever female pilot instructor. Jung was chosen from a select few who qualified for the position to teach. Her duties include teaching, training and evaluating potential pilots. Jung’s journey began in 1999 when she enlisted as a staff sergeant. She applied for the pilot training... Read more

Order of Surion Fleet Halted

Order of Surion Fleet Halted

10-Oct-2016Source: HeliHub.com

The South Korean Army’s supply of Surion helicopters has been suspended. According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration they failed a critical airworthiness test, to withstand the cold. They plan to redesign the failed systems and redo the test within a year and a half, reports Defense News. The Surion helicopters, codenamed KUH-1, was produced... Read more

Boeing and Korean Air Work on Unmanned MD500

Boeing and Korean Air Work on Unmanned MD500

26-Sep-2016Source: HeliHub.com

A Memorandum of Agree has been signed between Boeing and Korean Air. They have agreed to work in partner to develop an unmanned attack platform from MD Helicopters MD500. Boeing has reported that they will provide technical support and together they will market it to the export market. The project is based off of Korean... Read more

South Korean Surion Undergoing Redesign

South Korean Surion Undergoing Redesign

26-Sep-2016Source: HeliHub.com

South Korea has to redesign parts of its Surion Helicopter, reports Yonhap News Agency. The Surion did not pass the months-long test as it did not operate sufficiently under extreme and challenging climates. Different parts of the Surion didn’t meet the international standard. The failed parts are now being remade and put under the test... Read more

US Army OH-58D Kiowa Scouts on final Korean deployment

US Army OH-58D Kiowa Scouts on final Korean deployment

22-Sep-2016Source: HeliHub.com

America’s OH-58D Kiowa Scout helicopters of the 82nd Airborne Division are in for their final deployment to South Korea. When they arrive home, they will be replaced with AH-64 Apaches which are better suited for complex battlegrounds. The Kiowas will be available to the National Guard, be put on the market for foreign sales and... Read more

Heli-One Completes Inspection

Heli-One Completes Inspection

12-Sep-2016Source: Heli-One

Heli-One, a leading global provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services has completed the 2 year / 750 hour inspection for the Korean Coast Guard (KCG)’s Sikorsky S-92A. The KCG, a branch of the Ministry of Public Safety and Security, oversees maritime safety and control off the coast of South Korea. The inspection... Read more

Navy and Coastguards from 11 countries meet for HOSTAC conference

Navy and Coastguards from 11 countries meet for HOSTAC conference

8-Sep-2016Source: US Navy

Navy and Coast Guard representatives from 11 countries came together for dialogue and information sharing during a Helicopter Operations from Ships other Than Aircraft Carriers (HOSTAC) conference in Singapore, Aug 29-Sept 2. Conference participants represented Great Britain, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United States. HOSTAC is an... Read more

Boeing Delivers AH-64E Training System to South Korea

Boeing Delivers AH-64E Training System to South Korea

23-Aug-2016Source: Boeing

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered to the Republic of Korea an Apache Longbow Crew Trainer that the country’s Army air crews will use to prepare for the AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters that Boeing begins delivering later this year.The system uses the Apache’s flight software and matured flight and avionics simulation models to create an accurate... Read more

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