20-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for two AW139 medium twin helicopters.Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are happy to sign this latest contract which represents a further rapid expansion of the AW139’s presence in the Russian commercial helicopter market.... Read more
20-May-2011Source: TrueNorth Avionics
Flexible TrueNorth communications system brings worldwide voice, BlackBerry data, Wi-Fi and cockpit intercom capability to AW139 operators TrueNorth Avionics, the fast-growing developer of executive airborne telecom solutions, has announced that its advanced Simphone OpenCabin airborne telecom system has received FAA approval for use on the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter series. Incorporating such capabilities as worldwide Iridium... Read more
17-May-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that AgustaWestland North America, Inc. was awarded a $37.8 million contract with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales to the Egyptian Air Force. “AgustaWestland is proud to partner with the U.S. Army and our allies to provide the most... Read more
15-May-2011Source: STARS
STARS is celebrating a $5 million donation from Crescent Point Energy (CPE) toward the establishment of a STARS program in Saskatchewan in 2012, and at a recent presentation, STARS presents a model AW139 helicopter to CPE. STARS signed an agreement with the government of Saskatchewan to develop a helicopter emergency medical services program in the... Read more
13-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
The second AW139 for Bond Offshore Helicopters is now registered in the UK as G-PERB. This is the second aircraft for operations on the Southern North Sea for Perenco, and will be based at Norwich. There are reports of Bond acquiring a total of four AW139s, two leased from Era Helicopters – these first two... Read more
5-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Yesterday, 4th May, a handover ceremony was held between Shenzhen Police, Avic International and AgustaWestland for the formal acceptance of the second police helicopter of Shenzhen. The AW139 will help enhance the security protection and fulfill the task of winch rescues, fire-fighting, low-level patrol, precaution for large activity, video images transmission and so on. Member... Read more
5-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Bond Offshore Helicopters are due to start operating the AW139 on offshore operations to the Southern North Sea soon. A key customer in this region of gas fields is Perenco, for which Bond will fly a pair of AW139s, registered G-PERA and PERB picking up the first three letters of oil company’s name. On delivery,... Read more
2-May-2011
The aircraft, which was located in the parking area and was preparing to carry out the operation of a flight taxiing to take off-shore, with two crew and nine passengers, suffered the separation along the entire tail rotor.The initial findings have identified a tail rotor blade at approximately 75 m from the aircraft.... Read more
1-May-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Gulf Helicopters have announced plans to invest about 500M Qatari Riyals on new aircraft over the next four years – approx US $137.4M in today’s money. In parent company Gulf International Services’ five-year business plan released this week, they state that nine new helicopters would join their fleet by 2015 and that they expected demand... Read more
29-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of Japan has signed a contract for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. The helicopter is due to be delivered... Read more
28-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
In Malaysia, Weststar Aviation Services has signed contracts with five major oil and gas industry organisations to provide them with helicopter support for the next 10 years. The deals are worth an estimated RM4.2 billion (US $1.4 billion) Group MD Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim said the company will fly for Petronas Carigali, ExxonMobil... Read more
15-Apr-2011Source: US DoD
AgustaWestland, Inc., Reston, Va., was awarded on April 1 a $37,656,065 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of AW139 helicopters, spare engine, spare parts, tools and ground support equipment, search and rescue equipment, crewmember personal equipment, medical equipment kits, transportation and pilot and maintenance training. Work will be performed in Reston, Va.,... Read more
12-Apr-2011Source: Donaldson
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), is helping the Air Operations Section of the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) meet the Department’s creed, “serving with courage, integrity and pride.†Donaldson has provided Inlet Barrier Filters (IBFs) for the Section’s newest in-service rotorcraft, two AgustaWestland 139 twin-engine medium helicopters.... Read more
8-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that VTB Leasing has taken delivery of its AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform corporate and passenger transport missions in the region of Moscow. The event marks the delivery of the first AW139 sold in the Russian helicopter market where a total... Read more
6-Apr-2011Source: Ornge
