Heli-Expo – Sikorsky launches program to upgrade an S-76C+ to C++ standardnews Alasdair Whyte 3 Mar 16 0Sikorsky has launched a S-76C+ upgrade program. The modification upgrades the helicopter to S-76C++ standard. The upgrade includes greater take-off and cruising power, as well… Read more
Heli-Expo – Meridian Helicopters sign 206L3 leasenews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Meridian Helicopters has leased a Bell 206L3 from Chopper Charter. The aircraft is on a three year lease with a two year extension option. The… Read more
Heli-Expo – Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team orders Airbus H135news Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0DHART has ordered a H135 helicopter. It will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2016. The aircraft will be used to replace an older… Read more
Heli-Expo – VIH Aerospace working on extending range of Sikorsky S-92news Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0VIH Aerospace are designing a modification to increase the operational range of the Sikorsky S-92. The three tank system allows for higher fuel loading. While… Read more
Heli-Expo – Thai Aviation Services orders seven Sikorsky helicoptersnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Thai Aviation Services will be renewing its existing helicopter fleet with five Sikorsky S-76D and two S-92s. The orders were originally placed by a major… Read more
Heli-Expo – Aichi Prefecture order firefighting Bell 412EPInews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0Aichi Prefecture in Japan has ordered a Bell 412EPI. The aircraft will be used for firefighting missions and disaster relief. “The selection of the Bell… Read more
Heli-Expo – Airbus H175 global fleet reaches 3,000 hoursnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Mar 16 0The global Airbus H175 fleet has now achieved a total of 3,000 flying hours. One aircraft, delivered in December 2014, accounts for one third of… Read more
FAA certifies auxiliary fuel tank for R66news Terry Spruce 2 Mar 16 0The US FAA has certified the 43 gallon auxiliary fuel tank for the Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter. This extends the the helicopter’s range by as… Read more
CHC sells three AS332s to Heli Austrianews Alasdair Whyte 29 Feb 16 0Heli-One has sold three Airbus AS332 (L & L-1) Super Puma aircraft on behalf of CHC to Heli Austria. Heli-One will perform modifications and maintenance… Read more
Airbus take five helicopters to Heli-Exponews Alasdair Whyte 29 Feb 16 0Airbus Helicopters will take five aircraft to this years Heli-Expo. The exhibition will take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The five helicopters… Read more
Rockwell features Pro Line Fusion at Heli-Expo 2016news Terry Spruce 24 Feb 16 0Rockwell Collins will feature its Pro Lone Fusion avionic suite at Heli-Expo 2016. The Pro Line Fusion demonstrator has been upgraded to feature the HeliSure… Read more
Air Zermatt upgrades H135 upgrade in-housenews Alasdair Whyte 22 Feb 16 0Air Zermatt has become the first company to upgrade a Airbus Helicopters H135 in-house. The Swiss Using a kit shipped from Airbus Helicopters factory in Germany,… Read more
RUAG modernises Geneva hospital helicopternews Terry Spruce 22 Feb 16 0RUAG has completed a cockpit modernisation project on an Airbus EC135 T2+. The helicopter is used by Geneva University Hospital as a rescue helicopter. The… Read more
Indonesian property developer orders twelve H130snews Alasdair Whyte 22 Feb 16 0The Indonesian press is reporting that property developer Jababeka has ordered twelve Airbus H130 helicopters. The company plans on starting a shuttle service between the… Read more
Singapore – Four Bell 429s sold into Indonesianews Alasdair Whyte 22 Feb 16 0Bell has has sold four 429 helicopters in Indonesia. Two Bell 429s were sold to the Indonesian Police Force. The government agency last ordered helicopters… Read more
Singapore – UI Helicopter appointed Sikorsky Service Center in Koreanews Alasdair Whyte 17 Feb 16 0Sikorsky has appointed UI Helicopter as a Customer Support Center in the Republic of Korea for both S-76 and S-92 models. The company is based… Read more
Singapore – Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia orders two AW189snews Alasdair Whyte 17 Feb 16 0Finmeccanica Helicopters has announced an order by TPG Aeronautik of Malaysia for two AW189s. The helicopters will be operated by the Fire and Rescue Department… Read more
Singapore – Seven Kamov Ka32s and two Mil Mi-171s bound for Chinanews Alasdair Whyte 17 Feb 16 0Russian Helicopters has used the Singapore Airshow 2016 to announce the signing of a number of contracts to supply seven Ka-32A11BC and two Mi-171 helicopters to… Read more
FlightSafety and Sikorsky on the point of opening S76C++ simulator in Singaporenews Alasdair Whyte 17 Feb 16 0FlightSafety International and Sikorsky are on the point of starting S-76C+ and S-76C++ training on a full-flight simulator in Singapore. The new FlightSafety FS1000 simulator… Read more
Singapore – Russian Helicopters display Mi-38news Alasdair Whyte 16 Feb 16 0Russian Helicopters are displaying four helicopters at the 2016 Singapore Air Show. The manufacturer will display the Mi-171A2 for the first time in Singapore, alongside… Read more
