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		<title>Lockheed Martin awarded $10M post-termination expenses on VH-71 program</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/09/09/lockheed-martin-awarded-10m-post-termination-expenses-on-vh-71-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corp., Mission Systems and Sensors, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $10,077,448 modification to the previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee VH-71 system development and demonstration contract (N00019-05-C-0030), which was terminated for the convenience of the government. This modification provides funding for post-termination related expenses, including, but not limited to, the physical inventory of contractor acquired [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Warwickshire &amp; Northamptonshire Air Ambulance celebrates 9,000th mission milestone</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/09/08/warwickshire-northamptonshire-air-ambulance-celebrates-9000th-mission-milestone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On 2nd September 2010 local Air Ambulance Warwickshire &#38; Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) attended their 9,000th mission since the service began in 2003. Dominic Tolley, Director of Air Operations commented, “9,000 missions is quite a milestone and illustrates what a vital, well used service WNAA provides. I feel proud that I am part of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hyderabad confirmed for Indian AW119 production line</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/09/08/location-of-indian-aw119-production-line-confirmed-at-hyderabad/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indian Rotorcraft, a joint venture between Tatas and Italian helicopter company AgustaWestland, will set up a helicopter manufacturing unit at GMR&#8217;s aviation SEZ at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport soon.]]></description>
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		<title>Spectrum Aeromed to develop FAA EMS interiors for AW109SP Grand New</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/09/08/spectrum-aeromed-to-develop-faa-ems-interiors-for-aw109sp-grand-new/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spectrum Aeromed will be collaborating with AgustaWestland in Italy, Agusta Aerospace Corporation in Philadelphia, PA and RSG AeroDesign, LLC in Fort Worth, TX to outfit three Grand New helicopters for Life Flight Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) in Salt Lake City, UT. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Intermountain Life Flight to reach our goal of fleet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Royal Navy deploys Merlin on anti-piracy ops off Eastern Africa</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/09/07/royal-navy-deploys-merlin-on-anti-piracy-ops-off-eastern-africa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Royal Navy Helicopter Squadron is deploying to the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden to carry out specialist anti-piracy operations over the coming months.  Personnel from 820 Naval Air Squadron including Aircrew and Engineers and their Merlin helicopter, will be embarked on a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship (RFA Fort Victoria) and will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>WestStar Aviation Services signs up for nine AW139s</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/09/04/weststar-aviation-services-signs-up-for-nine-aw139s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to confirm a previously unannounced order by Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia for nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting oil &#38; gas industry operations in Malaysia. All nine aircraft will be delivered by March 2011. Dedicated pilot and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFS inlet barrier filter for AW139 certified in Brazil</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/09/03/afs-inlet-barrier-filter-for-aw139-certified-in-brazil/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace &#38; Defense group, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from Brazil&#8217;s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW139. A welcome equipment addition to this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PHi signs for ten AW139s</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/31/phi-signs-for-ten-aw139s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that PHI, Inc. has signed a contract for ten AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said, “We are proud to add PHI to our growing customer base. PHI’s order further [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Goodrich AW139 Rotorblade Ice Protection System receives EASA certification</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/30/goodrich-aw139-rotorblade-ice-protection-system-receives-easa-certification/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goodrich Corporation&#8217;s (NYSE: GR) rotorblade ice protection system for the AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).  Certifications from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA) were also received. The rotorblade ice protection system is part of the AW139&#8242;s full ice protection [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SkyTrac Systems enters long-term satcom agreement with AgustaWestland</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/30/skytrac-systems-enters-long-term-satcom-agreement-with-agustawestland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SkyTrac is pleased to announce that they have entered into a Long Term Agreement with AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company,   for the sale and service of SkyTrac’s products for all AgustaWestland aircraft types. Customers will be able to specify SkyTrac hardware from AgustaWestland at the time of aircraft acquisition and, in addition, AgustaWestland will be able [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New AW139 tailboom fixture and spare tailboom increase Heli-One&#8217;s capabilities</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/30/new-aw139-tailboom-fixture-and-spare-tailboom-increase-heli-ones-capabilities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heli-One, the world&#8217;s largest provider of third-party helicopter maintenance, has enhanced its service capabilities for AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters with the addition of the first OEM AW139 tailboom fixture in North America along with a spare tailboom at its state-of-the-art facility in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. Heli-One is owned by CHC Helicopter, the world&#8217;s highest time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finnish Border Guard takes delivery of first AW119Ke</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/30/finnish-border-guard-takes-delivery-of-first-aw119ke/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:35:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first of four AW119Ke single engine helicopters for the Finnish Border Guard has been delivered during an official ceremony held today in Helsinki in the presence of various dignitaries including the Finnish Minister of Interior Hon. Anne Holmlund, Chief of the Finnish Border Guard Lt. