29-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Operator Skycam Helicopters is one of very few in France to fly helicopters built outside the country. Products from the Airbus factory at Marignane (and its various predecessors over the years) have always found greater favour with operators right across France, and indeed Skycam do have two AS350B2 and one EC130T2. Skycam, however, have gone... Read more
29-Jun-2015
Blades broke telephone line. Pilot named in report as Schweizer Bürger... Read more
25-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Following AgustaWestland’s announcement in July 2014, HeliHub.com can confirm that the two AW139s due to be delivered to the Bangladesh Air Force are now being test flown at the factory prior to delivery. The two are serialled 613 and 616, and are currently flying on Italian permit registrations I-EASS and I-PTFR respectively. As is the... Read more
24-Jun-2015Source: AgustaWestland
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to close the probe into alleged kickbacks in the deal to buy 12 AgustaWestland AW- 101 helicopters to ferry VVIPs. See Full Story.... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Atlantic Airways has signed a contract for two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform SAR (Search and Rescue) missionsand scheduled passenger transportation within the Faroe Islands. The helicopters are expected to bedelivered late 2015 and in spring 2016 respectively, and will replace two B412s. This latest... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: The News
The ministry chose the French helicopters Caracal for tests, with second stage negotiations ongoing. See Full Story... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: The Local
The move followed an investigation by Swedish public broadcaster SVT’s programme Uppdrag Granskning earlier this year, which revealed that the deal between the state-run maritime administration and AgustaWestland, an Anglo-Italian manufacturing company, had been set up using private Hotmail accounts. See Full Story... Read more
19-Jun-2015Source: Korea Times
Former Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Kim Yang is under investigation regarding allegations that he accepted at least 1 billion won ($894,000) in bribes in exchange for exerting his influence on a defense contract. See Full Story... Read more
18-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Italy’s Guardia Costiera (Coast Guard) are in the process of expanding their fleet of AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters, replacing older Agusta-built Bell 412s. Two AW139s were delivered recently and Robert Swan from Freelance Aerospace Writers alerted us to the pair test flying from Sarzana using callsigns “Nemo 5” and “Nemo 6”. Four more are due, two... Read more
12-Jun-2015Source: Honeywell
Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) will supply the Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter with its LASEREF VI Inertial Navigation System. The advanced inertial navigation technology makes it easier for helicopter pilots to navigate with extreme accuracy, even with the loss of GPS satellite guidance, and brings unprecedented new capabilities to the platform including greater precision and efficiency. The... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: Agustawestland
AgustaWestland, a leader in vertical flight innovation, will install a Flexform™ fluid cell press from Avure Technologies at PZL-Świdnik, its helicopter factory in Świdnik, Poland. The Avure model QFC 0.7×1.8-800 press, featuring a forming area of 0.7×1.8 meters (27.5×72 inches), will provide a production capacity of several hundred thousand sheet metal parts per year. Internationally... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: Trend
The Azerbaijani airline, Silk Way Helicopter Services (SWHS), is ready to become a service center for AgustaWestland in the region, the aviation portal ATO.ru quoted the airline’s director general, Azer Sultanov, as saying June 8. See full story.... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Milestone Aviation Group has signed a firm order for three additional AW139s that will be made available for lease to Milestone’s customers and operators globally. This contract is part of a multi-year commitment signed in September 2013 by Milestone Aviation to purchase up to 45 AgustaWestland helicopters and brings the total... Read more
9-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland has now delivered all seven AW139s to Sweden for their Search and Rescue system, with the last one arriving late May 2015. The Swedish Maritime Administration, the authority responsible for Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue Services in Sweden, is operating the AW139 helicopters from five bases across the country. HeliHub.com announced the delivery... Read more
9-Jun-2015Source: Lobo Leasing
Lobo Leasing, a leading global helicopter leasing company, announced today that they have closed the first of a two-part lease agreement with expeditionary airlift services provider, AAR Airlift Group, a division of global aerospace and defense company, AAR. Collaborating with UK-based partner, H-LEASE, Lobo worked closely with AAR to develop a customised fleet planning solution to... Read more
8-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland have delivered the first production AW169 prior to the type being given certification approval. Serial 69006 was delivered from Italy very early on Saturday 6th June to the UK, still carrying an Italian test registration I-RAIF and flown throughout by an AgustaWestland pilot. The helicopter was delivered to the Dubai Air Wing. The Dubai... Read more
4-Jun-2015Source: Philly
A local museum will honor the founder and CEO of Amazon.com this week for innovative sky technology. See Full Story... Read more
