Helipartner Thailand orders 10 Eurocopter AS350B3e to lease out
Source: Eurocopter, 19-Jun-13
Helipartner Thailand’s order of 10 AS350 B3e highlights the effectiveness and capabilities of this Ecureuil family helicopter to meet the increasing demand for light helicopters in the ASEAN region. The acquisition of 10 Eurocopter enhanced high-performance AS350 B3e helicopters by Helipartner Thailand responds to increased demand for high-performance utility helicopters across ASEAN countries in support [...]
17-Jun-13 Ban Na district, Thailand
17-Jun-13
Eight POB, five injured of which one serious. Emergency landing after reported tail rotor problem
Sikorsky awarded $11M contract for one UH-60M for Thailand
Source: US DoD, 09-May-13
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded an $11,377,277 modification (P00055), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, foreign-military-sales contract (W58RGZ-12-C-0008), to procure one UH-60M aircraft and related equipment. This FMS contract is in support of Thailand. The cumulative total face value of this contract is $4,819,188,496. Fiscal 2013 Procurement funds are being obligated on this award. [...]
Three UH-60M Black Hawks arrive in Thailand
Source: HeliHub.com, 12-Apr-13
Following the FMS request made by Thailand in July 2011 (see story), the aircraft arrived in country on Monday of this week. The three had been shipped on the containership Rickmers Seoul, and arrived at Laem Chabang after a voyage from New Orleans. The trio carry local military serials of 7220, 7221 and 7222 The US [...]
Ramco Systems sells software to Thai helicopter operator
Source: Ramco Systems, 10-Apr-13
Ramco Systems, the global Aviation Software provider on Cloud, Mobile and Tablets continues its successful voyage through the year by signing 10 aviation deals in FY 2012-13. This includes aviation majors such as Emirates, GoAir, Air Tahiti, Caribbean Airlines, Hevilift among others. The last quarter of the financial year saw four new wins including a [...]
Sikorsky awarded $27M contract for work on Thai UH-60M
Source: US DoD, 22-Mar-13
Sikorsky, Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $26,900,000 firm-fixed-price contract. This is a modification to convert UH-60M green aircraft and provided associated services for the Royal Thailand Army. This contract is in support of foreign military sales. Work will be performed in Stratford, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2016. One bid was solicited, [...]
20-Feb-13 Boeing CH-46E Phitsanulok, Thailand
20-Feb-13
Hard emergency landing in a forest in Phitsanulok province. Four of six (or seven?) occupants were admitted to hospital - Brigan Forney, Sarah Smith, Matthew Marcinko and Gavin Christian. Brigan Forney is reported to be suffering serious burns. Helicopter was taking part in Exercise “Cobra Gold 2013″
Ospreys make debut in Thailand
Source: US Marine Corps, 14-Feb-13
Four MV-22B Ospreys landed at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 8 in preparation for exercise Cobra Gold 2013. This marks the first time the aircraft has appeared in Thailand, which can be added to its list of accomplishments. The Ospreys are assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron [...]
New EC130 for Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Source: HeliHub.com, 03-Jan-13
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has recently taken delivery of a new Eurocopter EC130B4, serial 7461. Now registered HS-YHF, the aircraft was prepared by Eurocopter South East Asia in Singapore and test flown there as 9V-HBC. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand also operates a Eurocopter AS350B2 which was delivered in 2007, and a [...]
Royal Thai Army signs for two AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 09-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Royal Thai Army has signed a contract for two AW139 twin-engine helicopters. These aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to perform transport and utility missions across the nation. The contract, which also includes a comprehensive maintenance and training package, marks the entrance of the AW139 [...]
Eurocopter to supply four SAR EC725 to Royal Thai Air Force
Source: Eurocopter, 19-Sep-12
[HeliHub.com had already run a story over two weeks ago to say the Thai Government had approved this sale - this is Eurocopter's press release following the contract signature] A contract was signed today between Eurocopter and the Royal Thai Air Force for the supply of four EC725 helicopters, configured for search and rescue missions. [...]
Thailand orders four EC725s for SAR
Source: HeliHub.com, 02-Sep-12
The Thai Government has in the last week approved the purchase of four Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for SAR work by the Royal Thai Air Force. These are thought to be the first four of a potential order for ten, with a further batch to be confirmed in later years. They will certainly modernise the SAR [...]
Enstrom delivers last of 16 480Bs to Royal Thai Army
Source: Enstrom, 28-Aug-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently completed delivery of 16 480B turbine training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army (RTA). The deliveries were completed on budget, and ahead of contracted requirements. “I am extremely proud of our team,” said Enstrom’s President & CEO, Jerry Mullins. “From contract signing to final delivery we completed this program in just [...]
