Carabineros de Chile AW139 achieves operational readinessnews Terry Spruce 20 Apr 15 0The first Carabineros de Chile AgustaWestland AW139 has achieved operational readiness. The new AW139 joins five AW109 Power helicopters already in service with the Carabineros.… Read more
Papillon unveils Golden “Copter 50”news Terry Spruce 20 Apr 15 0The Papillon Group has unveiled its Golden Copter 50 during its 50th anniversary celebration. The Golden Helicopter, also known as “Copter 50,” debuted at Papillon’s… Read more
Erickson wins Mexican pipeline contractnews Terry Spruce 16 Apr 15 0Erickson Incorporated has won a contract to build a 329 mile gas line in Mexico. The project is being run by Group Desarrollo Infaestructura for… Read more
Waypoint Leasing opens Singapore officenews Terry Spruce 15 Apr 15 0Waypoint Leasing has opened a new office in Singapore, expanding its global reach. The new regional office will be led by Philip Stransky, director of… Read more
Saudi Geological Survey takes new Bell 429 helicopternews Terry Spruce 15 Apr 15 0Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) has taken delivery of a Bell 429 from Bell Helicopter. The aircraft is configured to perform utility roles in the Middle… Read more
Heritage Aviation acquires two H125 helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 15 Apr 15 0Heritage Aviation of India has acquired two H125 aircraft built by Airbus Helicopters. The helicopters will be used for charter and utility flights, especially pilgrimage… Read more
Maverick Helicopters hosts first flight in Hawaiinews Terry Spruce 15 Apr 15 0Maverick Helicopters hosted its first helicopter tour from its new location in Maui, Hawaii on Friday 10 April. ALSO READ: Maverick Helicopters and Las Vegas… Read more
AgustaWestland launches interior design competition for AW609news Terry Spruce 14 Apr 15 0AgustaWestland has launched a new design competition for the interior of the AW609 Tiltrotor. Several design studio companies will compete to have their layout selected… Read more
Ex-Im Bank approves financing for US helicopters to Latin Americanews Terry Spruce 14 Apr 15 0The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has approved the financing for sale of US-built AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters that will be used for leasing… Read more
San Diego police gets new Bell 407GX helicopternews Terry Spruce 13 Apr 15 0San Diego County Sheriff’s department accepted delivery of a new Bell 407GX helicoper, which will be used for patrol, search and rescue and firefighting The… Read more
Airbus delivers first H145 helicopter to Australia Pacificnews Terry Spruce 13 Apr 15 0The Airbus Group Australia Pacific has delivered the first Airbus Helicopters H145 helicopter in the region. Aircrews and technical support teams in New Zealand and… Read more
Bell Helicopters wins $123 million CCG contractnews Terry Spruce 12 Apr 15 0Bell Helicopters has signed a contract with the public works and government services canada (PWGSC) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) for seven Bell 412EPI… Read more
Dare County MedFlight takes delivery of Airbus Helicopters H145news Terry Spruce 12 Apr 15 0Dare County MedFlight has taken delivery of an H145 aircraft, delivered from Airbus Helicopters. This is the first H145 to be operated in the US.… Read more
Maverick Helicopters starts Hawaii helicopter toursnews Terry Spruce 10 Apr 15 0Maverick Helicopters is now offering three helicopter tours from Maui in Hawaii on a Airbus Helicopters EC130 ECO-Star aircraft, which can seat seven people. This… Read more
Weststar Aviation Services secures new contracts in Asianews Terry Spruce 10 Apr 15 0Weststar Aviation Services has secured a contract worth over $100 million to provide two AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters for Carigali Hess Operating Company (CHOC) and Carigali-PTTEPI… Read more
Erickson wins Philippines dam contractnews Terry Spruce 9 Apr 15 0Erickson has secured a contract with Cavite Ideal International Construction and Development Corporation (Cavdeal) and Asia Aircraft Overseas Philippines (AAOP) to provide heavy-lift aviation services… Read more
Erickson wins two North American helicopter contractsnews Terry Spruce 8 Apr 15 0Erickson Inc. has won two important North American contracts, the first with the US Forest Service and the second with Helifor Canada, a subsidiary of… Read more
Airbus Helicopters half way through H145 demo tournews Terry Spruce 8 Apr 15 0Airbus Helicopters’ H145 has completed the first month of a two-month demo tour in Brazil. The helicopter has so far toured Sao Paulo, Curitiba and… Read more
Starspeed’s luxury helicopter keeps VIPs flyingnews Terry Spruce 7 Apr 15 0Capable of flying 16 passengers, the Sikorsky S-92 is the largest helicopter on the charter market. Although the helicopter is mainly used for carrying groups… Read more
Northwest MedStar takes delivery of new H135news Terry Spruce 2 Apr 15 0Metro Aviation, based in Shreveport, Louisiana has delivered a new Airbus Helicopters H135 to Northwest MedStar. MedStar operates a mixed fleet with four fixed wing… Read more