4-Jun-2015Source: Agustawestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Golden Eagle Aviation has signed a contract for an AW139 intermediate twin helicopter. The aircraft, which is to be delivered later this year, will perform executive/corporate passenger transport missions in key Pakistani urban areas of Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi. The contract was finalized at EBACE in Geneva on May 21st. This... Read more
4-Jun-2015Source: Agustawestland
AgustaWestland announced today the delivery of an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to the Government of Ivory Coast for passenger transport missions. The delivery marks the first AW139 to enter service in the Ivory Coast, adding one more operator to the long list of African customers and nations who have chosen and introduced the type... Read more
4-Jun-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that the first AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter operated by Bel Air of Denmark has become the global fleet leading AW189, exceeding 600 flight hours in just six months of operation while demonstrating exceptional availability and mission effectiveness. A total fleet of 16 AW189s have been delivered to date to customers... Read more
4-Jun-2015Source: CAE
CAE today announced it has been awarded a contract by AgustaWestland to support the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s Merlin Life Sustainment Programme. The contract was signed in CAE’s fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 and included in the value of contracts announced on April 8, 2015. AgustaWestland is the prime contractor responsible for the... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: HAI
Attention all Philadelphia-area helicopter pilots! HAI, in conjunction with the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), is hosting a helicopter safety conference this coming Tuesday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Don’t miss this landmark event! The conference will feature the very latest information on the safety issues facing the rotorcraft industry, presented by some... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: AV Group
UK SAR provider Bristow Helicopters have entered into a substantial agreement with AV Group for a series of steel modular buildings that will provide exclusive accommodation and welfare facilities for its new helicopter search and rescue (SAR) team, operating out of Lydd Airport in Kent. The SAR operation due to launch in July 2015 from... Read more
3-Jun-2015Source: RAF
The Ministry of Defence is investing £80 million in new specialist equipment to help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots and rear crews of the future. A £51million contract with Lockheed Martin UK will support Chinook Mk 6 training and a £29 million contract has been awarded to AgustaWestland to provide... Read more
1-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services are about to receive the two AgustaWestland AW189s they have had on order since at least October 2014 when it was announced by the manufacturer. The pair of helicopters – registered A6-FHB and A6-FHC – are currently en route from the factory in Italy to their new base in the... Read more
26-May-2015Source: ch-aviation
Atlantic Airways (RC, Vágar) as opted to acquire two new AW139s from Italian manufacturer AgustaWestland (Milan Malpensa) to replace a pair of twenty year-old Bell Helicopter Textron 412s. See Full Story... Read more
21-May-2015Source: Air Finance
As a Qualified Advisor to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), AirFinance has facilitated the financing for three aircraft deliveries this month. A US-made Gulfstream G450 was financed for Azikel Air Limited to support travel for this Nigerian based business. AirFinance also facilitated the pre-delivery payment financing for this Gulfstream aircraft. Two... Read more
20-May-2015Source: Helisota
Latin America has long been a rather generous market for helicopter manufacturers and sellers. Moreover, in the upcoming several years the already healthy demand is expected to increase even further. However, while helicopter manufacturers from all over the world are doing their best to secure their slice of the rising pie, MRO providers are faced... Read more
14-May-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland regrets to announce that the Westlands leisure and sports complex in Yeovil (“Westlands”) will close at the end of September 2015. The decision has been taken due to increasing costs and the growing subsidy AgustaWestland has had to make to keep the complex open. Other factors taken into consideration were the impending major investments that... Read more
11-May-2015Source: Vector
Vector Aerospace’s world leading position for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Lynx military helicopter has been further underlined by a programme conducted at the company’s Fleetlands facility in Gosport, Hampshire and the Portuguese Navy Squadron based in Lisbon. The initial project involved one of the Portuguese Mk.95 Lynx, being inducted into Fleetlands for... Read more
8-May-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, the Anglo-Italian helicopter company owned by Italy’s Finmeccanica, uses risk analysis software from Palisade to develop financial business cases and feasibility studies to produce in-depth analysis on the costs, risks and financial sustainability of potential new products. This informs the company’s decisions on which products it will develop and manufacture. New helicopters require large... Read more
6-May-2015Source: Multi Briefs: Exclusive
The National Transportation Safety Board has taken state police forces to task for a series of fatal helicopter crashes in recent years from Maryland to Alaska. But perhaps the board levied its heaviest criticism at the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) for the fatal crash of its AgustaWestland AW109E back in 2009. See Full Story... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: IMS
