Airbus has delivered the first H160 helicopter in the United States to PHI Aviation (PHI), marking the beginning of H160 operations in the country. This delivery is the first of four initial H160 helicopters that PHI will operate for offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico. Before commencing commercial operations, the helicopter will undergo a […]
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Chartright Air Group, a provider of private aviation services in Canada, has taken delivery of Canada’s first corporate ACH160 helicopter. This aircraft will enter service immediately, marking the first ACH160 to be delivered in North America. “We are excited to be the first private aviation company in Canada to operate the ACH160 for our owner
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Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This configuration, developed specifically for the French Army Aviation to support special forces operations, is one of the latest NH90 variants. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered 18 NH90s in the Standard 2 configuration. Flight testing will
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HTM Helicopters has placed an order for one Airbus H145 helicopter, with options for two additional units. The new helicopter will be utilised in offshore wind operations, transporting technicians and materials to wind farm turbines off the coasts of Germany and France. “Over the past 15 years in the offshore wind business, we’ve seen projects
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Airbus Helicopters, in partnership with Babcock, has secured a contract to maintain 48 EC145s operated by the French Ministry of Interior. The 12-year agreement, commencing this year, was inked with the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé), the body responsible for aircraft maintenance within the French government. This contract encompasses the maintenance support for 33
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Airbus Helicopters has finalised a deal with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the purchase of six H145M helicopters. Brunei’s acquisition of the H145Ms, replacing its ageing BO105 fleet, aims to augment the air force’s operational capabilities for tasks such as close air support and aerial surveillance. The H145M is a versatile military helicopter
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GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a newly established helicopter leasing and finance firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has finalised a deal with Airbus Helicopters and GDAT for up to 20 H175 helicopters. The agreement comprises ten firm orders and ten options, with GDHF set to market these H175 helicopters to clients in the energy, search and
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The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, increasing its total H225 fleet to 18. As the largest Super Puma operator in Japan, the Coast Guard received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024 to bolster its expanding fleet. These new helicopters will support territorial coastal
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SKYCO International Financial Leasing Co. (SKYCO Leasing) a state-owned enterprise belonging to China’s Guangdong Province, and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for six H175 helicopters. Entrusted by the Guangdong Provincial Government, SKYCO Leasing is in charge of leading the aviation industry development in the province. The versatile H175 helicopters acquired by SKYCO Leasing will
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Airbus has showcased its fully electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, in anticipation of its inaugural flight later this year. Weighing in the two-tonne class and boasting a wingspan of approximately 12 metres, the CityAirbus is designed with an 80 km range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h, making it an ideal candidate
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