Aerospace Helicopters – Page 16
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NewsElbit tests Hermes 900 UAV on SAR missions for UK coastguard
UK coastguard officials are evaluating the results of a series of demonstration flights conducted with an Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) as part of research in support of the country’s next-generation search and rescue contract.
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NewsUS helicopter manufacturers eye further military sales in Eastern Europe
US helicopter manufacturers Bell and Sikorsky are continuing their push into Eastern Europe as they eye new opportunities in the region.
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NewsHill reveals more details of HX50 helicopter as CAA hints at possible certification route
Hill Helicopters has revealed further details of its planned HX50 light-single, including confirmation that it is developing its own turbine engine for the platform, designated the GT50, plus an intention to redesign the rotorcraft’s traditional control layout.
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NewsVertical Aerospace unveils gull-winged eVTOL design
UK start-up Vertical Aerospace has unveiled the design of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that will enter series production, and says it aiming to begin the “pioneering, affordable” gull-winged air taxi to market in 2024.
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NewsHill Helicopters unveils ‘disruptive’ HX50 but has mountain to climb to bring it to market
UK start-up Hill Helicopters has revealed the first images of a clean-sheet rotorcraft it says can be delivered in 2023, as it bids to take on established players in light-single segment. However, details of key suppliers and certification process remain under wraps.
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NewsFrance performs first ‘wet’ contact between A400M and H225M helicopter
France has carried out the first in-flight refuelling of an Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal using its Airbus Defence & Space A400M
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NewsSeoul orders two KUH-1P Chamsuri police helicopters
The South Korean government has signed a W47.1 billion ($39.7 million) contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for two additional KUH-1P Chamsuri helicopters for police work. The two rotorcraft are parapublic variants of the Surion military helicopter, and will be delivered by February 2023, says KAI. Source: KAI ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters wins deal with Saudi Arabia’s THC for 10 H125s
Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC) is to expand its fleet with the acquisition of 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light-singles.
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NewsBabcock contract wins prompt ‘race to the bottom’ claim
A double oil and gas contract win for Babcock in the North Sea has prompted a furious response from one incumbent, which has accused the UK operator of engaging in a “race to the bottom”.
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NewsPeru to sell off ‘scrap’ Mi-26T helicopters
Peru is to auction off the three Mil Mi-26T super-heavy helicopters previously operated by its army but which have not flown for decades.
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NewsLeonardo slows arrival of Kopter SH09 helicopter as it integrates new acquisition
Leonardo Helicopters has slowed the service-entry schedule for its recently acquired Kopter SH09 light-single and is also likely to build the rotorcraft at an existing production plant in to the north of Italy rather than Switzerland as previously planned.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters outlines emergency battery plans in patent filing
Airbus Helicopters has applied for a patent covering a proposed emergency battery system for single-engined rotorcraft
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AnalysisAirbus Helicopters details ‘techno-bricks’ planned for H125 successor
Manufacturer likely to rely on improved aerodynamics, more efficient rotors and lighter structure to deliver 40% fuel-burn saving over current rotorcraft, with electric power innovations providing a further 10%.
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NewsBell 429 delivered to China broadcaster CCTV
A Bell 429 is set to become China’s first electronic news gathering (ENG) rotorcraft. The helicopter was delivered to China’s main broadcaster, CCTV, says Bell. The manufacturer says it will be the first helicopter equipped for the ENG role. Source: Bell The Bell 429 is the first dedicated ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters gains certification for new H160
Airbus Helicopters has gained European type certification for its new H160 medium-twin, although it must wait until it gains US approval later this year before it can deliver the initial example.
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NewsGA Telesis’ new rotorcraft leasing unit acquires seven Bell 206L-4s
Aviation solutions company GA Telesis has formed a new a helicopter leasing and financing unit, and has added seven rotorcraft to its fleet. GA Telesis Rotorcraft acquired a fleet of seven Bell 206L-4 LongRanger helicopters. It states that four of the rotorcraft will be subject to multi-year leases, with one ...
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NewsCertification paves way for September delivery of first five-bladed H145 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters will by end-September begin deliveries of its H145 medium-twin with a new five-blade main rotor following recent European certification of the modification.
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NewsCommercial Mi-8AMT polar helicopter in serial production
Russian Helicopters has produced the first Mil Mi-8AMT helicopter designed for civilian use in the arctic. The civilian variant of the type is now in serial production at the company’s Ulan-Ude factory, says the company. Source: Russian Helicopters The Mi-8AMT is optimized for working in Russia’s far northern ...
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NewsNew Bristow chief predicts wave of consolidation in offshore helicopter sector as merger with Era closes
Bristow’s now completed merger with its US counterpart Era Group could trigger a wave of consolidation in the offshore helicopter industry, the company’s new boss believes.
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NewsLeonardo gains EASA approval for Aneto-1K-powered AW189 helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has secured European certification for the Safran Helicopter Engines Aneto-1K-powered variant of the AW189 super-medium twin.