AgustaWestland, an aeronautics company with facilities in Northeast Philadelphia, donated $100,000 to St. Martin of Tours, an Independence Mission School, in late March through the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Program. The company plans to augment the donation through a partnership with students and teachers at the school to cultivate future engineering leaders and advance... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: Agustawestland
Italian tax police carried out searches in several cities on Thursday relating to allegations of corruption by former managers of Finmeccanica unit AgustaWestland over a helicopter contract in Algeria, Italian prosecutors said. The new investigation comes as Finmeccanica’s CEO Mauro Moretti, appointed last year, seeks to restore the state-controlled defence group’s reputation after a separate... Read more
29-Apr-2015Source: CAE
The NATO Support Agency (NSPA) has contracted CAE to provide maintenance and support services on theCAE-built Lynx full-mission flight trainer (FMFT) based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Nordholz in Germany. Under terms of the three-year contract, which includes an additional two option years, CAE will provide on-site maintenance services as well as logistics support and visual database development services.... Read more
28-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that North Pole Investments Inc. of Panama has signed a contract for one AW139 intermediate twin-engine and one AW189 super medium helicopter. The aircraft will be delivered by early 2016 and operated by Helistar de Aviacion of Colombia for offshore transport missions in support of the oil and gas industry. This contract... Read more
27-Apr-2015Source: PZL Swidnik
PZL Swidnik have issued the following statement in Polish language – the following is an electronic translation 1. PZL Swidnik states that so far made public by the President of the social media company information on the proposed delivery of the first helicopter in 2017 by PZL-Swidnik are true. In this way, the content of PZL-Swidnik... Read more
24-Apr-2015Source: The Economic Times
The government has asked the CBI whether blacklisted chopper maker AgustaWestland can take part in its ‘Make in India’ initiative, potentially the first step in the Anglo-Italian firm’s likely rehabilitation after being put in doghouse by the UPA regime amid allegations of bribery. See Full Story... Read more
23-Apr-2015Source: Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker has announced the Aircraft Cost Evaluator Release 15.1, the industry’s most innovative tool for benchmarking operating and ownership costs for more than 585 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft.Aircraft Cost Evaluator has been the flagship product from Conklin & de Decker’s family of aircraft operating and acquisition data products for more... Read more
22-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
During the European Economic Congress (EEC) held in Katowice from 20th to 22nd April 2015, PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, will be exhibiting the AW149 helicopter – the company’s offer in the tender for the delivery of 70 multipurpose helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. Selection of the AW149 by the Polish Ministry of National Defence... Read more
21-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
The 15th April 2015 saw the Launch of the First AgustaWestland conference to be transmitted by webcast to our worldwide AW139 Customer locations (Canada, United States, UK, Italy, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan & Australia). The AW139 Reliability Data Sharing Group (RDSG) Launch event, organized by Product Support Engineering with the help of AgustaWestland... Read more
21-Apr-2015Source: Waypoint Leasing
Waypoint Leasing (“Waypoint”), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, today announced that it has acquired and placed on lease over 100 aircraft, less than 24 months since launch. Additionally, Waypoint raised a further $185 million in the first quarter of 2015 through the execution of three debt facilities, including the company’s first unsecured facility.... Read more
17-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Aeromot has taken delivery of its second AW119Kx single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform medevac/EMS, public utility and law enforcement missions by the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul, joining the first AW119Kx delivered earlier this year. These AW119Kx helicopters feature a complete EMS system with... Read more
17-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that the AW139 intermediate twin helicopter delivered to the Carabineros de Chile has now entered service. The aircraft will be used to support a wide range of missions including public order and safety, crime control, counter terrorism, drug control and border security across the nation, search and rescue and transport. The exceptional... Read more
14-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today the launch of the second edition of its “Flydeas for the City” initiative, within the framework of the ‘Energy for Creativity’ Exhibition-Event that was officially opened today by INTERNI magazine in Milan. The initiative is aimed at developing an all new, advanced corporate cabin interior for the AW609 TiltRotor with several design... Read more
14-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland North America, along with Bristow Group, Doss Aviation and Rockwell Collins, announced today that they are in discussions to develop a turn-key solution to address the rotary-wing pilot training needs of U.S. military and government customers. The solution would provide for total life-cycle support and management, centered around the U.S.-built AW119 helicopter, the best-in-class... Read more
