Australia cautiously defend NH90 choice after German criticism
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 2 Mar, 10
Problems cited include limited clearance for getting in and out, rear ramp too weak, seats unable to accommodate soldiers weighing >110kg and no room for a door gunner.
German army complains NH90 is not sturdy enough
Source: Earth Times, 24 Feb, 10
The German army has complained that a new battlefield helicopter is too poorly-constructed for soldiers, with flimsy seats and thin floors easily dented by heavily armed men, it emerged Tuesday
First of eight new EC135P2+ handed over to Bavarian Police
Source: Augsberger Allgemeine, 13 Feb, 10
New batch of EC135P2+ helicopters replaces an older back of eight EC135s
Finns and Germans in joint NH90 exercises in Lapland
Source: YLE, 11 Feb, 10
This year the exercises have a major goal, which is to create a seamless symbiosis using the NH90 helicopters and command teams of both countries.
Maiden flight of CH-53GA right on schedule at Eurocopter’s Donauworth plant
Source: Eurocopter, 10 Feb, 10
Donauwörth, February 10,
The CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 guests. Eurocopter test pilot Rene Nater and flight engineer Antoine Van Gent were at the controls. This first flight came just three years after the contract was awarded, [...]
Germany’s HeliJet Charter adds third Sikorsky S76
Source: HeliHub.com, 4 Feb, 10
HeliJet Charter have purchased an S-76A++ from Swedish operator Norrlandsflyg, who had been operating it on an SAR contract. Previously SE-JUZ, and now in Germany as D-HULK, this helicopter is fitted with a winch capable of a 260kg lift. Various new over-water operations are planned for this aircraft, which HeliJet quotes as being able to [...]
German’s ADAC reports 2009 1.5% up with 45,705 mission
Source: ADAC, 27 Jan, 10
[automatic translation from German, with manual updates]
Internal emergencies are by far the most common causes of Use
Never before has the ADAC air rescue helicopter rose into the air as often as 2009: The number of operations to 45 705 had, that is 662 or 1.5 percent more than the year before. The 45-ADAC rescue helicopter [...]
Germany’s DRF achieved 40,375 air rescue missions in 2009
Source: DRF, 27 Jan, 10
[automatic translation from German, with small amount of editing]
For years, the DRF air rescue in Germany, increasing use of numbers has reported.Thus in 2009: The life-saver from the air contributed 33,731 bets, 1224 over the previous year. A total of 40,375 provided the DRF air rescue missions. ”The saving of human life depends on the time factor. Given [...]
German aerospace agency shows how to quieten helicopters
Source: FlightGlobal, 26 Jan, 10
Flight-testing in Europe has shown that 50% reductions in a helicopter’s acoustic footprint during landings are possible.
France, Germany Ambassadors visit Eurocopter Romania
Source: Financiarul, 25 Jan, 10
Ambassador of France in Bucharest Henri Paul, and Ambassador of Germany Andreas von Mettenheim on Friday visited the Eurocopter Group Romania on the IAR Ghimbav platform in the county of Braso
Austria’s OAMTC leases EC135 from DRF
Source: RTH, 20 Jan, 10
An EC 135 in red and white paint of “Christoph 16″ has been leased by OAMTC, the Austrian rescue organisation following their requirement for a hook-equipped aircraft
DRF moves “Christoph 49″ into new hangar/offices
Source: MOZ, 18 Jan, 10
On Friday, the new office building was officially handed over to staff the team of “Christoph 49″ by Dr. Siegfried Lederer
DLR on the way to the silent helicopter
Source: Rotorhub, 9 Dec, 09
The FHS (Flying Helicopter Simulator) Helicopters do not have to be loud. This is the conclusion of scientists at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) working on the FRIENDCOPTER project.
DLR tests new helicopter control system: successful first flight with two active sidesticks
Source: DLR, 5 Nov, 09
The use of two active sidesticks and the resulting total replacement of the conventional helicopter control system are new. In 2007, DLR tested the right-hand sidestick in flight and is now setting new benchmarks with the first flight to use two sidesticks.
Pratt & Whitney Canada Appoints Motorflug Recognized Maintenance Facility
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 30 Sep, 09
Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe GmbH has appointed Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH as a Recognized Maintenance Facility to provide maintenance support for PT6T and PW200 series engines
French host CSAR training exercise
Source: Rotorhub, 18 Sep, 09
CSAR units from across Europe have gathered at Cazaux airbase in South West France for a Combined Joint Personnel Recovery Standardisation Course.