Thailand’s first AS355NP operated by Heliluck
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Aug-12
Thai operator Heliluck Aviation Co has recently started operations of the country’s first Eurocopter AS355NP. Serial 5766 and delivered via Eurocopter South East Asia in Singapore, HS-PNG is role-equipped as a filming platform and commences operations immediately on contract to a local television station. The helicopter is a fully ENG unit, with Gyro Cineflex V14 [...]
Thailand to be first UH-60M operator in Southeast Asia
Source: UTC, 09-Jul-12
Sikorsky today announced that the Royal Thai Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to acquire two UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters through the United States Government’s Foreign Military Sales channel. Upon delivery, Thailand will become the first member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to fly the very latest version [...]
Thailand – new helipads for Phuket Islands
Source: Phuket Wan, 30-May-12
The Royal Thai Navy hopes to have a rescue helicopter landing pad ready to operate on Racha island, in June. Paitoon Panchaiyabhum, of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre, said that the Navy plans to have helipads approved for other islands off Phuket.
Sikorsky S-92 tour honours military heroes in Thailand
Source: Sikorsky, 26-Feb-12
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s S-92® “Legacy of Heroes” (LOH) helicopter will visit Thailand this week as part of its world tour, continuing to demonstrate the aircraft’s capability tocustomers while saluting first responders in the Asia region. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) The Thailand trip will feature several demonstrations of the aircraft for customers. The major sectors of the Thailand military forces [...]
Sikorsky S-92® “Legacy of Heroes” tour to honour military heroes in Thailand
Source: Sikorsky, 21-Feb-12
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s S-92® “Legacy of Heroes” (LOH) helicopter will visit Thailand this week as part of its world tour, continuing to demonstrate the aircraft’s capability to customers while saluting first responders in the Asia region. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The Thailand trip will feature several demonstrations of the aircraft for [...]
Thailand’s Advance Aviation takes delivery of EC135P2+
Source: Eurocopter, 21-Feb-12
In an acceptance ceremony at the Singapore Airshow 2012, Eurocopter and Advance Aviation officialised the handing over of a brand new EC135 P2+. This will be Advance Aviation’s fourth aircraft in a Eurocopter-only fleet, for its VIP chartering business. Advance Aviation is Thailand’s largest civil helicopter operator, specialized in the provision of VIP helicopter chartering [...]
Bell to refurbish Royal Thai Army 212s
Source: Bell, 15-Feb-12
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it received a contract to modify and refurbish eight Royal Thai Army Bell 212 helicopters. Bell Helicopter Asia will work with Bell Helicopter’s independent representative Royal Airport Services on this in-country program. “Modifying and refurbishing these Bell 212s will provide the Royal Thai Army improved [...]
Enstrom rep in Thailand receives award from US Commercial Service
Source: Enstrom, 14-Feb-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s representative in Thailand, M-Landarch Inc., recently received a prestigious award from the US Commercial Service. The “Excellence in Trade Platinum” award was given for outstanding achievement in promoting trade between the United States and Thailand in 2011. M-Landarch was instrumental in securing Enstrom’s contract to supply 16 model 480B turbine training helicopters [...]
Deliveries of Enstrom 480 to Royal Thai Army pass the half-way mark
Source: Enstrom, 12-Feb-12
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation transferred ownership of 4 new 480B turbine helicopters to the Royal Thai Army (RTA) on January 20th in Lop Buri, Thailand. This acceptance brings the total number of aircraft operated by the RTA to 10, of the 16 training/utility helicopters contracted for the Royal Thai Army. The 480Bs were purchased to provide [...]
Thai operator flies staff to California for R44 part
Source: HeliHub.com, 23-Jan-12
Thai operator Heliluck has recently sent staff on flights to California and back, solely to pick up an auxiliary fuel pump for a R44 Newscopter which was grounded. Robinson took the part off an aircraft on the production line. Round trip was reported as 37 hours, according to Robinson Safety Course trainer Richard Mornington-Sanford on [...]
Enstrom delivers four more 480s to Royal Thai Army
Source: Enstrom, 13-Dec-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently shipped four new 480B turbine helicopters to Thailand. The helicopters are part of a program for 16 training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. Enstrom has already delivered six helicopters, and these have entered service for the RTA. “This is an exciting time for Enstrom,” said Enstrom’s President & CEO, Jerry [...]
Thailand: SFS Aviation orders an AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Dec-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that SFS Aviation of Thailand has signed a contract for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft will be delivered later this month and will be used for offshore transport operations in the Gulf of Thailand from its Songkhla base in southern Thailand. Vincenzo Alaimo, Head of [...]
