19-Apr-2024Source: Airbus
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a further six Airbus H145 helicopters as the next step in renewing its rotary fleet and cutting the number of different types in service. The new aircraft will be deployed to Cyprus primarily for emergency response duties and to Brunei to support UK military training in jungle warfare and... Read more
27-Jun-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Government of Cyprus has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of six H145Ms with an option for another six aircraft. The five-bladed helicopters will be operated by the Cypriot National Guard. “The implementation of this agreement will provide the National Guard with a cost-effective and high-performance helicopter solution that satisfies... Read more
16-Mar-2016Source: In Cyprus
Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides has hit out against what he sees is a cover-up in the suspicious purchase of five AW139s from AgustaWestland back in 2008. Cyprus bought three for SAR work, and two for their national Police force. See full story... Read more
26-Nov-2014Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today the delivery of the 50th Bell 429 in Europe to an operator in the United Kingdom. The aircraft will be used to accomplish corporate/VIP transport across the region. [Ed:- see our analysis below by country] “The Bell 429 offers customers exceptional performance and a smooth, comfortable ride, and... Read more
8-Oct-2014Source: Avincis
INAER Aviation Italia, a leading provider of offshore transportation, medical emergency and resuce services and fire-fighting, has recently been awarded a contract for the provision of off-shore transportation and medevac services by ENI Cyprus. The two helicopters will transport passengers engaged in the exploration project in Cyprus onto the vessel ‘Saipem 10.000’ which is equipped... Read more
28-Jul-2014Source: Cyprus Airways
An important strategic agreement was signed between Cyprus Airways and P.H.I. Air Europe Ltd. P.H.I. Air Europe Ltd is a Joint venture partnership with P.H.I. Helicopters Inc who have chosen Cyprus as their eastern Mediterranean and southern Europe HQ. PHI Inc is one of the largest operators in the world in the field of helicopter... Read more
17-Dec-2013
French pilot Frederick Coupe slightly injured. Skid collapsed (on landing?). Helicopter was involved in powerline cleaning operations... Read more
25-Nov-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Local press is reporting that Cyprus’ Justice Minister Ionas Nicolaou and Defence Minister Photis Photiou last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate the operation of the country’s AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters. From the text of the official announcement, the MoU paves the way for coordination between the Police and National Guard, including a joint training... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Justice of Cyprus has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters during an official ceremony held today in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Dimitris Christofias; Minister of Justice and Public Order, Loukas Louka; Chief of Police,... Read more
7-Aug-2009
7-Aug-09 D-HSPO MD Helicopters MD500E Moni village, Cyprus... Read more
6-Jan-2009Source: AgustaWestland
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16-Dec-2008Source: AgustaWestland
The Ministry Of Defence Of Cyprus Signs Contract For Three AW139s... Read more
