From 5-8 September, Leonardo and its Polish subsidiary PZL-Świdnik are exhibiting at the 25th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce, Poland. As part of the selection of products and technologies on display at the exhibition, the Italian Air Force’s AW101 medium/heavy helicopter and the W-3PL Głuszec helicopter used by the Polish… Read more »
Source: Leonardo, 08-Sep-17
Leonardo-Finmeccanica is introducing the light-single AW009 helicopter to U.S. law enforcement units at this week’s Airborne Law Enforcement Association annual exhibition, taking place in Savannah, GA With continued strong interest from airborne law enforcement operators, Leonardo will launch several days of flight demonstrations and trials in August. The AW009, a commercial evolution of the SW-4… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Jul-16
PZL-Świdnik, a Leonardo-Finmeccanica company, is pleased to inform that it is handing over to the Polish Armed Forces the last in the second series of four W-3PL Głuszec helicopters, which will bring the total number of Głuszec helicopters in the service of the Polish Army to eight. Moreover the handover of the first two out… Read more »
Source: PZL, 29-Jun-16
Jarosław Gowin, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Science and Higher Education, paid a visit on March 14th to PZL-Świdnik, a Finmeccanica company, to obtain first-hand knowledge about the technological potential and capabilities of the only producer of Polish helicopters and the main supplier to the Polish Armed Forces. During the visit the… Read more »
Source: PZL Swidnik, 23-Mar-16
On the first day of Heli-Expo 2016, the Helicopter Division of Finmeccanica presented an evolution of the light single-engine SW-4 commercial helicopter, now designated the AW009. The new model provides improved levels of comfort, reduced maintenance and operating costs as well as an all new integrated avionics suite, and in the future, the option of… Read more »
Source: Finmeccanica, 02-Mar-16
AgustaWestland announced today that it has completed the UK Ministry of Defence’s Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial System (RWUAS) Capability Concept Demonstration (CCD) contract it was awarded in 2013, including 27 hours of demonstration flying and 22 automatic simulated deck landings using its SW-4 RUAS Solo technology demonstrator. The flying element of the contract was carried… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 16-Sep-15
The ministry chose the French helicopters Caracal for tests, with second stage negotiations ongoing. See Full Story
Source: The News, 23-Jun-15
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 »
Source: Agustawestland, 10-Jun-15
Employees of PZL-Świdnik gathered at the gates of the factory (Poland’s biggest manufacturer of helicopters) at around 3pm local time, before setting off to the town’s Constitution Square. See Full Story
Source: Radio Poland, 12-May-15
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 »
Source: PZL Swidnik, 27-Apr-15
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 »
Source: AgustaWestland, 22-Apr-15
Date refers to the date that the wreck of this helicopter was found abandoned, and thus the accident could have happened earlier. Helicopter found having crashed onto its starboard side with tail rotor separated. No marks on the ground around, and relatively light damage to cabin and cockpit area suggests either take-0ff or landing issue. … Read more »
04-Apr-15
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Tuncang Investment Co.,Ltd. has been appointed an official, non-exclusive distributor for the SW-4 light single engine helicopter in China. The distributorship agreement includes a commitment for ten SW-4s which will be manufactured by PZL-Świdnik in Poland. In the future Tuncang could also be appointed an Authorized Service Centre for… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 04-Mar-15
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce it has signed Memoranda of Understanding on offset contracts worth nearly €800 million with four key Polish industrial sector companies grouped in the Polish Armaments Group: Fabryka Broni Radom (Radom Arms Factory), Military Aviation Works no. 1 in Łódź, Military Aviation Works no. 2 in Bydgoszcz and ZM Tarnów. The… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 19-Dec-14
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the Spanish company Hispánica de Aviación S.A (HASA) for three W-3A Sokół helicopters in fire-fighting configuration. The contract will also see PZL-Świdnik deliveran Initial Spare Parts (ISP) package, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and a comprehensive training package. These three new… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 11-Dec-14
Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti visited PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, today in the occasion of her official trip to Poland. During her visit Minister Pinotti was introduced to the advanced technology products and manufacturing capabilities of the Polish company. Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said “The presence of such an advanced technological capability in Poland,… Read more »
Source: Agustawestland, 12-Nov-14
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that two Świdnik-produced W-3PL Głuszec helicopters, in service with the Polish Land Forces, are successfully demonstrating their combat support capabilities during the Combined Joint Personnel Recovery Standardisation Course (CJPRSC) that is being held in Florennes, Belgium. PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that two Świdnik-produced… Read more »
