Patria wins contract to perform on-aircraft maintenance for the Norwegian NH90 helicopters.
Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) has selected Patria to supply on-aircraft maintenance for the Norwegian NH90 helicopters. The scope of the contract covers phase and calendar inspections, associated repairs and maintenance for the Norwegian NH90 NFH...
NOLAS takes delivery of an H135 equipped with Helionix
The Norwegian air ambulance operator Norsk Luftambulanse AS (NOLAS) is the first civil customer to receive an H135 equipped with Helionix. Six additional H135s with Helionix will be delivered to NOLAS in 2017 and 2018. In December 2016, the UK MoD was the first...
ASU Obtains NVIS STC on Sikorsky S-92A.
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) on the Sikorsky S-92A. The S-92A is widely used in offshore operations around the world and is known for its ability to transport large crews and heavy cargo to drilling platforms....
Air2Air concept
Air2Air concept is simple; build attractive Helicopter Landing Pad for the home, commercial business or airports. You may think this has been around for a while, but Russell Whitlock, Managing Director says, “We wanted to make the Helipad a part of your Helicopter,...
Launch of a new online service for Safran Helicopter Engines technical publications.
Safran Helicopter Engines has launched a new online technical publications service for its entire engine range. Known as Web IETP (Interactive Electronic Technical Publications), the service is available 24/7 on all PCs and tablets, via iOS, Windows and Android...
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and United Helicopters International Group entered into three contracts during the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2017.
According to these contracts, 10 helicopters will be shipped to Chinese operators in 2017-2018. In particular, according to the contracts signed, United Helicopters will receive five light Ansat helicopters in the medical version, three Mi-171 helicopters in the...
Lithium-Ion Battery Now Available for Robinson R66.
On 14 July 2017, Robinson Helicopter Company added the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R66 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings, improved starter performance and longer life. At 16 lb., the TB17 is...
Strong 2017 Mid-year results for Avinco with 18 helicopter transactions.
Avinco again demonstrated its unaltered ability to perform steadily in spite of global market challenges. 18 helicopters transactions were achieved in the first semester of 2017, of which 2 from its own portfolio. Despite a challenging market in the first half of 2017...
Leonardo: AW189 to support Oil&Gas operations in Russia from Sakhalin Island.
Leonardo announced today that an AW189 super medium helicopter will be operated by Aviashelf to perform transport operations from Sakhalin Island in Russia supporting the Oil&Gas industry. The aircraft will be supplied together with a support and training package...
Kuwait to receive Thales simulator
On June 19, parts manufacturer Thales announced it had been chosen by Airbus Helicopters to supply the Kuwaiti military with a Full Flight Mission Simulator (FFMS). The statement following the European helicopter manufacturer’s contract with Kuwait to supply 30...