Bayern Police to sell nine EC135P2 helicopters – eight new P2+ models pending delivery
Source: Bayern Police, 11 Sep, 09
The Bavarian Police will auction nine used Police Helicopter Type EC 135 P 2 within the time period January 2010 to July 2010.
HTM chooses Eurocopter EC135P2i for wind farm work
Source: EBAN, 10 Sep, 09
Heli Travel Munich GmbH (HTM) has brought a new EC135 P2i into service. Operating from the Emden commercial airfield it flies to the Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm, 50 km north of Borkum Island.
DRF base at Zwickau completes 22,000th rescue
Source: DRF, 4 Sep, 09
the Zwickau station provided the DRF air rescue their 22,000th Rescue operation. The crew just completed an assignment in Bad Neustadt from when the control center of Schweinfurt emergency alerted to a child.
German Army Angry Over EADS Delays And Technical Glitches
Source: Free Internet Press, 20 Aug, 09
Article covers both A400M and NH90 programs
Locals’ complaints about helicopter flights spiking at Ansbach
Source: Stars & Stripes, 26 Jul, 09
Germany’s Christoph 46 at Zwickau upgrades from Bo105 to EC135
Source: DRF, 23 Jul, 09
Germany’s Christoph 37 flies 677 missions in first half of 2009
Source: Thueringer Allgemeine, 22 Jul, 09
German Bundespolizei receive dual certification for Frasca EC135 helicopter training device
Source: RotorNews, 17 Jun, 09
Boeing Delivers Apache Longbow Crew Trainer to US Troops in Germany
Source: Boeing, 20 May, 09
Annual Meeting of Leading Emergency Physicians and Paramedics of the DRF Luftrettung
Source: Rotorhub, 14 May, 09
Developments in the emergency and intensive care medicine were the focus of the Annual Medical Meeting of the DRF Luftrettung.
Mil pitches Mi-26T for Franco-German heavylift deal
Source: Flightglobal, 13 May, 09
Profile: Germany’s Christoph 28 air ambulance – a flying ICU
Source: Fuldaerzeitung, 23 Apr, 09
Christoph Europa 5 inaugurages new hangar at Niebuell
Source: RTH, 11 Apr, 09
German Armed Forces mark 50 years of SAR
Source: Rotorhub, 9 Apr, 09
German Navy to decide soon on their new Maritime Helicopter
Source: Defpro, 23 Mar, 09
DRF celebrates 10 years of Baden Airpark base
Source: RTH, 26 Feb, 09
Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs FMP(R) Program Agreement With ADAC
Source: PWC, 23 Feb, 09
Air Rescue Mission Record: DRF Luftrettung flies 40,602 missions
Source: DRF Luftrettung, 28 Jan, 09
Germany’s Christoph 13 expands and modernizes
Source: rth.info, 24 Jan, 09
German EMS operator ADAC releases 2008 operational statistics
Source: ADAC, 20 Jan, 09
Hangar for Christoph Europa 5 finished at Niebüll
Source: RTH, 8 Jan, 09
Becker Avionics’ Warning Tone Generator WTG900 selected for German Armed Forces’ CH-53GA transport helicopter avionics upgrade program
Source: RotorNews, 2 Jan, 09
Bavarian Ministry of the Interior purchases eight new EC135 Police Helicopters from Eurocopter
Source: Eurocopter, 27 Aug, 08
Bavarian Ministry of the Interior purchases eight new EC135 Police Helicopters from Eurocopter
Eurocopter signs order to retrofit six more Bundeswehr CH-53Gs
Source: Eurocopter, 29 May, 08
Eurocopter signs order to retrofit six more Bundeswehr CH53Gs
Eurocopter increases its research to develop even greener helicopters
Source: Eurocopter, 29 May, 08
Eurocopter increases its research to develop even greener helicopters
Eurocopter to acquire Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH to extend its MRO Capabilities
Source: Eurocopter, 28 May, 08
Eurocopter to acquire Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH to extend its MRO Capabilities
Eurocopter displays latest-generation Product Range at ILA 2008
Source: Eurocopter, 27 May, 08
Eurocopter displays latest-generation Product Range at ILA 2008