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Forces’ Cormorants pass 40,000 fleet hours</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/18/canadian-forces%e2%80%99-cormorants-pass-40000-fleet-hours/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/18/canadian-forces%e2%80%99-cormorants-pass-40000-fleet-hours/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to congratulate the Canadian Forces on achieving the benchmark of 40,000 operating hours with its fleet of AW101 search and rescue mid/heavy helicopters. The Canadian Forces has 14 of the helicopters designated the CH-149 “Cormorant” which entered service between 2000 and 2002. The Canadian Forces have a higher flying [...]]]></description>
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		<title>British CAA changes regulation of ex-military aircraft</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/16/british-caa-changes-regulation-of-ex-military-aircraft/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/16/british-caa-changes-regulation-of-ex-military-aircraft/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced changes to the regulation of permit to fly ex-military aircraft. Following a number of incidents and accidents involving ex-military aircraft over recent years, the CAA is taking steps to clarify the purposes for which ex-military aircraft can be operated. The CAA is therefore acting to remind the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ireland&#8217;s Quinn Group 109 Power facing the chop</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/13/irelands-quinn-group-109-power-facing-the-chop/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/13/irelands-quinn-group-109-power-facing-the-chop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The group is also in negotiations with its lenders over a multi-billion euro refinancing, while insurance arm Quinn Direct is now in administration.]]></description>
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		<title>The Government of Panama orders six AW139s</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/12/the-government-of-panama-orders-six-aw139s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[HeliHub.com editor note - this is the AgustaWestland press release, issued a day after we ran this story from a press release issued by parent company Finmeccanica] AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract by the Government of Panama for six AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The contract also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland to supply six AW139s to Panama</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/11/agustawestland-to-supply-six-aw139s-to-panama/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/11/agustawestland-to-supply-six-aw139s-to-panama/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finmeccanica has been awarded contracts worth approximately EUR 180 million through its companies SELEX Sistemi Integrati, AgustaWestland and Telespazio. Under the agreement, Finmeccanica companies will develop a national security and surveillance system involving the implementation of a coastal monitoring and control system by SELEX Sistemi Integrati and the supply of six AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland propose SAR Sea King life extension</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/11/agustawestland-propose-sar-sea-king-life-extension/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/11/agustawestland-propose-sar-sea-king-life-extension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of the UK Government&#8217;s drastic cost cutting, the proposed 25-year S92 contract was set aside.  AgustaWestland are proposing a life-extension to the current fleet as a cheaper option.]]></description>
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		<title>Culdrose Merlin Squadron trains with French Navy</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/11/culdrose-merlin-squadron-trains-with-french-navy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/11/culdrose-merlin-squadron-trains-with-french-navy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of 829 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose took part in exercises and training with the French Navy in Toulon recently. Also known as the “Kingfishers”, 829 Squadron usually provides Merlin helicopters for operations from Type 23 Frigates, such as HMS Sutherland, HMS Westminster, HMS Richmond and for ships of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Air Traffic strike affects Ceuta-Malaga scheduled route</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/05/air-traffic-strike-affects-ceuta-malaga-scheduled-route/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/05/air-traffic-strike-affects-ceuta-malaga-scheduled-route/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The air traffic controllers&#8217; strike affect the regular line of helicopters between Ceuta and Malaga airport but not the helicopter link between Ceuta and Algeciras (Cádiz), as reported by the head of the Heliport civil.]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Cormorant crew from 442 Sqn win prestigious award</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/02/canadian-cormorant-crew-from-442-sqn-win-prestigious-award/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/08/02/canadian-cormorant-crew-from-442-sqn-win-prestigious-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[COMOX, British Columbia – AgustaWestland is pleased to congratulate members of the Canadian Forces 442 Squadron based Canadian Forces Base Comox, British Columbia, for winning this year’s Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award for “Outstanding Courage or Devotion in the Air.” The winners were announced at the base by John Burley, Chairman of the London Guild [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finnish Border Guard get green light to replace 412s</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/30/finnish-border-guard-get-green-light-to-replace-412s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/30/finnish-border-guard-get-green-light-to-replace-412s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finland will replace the five Agusta-Bell 412s currently operated by its Border Guard with four new helicopters.  Given they have replaced B206s with AW119s, it would appear that AgustaWestland AW139s are quite likely contenders]]></description>