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of transport medicine services, is proud to congratulate Patrick Auger, an Ottawaâ€based Ornge critical care paramedic, for winning the Tim Hynes Flight Paramedic of the Year Award from the International Association of Flight Paramedics (IAFP).  He was presented with the award at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference in Nashville, Tennessee earlier today.... Read more
4-Apr-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a Heliportugal AW139 medium twin helicopter was used to support the visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in Portugal on March 31st. The aircraft took off from Air Base No6 Montijo bound for the airfield at Evora. The helicopter later transferred the 13... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: CAE
Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that it is expanding with the purchase from CAE’s Military business of a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The new AW139 FFS, to be delivered in 2012, will be jointly developed by CAE and AgustaWestland. The... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: BelAir
It is with pride that Bel Air has been chosen to take charge of shuttle flights in the North Sea for Maersk Oil and Gas. Whole Maersk Oil and Gas Contract has been in the contract. Bel Air has won the part of the contract as you welcomed into. Director Susan H. Lastein: “I am... Read more
21-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin helicopters plus a comprehensive logistics support package. These aircraft will be operated by the Qatar Emiri Air Force to perform emergency medical service missions. This latest contract adds to the one for eighteen... Read more
21-Mar-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Malaysian offshore operator Weststar Aviation Services has taken delivery of the last three of the nine AgustaWestland AW139s it ordered, primarily for supporting offshore oil and gas operations in the country. The three were delivered today to Kualan Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport courtesy of an Antonov AN124 freighter. Six AW139s will be based... Read more
21-Mar-2011Source: Ornge
On behalf of the Ornge Board of Directors, it is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of one of our own, Mr. Lorne Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a tireless supporter and champion of access to healthcare, especially for people living in Northwestern Ontario. “We at Ornge are deeply saddened to learn of the... Read more
19-Mar-2011Source: WBAL 11 News
The state is looking into the possibility of billing each patient transported, according to 11 News reporter David Collins. This would be a huge departure from current policy, which uses tax dollars to fund the program, without charging patients.... Read more
8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group (Era) has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre in Lake Charles (Louisiana, USA) for the range of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power light twin and the AW139 medium twin models. This latest step further expands the partnership... Read more
8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of contracts for eight more AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The new helicopters will be operated by the Japan Coast Guard and the Japanese Fire Fighting and Disaster Relief Organisation. With these contracts Mitsui Bussan Aerospace increases the... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the OMNI Group, a Portugal-based company has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters to be used to perform offshore transport missions. The purchase also includes options for additional AW139 purchases. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Era Training Center LLC have announced plans to open an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Centre in South America. Era Training Center will provide training services using an AW139 Level 6 Synthetic Flight Training Device (FTD) designed, developed and supplied by AgustaWestland. Offshore operators will benefit from specific mission training services once... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce a further expansion of the AW139 medium twin helicopter’s capabilities with two recent certification approvals. The AW139 has recently obtained certification for offshore take off and landing procedures for operations according to Performance Class 1 (PC1) and PC 2e (enhanced) requirements, as defined by the stringent JAR... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
VIH Aviation Group Ltd. has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and has signed a long-term Guaranteed Maintenance Cost Plan contract with P&WC, which covers the overhaul and repair of the engines. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the Orange County... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and United Industries International are pleased to announce that the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Korea have selected the AW139 for the Incheon Fire Fighting Department. The helicopter will perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions and is scheduled to go into service in 2012.... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
