AgustaWestland has handed over the first of four AB139 helicopters for the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AB139s will operate in the remote and mountainous regions of south and central Asia to ferry personnel and material for the construction of three University campuses.
Source: Flight International
An Airbus Helicopters H175 parked on an oil platform had four main rotor blades snapped off in strong winds after a malfunctioning rotor brake left the crew unable to tie down the still-rotating blades, UK investigators have disclosed.
Leonardo Helicopters and UK and Ireland distributor Sloane Helicopters have celebrated their 30-year partnership by renewing their commercial agreement for another three years and unveiling a fresh order for three more AW109 Trekkers.
Leonardo Helicopters is to provide up to 28 new rotorcraft to support a variety of missions for Malaysia’s armed forces and government agencies.
