Leonardo sells helicopters in South Americanews Terry Spruce 2 Sep 16 0Leonardo-Finmeccanica has recently sold five helicopters to three customers in South America. The sales include one AgustaWestland AW169 and two GrandNew helicopters to corporate customers… Read more
First flying AW609 arrives in Philadelphianews Terry Spruce 12 Aug 16 0The first flying AW609 prototype has arrived in Philadelphia following a recent resumption of flight testing. Departing from Arlington, Texas, the aircraft’s flight plan included… Read more
Italian Coast Guard orders two additional AW139 helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 5 Aug 16 0The Italian Coast Guard has ordered two further AW139 helicopters increasing their fleet to twelve aircraft. The AW139s will be used to perform a range… Read more
Full Ice Protection System certified on AW189news Terry Spruce 25 Jul 16 0The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the AW189’s Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) allowing the aircraft to operate in full icing conditions when… Read more
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace celebrates 50 AW139 helicopters for Japannews Terry Spruce 25 Jul 16 0Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace of Japan celebrated at the Farnborough Air Show 2016 the delivery of the 50th AgustaWestland AW139 to Japan. Leonardo is… Read more
The first AW169 flight simulator certifiednews Terry Spruce 25 Jul 16 0The first Level D full flight simulator for the AgustaWestland AW169 obtained ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile – Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and EASA certification… Read more
Bristow Nigeria introduces helicopter rescue servicesnews Terry Spruce 27 Jun 16 0Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) has introduced a new dedicated helicopter rescue and recovery (RRS) service for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The new service is expected… Read more
