All Helicopters articles – Page 81
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AnalysisANALYSIS: AgustaWestland outlines future of Yeovil factory
Despite its proud aeronautical heritage, the UK has only one aircraft manufacturer that has been in continuous production for 100 years.
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NewsJapan becomes first V-22 export customer
Japan is now officially set to become the first foreign operator of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey after signing a $332 million contract for five of the tiltrotor aircraft.
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Key approvals near for AW169 and AW189
AgustaWestland appears to be closing in on approval for two increasingly delayed items: type certification for its new AW169 light twin – which was due at end of last year – and for the limited ice protection system (LIPS) on the AW189 super medium.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Bluecopter eco-testbed showcases mature technologies
“Maybe the biggest breakthrough is that there is no breakthrough.”
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NewsAirbus Helicopters promises safe single-engine operations with Bluecopter demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new demonstrator aircraft that brings together a basket of new and existing technologies aimed at drastically cutting fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and noise levels. For the first time, these include the possibility of safely operating a twin-engined helicopter in normal flight using just one ...
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Airbus Helicopters, Mahindra to form India rotorcraft JV
Airbus Helicopters will team with India’s Mahindra Group for future Indian military aircraft tenders.
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NewsAlgeria receives first two Mi-26 helicopters
The first two Mil Mi-26T2 heavy-lift helicopters for the Algerian air force have been delivered in country according to reports that the type has been seen in the force’s markings flying over its new home at Biskra AFB.
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NewsVIDEO: Successful first flight for new Bell 525 Relentless
Bell Helicopter on 1 July performed the first flight of its new super-medium-class 525 Relentless from its facility in Amarillo, Texas.
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NewsPICTURES: KAI signs key LCH/LAH contracts
South Korea’s aerospace ambitions have taken a step forward with the signing of two contracts related to the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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NewsRussian Helicopters reveals Mi-38, Ka-62 progress
Russian Helicopters has provided more detail on the progress of its two delayed development programmes, the heavy-class Mi-38 and medium-weight Ka-62, although there is still no clarity on when either will enter service.
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NewsBristow says no date yet for AW189 SAR service entry
Bristow Helicopters has yet to decide which of its UK search and rescue bases will be the first to operate the AgustaWestland AW189, following development delays to the SAR variant.
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NewsPARIS: H160 expands envelope with second flight
Airbus Helicopters has now flown its new H160 medium-twin on two occasions, the airframer confirms.
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PARIS: Bullish TAI sets sights on export success
With a chalet at the show for the first time and two of its products proudly on display, Turkish Aerospace Industries is intent on becoming a feature of future events.
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NewsPARIS: Bell stays upbeat despite soft helicopter market
Despite a stagnant global market for rotorcraft, Bell Helicopter is staying positive, with chief executive John Garrison delivering a bullish message to reporters at Paris this morning.
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PARIS: China and India demand steadies Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (RH) is a strong, viable rotorcraft manufacturer with firm footing in the domestic and overseas markets. But its future prospects are darkened by events unfolding in the neighboring Ukraine, the company’s longtime majority supplier of turboshaft engines.
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PARIS: Turbomeca's new chief takes first days in his stride
The first day in a new job is daunting enough, without that moment coinciding with the start of the Paris air show.
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NewsPARIS: Airbus Helicopters launches X6 concept phase
Airbus Helicopters has announced further renewal of its product line with the launch at Paris this morning of a two-year concept development phase for a new heavy helicopter provisionally called the X6.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airbus Helicopters keeps French rotorcraft industry going strong
So far 2015 has been a difficult year for anyone in the rotorcraft industry with military markets still flagging and the previously robust civil segment now similarly depressed. And even the oil and gas sector – for so long a cash-cow for helicopter manufacturers – has tanked this year on ...
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NewsPARIS: Milestone signs for Bell 525s and more Airbus helicopters
Milestone Aviation Group has signed letters of intent for 20 Bell 525 Relentless rotorcraft and increased its commitment for Airbus Helicopters H175s.
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PARIS: UTC to wrap up Sikorsky divorce by year’s end
After months of speculation, United Technologies Corporation has formally announced its intention to sell Sikorsky and exit the helicopter business.