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Gulf Helicopters’ AW139 fleet passes 20,000 hour milestone

Gulf Helicopters’ AW139 fleet passes 20,000 hour milestone

15-Nov-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW139 medium twin helicopter fleet operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar has achieved the milestone of 20,000 flying hours. Gulf Helicopter is one of the largest AW139 operators worldwide and a prime player in the Middle East with 12 helicopters of this type already in... Read more

Quest launches new family of turbine helicopters to be built in UAE

Quest launches new family of turbine helicopters to be built in UAE

14-Nov-2011Source: Quest Helicopters

Quest Helicopters, a new name in aerospace, helicopter design and technology, launches today (13 November) at the Dubai Air Show. The privately-owned company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, is announcing plans to fund, develop, define and refine new technology for a family of innovative new light twin engine and twin rotor system helicopters. Originally Dubbed “Project... Read more

Eurocopter details Dubai display and Middle East commitment

Eurocopter details Dubai display and Middle East commitment

11-Nov-2011Source: Eurocopter

Eurocopter’s participation at the 2011 Dubai Airshow will underscore its market leadership in the Middle East with a competitive, capable helicopter product line, as well as the company’s dedication to a continued local presence through partnerships and cooperation. With more than 600 rotary-wing aircraft currently in service throughout the Middle East, Eurocopter helicopters are performing... Read more

Dubai Air Wing sell JetRanger to German operator

Dubai Air Wing sell JetRanger to German operator

4-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Dubai Air Wing have recently sold an Agusta-Bell 206B JetRanger III to Germany.  Previously operating in the Middle East emirate as DU-144, the JetRanger is now registered as D-HAMM with Agrar Heliflug, and was noted at their heliport at Ahlen.  It is serial number 8692, built in 1985 Agusta built less than fifty more... Read more

GrandNew and two AW169s for Falcon Aviation Services

GrandNew and two AW169s for Falcon Aviation Services

28-Sep-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that FAS (Falcon Aviation Services) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin and a preliminary sale contract for two AW169 helicopters. These latest contracts were signed at the delivery ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy for... Read more

How popular is Eurocopter’s EC135 Hermes edition?

How popular is Eurocopter’s EC135 Hermes edition?

6-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Significant effort has been put into promoting the Hermes Edition of the Eurocopter EC135.  Eurocopter aimed this project at the high-end corporate market where they partnered with the French couture house to come up with a distinctive design, mainly in the aircraft’s interior – see below.  Some external features were also added, particularly the skid... Read more

UAE puts in request for five VIP UH-60Ms

UAE puts in request for five VIP UH-60Ms

28-Jun-2011Source: DSCA

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Thursday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of five UH-60M BLACKHAWK VIP helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $217 million. The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested a possible... Read more

World Food Programme organize Helicopter SMS work shop in Dubai

World Food Programme organize Helicopter SMS work shop in Dubai

29-Apr-2011Source: World Food Programme

The rising demand on the Helicopter Sector as being  one of the safest, fastest and most versatile transportation method, improving the safety standards where practical is an urge and responding to that the World Food programme Aviation Safety Unite – Sharjah office and as a continuing effort to improve safety standard is organizing: WFP Helicopter... Read more

Aviation lawyers Gates and Partners opening new Dubai office

Aviation lawyers Gates and Partners opening new Dubai office

21-Apr-2011Source: Gates and Partners

The international aviation and commercial law firm Gates and Partners announce the opening of its new office in Dubai as soon as regulatory formalities are completed and the recruitment of new partners  Jim Edmunds and Anthony Frances who are joining the firm from the Dubai office of Clyde and Co. Senior Partner Sean Gates said... Read more

28-Mar-11 A6-FLZ Bell 412EP Zakum West Super Complex, UAE

28-Mar-11 A6-FLZ Bell 412EP Zakum West Super Complex, UAE

28-Mar-2011

After the passengers had boarded the aircraft, the commander heard a noise and the aircraft suddenly settled and adopted a nose high attitude. The engines were shut down, the passengers and crew disembarked. Subsequent examination of the aircraft by the crew showed that the undercarriage aft crosstube had failed, due to metallurgical fatigue.... Read more

16-Mar-11 A6-FLV Bell 412EP Zakum Field, UAE

16-Mar-11 A6-FLV Bell 412EP Zakum Field, UAE

16-Mar-2011

Uneventful approach and landing on the helideck where it was intended to embark ten passengers and some equipment. After nine passengers had boarded, the aircraft suddenly settled and adopted a nose high attitude. The engines were shut down and the passengers and crew disembarked. Subsequent examination of the aircraft by the crew showed that the... Read more

UAE: Horizon International Flight Academy appoints new CEO

UAE: Horizon International Flight Academy appoints new CEO

15-Mar-2011Source: Horizon International

Horizon International Flight Academy have announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Hareb Thani Al Dhaheri.  Retired Brigardier Pilot Mr. Al Dhaheri began his career as a helicopter pilot in UAE Armed Forces and he went on to hold a number of senior positions in the military. Prior to joining Horizon, he spent... Read more