Source: PZL-Świdnik, 09-Oct-14
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that the new generation AW149 multirole military helicopter, which has recently been issued with military certification by the Italian Directorate of Air Armaments (ARMAEREO), is being showcased at MSPO 2014, confirming that the aircraft is the ideal solution to meet the Polish Armed Forces’ multirole helicopter requirement…. Read more »
Source: PZL-Świdnik, 03-Sep-14
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is showcasing the SW-4 Solo Rotorcraft Unmanned Air System/Optionally Piloted Helicopter (RUAS/OPH) at MSPO 2014 in Kielce, demonstrating the Company’s potential in the European UAV sector, reinforcing its position as an important centre of excellence for advanced aviation technologies and confirming its continuous commitment to innovation. The SW-4 Solo RUAS/OPH, the… Read more »
Source: PZL-Świdnik, 03-Sep-14
Philippine Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado has ordered the grounding of 7 Sokol helicopters following the crash of a similar aircraft in Marawi City on Thursday. See Full Story
Source: ABC-CBN, 11-Aug-14
Appeared to lose power in hover taxi for take-off en route to Cagayan de Oro City and lost height, crashing to the ground – see full video
07-Aug-14
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that it has joined the AgustaWestland European Works Council, i.e. an advisory body to AgustaWestland’s Management, which includes the Company’s subsidiaries from the UK, Italy and now also Poland, as well as their employees. The inclusion of PZL-Świdnik into the AgustaWestland European Works Council is of special… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 04-Aug-14
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the new generation AW149 multirole military helicopter has been issued with military certification by the Italian Directorate of Air Armaments (ARMAEREO). The Type Certificate was signed and delivered to Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland during an official ceremony held at the Farnborough International Air Show today, in the presence of Finmeccanica… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 16-Jul-14
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uganda has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin and one W-3A Sokol intermediate twin engine helicopter. These aircraft, which are to be delivered in 2015, will be operated by the Uganda Police to perform law enforcement missions across the nation. The… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 14-Jul-14
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce it is attending BALT Military Expo in Gdańsk this week (24-26th June), exhibiting its latest rotorcraft technology and confirming the Company’s key role in the Polish Armed Forces’ main maritime helicopter programmes and its leadership in the Polish aviation sector. PZL-Świdnik has developed and produced the W-3RM… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 02-Jul-14
On 17 June 2014, PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, a key aviation employer in Poland and a global leader in advanced aviation technologies signed a cooperation agreement with Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) The agreement provides for a multifaceted cooperation between PZL-Świdnik and UMCS to leverage on the their capabilities, knowledge and experience to help develop the… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 23-Jun-14
The AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków and PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, the key employer in the Polish aviation sector and one of the leaders in delivering state-of-the-art aerospace solutions, have signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement will be based primarily on joint projects and scientific research in the field of developing cutting-edge… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 22-May-14
Making its very first appearance in North America at Heli-Expo 2014, which was held in Anaheim, California, from 25th to 27th February, the PZL-Świdnik SW-4 gained a lot of interest from visitors at the world’s largest dedicated helicopter exposition. The SW-4 was exhibited as part of AgustaWestland’s range of new generation helicopters including the AW109… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 02-Mar-14
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce it has delivered the fifth and final VIP transport Sokol helicopter to the Polish Air Force. The aircraft joined the other four Sokols already in service with the 1st Airlift Base in Warsawon 23rd December. All five helicopters, which have been delivered to the Polish Air Force this… Read more »
10-Jan-14
PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is showcasing the SW-4 Solo Rotorcraft Unmanned Air System/Optionally Piloted Helicopter (RUAS/OPH) at MSPO 2013 in Kielce, Poland, demonstrating the Company’s potential in the European aviation sector, where the remotely piloted and unmanned aircraft are becoming synonymous with state-of-the-art technology.Nicola Bianco, Managing Director, PZL-Świdnik SA said, “We are pleased to… Read more »
Source: PZL Swidnik, 03-Sep-13
PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is showcasing the AW149 multipurpose military twin engine helicopter at MSPO 2013 (Kielce, Poland – 2/5 September), following its demonstration during the recent Radom Air Show-2013, where the aircraft was presented in both the flying and static displays. PZL-Świdnik is offering the AW149 helicopter, based on a common platform, for… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 03-Sep-13
SW-4 on crop spraying operation crashed, killing the pilot
16-Jun-13
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce it has delivered the second W-3WA Sokol helicopter in VIP configuration to the Polish Air Force as part of a contract signed in 2011 for five aircraft. The first W-3WA Sokol was handed over four months ago and the remaining aircraft are scheduled to be delivered by… Read more »
Source: PZL-Świdnik, 30-May-13
PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce its participation at EUROPOLTECH 2013 (17-19th April, Warsaw, EXPO XXI Warsaw International Expocentre). At the exhibition, the company will be displaying advanced rotorcraft technologies ideally suited for performing law enforcement missions, especially the SW-4 Solo RUAS/OPH rotorcraft unmanned aerial system and the latest generation helicopters, the… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 19-Apr-13
Poland’s armament inspectorate has chosen PZL-Swidnik to modernise the nation’s army aviation W-3 Sokol medical evacuation helicopters (see full story).
Source: Flight Global, 18-Apr-13
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, hosted a visit from a delegation of the Ministry of Economy today including, among others, the Undersecretary of State, Ms. Grażyna Henclewska. The aim of the visit was to provide the guests with a comprehensive overview of the company, which has been a part of AgustaWestland, one of the key global… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 05-Apr-13
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that the last two of eight Sokol helicopters have been delivered to the Philippine Air Force. The Sokols were transported from Lublin Airport to Clark Air Base near Manila on board an An-124 Ruslan large cargo airplane. The two Sokol helicopters follow the six aircraft delivered to… Read more »
Source: PZL Swidnik, 18-Feb-13
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that it has signed cooperation agreements with Poland’s top technical universities aimed at establishing close collaboration. The agreements were signed during the conference: An Extraordinary Engineer Required – the cooperation of science and business in educating engineers, which was held at PZL-Swidnik’s headquarters on 25th January. The… Read more »
Source: PZL-Świdnik, 05-Feb-13
European Helicopter Show is pleased to announce that thr Czech Armed Forces Chief of Staff has approved participation of W 3A Sokol military helicopter at EHS on the 11th May 2013
Source: EHS, 04-Jan-13
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that the second batch of Sokol helicopters in combat utility configuration has been delivered to the Philippine Air Force. The two additional helicopters follow the four Sokols delivered by PZL-Świdnik to the customer in February 2012. The second batch of Sokols are part of a contract signed… Read more »
Source: PZL-Świdnik, 06-Dec-12
PZL-Åšwidnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, will attend MSPO 2012 (Kielce, Poland – 3/6 September) exhibiting latest technology in rotorcraft confirming its leading role in the vertical lift sector. The company will be displaying a new generation AW149 twin engine multirole military helicopter together with the prototype of the SW-4 RUAS/OPH (“Soloâ€) single engine rotorcraft unmanned… Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 04-Sep-12
PZL-Åšwidnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce its attendance at the BALT-MILITARY-EXPO in GdaÅ„sk, organized under the honorary patronage of the Minister of National Defence. Held in GdaÅ„sk every two years, the BALT-MILITARY-EXPO is the largest and the most important event of its type to be held in Poland. Presenting state-of-the-art solutions for… Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 04-Jul-12
A Bell 412 and a PZL Sokol crashed yesterday in Spain in separate incidents. Both were firefighting. The sole-occupant pilot in the Bell 412 was sadly killed, while both crew in the Sokol survived with injuries. Both helicopters were operated by INAER. We will track updates in the two incidents in our accident pages. HeliHub.com… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 03-Jul-12
Crashed 30 minutes after the Bell 412 firefighting accident. One report states loss of tail rotor on approach to site at altitude of 20m. Both occupants (aged 55 and 36) injured
02-Jul-12
The Philippine Air Force recently announced during the Air Power Symposium 2012 held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia in Pasay City that it will take delivery of a further 25 helicopters before the end of 2012. The statement is believed to be part of its preparation for the forthcoming 65th PAF anniversary… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 28-Jun-12
PZL-Åšwidnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that the all new AW149 military helicopter, has successfully performed an initial demonstration tour across Poland to show its unique and outstanding capabilities and qualities as the best Polish solution to meet the future national Armed Forces’ multipurpose requirements. The sole new-generation multirole helicopter in its… Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 25-Apr-12
