23-Nov-2009Source: Asahi
The Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to build a helicopter destroyer–the largest ship in the fleet–to counter China’s naval buildup and improve responses for contingencies. The planned helicopter destroyer will have a length of 248 meters, a displacement of 19,500 tons and a capability to transport up to 14 helicopters, 4,000 people and 50 trucks.... Read more
6-Nov-2009Source: RotorNews
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received JCAB Approval of their Emergency Float Kits for the AW119MKII in Japan. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received.... Read more
1-Nov-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation are pleased to announce that Alpen Co. Ltd of Japan has ordered an AW109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopter. This aircraft will be used for VIP/corporate transport purposes and operated from Nagoya.... Read more
9-Oct-2009Source: Rotorhub
Eurocopter is pleased to receive the 2009 French-Japanese Investment Award, presented by the French Agency for International Investment (AFII) in Tokyo.... Read more
30-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor for the AW139 medium twin helicopter in Japan, are pleased to announce that the first of two AW139 medium twin helicopters for All Nippon Helicopter has achieved operational readiness to perform electronic news gathering missions... Read more
15-Sep-2009Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another medium lift AW139 helicopter to replace the Chiba prefecture’s AS332L1 helicopter.... Read more
11-Sep-2009Source: Stars & Stripes
Japanese and U.S. officials — wary of complaints from residents living near USAF air bases — conducted noise surveys Thursday of flight paths proposed for the new air facility on Camp Schwab.... Read more
11-Sep-2009
11-Sep-09 JA96GF Bell B412 Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan... Read more
30-Jul-2009Source: Asahi
Mori Building Co., developer of Tokyo’s plush Roppongi Hills complex, will offer a helicopter service from Sept. 16 to shuttle passengers between downtown and Narita Airport for a minimum one-way fare of 50,000 yen... Read more
22-Jul-2009Source: Sikorsky
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20-Jul-09 JA32CT Robinson R44 Tajima, Japan... Read more
30-Jun-2009Source: Japan Today
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11-Jun-2009Source: Bloomberg
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10-Jun-2009
10-Jun-09 JA Bell B412 Ikejiri, Japan... Read more
1-May-2009Source: Defense Update
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28-Apr-2009Source: Airliners.net
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14-Apr-2009Source: RotorNews
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11-Apr-2009Source: US Air Force
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31-Mar-2009Source: AgustaWestland
This aircraft is expected to be delivered by Mitsui Bussan to ANH in mid-2009. ANH will conduct electronic news gathering missions exclusively for Nippon Housou Kyoukai (NHK), Japan’s national broadcasting corporation and one of the most important in this field worldwide.... Read more
14-Mar-2009Source: Japan Times
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3-Mar-2009Source: US Air Force
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2-Mar-2009Source: Eurocopter
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24-Feb-2009Source: Turbomeca
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3-Oct-2008Source: AgustaWestland
SECOM Takes Delivery Of Its AW109 Power Helicopter... Read more
2-Oct-2008Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter the No. 1 Civil & parapublic helicopter manufacturer takes up the challenge to gain a leading position in the military market in Japan... Read more
1-Oct-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Kanematsu Corporation Signs Agreement For 16 AgustaWestland Helicopters... Read more
17-Jul-2008Source: AgustaWestland
AW109 Power Helicopter For SECOM... Read more
16-Jul-2008Source: AgustaWestland
The Asahi Shimbun Orders A Grand Helicopter... Read more
16-Jul-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Kaigai Aviotech Corporation To Establish Spare Parts Centre For AgustaWestland Helicopters In Japan... Read more
28-Jun-2008Source: Eurocopter
Japan Coast Guard’s first two Eurocopter EC225 helicopters in operation The EC225 is the new reference for offshore SAR missions... Read more
28-Jun-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Helicopters New Zealand Orders Three AW139s Plus Two Options... Read more
10-Jun-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Japan National Police Agency Orders Five More AW109 Powers... Read more
8-Apr-2008Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland Opens New Regional Business Headquarters In Japan... Read more
31-Mar-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Japan Coast Guard Takes Delivery Of Its First Three AW139 Helicopters... Read more
25-Feb-2008Source: AgustaWestland
Kaigai Aviotech Corporation Orders One AW119 Ke And One AW109 Power... Read more