PHI Inc (NASDAQ: PHII, PHIIK), a leading provider of helicopter transportation and related services to a diverse customer group that includes the oil and gas industries, has purchased 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines. As well, PHI has signed a long-term Engine Service Agreement for the repair and... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies with operations around the globe, has purchased three AgustaWestland AW139 twin-engine helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC’s) PT6C-67C engines and signed a long-term Eagle Service™ Silver Plan (ESP®) contract. The announcement was made today at Heli-Expo 2011, which is being held at the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that London Air Services (LAS) of Vancouver has been appointed an AgustaWestland Independent Sales Representative for Canada. This agreement represents one of the latest moves to further strengthen and expand AgustaWestland’s position in North America. Lou Bartolotta, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales, North America said... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW139 medium twin helicopter fleet operated by the CHC Helicopter group of companies is the first to achieve the milestone of 50,000 flying hours. CHC is the largest AW139 operator worldwide with 25 units in service and an undisclosed number of aircraft on order. CHC... Read more
28-Feb-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that they received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the AW139 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  This is the first STC for the AW139 for night vision. “ASU did an excellent job for us on this STC,†said Era Helicopters project manager and Avionics Technician Mark Wheeler. “Shawn Woodworth,... Read more
24-Feb-2011Source: STARS
Western Coal Corp today announced a five-year, $500,000 commitment to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS). Mr. Keith Calder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Coal, is presenting a cheque to STARS Grande Prairie Base Major Gifts Manager Glenda Farnden in the community of Tumbler Ridge on February 23, 2011. “In December 2010,... Read more
23-Feb-2011
Only delivered within the last week, crew lost control with command centre. Some wreckage and one body found to date.... Read more
21-Feb-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for five AW139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for offshore passenger transportation operations. This latest contract adds to the one for twelve aircraft placed by Gulf Helicopters in 2007 as part of its fleet renewal programme.... Read more
18-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Over three months ahead of contract start date on 1st June, CHC yesterday air freignted the two AW139s it needs for the Woodside Energy contract in an Antonov An124 of Volga-Dnepr Airlines. The pair had been delivered from the factory in Italy to CHC in the UK and then ferried to CHC’s Norwegian base at... Read more
17-Feb-2011Source: STARS
Apache Corporation presented the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) with a $400,000 cheque today at the STARS Calgary Base. The cheque presentation elevates Apache’s total cumulative financial support of STARS to more than $1 million since 1990. Approximately $200,000 is being directed to the STARS Emergency Link Centre (ELC) work site registration program. The... Read more
17-Feb-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland North America, Inc. today introduced its AW139M military helicopter for the U.S. military market. AgustaWestland customized the military version of the multi-role, off-the-shelf AW139 medium-twin helicopter, integrated with proven U.S. military technology for the U.S. Air Force’s Common Vertical Lift Support Program. The AW139M is being featured at the AFA Air Warfare Symposium, Feb.... Read more
17-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Ontario based EMS operatior Ornge will launch their next AW139 at the organisations base at London in south western Ontario. Guest of honour at the invitation-only event will be Hon. Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, while various key figures in Ornge will also attend, including Randy L’Heureux (Associate VP of Operations), Rick... Read more
15-Feb-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Estonian Police and Border Guard has taken delivery of its third AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will perform search and rescue, border patrol, medical missions and utility duties to support the community. The handover was performed during an official ceremony held at Tallinn Airport... Read more
13-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Germany’s Wiking Helicopter Service has started AW139 operations recently after buying its first example of the type from Atlantic Airways. Atlantic had taken delivery of it in Apri 2008 and the sale transaction was agreed in October 2010 with delivery to Germany before the year end. Some initial training was required by Wiking before they... Read more
9-Feb-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has sold two more AW139 medium twin helicopters to customers in India. Adani Group has signed a contract for one AW139 to perform VIP/corporate transport missions as well as another corporate customer. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “We are happy... Read more
7-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
