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Russia to Deliver 12 More Mi-17 Helicopters to Afghanistan
MOSCOW, May 16 (RIA Novosti) – Russia will deliver 12 Mil Mi-17V5 military transport helicopters to the Afghanistan Armed Forces by the end of 2013, state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday.
The helicopters were options in a $367.5 million… Continue reading
Eurocopter becomes Turkeys preferred supplier of air ambulance helicopters with an order for 17 EC135s to be operated by THK Gökçen Aviation
Eurocopter’s EC135 will perform medical airlift duties throughout Turkey with a fleet of 17 helicopters to be flown by the Turkish Aeronautical Association’s THK Gökçen Aviation commercial arm, marking the latest major contract win for this twin-engine rotorcraft in the… Continue reading
Eurocopter UK reinforces its British private/VIP market leadership with the delivery of three AS350 and EC120 helicopters
With a series of deliveries, Eurocopter has further extended its lead in Britain’s private/VIP market and once more confirmed the company’s role as Britain’s civil helicopter hub. Two of the rotorcraft are the AS350 B3e evolved members of Eurocopter’s Ecureuil… Continue reading
Russian Helicopters showcases multirole Ka-32A11BC and Ka-226T in China
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is showcasing the multirole Ka-32A11BC and light Ka-226T helicopters at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE 2013) being… Continue reading
Colombian Army Contracts for Two Additional S-70i™ BLACK HAWK Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. announced today at the LAAD Defence & Security International Exhibition that the Colombian Army has contracted to buy two additional S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopters. The two aircraft will augment five S-70i helicopters… Continue reading
Bell Helicopter Wins Delaware State Police Contract for Two Bell 429s
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that it has secured an agreement with the Delaware State Police for the supply of two Bell 429 aircraft. The multi-mission configured Bell 429s will be utilized for both airborne law enforcement… Continue reading
Pentagon to Buy Russian Mi-17 Helicopters Despite Ban
The Department of Defense (DOD) has notified Congress of its intent to contract with Rosoboronexport for 30 additional Mi-17 rotary-wing aircraft to support the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) Special Mission Wing.
The contract totals $690 million.
The Pentagon decided… Continue reading
Philippine Navy Signs Contract For Three AW109 Power Helicopters
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for three AW109 Power maritime helicopters plus two options. The helicopters will be used for a wide range of naval missions including economic… Continue reading
Colombian Army Takes Delivery of Five S-70i™ BLACK HAWK Helicopters
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The Colombian Army has formally inducted five new Sikorsky S-70i multi-mission helicopters into its fleet of BLACK HAWK aircraft. Colombia is the first South American country to buy the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter variant from Sikorsky Aircraft,… Continue reading
Russian Helicopters delivers new Mi-171 to Russian operator SKOL Airline
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Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has delivered two Mi-171 transport helicopters with type certification to Russian aviation company SKOL Airline, LLC.
The Mi-171 is built at… Continue reading
Bristow Places Order for Up To 26 S-76D™ Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell up to 26 S-76D™ helicopters to Bristow Group, to perform the offshore oil transport mission. The S-76D is powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s compact and… Continue reading
Israel Certifies Bell 429
16th Country to Approve Increased Gross Weight
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that the Bell 429 has earned Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) type acceptance to operate in Israel, as well as approval to fly at… Continue reading