iscoverEurocopter posted record turnover of EUR6.3 billion in 2012 – a 15 per cent increase over the previous year – returning the company to pre-GFC levels. The company delivered 475 helicopters last year alongside milestones that included the delivery of its 500th EC145, its first AS350 B3e and EC130 T2 uprated versions of the Ecureuil, and
Embraer and AgustaWestland have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint-venture company to produce AgustaWestland helicopters in Brazil. The aircraft would be marketed to commercial and military operators. The two companies said preliminary studies show strong potential for twin-engine, medium-lift helicopters in the offshore oil and gas market. This content is available exclusively
Sikorsky and Boeing have teamed to develop a joint proposal for the US Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate’s requirement for the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) technology demonstrator program. The JMR TD will inform the US DoD’s Future Vertical Lift program to acquire over 4,000 new generation medium lift rotorcraft for all five US services. With the
Perth-based HNZ (formerly Helicopters Australia) has taken delivery of the first of three AW109SPs. The aircraft is being readied for marine pilot transfer operations at Karratha in the north-west of Western Australia. Replacing three EC145 helicopters, the new Agustas were shipped to Perth from Italy and re-assembled at HNZ’s Jandakot facility where they are now undergoing
As the NSW government looks to contain spending on helicopter rescue services in a program that includes a reduction in the number of aircraft from 15 to 12, the state’s health minister Jillian Skinner has come under fire for a proposed ‘mega base’ for emergency helicopter services in Sydney. The cost of the base, which
Eurocopter’s new EC175 has made its maiden flight, with the aircraft’s performance meeting and in some cases exceeding original expectations. The helicopter’s recommended cruise speed has been increased 10kt to 150kt without an impact on payload or range. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the
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