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		<title>RAF Merlin squadron reflects on Helmand deployment</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/30/raf-merlin-squadron-reflects-on-helmand-deployment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/30/raf-merlin-squadron-reflects-on-helmand-deployment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After several weeks providing support to troops on the ground in Helmand province, the Merlin helicopter crews from 28 (Army Cooperation) Squadron&#8217;s B Flight, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, are coming home. B Flight arrived at Bastion Airfield in late May 2010. Following multiple detachments in Iraq over the past five years, this was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Poland: Swidnik employees turn against AgustaWestland parent</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/29/poland-swidnik-employees-turn-against-agustawestland-parent/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/29/poland-swidnik-employees-turn-against-agustawestland-parent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Employee relations at AgustaWestland&#8217;s Polish plant in Swidnik are at a low after 500 redundancies were reported.  Employees are pointing to a union agreement which safeguarded jbos for six years after AW parent Finmeccanica bought the plant]]></description>
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		<title>Dart announces EASA Approval for A119 vertical reference bubble window</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/29/dart-announces-easa-approval-for-a119-vertical-reference-bubble-window/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/29/dart-announces-easa-approval-for-a119-vertical-reference-bubble-window/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval for their Vertical Reference Bubble Window and Replacement Crew Door Flat Window for the A119/AW119MKII.  Transport Canada and FAA approvals have been previously received. Replacement Window Kits, bubble or flat, require no permanent modification to the crew [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tiger Helicopters to lease two JetRangers from Castle Air</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/27/tiger-helicopters-to-lease-two-jetrangers-from-castle-air/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/27/tiger-helicopters-to-lease-two-jetrangers-from-castle-air/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[British operator Tiger Helicopters are to lease two AB206 JetRangers from Castle Air.  The lease commences 1st October 2010 for an initial period of two years, with each JetRanger expected to fly 1,000 hours during that time on an intensive training contract.  Tiger are providing ab initio training for Algerian military pilots who will then [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lynx Mk.9A helicopters help bring fight to Taliban</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/27/lynx-mk-9a-helicopters-help-bring-fight-to-taliban/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/27/lynx-mk-9a-helicopters-help-bring-fight-to-taliban/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After nearly two months of being operational in Afghanistan, the world&#8217;s fastest helicopter, the Lynx Mark 9A, has proved to be a vital boost to the UK&#8217;s battlefield capability. The crews from the Army Air Corps that fly the aircraft say it has massively enhanced capability, as it is light and agile and perfect for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFS AW139 inlet barrier filters placed in Namibia</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/26/afs-aw139-inlet-barrier-filters-placed-in-namibia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/26/afs-aw139-inlet-barrier-filters-placed-in-namibia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace &#38; Defense group, continues to see growing demand for its high-performance engine Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) for the AgustaWestland AW139 series helicopter. Certified in late 2009, operators worldwide in offshore energy, corporate, rescue, firefighting and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two AW109s ready for 1st August EMS contract in Canary Islands</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/23/two-aw109s-ready-for-1st-august-ems-contract-in-canary-islands/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/23/two-aw109s-ready-for-1st-august-ems-contract-in-canary-islands/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new EMS contract starts in the Canary Islands on 1st August, with two AgustaWestland AW109s based at Reina Sofia on Tenerife and Gando Airport on Gran Canaria]]></description>
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		<title>Rockwell Collins delivers cockpit display system for AW101</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/23/rockwell-collins-delivers-cockpit-display-system-for-aw101/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/23/rockwell-collins-delivers-cockpit-display-system-for-aw101/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, recently delivered the first AW101 helicopter featuring Rockwell Collins latest generation cockpit display system. This new cockpit first flew on the AW101 in October 2009 and achieved Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) certification in June 2010. &#8220;This new cockpit display system provides pilots with enhanced situational awareness while decreasing their workload,&#8221; said [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Royal New Zealand Air Force 109LUH makes public debut</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/23/royal-new-zealand-air-force-109luh-makes-public-debut/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland is displaying one of the first A109 LUH (NZ) TrainingLight Utility Helicopters for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) at Farnborough]]></description>
