400th UH-72A delivered to the US Army
The 400th UH-72A helicopter was officially delivered to the US Army on October 9. This delivery marked the conclusion of the contract which was entered into in 2006. Made in America at a facility in Columbus, Mississippi by Airbus Helicopters Inc., the US subsidiary...
Enstrom enters Pakistan
In September, Enstrong Helicopter Corporation announced the sale of an undisclosed number of 280FX helicopters to Pakistan. The sale was managed by Enstrom’s representative in Pakistan, Global Services & Solutions. “We feel the Enstrom 280FX is the best helicopter...
A massive contract for MD Helicopters
In September, US-based MD Helicopters announced that it had been awarded a 5-year contract to provide an estimated 150 armed MD 530 aircraft to the US Armed Forces and partner nations. The contract has an estimated completion date of September 30, 2022 and a total...
Royal Thai Police becomes first H175 operator in Asia Pacific
The Royal Thai Police received two H175 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, making it the first in Asia Pacific to operate the newest rotorcraft. The Royal Thai Police will be using this super medium aircraft for VVIP transportation and various police missions. “We...
Metro Aviation delivers EC155 to Penn State Health
Metro Aviation recently delivered an EC155 to Penn State Health. The new Life Lion is a previously owned corporate aircraft that was purchased from Malaysia. Metro refurbished the 2011 aircraft and converted the interior to a medical configuration, which will...
Ka-226T successfully tested in Iran
Russian Helicopters together with Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) successfully completed testing of the light multirole helicopter Ka-226T that was carried out in Iran in August–September 2017. The results confirmed the usability of the rotary wing...
Russian Helicopters produce two Mi-35M for Mali
Russian Helicopters holding company produced two Mi-35M transport/attack helicopter for Mali under Rosoboronexport-related contract. Aircraft and all property necessary for their operation is delivered to the customer. "Performance of the contract on Mi-35M delivery...
Airbus Helicopters and Southern Vietnam Helicopter Corporation celebrate 30 years of collaboration
Airbus Helicopters presented VNH South with an award celebrating its 30 years of flying Airbus helicopters in offshore missions. “We are honoured to recognize VNH South for their dedication and to highlight our longstanding partnership,” said Guillaume Faury,...
Luxaviation Helicopters acquires Starspeed
Luxaviation Group announced in September the acquisition of Starspeed, the global helicopter management, charter and training company. The deal, Luxaviation Helicopters’ first acquisition since launching in February 2017, positions the company as the world’s largest...
Three years of H175 operations for NHV
Airbus Helicopters and NHV celebrated three years since the introduction of the H175 to the North Sea and strengthen their partnership to keep setting standards for offshore transport operations with super medium helicopters. NHV was the global launching customer of...
