iscoverEurocopter has released enhanced performance specifications for its EC175 medium utility helicopter, due to begin deliveries later this year. Under the revised specs, Eurocopter upped the baseline payload/radius of action capacity to 16 passengers at 135 nautical miles, a 30 per cent increase over the initial performance baseline. For longer range missions, the EC175 will
Australian Aerospace has become the first civil helicopter maintenance training organisation to receive approval under CASA’s revamped safety regulations. The new Part 147 regulations are meant to more closely align Australia’s airworthiness standards with those of other leading aviation nations. The regulations came into force in June 2011. This content is available exclusively to Australian
The Navy’s last three Sea King helicopters made their final flight today, marking the end of 35 years of service. The flight also marked the end of the line for Nowra based 817 Squadron, which will stand down with a formal ceremony on Friday after 48 years continual service. This content is available exclusively to
Brunei has signed a contract to purchase 12 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk multi-role helicopters with options on ten more. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to begin in early 2013, Sikorsky said. As part of the deal, the US based company agreed to locate a Black Hawk simulator in Southeast Asia to allow Brunei aircrew
Bell Helicopters has received five firm orders and two potential follow-on orders for its 412EP twin engine aircraft from PT Dirgantara Indonesia. The helicopters will be delivered to Indonesian government agencies and are expected to arrive by the end of the year, Bell said. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a
Australia accepted its 14th MRH 90 helicopter yesterday as the program was placed on Government’s projects of concern list. Primary contractor Australian Aerospace is due to produce 46 of the medium lift helicopters to replace Army’s Black Hawks and Navy’s Sea Kings under Project Air 9000 Phase 2, 4 and 6. A pair of reviews
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