FB Heliservices are well known in the UK as the lead supplier of MRCOA (Military Registered Civil Owned Aircraft), specifically including the Squirrel and Griffon fleets. They also operate some of these aircraft on contract to other overseas governments, and readers may recall one of their AW139s resplendent in black/yellow colours on the AgustaWestland exhibitor... Read more
4-Feb-2011Source: Meggitt
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has selected Meggitt Avionics’ latest secondary flight display for its AW101 medium lift, AW139 medium-sized, multi-role twin-engined, and AB212 utility helicopters.  This builds on an existing, long-standing supply relationship between the two companies for Meggitt Avionics’ helicopter air data system (HADS). iSFD is Meggitt’s third generation solid-state secondary flight display. Showing... Read more
1-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Yesterday, Bond Offshore Helicopters registered their first AW139 helicopter with teh UK CAA – it is G-PERA which reflects it being contracted to the independent oil & gas company Perenco. Previously this company’s operations were supported by an AW139 from CHC. The AW139, which will be joined by a second prior to the contract start... Read more
31-Jan-2011Source: Independent
AgustaWestland has disputed claims made by the Irish Coast Guard that the Air Corps does not have the equipment to carry out SAR missions after the Government signed a controversial €500m contract with CHC. [file photo]... Read more
26-Jan-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Zhejiang Public Security Bureau in China has placed an order for two helicopters comprising one AW119Ke single engine and one AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. The helicopters will be used for law enforcement and fire fighting duties. These two AgustaWestland helicopters were selected to serve... Read more
25-Jan-2011Source: The Mercury
Project manager Wolfgang Rechberger said a value-management study was still being carried out to ensure the AW139 announced by Health Minister Michelle O’Byrne was the most appropriate for the job or whether a smaller, cheaper model would be suitable.... Read more
19-Jan-2011
Interfax Ukraine reports that the local State Aviation Enterprise plans to lease an AW139 from Tsentravia. A cost of 7.5M Ukrainian grivnas (approx US$ 950K) is quoted, but it is not clear what that refers to in terms of lease period, fuel, crew etc. Tsentravia was established in 2007, with 99.88% of the share capital... Read more
19-Jan-2011Source: Spectrum Aeromed
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LAFD) Air Operations Section contracted Spectrum Aeromed to design, engineer and install a custom carry-on medical device stand for their Agusta Westland 139 multi-mission helicopters. The Spectrum Aeromed design and engineering team collaborated with the LAFD’s special missions staff to get a better understanding of how this proposed unit was... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Bulgarian Border Police has taken delivery of two additional AW109 Power light twin-engine helicopters and one AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter. The handover was performed during an official ceremony held at Sofia Airport on January 15th in the presence of representatives from the Bulgarian Government, Border... Read more
17-Jan-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the delivery of a second AW139 medium twin helicopter for the Italian Guardia di Finanza (Customs and Border Patrol Service). The aircraft was accepted by Gen. Michele Adinolfi, Guardia di Finanza Chief of Staff and Gen. Daniele Caprino, Interregional Commander for North-East Italy, during an official ceremony... Read more
14-Jan-2011Source: STARS
The 18th annual STARS Lottery officially launches today with 3,200 prizes worth over $5.1 million. The STARS Lottery is the single largest source of funding to keep STARS in the sky. “Last year’s STARS Lottery sold out generating over $10 million,†says Dr. Greg Powell, President and CEO of STARS. “Every individual who purchases a... Read more
13-Jan-2011Source: European Commission
The European Commission has formally endorsed negotiations with Italy concerning the amount of subsidies that Agusta Westland must reimburse the Italian government for two military projects that also found civilian applications. The company received state support for two military projects – the helicopter A139 and the tilt-rotor BA609 – which also benefited civil versions. The... Read more
11-Jan-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that Saitama Prefecture of Japan has placed an order for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be operated by the Fire Fighting and Disaster Relief Department to perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. The helicopter will... Read more
5-Jan-2011Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
After receiving full authorization on 17 December 2010 from Irish Defense Forces to conduct night operations using Night Vision, Irish Defense Forces Air Corps based at Casement Aerodome, Baldonnel Co. Dublin Ireland recently transported a sick patient at night in poor weather conditions thanks to the Night Vision Goggles and Training conducted by Aviation Specialties... Read more