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		<title>Sloane Helicopters signs for another ten AW helicopters</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/22/sloane-helicopters-signs-for-another-ten-aw-helicopters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that Sloane Helicopters Ltd has signed a contract for ten additional helicopters comprising AW109 Power and GrandNew light twin engine models. This latest order extends to 2012 the multi-year multi-aircraft contract and distribution agreement signed in February 2006. This purchase marks the entrance of the GrandNew light [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Defense Forces complete Aviation Specialties Unlimited NVG training</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/22/irish-defense-forces-complete-aviation-specialties-unlimited-nvg-training/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Irish Defense Forces Air Coprs based at Casement Aerodome, Baldonnel Co. Dublin Ireland recently completed Night Vision Goggle Training conducted by Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU). The Irish Air Corps chose ASU as their sole source provider for 21 sets of ITT F4949 Night Vision Goggles and Pilot and Crewmember Training. The Air Corps operates four [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ratan Tata to head Tata/AgustaWestland JV</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/22/ratan-tata-to-head-tataagustawestland-jv/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ratan Tata, head of the Tata group, is set to be the chairman of the country’s first private helicopter assembly line, Indian Rotorcraft Ltd.  The firm is a joint venture (JV) between holding company Tata Sons Ltd and Italy-based Finmeccanica SpA’s helicopter unit AgustaWestland. The Tata group has a 74% stake.]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland signs contracts for AW119Ke and Grand helicopters in Chile</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/22/agustawestland-signs-contracts-for-aw119ke-and-grand-helicopters-in-chile/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, is pleased to announce that it has sold one AW119Ke single engine and one Grand light twin helicopter in Chile. These two contracts mark the entrance of the AW119Ke and the Grand into the Chilean helicopter market. Both the AW119Ke and Grand will be used by private customers for corporate transport [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland AW119Ke obtains Russian civil certification</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/22/agustawestland-aw119ke-obtains-russian-civil-certification/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the AW119Ke single engine helicopter has been awarded civil certification in Russia. This adds to the civil certification already received for the AW109 Power and the Grand light twin models in Russia. Orders for nine AW119Ke helicopters have been placed by Russian customers so far and significant further opportunities [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland and Osprey Training to establish an AW139 SAR training centre in Scandinavia</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/22/agustawestland-and-osprey-training-to-establish-an-aw139-sar-training-centre-in-scandinavia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, and Osprey Training of Sweden are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement for the establishment of a fully integrated Search and Rescue Training Centre in Sweden, based on the AW139 medium twin turbine helicopter. Under this agreement, the Centre will provide AgustaWestland accredited training services to pilots, crewmen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rwandan Government takes delivery of a Grand and an AW139</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/rwandan-government-takes-delivery-of-a-grand-and-an-aw139/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:38:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Government of Rwanda has recently taken delivery of a Grand light twin and an AW139 medium twin helicopter. Both aircraft will be operated by Akagera Aviation. The Grand will be used to perform emergency medical service operations while the AW139 will carry out government transport [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sasemar orders another AW139, taking fleet to eight</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/sasemar-orders-another-aw139-taking-fleet-to-eight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Sasemar, the Spanish Marine Safety Agency, has placed an order for one more AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopter. This aircraft will be used for a range of roles including SAR and water pollution detection. This order will bring Sasemar’s fleet of AW139s up to eight. The progressive expansion [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Korea National Police Agency takes delivery of an AW119Ke</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/korea-national-police-agency-takes-delivery-of-an-aw119ke/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/korea-national-police-agency-takes-delivery-of-an-aw119ke/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland and UI International (UII) are pleased to announce that the Korea National Police Agency (KNPA) has recently taken delivery of an AW119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will perform law enforcement duties. The contract was signed in August 2009 by the Korean Public Procurement Services in order to support an on-going programme to modernize [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland Training Academy achieves FTO Certification</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/agustawestland-training-academy-achieves-fto-certification/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/agustawestland-training-academy-achieves-fto-certification/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the “Alessandro Marchetti” Training Academy headquartered in Sesto Calende (Italy) has been awarded Flight Training Organisation (FTO) certification