Sikorsky planning more JVs with Indian firms
Source: Calcutta News, 2 Jun, 10
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp is likely to tie up with more Indian companies in the next few months to produce components locally, a company official said Wednesday
Helibras celebrates groundbreaking for new Brazilian EC725 assembly line
Source: Helibras, 20 Mar, 10
Eurocopter and its Helicópteros do Brasil-Helibras affiliate company today marked the construction start-up for a new rotary-wing center of excellence in Itajuba, Brazil, where Helibras will produce, assemble and maintain EC725 helicopters being acquired by the Brazilian armed forces. Production of the EC725 at Itajuba will result in a doubling of production capability for Helibras [...]
Cornerstone laid for Helibras factory expansion – 700 to recruit
Source: CAVOK, 19 Mar, 10
On Friday, Helibras, the only producer of helicopters in Latin America, will lay the cornerstone for the work of doubling its plant in Blumenau, in southern Minas Gerais, generating 700 direct jobs.
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant recruiting skilled technicians
Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, 18 Mar, 10
JSC “Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant” (U-UAP) incorporated into Russian helicopter industry holding company headed by JSC “Russian Helicopters” announced a new recruitment of skilled technicians for working in the company. The plant opened vacancies for a whole group of trades: assembling fitters-and-riveters, millers, machinists, aircraft technicians. U-UAP anticipates engaging experienced workers and young employees having acquired [...]
Boeing offers to assemble Chinooks in Britain
Source: Financial Times, 2 Mar, 10
Boeing makes Chinooks in Philadelphia and is due to deliver 10 of the 22 new ones direct from the US during the course of 2012 and 2013. It has now offered to shift final assembly for half the order to Britain.
Ulan-Ude aircraft plant demonstrates major sales growth
Source: ITAR-TASS, 14 Dec, 09
The Ulan-Ude aircraft plant that makes part of the Vertolyoty Rossii (Helicopters of Russia) holding, ends the year with a growth in sales of about 35 percent.
Perla Group acquires DB Aerocopters in a multi-million dollar deal
19 Nov, 09
Dubai-based Perla Group International have recently reached an agreement to acquire 100% shares of Ukraine’s DB Aerocopter. DB Aerocopter designs and builds the AK1-3 petrol-powered, two-seater light helicopter.
Sikorsky and Tata Create JV in India to Manufacture Aerospace Components
Source: Sikorsky, 13 Nov, 09
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) today announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in India, including components for S-92® helicopter cabins
Polish aerospace firm PZL Świdnik sold to AgustaWestland
Source: ISI Emerging Markets, 15 Aug, 09
Work begins on Tata helicopter cabins facility
Source: ThaiIndian, 31 Jul, 09
HAL to re-tender for co-developing medium-lift choppers
Source: Domain B, 27 Jun, 09
HAL cancels tender for co-developing medium-lift choppers
Source: Business Standard, 26 Jun, 09
Tata To Set Up Helicopter Manufacturing Unit Beside Hyderabad Intl. Airport
Source: RTT, 2 Jun, 09
Interview with Andrey Shibitovym, CEO of “Helicopters of Russia”
Source: HIA, 17 May, 09
Three new high-speed helicopters to be revealed at Heli-Russia 2009 next week
Source: Russia IC, 15 May, 09
Bell Helicopter rehiring 400 employees in Mirabel
Source: CTV, 8 May, 09
Sikorsky and Alp Aviation sign MOU to explore International Black Hawk Transmission Manufacturing in Turkey
Source: Sikorsky, 29 Apr, 09
Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers first S-70i™ Black Hawk Tailcone
Source: Sikorsky, 29 Apr, 09
Helicopter Certification And First Flights Expected In 2009
Source: AIN, 22 Feb, 09
US rotorcraft makers face 10-year debacle
Source: Flightglobal, 16 Feb, 09
