Patria to maintain Norwegian Bell helicopters
Patria Helicopters AB has won the competition and signed a contract with the Norwegian Defense Logistics Organisation (NDLO) for the maintenance of the Norwegian Armed Forces’ Bell 412 helicopters. The contract is for four years and it includes an option for...
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...
Vector Aerospace emphasizing safety with its AS350/EC130 crash-resistant fuel system on display at AMTC 2017
In addition to its extensive history as an industry-leading MRO provider, Vector Aerospace has been focused on bringing innovative improvements to flight safety for many years. From its early stages of involvement in the ground-breaking FAA Capstone program more than...
Metro Aviation celebrates 35 Years of exceptional service and quality
This year marks 35 years of a commitment to safety, quality and customer service for Metro Aviation, the largest privately-owned, traditional air medical operator and global completion leader. The company has enjoyed a long tradition of innovation and “firsts” in the...
Joint venture between ACS Engineering and Specialist Helicopters
ACS Aviation Ltd maintenance division, ACS Engineering have entered into a joint venture with Specialist Helicopters Ltd to provide full maintenance support to Skyhook Helicopters. The Airbus AS350 single engine turbine helicopter, registration G-LARR, will be...
Firefighting helicopters to be deployed by Prefectures and Agencies of Tokyo, Shizuoka, Fukushima and Yamaguchi
Leonardo announced that it has significantly grown its market share in the Japanese helicopter market by securing orders for AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters in firefighting configuration following highly competitive tenders. Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace,...
Safran Helicopter Engines makes new appointments
Safran Helicopter Engines has made several new management appointments: Bruno Bellanger (40) has been appointed Executive Vice-President, Programs, succeeding Cyrille Poetsch who has been appointed to another position within the Safran group. After joining Airbus as...
AW169 helicopter scores first contract success in the US emergency services market
Leonardo announced at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Worth, USA that Travis County, Texas has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW169s for its STAR Flight program as the county-based EMS provider upgrades its helicopter fleet to more...
MD helicopter delivers new MD 600N with advanced, FAA-certified all glass cockpit
MD Helicopters announces the delivery of a new MD 600N to its Subang, Malaysia-based sales agent, Sapura Aero. Configured with the company’s upgraded FAA type-certified all-glass cockpit, this MD 600N also features single-patient EMS interior from Air Ambulance...
Babcock MCS Onshore first customer of new Safran Helicopter Engines Health Monitoring service
Safran has launched at Helitech International a new Health Monitoring service for helicopter engines, with the announcement of its first customer, Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore Ltd. The new service will allow the customer to track engine life data and thus...
