AgustaWestland to move AW609 production to Philadelphianews Alasdair Whyte 4 Mar 15 0AgustaWestland will move its AW609 tilt-motor production line to Philadelphia. The company says that it will move most of its flight test program to its… Read more
Airbus Helicopers renames entire product linenews Alasdair Whyte 4 Mar 15 0Airbus Helicopters has renamed its entire helicopter product line, dropping its association with Eurocopter, more than a year after changing the company’s name. The new… Read more
AgustaWestland signs Bristow platform development dealnews Alasdair Whyte 4 Mar 15 0AgustaWestland has signed a platform development deal with Bristow Helicopters that will see the companies cooperate on dedicated oil and gas and search and rescue… Read more
The Toll Group signs for eight AW139snews Terry Spruce 3 Mar 15 0The Toll Group ordered eight AW139 helicopters from AgustaWestland at the Avalon air show in Australia. The aircraft will be operated to perform EmergencyMedical Service… Read more
LCI Helicopters caps a strong first quarter at 2015 Heli-Exponews Terry Spruce 3 Mar 15 0LCI Helicopters, the helicopter division of Lease Corporation International, announced new lessee customer commitments at the 2015 Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida. The company has also expended… Read more
Qiqihar Kun Feng places helicopter order with Bellnews Alasdair Whyte 3 Mar 15 0Qiqihar Kun Feng General Aviation has placed an order with Bell for delivery of two Bell 407GX helicopters. The Chinese agricultural company also signed a… Read more
Milestone Aviation Group expands global operationsnews Terry Spruce 3 Mar 15 0Milestone Aviation Group is expanding its international presence into three new regions – Asia, South America and the Middle East/Africa – while also growing its… Read more
Mexican Air Force orders 15 Bell 407GXsnews Alasdair Whyte 3 Mar 15 0The Mexican Air Force has placed an order with Bell for the delivery of 15 Bell 407GX helicopters, which will be used in parapublic roles… Read more
Ambulance Victoria takes its first AW139news Terry Spruce 2 Mar 15 0AgustaWestland has delivered the first AW139 helicopter in EMS configuration for Ambulance Victoria where they will be operated by Australian Helicopters. The fleet of six… Read more
Kuwait Ministry of Health will operate first HEMS Bell 429s in Middle Eastnews Terry Spruce 2 Mar 15 0The Ministry of Health in Kuwait will operate the first two Bell 429s configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the Middle East. The… Read more
Bell 407GX to help with Middle East humanitarian effortsnews Terry Spruce 26 Feb 15 0Bell Helicopter has delivered 16 Bell 407GX helicopters to BBM Inc in Reno, Nevada. The helicopters will be operated in the Middle East, and configured… Read more
LCI to lease six AW139s to Australian Helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 26 Feb 15 0LCI has signed an agreement to lease six new AgustaWestland AW139 aircraft to Australian Helicopters Pty Ltd, a member of the Babcock Mission Critical Services… Read more
Second Bell 505 makes first flightnews Terry Spruce 25 Feb 15 0The second Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter has performed its first flight. The Bell 505’s flight test vehicle one completed its first flight in… Read more
Sikorsky Helitech becomes first authorised S-92 customer support centernews Terry Spruce 25 Feb 15 0Sikorsky Helitech in Brisbane, Australia has become the first Sikorsky authorised S-92 customer service centre. The centre will offer maintenance services for Australian and regional operators… Read more
Waypoint Leasing leases to Caverton Helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 25 Feb 15 0Waypoint Leasing has reached an agreement with Caverton Helicopters in Nigeria, to lease one new AgustaWestland AW139 and one Bell 412EP, both of which have… Read more
LCI Helicopters to lease four AW139s to Westpac Rescuenews Terry Spruce 25 Feb 15 0Lease Corporation International (LCI) has entered into a multi-year agreement to lease four new AW139 helicopters to Australia’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The helicopters will… Read more
The Saudi Geological Survey will use Bell 429news Terry Spruce 24 Feb 15 0Bell Helicopter has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 429 helicopter that has been outfitted to perform utility roles in the Middle East by… Read more
Bond Helicopters Australia takes delivery of first two S-92snews Alasdair Whyte 24 Feb 15 0Bond Helicopters has accepted delivery of the first batch of two of four Sikorsky S-92 helicopters during the 2015 Avalon Airshow in Australia. ALSO SEE:… Read more
Beijing police helicopters monitor Lunar New Year celebrationsnews Alasdair Whyte 24 Feb 15 0Police helicopters operated by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Police Air Corps were used monitor the recent Lunar New Year fireworks celebrations in Beijing. ALSO… Read more
Gotham Air launch app for NYC airport heli transfersnews Alasdair Whyte 24 Feb 15 0A new company based in New York is offering helicopter transfers between downtown Manhattan and New York’s JFK and Newark Airports. The new service, in… Read more
