The Namibian government took delivery last week of the first of two Agusta/Bell AB139 medium twin-turbine helicopters. The aircraft will be used by the African government for VIP transport and emergency medical service roles.
Source: Flight International
Helicopter operator Avincis has seen its contract with the Spanish government for maritime search and rescue (SAR) services renewed for another five years.
Iraq has become the latest customer for the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal, placing an order for a dozen examples of the heavy-twin.
Light rotorcraft maker Robinson Helicopter Company and biotechnology firm United Therapeutics have recently ground-tested an R44 modified with hydrogen fuel cells, and the companies say test flights are imminent.