Thailand: Best Ocean Airpark orders two R44s
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-Oct-11
Best Ocean Airpark has ordered two new Robinson R44 helicopters and is expecting to take delivery of them in November. Best Ocean Airpark is a US-style residential complex based around a private 860 meter runway, but also provide a flying club as part of the facilities. The airstrip opened in August 2009. All houses back [...]
Pair of MH-60S head to Thailand in first international delivery
Source: Sikorsky, 08-Aug-11
Two MH-60S SEAHAWK® helicopters flew into the Port of Baltimore headed to the Royal Thai Navy, marking the first delivery of the MH-60 to an international customer. The U.S. Navy flew the aircraft from Owego, N.Y., to the Port of Baltimore, Md., ahead of their ocean voyage to Thailand. The aircraft were acquired via the [...]
Thai Police want clarification of possible buildings at helicopter crash sites
03-Aug-11
National police chief Wichean Potephosree has ordered a probe into some released satellite images that show a group of buildings near where the first two army helicopters crashed on July 16 and July 19. (Full story) See also HeliHub.com report on recent accidents in Thailand
First three Enstrom 480s deliverd to Royal Thai Army
Source: Enstrom, 02-Aug-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered the first three, of a total of 16, 480B turbine training/utility helicopters to the Royal Thai Army. The delivery took place at the Royal Thai Army air base in Lop Buri, Thailand, and was followed by an official acceptance ceremony, blessing, and aerial parade for the Royal Thai Army’s top [...]
Thailand requests three UH-60M Blackhawks
Source: DSCA, 24-Jul-11
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Tuesday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Thailand for three UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $235 million. The Government of Thailand has requested a possible sale of three UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters, [...]
Royal Thai Army suffer third fatal helicopter accident in nine days
Source: HeliHub.com, 24-Jul-11
Thailand has today suffered a third fatal helicopter accident in just nine days, claiming a total of 17 lives. All three are operationally related – the third involved in the rescue of the second, which was itself on a mission related to the first accident. On 16th July, a Bell UH-1H crashed in Petchaburi Province, [...]
24-Jul-11 35098 Bell 212 Phetchaburi province, Thailand (3F)
24-Jul-11
Departed from Lopburi Air Force Base bound for the crash site of a Black Hawk which went down on 19th, Unfortunately this too had an accident, killing three of the four aboard. Survivor was mechanic Sergent Pattanaporn Tonchan
16-Jul-11 Bell UH-1 Phetchaburi, Thailand (5F)
16-Jul-11
The helicopter, from Thap Phraya Sua Camp in Ratchaburi’s Suan Phung district, crashed into a mountain in a bad weather while on a mission to remove civilians who had been trapped in Kaeng Krachan National Park. Deceased named as Pilots Maj Kitisak Chin-iam, and Lt Pratya Nualsri plus passengers Maj Kitiphum Ekkaphan, SM1 Rangsan Polsaibua [...]
New contracts for Heli-One in Lithuania, Norway, Germany and Thailand
Source: Heli-One, 20-Jun-11
Heli-One continues to cement its reputation as a leading helicopter integrator after winning a contract to upgrade the Lithuanian State Border Guard’s fleet of EC-135 helicopters. Heli-One will begin integrating new mission communication equipment in the EC-135 helicopters as a part of a two-aircraft upgrade, set to commence in June. The total value of the [...]
Sikorsky delivers Three VVIP S-92s to Royal Thai Air Force
Source: Sikorsky, 19-May-11
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered three VVIP S-92® helicopters to the Royal Thai Air Force, introducing the first high-end LifePort medical system into an S-92 aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Sikorsky helicopters have been in use by Thailand military forces since 1996 including those being flown by the Royal Thai [...]
Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production
Source: Enstrom, 22-Mar-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that the first three, of a contracted sixteen, 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army have been completed at the Enstrom factory. The aircraft have been equipped with a number of advanced features, including NVG compatible cockpits, Chelton EFIS systems, and dual Wulfsberg RT-5000 tactical [...]
Enstrom begins Royal Thai Army aircraft production
Source: Enstrom, 10-Mar-11
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that the first three, of a contracted sixteen, 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army have been completed at the Enstrom factory. The aircraft have been equipped with a number of advanced features, including NVG compatible cockpits, Chelton EFIS systems, and dual Wulfsberg RT-5000 tactical [...]
Royal Thai Police takes delivery of three EC155s
Source: HeliHub.com, 12-Feb-11
Following an order announced in October 2009, the Royal Thai Police have recently taken delivery of three Eurocopter Ec155B1 helicopters. These 3 new medium weight twin-engine helicopters will be dedicated to VVIP missions, and add to two others which have been operated since early 2005. When the order was announced at the Asian Aerospace event, [...]