PZL-Åšwidnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce it has performed an official presentation of AW149 military helicopter at its plant within the framework of the demonstration tour which has recently also seen the aircraft visiting and exhibiting in DÄ™blin and Warsaw. Representatives of local authorities, business and scientific communities of Lubelszczyzna, parliament members,… Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 25-Apr-12
(electronic translation from Polish)  Demonstration of the capabilities of helicopters produced in Swidnik, tour facility, meet with the staff – are just some of the official visit of His Excellency Riccardo Guariglia, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in PZL-Swidnik, a group company of AgustaWestland. The Ambassador visited Åšwidnik plants on Wednesday, March 14. His arrival… Read more »
Source: PZL Swidnik, 19-Mar-12
PZL–Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that the first four Sokol helicopters for the Philippine Air Force were officially handed over to Voltaire Tuvera Gazmin, Secretary of National Defense, by MieczysÅ‚aw Majewski, President of PZL-Åšwidnik, during a ceremony held today at Clark Air Base 40 miles northwest of Manila. The aircraft will… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 12-Mar-12
PZL–Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, and the leading Polish aviation company, has now launched the use of SAP business software across its Swidnik factory to enable it to work more efficiently and further integrate with the other AgustaWestland businesses around the world. Nearly 150 people including representatives from PZL-Åšwidnik, AgustaWestland, suppliers and staff involved in… Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 08-Feb-12
Board of PZL – Swidnik, AgustaWestland group of companies, met Feb. 2. affiliated with entrepreneurs in the Eastern Cluster metal and invited to cooperate, through subcontracting and / or partnerships in the production of parts and components for helicopters. Argued that they are interested in co-operation also with a small company, a pro-organic production is an asset. PZL-Swidnik… Read more »
Source: PZL-Swidnik, 08-Feb-12
A Polish-built SW-4 helicopter crashed Sunday afternoon at Fairbanks International Airport while on cold weather testing. The National Weather Service aftercast showed the temperature was -36, and while they failed to say whether that was Fahrenheit or Celsius, it actually makes very little difference as the two scales cross over at -40. On HeliHub.com every… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 16-Jan-12
A PZL SW4 has crashed at Fairbanks International Airport while operating there for “Cold Weather Testing”. 3POB. The incident happened at 2:23 p.m. and the temperature at the airport was minus 36 degrees that afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
15-Jan-12
PZL-Åšwidnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce it has signed contracts with the Polish Ministry of National Defence valued at approximately PLN380 million net (€90 million) for the supply of five W-3WA Sokół helicopters and the upgrade of 14 helicopters. The manufacture and upgrading activities will be undertaken at the PZL-Åšwidnik factory in Poland…. Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 13-Jan-12
In a ceremony on Tuesday at Warsaw’s Okecie Airport, the Polish Air Force VIP squadron 36SPLT (Specjalnego PuÅ‚ku Lotnictwa Transportowego = Special Air Transport Regiment) was disbanded. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Defence Czeslaw Mroczek, Chief of General Staff of the Polish Army General Mieczyslaw Cieniuch, Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. pil…. Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 05-Jan-12
The Polish-built PZL SW-4 was last week put on the Brazilian register for the first time – the local demonstrator aircraft is now officially registered as PP-MHJ. The helicopter has been in the South American country since at least August 2011, when it was presented at the LABACE (Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition)… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 25-Nov-11
Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister of National Defence, has visited on Wednesday, September 14th, the factory of PZ-Åšwidnik SA, an AgustaWestland company. Minister was accompanied with Marcin Idzik, Under-Secretary of State. Ministers have looked at the new production and assembly line totally renovated thanks to significant investments. For the first time ever Polish MoD representatives have the… Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 20-Sep-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that PZL-Swidnik has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INAER of Spain to expand both companies’ businesses in the fire fighting market over the next ten years, in particular in Spain, Portugal, Italy and France. The MoU is focused on the specialised W-3A Sokol medium twin… Read more »
Source: AgustaWestland, 23-Jun-11
Unstable on take-off and crashed in a wood a few hundred metres from take-off point
18-Jun-11
AgustaWestland subsidiary PZL Swidnik will deliver four W-3A Sokol transport helicopters to the Philippines by November this year, with another four in the second quarter of 2012. The air force is also contemplating major avionics upgrades to its MD 520 light attack helicopters.