by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority). Becoming a FTO in accordance with JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities) standards will enable AgustaWestland to further expand its range of training solutions, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Samsung takes delivery of second AW139</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/samsung-takes-delivery-of-second-aw139/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has taken delivery of a second AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. A ceremony on the 30th June 2010 held at Samsung facilities in Seoul Gimpo airport was held to mark the entry into service of the second AW139 helicopter. This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency takes delivery of first AW139</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/malaysian-maritime-enforcement-agency-takes-delivery-of-first-aw139/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform search and rescue, coastal patrol and law enforcement duties around Malaysia&#8217;s extensive coast line. An additional two helicopters will be delivered later [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CHC AW139 fleet leader breaks 5,000 hours milestone</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/21/chc-aw139-fleet-leader-breaks-5000-hours-milestone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that an AW139 medium twin helicopter operated in the Netherlands by the CHC Helicopter group of companies is the first to achieve the milestone of 5,000 flying hours. CHC is the largest AW139 operator worldwide with 34 units in service or on order. CHC introduced the AW139 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Japan Coast Guard signs for 6 more AW139s</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/19/japan-coast-guard-signs-for-6-more-aw139s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/19/japan-coast-guard-signs-for-6-more-aw139s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Japan Coast Guard has signed contracts for six more AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be deployed at Japan Coast Guard bases throughout Japan and used to perform search and rescue and maritime patrol missions. With this latest contract the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AW159 Lynx Wildcat makes first appearance at Farnborough</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/19/aw159-lynx-wildcat-makes-first-appearance-at-farnborough/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW159 Lynx Wildcat will be making its first appearance at the Farnborough International Air Show. The AW159, which will be known as the Lynx Wildcat in Royal Navy and British Army service, is a new generation multi-role helicopter that will replace existing Lynx helicopters. Sixty [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland’s 24&#215;7 Fleet Operations Centre now fully operational</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/19/agustawestland%e2%80%99s-24x7-fleet-operations-centre-now-fully-operational/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce its new Fleet Operations Centre is now fully operational. The centre forms an important part of AgustaWestland’s ongoing investment to deliver ever improving levels of support to its customers around the world. The new centre is collocated with the AgustaWestland Logistics Centre at the Avioport Logistic Park, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PW210 engine to power AgustaWestland AW169</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/19/pw210-engine-to-power-agustawestland-aw169/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland selected the Pratt &#38; Whitney Canada PW210 engine to power its new AW169 helicopter in the 4.5-ton class. P&#38;WC is a United Technologies Corp. (UTX 66.22, +0.19, +0.29%)  company. &#8220;AgustaWestland is a long-time P&#38;WC customer that has been at the forefront of helicopter design for decades,&#8221; said P&#38;WC President John Saabas. &#8220;By selecting our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GE&#8217;s Health Monitoring System equips Ornge AW139s</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/19/ges-health-monitoring-system-equips-ornge-aw139s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ornge, which provides ground and air medical transport for the province of Ontario, Canada, has just received the first of 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters equipped with GE Aviation health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS). HUMS Web Services, which include GE&#8217;s (GE 14.61, +0.06, +0.41%)  artificial intelligence based Advanced Anomaly Detection (AAD) technology, automatically collects information [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland launches the AW169 &#8211; 4.5 tonne gross</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/19/agustawestland-launches-the-aw169-4-5-tonne-gross/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is proud to unveil the AW169, a new generation multi-purpose twin engine light transport utility helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher mission flexibility and multi-role capability in the 4.5 ton class. The AW169 has been designed to meet the current and anticipated stringent requirements of commercial [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland and Thales unveil Enhanced Airborne Surveillance and Control capability</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/17/agustawestland-and-thales-unveil-enhanced-airborne-surveillance-and-control-capability/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Thales recently unveiled an enhanced Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) capability, at RNAS Yeovilton on 10th July during the Fleet Air Arm’s annual Air Day. The low cost, low risk capability builds upon the combat proven Sea King Mk7 ASaC Cerberus mission system and Searchwater 2000 radar, to provide enhanced [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Portuguese AW101 fleet achieves combined 10,000 flying hours</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/17/portuguese-aw101-fleet-achieves-combined-10000-flying-hours/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/17/portuguese-aw101-fleet-achieves-combined-10000-flying-hours/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) on achieving the milestone of 10,000 flying hours with its AW101 medium/heavy three engine helicopter fleet whilst performing search and rescue