UAE to modify Black Hawks into gunships

UAE to modify Black Hawks into gunships

25-Feb-2011

The UAE is to buy weaponization kits for 23 of its UH-60M Black Hawks to turn them into gunships in a deal with SIkorsky worth $272M... Read more

Sikorsky awarded $24M for UAE UH-60 spares

Sikorsky awarded $24M for UAE UH-60 spares

7-Jan-2011Source: US DoD

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Dec. 23 a $24,822,637 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for spares and ground support equipment to 40 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to the United Arab Emirates.  Work will be completed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2014.  One bid was solicited... Read more

UAE seeks to double Apache fleet in $5 billion request

UAE seeks to double Apache fleet in $5 billion request

9-Nov-2010Source: DSCA

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress November 3 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of 30 AH-64D Block II lot 10 APACHE helicopters, remanufactured to AH-64D Block III configuration and 30 AH-64D Block III APACHE helicopters, as well as associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete... Read more

UAE Air Force confirms $300M Black Hawk deal

UAE Air Force confirms $300M Black Hawk deal

4-Nov-2010Source: Dubai Helishow

The fourth edition of the Dubai Helishow, inaugurated by Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Art, continued to attract the region’s leading stakeholders in civil, medical, military, and search and rescue sector with day one seeing the confirmation of a deal between the UAE Airforce and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.... Read more

Eurocopter focuses on security, transport and offshore missions at Dubai Helishow

Eurocopter focuses on security, transport and offshore missions at Dubai Helishow

2-Nov-2010Source: Eurocopter

Marignane, France, 2 November 2010 Eurocopter will mark its 30-plus year presence in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region with a major participation at this week’s Dubai Helishow 2010, underscoring its helicopter product line’s capabilities for evolving applications that include anti-piracy, counter-insurgency and border patrol missions; corporate and VVIP transportation; emergency medical airlift; search... Read more

Dubai Helishow 2010 takes off in full swing

Dubai Helishow 2010 takes off in full swing

2-Nov-2010Source: Dubai Helishow

The much-awaited fourth edition of the Dubai Helishow, the Middle East’s largest trade show for the helicopter industry, opened its doors today at the Dubai Airport Expo Centre. The three-day event was inaugurated by Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Art Authority. Held under the patronage of His Highness... Read more

Dubai prepares for 2010 Helishow

Dubai prepares for 2010 Helishow

28-Oct-2010Source: Dubai Helishow

With less than a week to go, the Middle East helicopter industry is gearing up for the eagerly anticipated Dubai Helishow Show 2010. The fourth edition of the Dubai Helishow – the International Civil and Military Helicopter Technology and Operations Exhibition will cater to the region’s rising civil, medical, military, and search and rescue sector... Read more

UAE and Lebanon’s military bond becomes stronger

UAE and Lebanon’s military bond becomes stronger

28-Sep-2010Source: The National

Ali al Matroushi, a member of Federal National Council’s defence committee, said: “The UAE has a special relationship with Lebanon.” That relationship extends back many years: the UAE Armed Forces took part in mine-clearing operations in Lebanon during the 1980s and mid-2000s, he said.... Read more

UAE have three Chinooks working in Pakistan

UAE have three Chinooks working in Pakistan

9-Sep-2010Source: The National

The UAE military sent three Chinook helicopters to Pakistan to deliver much needed humanitarian aid on August 9. The Chinooks and their crews have been continuously running relief missions in the region, delivering aid to thousands of the affected millions.... Read more

Abu Dhabi and Sikorsky announce JV to develop military MRO centre

Abu Dhabi and Sikorsky announce JV to develop military MRO centre

20-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the launch of a joint venture to provide world class military aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces and other military operators internationally, including in the wider Middle East and North Africa region. ADAT is wholly... Read more

Falcon Aviation opens new private heliport in Abu Dhabi

Falcon Aviation opens new private heliport in Abu Dhabi

8-Apr-2010Source: The National

Falcon has opened a Dh3 million (US$817,000) private heliport and terminal next to Marina Mall to cater for corporate clients and Abu Dhabi’s growing tourism industry.... Read more

GCAA hosts meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council Helicopter Safety Team

GCAA hosts meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council Helicopter Safety Team

3-Mar-2010Source: Emirates News Agency

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Helicopter Safety Team (GCCHST), attended by all helicopter operators in UAE, Qatar and KSA.... Read more

Abu Dhabi Aviation earnings up 20.8%

Abu Dhabi Aviation earnings up 20.8%

8-Feb-2010Source: The National

Abu Dhabi Aviation rebounded strongly from last year’s loss of a key local helicopter contract as it reported a 20.8 per cent jump in its annual earnings on higher-margin foreign leases of aircraft.... Read more