13-Apr-2015Source: Ex-Im Bank
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has approved a $22.4 million loan guarantee to finance the export of U.S.-made AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters to North Pole Investments in Panama for leasing and use in Colombia’s offshore oil and gas industry. The lender is Apple Bank for Savings of New York, N.Y. According to... Read more
8-Apr-2015Source: Heli-One
Customers flying commercial and governmental helicopters in the Republic of Korea now have access to extensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service capabilities from Heli-One’s operations in Canada. Heli-One Boundary Bay has earned certification for aircraft maintenance operations (AMO) from the Korean Office of Civil Aviation (KOCA), joining the company’s base in Stavanger, Norway, in... Read more
1-Apr-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Weststar Aviation Services has today started a new contract operating two AW139 helicopters to expand operations for oil and gas exploration under the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority. Weststar are providing the helicopters to Carigali Hess Operating Company and Carigali PTTEPI Operating Company Sdn Bhd. The contract is worth 370 million Malaysian Ringgit ($100M), and will see the pair of helicopters... Read more
1-Apr-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today the availability of a new AW169 Flight Training Device (FTD) at its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy. The device has been certified by a jointEuropean Aviation Safety Agency (EASA ) and Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) team to FTD Level 2 as per CS-FSTD(H), the certification specification for Helicopter... Read more
27-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) covering the third five year period of the 25-year Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) contract. The contract provides a comprehensive availability based support package for the UK MoD’s fleet of AW101 Merlin helicopters for the period 1st... Read more
27-Mar-2015Source: Helitech
With just over six months to go, a growing number of new exhibitors are confirming their interest in participating at Helitech International 2015, Europe’s largest helicopter exhibition. Organised by Reed Exhibitions, this year’s event is being staged at ExCeL London from 6 – 8 October, in association with the European Helicopter Association. New exhibiting companies... Read more
24-Mar-2015Source: Bristow
Our customers push boundaries. Whether you’re exploring new terrain for the world’s energy needs or reaching others in need of rescue, we understand the demand for safer, faster, more cost-effective transportation. That’s why Bristow has partnered with Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland to develop the AW609 TiltRotor, an incredible aircraft that flies like a plane, but with... Read more
20-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
The AW169 displayed Heli-Expo by AgustaWestland had straight from Alaska where last month it successfully completed extreme cold weather trials in the framework of civil certification. Excellent performance and system reliability were demonstrated at temperatures down to – 40 C°. This latest testing followed a series of hot & high trials in Arizona last year which... Read more
19-Mar-2015Source: Bristow
The American Helicopter Society International recognizes Bristow CEO Emeritus in its 2015 Awards Program The American Helicopter Society (AHS) International recognized Bristow CEO Emeritus Bill Chiles with the AgustaWestland International Fellowship Award for his “significant contributions to international vertical flight cooperation” in its 2015 Awards Program. According to the AHS press release, Bill “has long... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Weststar General Aviation are pleased to announce that a contract for three helicopters, one AW119Kx, one GrandNew and one AW169, was signed today at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2015 by Vincenzo Alaimo, Managing Director of AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Weststar Group’s... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that its Training Academy in Malaysia will receive an AW139 Maintenance Trainer Simulator later this year. This will enable practical elements of AW139 airframe and avionics courses to be undertaken in Malaysia by customers in the region. The full aircraft maintenance trainer simulator enables students to undertake maintenance and fault finding tasks... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today it has signed a contract with Badan SAR Nasional (Basarnas), the national search and rescue agency of the Republic of Indonesia, for an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter equipped for SAR operations. The contract also includes training for aircrew and technicians as well as an initial support package. The aircraft will be... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today it has recently delivered two new AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to Malaysian clients recently to perform corporate and VIP transportation. These latest deliveries mark the continued success of the AW139 in the Malaysian and corporate transport markets where the new generation helicopter has become the outright market leader. Nearly 30 AW139s... Read more
17-Mar-2015Source: VA
Swiss-based Vertis Aviation, part of the independently owned aviation company 28 East Group, has opened its first aviation charter branch in South Africa at O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORT), Johannesburg, to support growing demand in the region. Located in a prime office location at the new state-of-the-art Fireblade Aviation FBO, the premises fittingly reflect the... Read more