07-Feb-11 Hua Hin, Thailand
07-Feb-11
Helicopter reportedly went down in the ocean off Thailand’s famous beach town of Hua Hin. Two pilots had minor injuries
11-Jan-11 1722 Bell 205A.1 Bang Nam Priew, Thailand
11-Jan-11
Two people were injured when a Royal Thai Police helicopter made an emergency landing in a rice field
CHC opens regional HQ in Bangkok with traditional ceremony
Source: CHC, 04-Jan-11
Following a traditional ceremony that saw nine Buddhist monks bless the office, CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider, is pleased to announce that the company’s new SEA regional headquarters is fully operational from its new location in Bangkok. Located on the 21st floor at Sun Tower B on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Chomphon, Chatuchak, [...]
Safe Flight begins delivery of Powerline Detection System for Thai Enstrom 480s
Source: Safe Flight, 18-Oct-10
Safe Flight Instrument has begun delivery of its Powerline Detection System (PDS) to Enstrom for installation on three Enstrom 480B model helicopters scheduled to be supplied to the Royal Thai Army in the first quarter of 2011. The addition of Safe Flight’s Powerline Detection System was a key component in the contract award to provide [...]
Thailand’s SFS Aviation chooses Worldwide Helicopter Solutions
Source: Worldwide Helicopter Solutions, 18-Sep-10
SFS Aviation Co. Ltd. has selected Worldwide Helicopter Solutions of Glendale, Arizona to provide on-site DDAFCS, EFIS, and WX avionics systems training at their base in Songkhla, Thailand. SFS Aviation operates a fleet of Sikorsky S-76C+ helicopters equipped with Honeywell SPZ-7600 Dual Digital Automatic Flight Control Systems, EDZ-756 Digital Electronic Flight Instrument Systems and Primus [...]
EADS to fit Hellas obstacle warning system Royal Thai Air Force S92s
Source: EADS, 30-Apr-10
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has been ordered to equip three additional helicopters of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with its obstacle warning system. This device, which is known as “HELLAS” (Helicopter Laser Radar), ensures the detection of obstacles that are virtually invisible for pilots, such as high-voltage power lines, thus enabling missions to [...]
Carilion Clinic welcomes visitors from Thailand
Source: Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation, 09-Apr-10
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation Services (CCPT) was pleased to welcome 2 members of the Rotary International Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program today at our Roanoke base. The Rotary Foundation’s GSE Program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of [...]
Enstrom Wins Royal Thai Army Training Program
Source: Enstrom, 26-Feb-10
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that they will be providing 16 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. The 480B was selected in a competitive bidding process that included aircraft from 7 different major manufacturers. In October Enstrom hosted a delegation of officials from the Royal Thai Army led by [...]
Asia orders boost Enstrom business
Source: AIN, 22-Feb-10
Enstrom is finalising an order for 16 480Bs to the Royal Thai Army, and up to 30 to Japan’s Self Defense Force
Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment signs for a Eurocopter EC135
Source: Eurocopter, 07-Feb-10
Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA), subsidiary of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, today announced its first sales contract with Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MNRE) for one EC135 aircraft. The sale follows the establishment of Eurocopter’s first branch office in Thailand in December last year. The EC135’s outstanding performance, high versatility and low noise [...]
Eurocopter inaugurates new maintenance center in Bangkok
Source: RYT9, 22-Dec-09
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), Eurocopter’s subsidiary in Singapore, has made an initial major investment in the new center, covering new facilities, specialized tools and qualification training for personnel.
Eurocopter South East Asia signs a contract with Royal Thai Police for 3 EC155s
Source: Eurocopter, 08-Sep-09
Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer is pleased to announce the contract signature of 3 EC155 Dauphin helicopters with the Royal Thai Police (RTP) at Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong. These 3 new medium weight twin-engine helicopters will be delivered in 2011 and will be dedicated to VVIP missions.
31-Aug-09 Bell B206 Hat Yai district, Thailand
31-Aug-09
31-Aug-09 Bell B206 Hat Yai district, Thailand
Thailand requsts three UH-60L Black Hawks
Source: http://www.dsca.mil/pressreleases/36-b/2009/Thailand_09-49.pdf, 11-Aug-09
Thailand Launches Helicopter Support
Source: http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/topstories/Thailand-Launches-Helicopter-Support_30979.html, 31-Mar-09
Luxury charter helicopter service launched in Sakoo, Thailand, with EC130
Source: Phuket Gazette, 12-Feb-09
