All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 136
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NewsSpecial forces NH90 helicopter still under consideration
NH Industries (NHI) is continuing to talk with existing customers of its NH90 troop transport helicopter (TTH) about the possible launch of a dedicated special forces variant.
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Rega renews helicopter fleet with H145 order
Swiss rescue and medevac operator Rega has ordered six Airbus Helicopters H145s medium twins as part of a fleet-renewal programme.
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NewsPICTURE: Sea Lion gets airborne for German navy
Germany has kicked off the test and qualification campaign for its first new naval helicopter in almost 40 years, with the debut flight of the NH Industries NH90 Sea Lion.
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First H135 Juno helicopter arrives in UK
Airbus Helicopters UK has now received the first examples of both the helicopter types it will supply for the UK’s Military Flight Training System (MFTS) requirement.
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NewsBundespolizei orders three maritime-roled H215s
Germany’s federal police has ordered three Airbus Helicopters H215s for maritime emergency and other law enforcement missions.
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ANALYSIS: How Airbus Helicopters has kept its 20-year-old H135 looking young
In a period where the market for heavy rotorcraft has dried up, much of the good news for Airbus Helicopters is coming from its German factory and is being generated by the pair of twin-engined, medium-class platforms it produces there, the H135 and H145.
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PTDI delivers first H225Ms to Indonesian air force
Dirgantara Indonesia has delivered the first two of an eventual six Airbus Helicopters H225Ms to the country’s air force.
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Polish helicopter procurement rumbles on
Poland’s problematic plans to procure new helicopters for its armed forces could begin to make progress by year-end, according to local media reports.
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EASA approves heavier AW169 helicopter
European regulators have approved a 200kg (441lb) increase to the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of the AgustaWestland AW169 medium twin-engined helicopter, confirming a plan previously hinted at by the airframer.
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NewsBoeing signs off on final six H135 helicopters for Australia
Australia has inched closer to receipt of its full complement of new training helicopters after prime contractor Boeing signed off on the final six examples.
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Airbus Helicopters UK receives first MFTS aircraft
Airbus Helicopters UK has received the first of 32 new rotorcraft which will eventually be used to deliver training to Royal Air Force and Army Air Corps crews under a £1.1 billion ($1.36 billion) deal.
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NewsFirst flight for upgraded Merlin HC4
Leonardo conducted the maiden sortie on 24 October of the UK Royal Navy’s first AgustaWestland AW101 raised to the new HC4 standard.
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EASA approves Helionix-equipped H135 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has secured European Aviation Safety Agency certification for its new Helionix-equipped H135 light twin.
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NewsSingapore selects H225M and Chinook helicopters
Singapore is to acquire an undisclosed number of Airbus Helicopters H225M and Boeing CH-47F rotorcraft as part of a fleet modernisation programme.
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NBAA: Bell and Mecaer unveil new 505 luxury interior
Bell Helicopter and Mecaer have unveiled a new VIP interior for the 505 Jet Ranger X, adding to the MAGnificent cabins already offered on the larger 429 and 525.
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NBAA: Jet Aviation Basel takes delivery of 777-300ER for VIP fit-out
Jet Aviation’s Basel completions centre has taken delivery of the first of two Boeing Business Jet 777-300ERs for interior fit-out, commissioned by the airframer on behalf of a government client based in Asia.
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NBAA: Dassault 5X on track, says Trappier
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 5X is back on track following a two-year delay to the programme announced earlier this year, with company executives confident that the wide-cabin jet will be ready for service entry in 2020.
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NBAA: Stellar and Stratajet war of words
Stratajet boss Jonny Nicol has stoked a war of words with would-be rival Stellar Labs, which has been attempting to claim parity with the UK company.
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NBAA: Airbus secures order for ACJ320neo
Airbus has secured an order for an ACJ320neo from an undisclosed customer, its first with a turnkey interior.
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Bell works to keep 525 on track despite flight-test suspension
Bell Helicopter has started final assembly of the first four production examples of the 525 Relentless as it works to keep the programme on track despite the fatal loss of its initial flight-test aircraft in July.