Story by Brad Rhen, Joint Force Headquarters – Pennsylvania National Guard Two National Guard pilots, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Larry Murphy and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Paul Barnes, recall an iconic mission during a flight with their CH-47 Chinook helicopter in 2003 (November 10) in northeastern Afghanistan when they received a called to assist soldiers Leer másCH-47 Chinook pilots recall iconic mission in Afghanistan 2003[…]
Madrid, Spain, European Rotors. November 28, 2023 — Bell Textron Inc. announced at European Rotors 2023 the delivery of its third Bell 429 to Air Zermatt, the Swiss-based rescue helicopter company. “Air Zermatt’s acquisition of a third Bell 429 not only highlights their devotion to providing life-saving search and rescue (SAR) missions in a particularly Leer másBell announces delivery of its 3rd Bell 429 to Air Zermatt[…]
IFEMA, Madrid, November 28, 2023 — The third edition (annual periodicity) of the EUROPEAN ROTORS show arrives in Madrid and opens its doors today to thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Twenty helicopters are installed throughout the fairgrounds, open from November 28 to 30 at IFEMA. Before the ribbon-cutting that opened the show, show Leer másThe EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 show arrives in Madrid[…]
The Bell 429 twin-engine light helicopter demonstrates its elevated value in EMS missions around the world: when the emergencies happen, the minutes matter. For first emergency responders, being able to access the necessary air medical equipment to navigate in life-threatening situations is imperative. With the Bell 429’s three lightweight and spacious HEMS interior kit options, first Leer másBell 429 EMS by Aerolite, Spectrum Aeromed and United RotorCraft[…]
Rome, 09/03/2023 – Leonardo announced at Heli-Expo 2023 (Atlanta, 7-9 March) that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026 timeframe and will be used to perform offshore transport missions further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet primarily supporting Leer másAbu Dhabi Aviation orders 6 additional AW139 helicopters[…]
Rome, 08/03/2023 – Leonardo Helicopters made major announcements at HAI Heli-Expo 2023 (Atlanta, 7-9 March) landing global contracts and signing a key collaboration for the USA market for the AW09 helicopter as the next generation single engine programme moves ahead. Leonardo has signed preliminary sales contracts for over over 50 units with several customers worldwide Leer másLeonardo AW09 contracts and partners at HAI Heli-Expo 2023[…]
Rome. Feb. 3, 2023 — Leonardo announced today a further expansion of its fleet of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters in Australia with an order for two aircraft by leading helicopter operator Babcock Australia (Babcock Australasia). The two Leonardo AW139 platforms ordered by Babcock Australia will carry out a range of HEMS, Search and Rescue Leer másBabcock Australia purchase two more Leonardo AW139 helicopters[…]
Rome, 03/03/2023 – Leonardo has announced further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter in Australia at Avalon, with orders for a total of six aircraft by three different prime operators: Babcock Australasia (Babcock), RACQ CQ Rescue (CQ Rescue) and StarFlight Australia. All six aircraft will be delivered from Leonardo’s Vergiate final Leer másSix more Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Australia[…]
Fort Worth, Texas. Feb. 6, 2023 – Bell Textron Inc. has announced that Life Flight Network will add four more Bell 407GXi helicopters to its air ambulance fleet. Life Flight Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country. These new aircraft will bring Life Flight Network’s current operating fleet to seven Bell 407GXi Leer másLife Flight Network adds 4 Bell 407GXi air ambulance[…]
Zürich, 5 December 2022 — The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 Airbus H145 five-bladed helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW109SP helicopters. This new order follows an initial contract for nine H145s, announced in March this year. By 2026, Rega will Leer másRega orders 12 additional Airbus H145 five-bladed helicopters[…]