17-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland celebrated the official opening of its new Regional Supply Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland on March 13th. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of local dignitaries and representatives from major operators and industry. Located close to Aberdeen Airport, the new facility has been operational 24/7 since January this year delivering spare parts to... Read more
13-Mar-2015
AW139 noted with emergency squawk 7700 flying Baku to Ganja. Very odd routing from radar plot just prior to Flightrader24 screen grab. No further details available... Read more
13-Mar-2015Source: Agustawestland
At the recent Customer Advisory Board (CAB) AgustaWestland launched a dedicated Reliability Data Sharing Group (RDSG). This is to focus on AW139 component reliability analysis, allowing us to provide AW139 Customers with the most reliable data. This initiative, developed by the AW139 Product Support Engineering group, further enhances the level of service that AgustaWestland provides... Read more
12-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
With time to reflect following the end of Heli Expo, Andrew Drwiega gives a quick summary of some of the key points that were made by OEMs during the show. Now that the dust has settled from Heli Expo, Florida, for another year what, if anything, did we learn from the world’s biggest helicopter exposition?... Read more
12-Mar-2015Source: Agustawestland
Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Alan Greenberger welcomed yesterday’s announcement by AgustaWestland that the AW609 civil TiltRotor helicopter will be manufactured at the company’s Philadelphia facility. “As one of this city’s most innovative and global companies we are tremendously excited that this new cutting edge aircraft will be manufactured by... Read more
12-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) are pleased to announce the delivery of the first Airborne Mine Counter Measures (AMCM) equipped MCH-101 helicopter to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. The KHI MCH-101, a licence built version of the AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter, is equipped with the Northrop Grumman AN/AQS-24A airborne mine hunting system and the... Read more
12-Mar-2015Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade Services is pleased to announce the delivery of two AW 109 E pre-owned helicopters to Helinet Aviation Services, a Los Angeles-based diversified flight services provider, who will partner with Rotortrade USA in the US second hand helicopters market. Aircrafts provided by Rotortrade USA will expand Helinet Aviation’s fleet of AW 109 E helicopters. They... Read more
11-Mar-2015Source: Western Morning News
An MP has claimed Westcountry defence manufacturer AgustaWestland was “cut out” of a £1 billion deal to build the Army’s next fleet of Apache helicopters. See Full Story... Read more
8-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
With increasing interest in AgustaWestland’s AW609 tilt rotor, HeliHub.com has proactively set up a fan page on Facebook for the type. This will provide the opportunity to bring together people interested in the AW609 programme and the news and information they are able to share. This may be photos from events where the type is... Read more
6-Mar-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Andrew Drwiega interviewed Daniele Romiti inside the mock-up of an AW609 VIP cabin at Heli-Expo, 2015. The discussion in fact centred on the development and future of AgustaWestland’s tiltrotor. Andrew Drwiega (AD): When you bought the AW609 off Bell Helicopter Textron, it was agreed that a number of there engineers would continue to work on... Read more
6-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today it has appointed Heliconia Industrie Sarl as an Authorized Service Centre for the AW139 intermediate twin helicopter in Morocco. Heliconia, an official distributor of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters in Morocco since early 2014 with two offshore-configured AW139s already in service and a contract for two additional helicopters, will provide a range of support... Read more
6-Mar-2015Source: LCI Helicopters
LCI Helicopters, the helicopter leasing arm of the Libra Group, has entered into an agreement to lease a second new AgustaWestland AW139 to HeliService international, a leading provider of offshore services in the North Sea and Baltic regions, as it continues with its expansion plans. The new aircraft will be delivered in March and will... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announced that Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland has received European Aviation Safety Agency approval for installation of Donaldson’s Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system on the AW139. EASA’s issuance of a type certificate in February 2015 will allow more operators of the intermediate-size AgustaWestland helicopter to maximize protection... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins’ newest technologies for helicopters will be playing a key role in advancing search and rescue services being provided by Bristow Helicopters Ltd on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for the UK’s search and rescue (SAR) program, commencing in April. Rockwell Collins’ flight decks are featured on the new fleet of specially... Read more
4-Mar-2015Source: Microturbo
Microturbo (Safran) and Bel Air Aviation A/S are pleased to announce the signature of a Support By the Hour (SBH) agreement for the e-APU60 on the AW189 helicopter. Bel Air operates a fleet of two AW189 in the Oil & Gas sector. This five-year SBH agreement will provide Bel Air a fixed amount per flight... Read more
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