21-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Italian Air Force has launched an ambitious program to replace some its fleet of SAR helicopters, in particular its Agusta-Bell 212s. Valued at 1.2 billion euros, the plan calls for a total of twenty-two new helicopters from AgustaWestland. The existence of this large order has been not been officially publicised, but Italian journalists at... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com
We reported on 19th November that CHC had won the Woodside Energy contract in Australia from long-term incumbent Bristow Helicopters. CHC will commence flying this contract in June 2011, operating four EC225 aircraft and two AW139 aircraft based out of Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The two AgustaWestland AW139s have been delivered... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Justice of Cyprus has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters during an official ceremony held today in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Dimitris Christofias; Minister of Justice and Public Order, Loukas Louka; Chief of Police,... Read more
10-Dec-2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the official handover of three AW139 helicopters to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) during a ceremony held today at AgustaWestland Malaysia’s facility near Kuala Lumpur. In the presence of Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, the aircraft were handed over by... Read more
2-Dec-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia has taken delivery of its first of nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting offshore oil & gas industry operations in Malaysia. Weststar Aviation Services is currently the largest commercial customer... Read more
24-Nov-2010Source: Navtech
November 23, 2010 (TORONTO) – Through a three-year agreement, Navtech, Inc., a leader in flight operations software and services, provides flight plans and flight following services for Ornge Air, an acclaimed air medical transport company based in Ontario, Canada. Ornge is Navtech’s first air medical transport customer – further evidence of the growing diversity of... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: CHC
CHC Helicopter has been awarded a nine-year $500 million contract to provide helicopter services for Woodside Energy’s Australian operations, possibly the largest helicopters service contract ever written in Australia. Managing Director for CHC Helicopter’s Australian operations, Rick Burt, was proud to be working with Woodside. “Woodside continue to play a lead role in developing the... Read more
16-Nov-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Police of the Province of Guanxi in China has placed an order for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform a number of roles also including law enforcement and civil protection/disaster relief across the Province. The AW139 adds to the... Read more
12-Nov-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the General Security of Libya has taken delivery of its second AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. The aircraft is part of a total order for five AW139s sold in Libya to perform a range of roles also including border patrol and Search and Rescue and was... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a multi-year Fleet Management Program® (FMP® Program) contract with Aramco Associated Company (AAC), an affiliate of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). Under the terms of the contract, P&WC will provide engine support for the Saudi Aramco-operated AgustaWestland AW139 fleet based in Saudi Arabia. P&WC is a... Read more
5-Nov-2010
Italian defense group Finmeccanica has sold helicopters, including the AgustaWestland AW101 and the AW139, to the government of Turkmenistan, the firm said Nov. 4... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: The Reader
Pilots union files complaint against INAER, the company that owns the helicopter which died 3 coastguards after it plunged into the sea in January, for alleged “breach of its obligations” in crew training, which “directly contributed to errors in the operation”.... Read more
3-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Bloomberg are today reporting that the Italian Air Force has ordered 10 SAR AW139s and 12 Combat AW101s, quoting unnamed people close to the company. THe order is valued at about 1.2 billion euros ($1.7 billion). The finances were approved on 13th October by the Italian Senate’s Defence Committee, accoridng to the Italian Government’s website.... Read more
29-Oct-2010Source: ABC
Schedule reduces to seven return flights on weekdays, three at weekends... Read more
17-Oct-2010Source: ABC
The helicopter route across the Strait of Gibraltar from Ceuta and Algeciras has registered about 4,984 passengers during the first three months of operation of the service... Read more
17-Oct-2010
A state tender for six helicopters closed this week with AgustaWestland’s $72M bid the only one placed. Questions now being raised as to why they were the only manufacturer to bid, and why helicopters as large as AW139s are used for State police and EMS work... Read more
16-Oct-2010Source: AIN
Armed aerial scout helicopter (AAS) with the AW119 – Common Vertical Lift Support Program (CVLSP) with the AW139 – and the former Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR) with the AW101... Read more