Source: Flightglobal, 31-May-11
PZL-Åšwidnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a renewal agreement with Rolls-Royce to continue the supply of M250 turbines for the SW-4 single engine helicopter. The multi-year agreement will cover the provision of engines for the SW-4 in the world market, confirming confidence of the market opportunities for the type…. Read more »
Source: PZL-Åšwidnik, 20-Mar-11
The Korea Forest Service helicopter carrying three crew members crashed into a reservoir in Seosan, some 277 km south of Seoul, at 6:47 a.m., a few minutes after taking off for an extinguishing operation in the nearby Mount Gaya region. Believed to be HL9449
19-Mar-11
Helicopter was doing work in the National Park, probably load lifting but the news reports thus far are unclear. Serious injuries reported
24-Feb-11
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that PZL- Åšwidnik has delivered all of four upgraded W-3PL GÅ‚uszec helicopters, a multirole combat version of the W-3 Sokół, to the Polish Land Forces. PZL- Åšwidnik and the Polish Ministry of Defence signed a research and development phase contract in 2003 for a prototype W-3PL (GÅ‚uszec)… Read more »
Source: PZL- Åšwidnik, 12-Feb-11
Having achieved local certification in Chile in September 2010, the National Forestry Commission’s PZL W-3 Sokol lies idle due to lack of trained pilots
Source: Pura Noticia, 06-Jan-11
The Philippine government said Tuesday it had cancelled a 73 million dollar deal to buy military helicopters following allegations of collusion with a Polish defense contractor.
Source: Inquirer, 08-Dec-10
A PZL W-3 Sokol has been in Chile since at least April 2010 on a Polish registration while certification issues are sorted. This process was finally completed in September, and local registration CC-ACJ was issued and it was noted as such on 30th September at Vina del Mar – Rodelillo Airport (photo here). The operator… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-Nov-10
Tenders involved PZL Swidnik with a $60 million contract to supply eight combat utility helicopters, and MD Helicopters with six night-capable attack helicopters worth $29 million
Source: Saudi Gazette, 05-Oct-10
Casiño said it was suspicious that 5 of the 6 interested bidders backed out of the bidding process. These included such big names in the industry like Boeing, Asia Aerospace/MD Helicopter Inc., Eurocopter, Elbit System/Joavi Phils. and the Russian Federation.
Source: ABS-CDS, 18-Sep-10
Employee relations at AgustaWestland’s Polish plant in Swidnik are at a low after 500 redundancies were reported. Employees are pointing to a union agreement which safeguarded jbos for six years after AW parent Finmeccanica bought the plant
Source: ilsole24ore, 29-Jul-10
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce its partnership with PZL Swidnik S.A. for the assembly of PC-12 fuselage and wing cells. Following in-depth and extremely detailed assessments of various suppliers, Pilatus is confident that PZL Swidnik S.A. will prove to be a partner capable of meeting the highest standards of quality, and one with… Read more »
Source: Pilatus Aircraft, 05-Apr-10
Philippine Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Oscar Rabena told reporters the eight W-3A Sokol helicopters would cost P3 billion or roughly P375 million each
03-Mar-10
AgustaWestland announced that Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Åšwidnik delivered the 1,000th fuselage to AgustaWestland during an official ceremony held today in Åšwidnik, marking 13 years of successful co-operation between the two companies
Source: AgustaWestland, 27-Oct-09
PZL Swidnik has unveiled two projects based on the further development of its W-3 Sokol utility helicopter design.
Source: Flightglobal, 09-Sep-09