and fishery protection duties. This achievement was celebrated last Friday at Montijo Air Base, where the Portuguese AW101 fleet is based. General Araújo, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sloane Helicopters add AW109E Power to Mallorca fleet</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/09/sloane-helicopters-add-aw109e-power-to-mallorca-fleet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:42:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sloane Helicopters, who have been operating helicopters in Mallorca since 1995, are pleased to announce that they have added a new Agusta A109E helicopter to their fleet based at Palma. The five million euro Agusta is a new generation, eight seat helicopter that is the fastest helicopter in its class and is the best selling [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFS adds TC certification for AW119KT barrier filter</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/07/afs-adds-tc-certification-for-aw119kt-barrier-filter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/07/afs-adds-tc-certification-for-aw119kt-barrier-filter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) and a division of the Aerospace &#38; Defense group, has received an amendment to its current Transport Canada (TC) Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AgustaWestland AW119 to include the new Ke model. The approval clears the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Era Helicopters and Priority 1 Air Rescue Announce Louisiana SAR Service</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/06/era-helicopters-and-priority-1-air-rescue-announce-louisiana-sar-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Era Helicopters LLC (Era) announced today the launch of a Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (SAR/EMS) operation from its base located in Fourchon, Louisiana. Together, Era and Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) will offer FAA-approved, full-service SAR/EMS capability and turnkey solutions to offshore Oil &#38; Gas companies located in the Gulf of Mexico [...]]]></description>
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		<title>05-Jul-10 (serial TBA) AgustaWestland Lynx Thorney Island, UK</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/05/05-jul-10-serial-tba-agustawestland-lynx-thorney-island-uk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>03-Jul-10 B-MHJ AgustaWestland AW139 Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/07/03/03-jul-10-b-mhj-agustawestland-aw139-victoria-harbour-hong-kong/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Turkish minister reveals purchase of 27 attack helicopters</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/30/turkish-minister-reveals-purchase-of-27-attack-helicopters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/30/turkish-minister-reveals-purchase-of-27-attack-helicopters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defense Minister Vecdi Gönül has said that, in addition to an earlier decision to buy nine Italian AgustaWestland-made A129 attack helicopters, Turkey has also decided to lease nine A129s to meet the urgent needs of the Turkish military.]]></description>
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		<title>CH-53E Super Stallion saves AW101 Merlin</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/30/ch-53e-super-stallion-saves-aw101-merlin/</link>
		<comments>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/30/ch-53e-super-stallion-saves-aw101-merlin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan  — A CH-53E Super Stallion flew across the dawning sun here June 26 as it returned with an 18,000-pound piece of vital cargo slung beneath its belly. The sight of the aircraft against the painted morning sky was impressive on two accounts – the vision of the silhouetted helicopter floating in Afghanistan’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey to buy nine extra attack helicopters</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/25/turkey-to-buy-nine-extra-attack-helicopters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Turkey urgently will launch talks to buy nine additional T129 attack helicopters being built by a group led by the Italian-British manufacturer AgustaWestland.]]></description>
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		<title>23-Jun-10 (Serial TBA) AgustaWestland AW101 Lashkar Gar, Afghanistan</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/23/23-jun-10-serial-tba-agustawestland-aw101-lashkar-gar-afghanistan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New RAF helicopter crews train for Afghanistan</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/22/new-raf-helicopter-crews-train-for-afghanistan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Royal Air Force helicopter crews have been training together for the first time in the Jordanian desert. As many prepare to go to Afghanistan for the first time, over 300 personnel from RAF Benson and RAF Odiham took part in Exercise Desert Vortex. Wing Commander John Watson was the Detachment Commander during the month long [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lockheed Martin awarded $59M over VH-71 cancellation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corp., Mission Systems and Sensors, Owego, N.Y. is being awarded a $58,590,309 modification to the previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee VH-71 System Development and Demonstration contract (N00019-05-C-0030), which was terminated for the convenience of the government.  This modification provides funding for post termination related expenses, including, but not limited to, the physical inventory of contractor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland break ground on new AW139 plant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[22 June 2010 – Russian Helicopters (subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation) and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) are pleased to announce that the set up of a joint civil AW139 medium twin helicopter final assembly plant started with a ground-breaking ceremony, solemnly laying a time capsule in the base of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ornge Takes Delivery Of The First  FIPS-Equipped AW139 EMS</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/14/ornge-takes-delivery-of-the-first-fips-equipped-aw139-ems/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Ornge of Ontario, Canada, has taken delivery of the first of ten AW139 medium twin helicopters. The helicopters are being produced at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania production facility. The contract includes an option for two additional aircraft. The helicopter is equipped with an advanced full aero-medical interior [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AgustaWestland wins national award for innovation in Italy</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/10/agustawestland-wins-national-award-for-innovation-in-italy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Award was presented to the AgustaWestland CEO Giuseppe Orsi by President Giorgio Napolitano during an official ceremony during the National Day of Innovation]]></description>
