The Turkmenistan government has placed a $54 million contract for two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters for use as presidential and VIP transports. The aircraft will be delivered in 2005 and operated by Turkmen Air Lines, says Sikorsky.
Source: Flight International
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.
With the announcement that the US Army is seeking a no-frills, single-engined trainer to replace the Airbus UH-72 Lakota, American airframer Robinson sees a major opportunity to expand into the defence business.
