Category: Helicopters

After collating all the statistics from its operations worldwide, HNZ Global has enjoyed an accident free 2012, flying more than 65,000 hours in mostly specialised helicopter operations all around the world. “Operating in both the utility market as well as twin-engine IFR scene, this fantastic result is testament to the company’s strict adherence to safety

Eurocopter has flown an “optionally piloted vehicle” (OPV) – an EC145 – in a validation flight that included deployment of an external sling load and undertaking a representative observation mission. Following the success of the flight, Eurocopter will now pursue OPV flight capabilities for its product line of light, medium and heavy-lift helicopters – enabling

The New Zealand government has approved the purchase of an upgraded and increased Seasprite helicopter fleet for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), taking up aircraft originally destined for Australia. Ten airframes comprising eight Seasprites and two spare airframes will be purchased from Kaman Aerospace under a NZ$242 million project that also includes a full

Just 12 weeks after announcing they had signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint-venture company to produce AgustaWestland helicopters in Brazil, the two companies have announced their joint decision to terminate negotiations without reaching an agreement. A brief statement said nothing further about the reasoning behind the decision. This content is available exclusively to