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		<title>FRC East delivers last AMARG H-53</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/08/frc-east-delivers-last-amarg-h-53/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fleet Readiness Center East delivered the last H-53E to come out of desert retirement to Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 302, May 7. When the depot inducted Bureau Number 161181 in August 2008, it marked the end of the depot pulling H-53E aircraft from the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boeing Secures All Rights to AW101 for VXX Presidential Helicopter Program</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/08/boeing-secures-all-rights-to-aw101-for-vxx-presidential-helicopter-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boeing announced today that it will secure a license from AgustaWestland for U.S. production of the AW101 medium-lift helicopter as an entry into the U.S. Navy VXX Presidential Helicopter Program. This license will give Boeing full intellectual property, data and production rights for the aircraft in support of the VXX program. Because of this arrangement, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ornge and AgustaWestland announce Can$250K fund for aboriginal students</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/07/ornge-and-agustawestland-announce-can250k-fund-for-aboriginal-students/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ornge and AgustaWestland announced today the Ornge-AgustaWestland Endowment Fund for Aboriginal Learners in the amount of $250,000. Ornge partnered with AgustaWestland to address the growing demand for services and skilled Aboriginal employees in the north and this is the single largest external donation for financial aid Confederation College has ever received. “As a crucial provider [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nigeria military expands, including unannounced AW109LUH order</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/06/nigeria-military-expands-including-unannounced-aw109luh-order/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria&#8217;s president Goodluck Jonathan used the recent Air Expo 2010 at the Air Force&#8217;s base at Kaduna to announce the arrival of three new aircraft types to their order of battle. Alongside the Chinese built  Chenghu FT-7NI supersonic all-weather fighter, and ATR42-500MP Surveyor maritime patrol aircraft from France, was the AgustaWestland AW109 LUH light utility/attack [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saudi Aramco takes delivery of three more AW139s</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/03/saudi-aramco-takes-delivery-of-three-more-aw139s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Saudi Aramco has taken delivery of three more AW139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy. These aircraft will be used to support oil and gas operations in Saudi Arabia. The AW139 has achieved great success in many countries [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Ship&#8217;s Flight comes to British carrier HMS Ark Royal</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/06/03/small-ships-flight-comes-to-british-carrier-hms-ark-royal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[212 Flight from 815 Naval Air Squadron, based at RNAS Yeovilton, is normally associated with the Ice Patrol Ship HMS Endurance, but for the last two months the crew and two Mark 3 Lynx Maritime Attack helicopters have been embarked in HMS Ark Royal, conducting the Helicopter Delivery Service (HDS) in addition to planned attack [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Loquendo speech technology powers Computer Aided Instruction for AgustaWestland</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/05/28/loquendo-speech-technology-powers-computer-aided-instruction-for-agustawestland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 07:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loquendo, leading speech technology provider, announces Computer Aided Instruction for Helicopters with Loquendo TTS on board. Computer Aided instruction (CAI) combines advanced visual aids with interactive learning media and Loquendo’s synthetic speech to deliver individual student training. Most systems comprise individual desktop Personal Computer based workstations driving one or two large display screens. A networked [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Cats team launch 2010 season at Duxford Air Show</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/05/26/black-cats-team-launch-2010-season-at-duxford-air-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 10:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Black cats kicked off their season for 2010 at the Duxford Spring Air Show in Cambridgeshire. As this was the first event of the season, hopes were high that the weather would hold and the display would flow. Luckily both did! The crowds had already gathered to see the various visitors turn up on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lynx &#8220;9 Alpha&#8221; boosts air support in Afghanistan</title>
		<link>http://www.helihub.com/2010/05/26/lynx-9-alpha-boosts-air-support-in-afghanistan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 09:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upgraded Army Lynx Mk9A helicopters have arrived for use in Afghanistan after being shipped from the UK, and are already being put to good use. The Lynx Mk9As, with their increased fire power, more powerful engines, and the ability to operate all year in the harsh &#8216;hot and high&#8217; Afghan environment, have increased the total [...]]]></description>
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