AVX Aircraft Company and L3 Technologies bid for FARA program
On December 20, 2018, AVX Aircraft Company and L3 Technologies submitted a joint proposal for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototype program. The first aircraft is expected to enter into service by 2028. The AVX / L3...
Airbus Helicopters selects Pratt & Whitney PW206B3 engineto power H135 for U.S. Navy Trainer Replacement proposal
Airbus Helicopters announced during Heli-Expo its selection of the Pratt & Whitney PW206B3 engine to power the Airbus H135 IFR-certified helicopter the company is proposing for the U.S. Navy helicopter trainer replacement. Company officials made the announcement...
Arriel 2H now ready for service in China
Safran Helicopter Engines has obtained a Validation of Type Certification (VTC) from CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) for its Arriel 2H engine powering the Avicopter AC312E. A VTC is based on the EASA type certificate (obtained in 2018) and confirms that...
Safran signs by-the-hour support contract with Icelandic Coast Guard covering Makila engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Support-By-Hour (SBH®) contract with Icelandic Coast Guard, covering two H225. This contract formalizes a five year Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) agreement supporting a total of 4 Makila 2A1 engines.Commented Höskuldur...
The TH-119 makes its first flight
Leonardo announced it successfully completed the initial flight test of the TH-119 IFR training helicopter on December, 20th, 2018. The TH-119 is the Leonardo’s bid to replace the U.S. Navy’s aging fleet of TH-57 Sea Ranger training helicopters, a variant of the...
H225M for Hungary
The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 H225M multi-purpose helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system. Together with the helicopters, Airbus will also provide an extensive training and support package to ensure the highest level...
Rostec identified potential partners in localization of Ka-226T in India
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of State Corporation Rostec) and a number of Indian companies signed Memorandums of Understanding at Aero India 2019. The parties agreed to explore the producing a number of assemblies and components for Ka-226T helicopter...
Heligo receives its first Airbus H145 helicopter from Milestone Aviation
Milestone Aviation Group Limited (Milestone), a GECAS company and the global leader in helicopter leasing, and Airbus Helicopters announced today that Heligo Charters Private Limited (HCPL), a Mumbai-based non-scheduled helicopter operator has taken delivery of its...
Leonardo announces three AW139 helicopters for Victoria police of Australia
Leonardo has announced the choice for three AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters as part of Victoria Police Air Wing’s fleet modernization effort to provide enhanced airborne capabilities. The helicopters will be supplied by StarFlight Victoria to carry out a...
The Brazilian Navy orders three multi-role H135s from Airbus
The Brazilian Navy has ordered three H135 light twin-engine helicopters to be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (HU-1). The aircraft will be dedicated to a wide range of missions such as special operations, transport of troops and freight, naval...