United Arab Emirates requests 16 CH-47F helicopters, spares etc

United Arab Emirates requests 16 CH-47F helicopters, spares etc

8-Dec-2009Source: DSCA

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of 16 Chinook helicopters, and communication equipment, as well as associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $2.0 billion.... Read more

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs FMP(R) Agreement With Falcon Aviation Services

Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs FMP(R) Agreement With Falcon Aviation Services

20-Nov-2009Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a four-year Fleet Management Program(R) agreement with Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi... Read more

Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland create UAE joint venture company

Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland create UAE joint venture company

19-Nov-2009

AgustaWestland and Abu Dhabi Aviation have reached an agreement to set up in the UAE a joint venture to operate in the field of maintenance and training for helicopters.... Read more

Falcon Aviation Services Becomes Worldwide Launch Customer for the S-76Dâ„¢ Helicopter

Falcon Aviation Services Becomes Worldwide Launch Customer for the S-76Dâ„¢ Helicopter

17-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Dubai Air Show that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has contracted to purchase two Sikorsky S-76D™  helicopters, with options to purchase two more, becoming the worldwide launch customer for the new aircraft.... Read more

Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Open Support Center for S-76® Helicopters in Abu Dhabi

Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Open Support Center for S-76® Helicopters in Abu Dhabi

17-Nov-2009Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced that Falcon Aviation Services will establish a Customer Support Center in Abu Dhabi for S-76® helicopters. The facility will be the first S-76 helicopter Customer Support Center in the Middle East... Read more

Falcon Aviation Services takes two more Bell 412s

Falcon Aviation Services takes two more Bell 412s

16-Nov-2009Source: AIN

Bell Helicopter delivered two Bell 412EP helicopters to Falcon Aviation Services, taking the Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi-based operator’s 412 fleet to 10, eight of which were delivered this year.... Read more

Bell Helicopter Delivers 412s to Falcon Aviation Services

Bell Helicopter Delivers 412s to Falcon Aviation Services

16-Nov-2009Source: Bell

Bell Helicopter kicked off its participation in the Dubai Air Show with the latest delivery of two Bell 412EP helicopters to Falcon Aviation Services. This delivery makes the ninth and tenth 412’s delivered to Falcon Aviation Services, eight of which have been delivered this year.... Read more

Falcon Aviation Services launches its sightseeing services during Formula 1

Falcon Aviation Services launches its sightseeing services during Formula 1

30-Oct-2009Source: AME

The Private Jet and Helicopter provider will also be offering aerial sightseeing tours onboard of their Eurocopter EC130 to discover Abu Dhabi from the sky.... Read more

Helicopter operators meet before Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Helicopter operators meet before Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

16-Oct-2009Source: AME

All operators are now briefed and all the necessary planning is now in place throughout the concerned departments to cope with the high volume of helicopters into and out of Yas Island... Read more

Falcon Aviation Services adds helicopter sightseeing to the list of activities available in Abu Dhabi

Falcon Aviation Services adds helicopter sightseeing to the list of activities available in Abu Dhabi

15-Oct-2009Source: AME

FAS has now developed a similar offer to fill the gap of aerial sightseeing services in Abu Dhabi,” said Faisal Al Rawas, Vice President Sales and Marketing. “The terminal is strategically located next to the marina mall and will be base to exciting helicopter tours over the capital’s most iconic landmarks such as The Emirates... Read more

First Eurocopter EC135 Hermès Is Back on the Market

First Eurocopter EC135 Hermès Is Back on the Market

1-Oct-2009Source: http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/first-eurocopter-ec-135-hermes-is-back-on-the-market/

Falcon Aviation Services, a charter operator based in Abu Dhabi, has placed its Eurocopter EC 135 “L’Hélicoptère par Hermès” on the market, less than five months after taking delivery... Read more

Abu Dhabi Aviation looks further afield

Abu Dhabi Aviation looks further afield

30-Jul-2009Source: The National

The company has leased helicopters to air operators or to oil and gas firms in Ethiopia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and recently signed new alliances with India’s Heligo, for the use of one Agusta Westland 139, and an offshore support firm for Petrobras... Read more

Eurocopter delivers first Hermès EC135 to Falcon Aviation Services

Eurocopter delivers first Hermès EC135 to Falcon Aviation Services

4-May-2009Source: Eurocopter

The first “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès” has just been delivered to Falcon Aviation Services, provider of high level aviation services in the UAE and Gulf regions, in Abu Dhabi. To celebrate its arrival in the UAE, this exclusive EC135 helicopter is presented today at the Emirates Palace .... Read more

Falcon Aviation Services for the first Eurocopter EC135 ‘l’Hélicoptère par Hermès’ at EBACE 2008

Falcon Aviation Services for the first Eurocopter EC135 ‘l’Hélicoptère par Hermès’ at EBACE 2008

20-May-2008Source: Eurocopter

Falcon Aviation Services for the first Eurocopter EC135 ‘l’Hélicoptère par Hermès’ at EBACE 2008... Read more

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