Airbus update H160 progressnews Terry Spruce 6 Oct 15 0Airbus Helicopters have given a progress update on its new H160 helicopter development. The update was given in conjunction with the H160 mock-up making its… Read more
London Air Ambulance acquires second helicopternews Terry Spruce 5 Oct 15 0The London Air Ambulance (LAA) has raised enough funds to acquire a second MD902 Explorer helicopter. The used MD902 Explorer, which is now registered as… Read more
Yorkshire Air Ambulance signs for H145news Terry Spruce 4 Oct 15 0Last week at Helitech, Yorkshire Air Ambulances (YAA) signed an agreement for a new H145 from Airbus Helicopters in the UK. The new helicopter, fitted with… Read more
Sikorsky delivers final two S-76D helicopters to China MoTnews Terry Spruce 30 Sep 15 0The Chinese Ministry of Transport (MoT) has accepted delivery of its final two S-76D helicopters. The helicopters were handed over during a ceremony at Sikorsky… Read more
Transport Canada validates STC for MAGnificent on Bell 429news Terry Spruce 29 Sep 15 0Transport Canada has validated the EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Bell 429 MAGnificent ALSO READ: Macaer Aviation Group validates MAGnificent STC for Bell… Read more
Waypoint Leasing delivers first H145 to Papua New Guineanews Terry Spruce 29 Sep 15 0Waypoint Leasing has delivered the first Airbus H145 to Pacific Helicopters, Papua New Guinea. “This transaction validates the increasing importance of the H145 in meeting… Read more
Bell Helicopter Prague receives Russian maintenance approvalnews Terry Spruce 24 Sep 15 0Bell Helicopter Prague customisation and delivery centre, has received Russian CAA certification to perform maintenance on Russian registered aircraft. “This is an important milestone for… Read more
Lee County Sheriff takes re-delivery of AS350 after major inspectionnews Terry Spruce 22 Sep 15 0Airbus Helicopters has re-delivered the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s AS350 BA AStar helicopter, following its second 12-year Inspection. “We chose Airbus Helicopters Inc. to perform… Read more
Starspeed expands operations at Cotswold Airportnews Terry Spruce 21 Sep 15 0Starspeed is expanding its charter operations at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire. The company will base an Airbus Helicopters H135 aircraft at Kemble. The helicopter is… Read more
Guangzhou Police acquires an H145 helicopternews Terry Spruce 21 Sep 15 0Guangzhou Police has ordered a H145 helicopter for law enforcement duties. The aircraft will be delivered at the end of 2016. “Helicopters are a great… Read more
Monacair acquires six H130 helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 18 Sep 15 0Monacair has signed an order for six H130s. The company will use the the new helicopters on regular scheduled flights between Monaco Heliport to Nice… Read more
MD Helicopters hands back two MD530Fsnews Terry Spruce 18 Sep 15 0MD Helicopters has redelivered two MD530F rotorcraft to the Columbus Police Department. The helicopters were originally delivered in 2007 as MD500Es. ALSO READ: Las Vegas… Read more
Sino-US International signs for three AW119Kx helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 18 Sep 15 0Sino-US International has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW119Kx helicopters. All three helicopters are expected to be delivered in 2015. ALSO READ: Chinese private… Read more
Metro Aviation orders six EC145e helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 14 Sep 15 0Metro Aviation has purchased six EC145e helicopters from Airbus Helicopters Inc. Metro is the first North American customer for the new lighter weight EC145. The… Read more
Jet Ranger X unveiled in Polandnews Terry Spruce 14 Sep 15 0Bell Helicopter and JB Investments have introduced the new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in Poland. The reception was held at JB Investments’ private airbase… Read more
PhilJets orders a Airbus H130news Alasdair Whyte 14 Sep 15 0Philjets Group of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for a H130 helicopter. The aircraft is due to be delivered in 2016. The… Read more
Yunnan Police orders a AW139news Terry Spruce 11 Sep 15 0The Yunnan Provincial Police Department has placed an order for one AW139 helicopter. The aircraft will be used for law enforcement, border patrol, special operations,… Read more
Four Airbus Helicopters at China Helicopter Exponews Terry Spruce 10 Sep 15 0Airbus Helicopters has confirmed its line-up of rotorcraft to be showcased at the China Helicopter Exposition 2015 The manufacturer will display one light single-engine H130,… Read more
Bell delivers first 407GXP into Brazilnews Terry Spruce 10 Sep 15 0Bell Helicopter has delivered the first 407GXP into Brazil. The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport, which continues to be a popular market segment for… Read more
Hong Kong GFS orders seven H175snews Terry Spruce 8 Sep 15 0Hong Kong-based Government Flying Services (GFS) has ordered seven Airbus Helicopters H175s, becoming the first customer for the public service configured H175. GFS is a… Read more
