Aerospace Helicopters – Page 46
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Airbus Helicopters breaks ground on China H135 assembly line
Airbus Helicopters has broken ground on a final assembly line in Qingdao, China that will assemble H135 light twin-engine helicopters.
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HAL issues RFIs for new 12t helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has issued requests for information pertaining to the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) that was first unveiled at Aero India 2017.
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EBACE: Airbus Corporate Helicopters launched as new brand
Airbus is giving a greater focus to its corporate helicopter range by spinning off Airbus Corporate Helicopters as a separate brand.
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NewsExport version of Z-19 conducts maiden flight
The AVIC Harbin Z-19E attack helicopter has conducted its maiden flight in China's north-eastern Heilongjiang province.
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NewsBoeing to remanufacture 38 Apaches for UK
The UK's project to field Boeing AH-64E attack helicopters has been advanced, under a contract modification detailed by the US Department of Defense on 11 May.
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Flawed flight-control logic triggered AW609's in-flight break-up: report
Italian investigators have determined that repeated contacts by an AgustaWestland AW609’s proprotor blades with the leading edge of its wing precipitated its in-flight break-up and fire.
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EASA examines helicopter terrain awareness database gaps
European safety regulators are examining whether modifications are required to terrain databases underpinning enhanced ground proximity warning systems (EGPWS) following the fatal loss of a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter on Ireland’s west coast.
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Kenya seeks armed MD530 purchase
MD Helicopters could supply Kenya with 12 armed MD530 rotorcraft, under a Foreign Military Sales deal worth $253 million.
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Slovakia requests Bell 429 light utility purchase
Slovakia has requested a potentially $150 million rotorcraft purchase from the USA, seeking a deal for nine Bell Helicopter 429s.
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NewsDelta joins with Blade to offer JFK to Manhattan helicopter shuttle
US carrier Delta Air Lines has teamed with helicopter charter operator Blade, to provide what is believed to be the first airline-supported rotorcraft transfer from New York JFK to downtown Manhattan.
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Norwegian investigators no closer to pinpointing root cause of H225 crash
Analysis concluded after the fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters H225 last year revealed that gearbox components made by one of two suppliers were more susceptible to surface degradation, Norwegian investigators have disclosed.
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Bell Helicopter, Embraer partner with Uber for electric VTOL taxis
Bell Helicopter and Embraer on 25 April separately announced that each will partner with ride-sharing provider Uber to develop hybrid- or all-electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to provide short-range transport within urban centres.
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Kuwaiti Caracals now in Airbus Helicopters' firm backlog
Kuwait has officially signed an order for 30 Airbus Helicopters H225Ms, with the heavy twins now in the airframer's firm backlog, FlightGlobal understands.
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ROTORCRAFT: Kaman pitches K-Max to Asia-Pacific market
Kaman is actively promoting its K-Max heavylift helicopter in the Asia-Pacific.
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ROTORCRAFT: Vietnam operator buys two Bell 505s
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation has placed an order for two Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X light single.
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ROTORCRAFT: PhilJets orders two H130s, one H145
Filipino operator PhilJets Group has placed orders for two Airbus Helicopters H130 rotorcraft and one H145.
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ROTORCRAFT: Honeywell pushes satcom for Asian helicopters
Honeywell sees strong interest in satellite connecitivty for helicopters, as well as for engine upgrades.
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ROTORCRAFT: Sikorsky eyes future autonomous helicopters
Sikorsky believes automation and data analytics can both improve helicopter safety and boost efficiency for operators.
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ROTORCRAFT: Bell signs series of Asia-Pacific deals
Bell Helicopter has signed deals with new and existing customers at the inaugural Rotorcraft Asia event.
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ROTORCRAFT: Airbus Helicopters explores drone delivery in Singapore
Airbus Helicopters has tapped Singapore post office SingPost as its partner to trial an unmanned aerial package delivery system in Singapore.