Aerospace Helicopters – Page 21
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NewsExxonMobil orders two H145s for Papua LNG work
ExxonMobil has ordered a pair of Airbus Helicopters H145s to support a liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea. The five-bladed H145 will support the PNG LNG project, says Airbus Helicopters. It will be used to transport both personnel and equipment. Source: Airbus Helicopters The five-bladed ...
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NewsStrong-selling H145 and H160 help Airbus Helicopters ‘resist’ downturn
Airbus Helicopters is confident that it can increase its share of the civil helicopter market in 2020, despite an overall sector contraction of around 40-50%.
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NewsCanberra eyes opportunities, risks of future drone, eVTOL operations
Canberra has published a discussion paper exploring the opportunities and challenges involved with the increased adoption of drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The 68-page report explores issues ranging from airspace integration to security, noise, and infrastructure. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications calls ...
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NewsHill Helicopters reveals in-house engine to power HX50 development
UK start-up Hill Helicopters has revealed the in-house engine which will power its developmental HX50 light-single, claiming that the clean-sheet GT50 turboshaft will offer significant benefits over rival powerplants.
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NewsMi-8AMTs dispatched to Borneo for firefighting work
Russian Helicopters has launched a test programme to assess operations of the Mi-8/171 family of helicopters in Indonesia. The company has already dispatched rotorcraft to the Indonesian section of the of the island of Borneo, where they have been used in firefighting operations. Deployed assets include a pair of the ...
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NewsLeonardo validates manned-unmanned teaming solution with Wildcat helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters will over the next 12 months work with the UK Ministry of Defence to develop a roadmap for the teaming of manned and unmanned aircraft, after recently successfully conducting a trial of the concept.
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NewsRotorcraft Asia postponed three months to mid-2021
The organiser of Singapore’s biennial Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia (RCA-UMSA) event have postponed the show three months to 27-29 July 2021. The show, co-located at Changi Exhibition Centre with the Imdex naval show, had originally been planned for 30 March to 1 April 2021. Source: Greg ...
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NewsRussian Helicopters updates Mi-171 with new longer-range A3 variant
Russian Helicopters has quietly launched a new variant of its long-running Mil Mi-171 heavy-twin aimed squarely at the offshore oil and gas market. However, key details remain shrouded in secrecy.
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NewsAirbus delivers initial two H135 helicopters to NASA
The initial pair of helicopters will be joined by a third example that is scheduled for delivery early next year.
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NewsMilestone Aviation signs six-unit deal as first leasing customer for H160
Dublin-based Milestone Aviation has placed a firm order for six Airbus Helicopters H160s, as the airframer secures its first leasing customer for its new medium-twin. Destined for a variety of missions including offshore transportation and emergency medical services, the initial helicopter under the Milestone contract is due to be delivered ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters nears first military customer for five-bladed H145M
Airbus Helicopters is close to securing its first order for a H145M with a five-bladed main rotor – the military variant of its strong-selling medium-twin.
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NewsNo commitment on final date, but Bell 525 certification tests ‘finishing’
Certification tests of the Bell 525 Relentless “are finishing” says Bell, but the date when the super-medium, twin-engined helicopter will cross the finish line remains undisclosed.
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NewsJAL, Volocopter eye Japan air taxi launch within three years
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Volocopter will work together to promote urban air mobility for both passengers and goods in Japan. “The agreement outlines that Volocopter and JAL work on permanent sustainable commercial operations of air taxis in Japan,” says JAL. Source: Volocopter An artist’s impression of Volocity air ...
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NewsFresh change at the top of Kopter as chief executive Lowenstein leaves
Swiss helicopter developer Kopter, which was acquired by Leonardo earlier this year, is looking for a new chief executive after the surprise departure of Andreas Lowenstein.
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NewsLCI, SMFL firm up helicopter leasing joint venture
Lessors LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) have confirmed the launch of a helicopter leasing joint venture. The joint venture will launch with a value of $230 million, say the two companies. Source: LCI An H175 managed by LCI The deal was originally announced ...
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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.