Helicopters News
Helicopters China orders 26 AgustaWestland helicopters
Leonardo´s Sino-US has announced, that China has signed contracts for additional 26 helicopters.
Helicopters Leonardo SW-4 completes maiden solo flight without safety pilot
Helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has announced today, that its SW-4 has completed first solo flight. The flight was accomplished without safety pilot.
Helicopters Airbus delivers 1300th H135 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 1300th helicopter from the H-135 family.
Helicopters Lativa orders two AW119Kx helicopters
The State Border Guard of Lativa has ordered two AW119Kx helicopters, plus the option to acquire one more. The aircraft will be delivered in 2019 from Leonardo´s facility in Philadelphia.
Helicopters Babcock International receives first H175
Australian offshore service provider Babcock International has received its first of two H175 helicopters. The delivery ceremony was held in Darwin, Australia.
Helicopters Italy orders eight Leonardo AW139 helicopters
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Government for eight AW139 helicopters. Two AW139s are for the Coast Guard and six for the Customs and Border Protection Service.
Helicopters Final AS565 delivered to Mexican Navy
Airbus has delivered the final two Helicopters AS565 MBe Panther to the Mexican Navy. The order refers to an agreement in 2014 regarding 10 units.
Helicopters First AW101 for Royal Norwegian Air Force delivered
The first Leonardo AW101 has been delivered to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security. The aircraft departed Leonardo´s factory in Yeovil, UK for Sola Air Base in southern Norway. It´s the first of 16 AW101 for Norway, who all will be delivered until 2020. They are operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Helicopters South Korea´s National 119 Rescue Headquarters orders two H225 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and South Korea´s National 119 Rescue Headquarters have signed a contract to purchase two H225 helicopters. The aircraft will be delivered by 2019.
Helicopters Luxaviation Helicopters acquires Starspeed
Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced the acquisition of Starspeed, the global helicopter management, charter and training company. The deal, Luxaviation Helicopters’ first acquisition since launching in February 2017, positions the company as the world’s largest VIP and VVIP helicopter operator, according to its press statement.