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. 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[…]
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 19, 2022 – Pratt & Whitney today announced that the PW4000-94 (94-inch) engine has surpassed 150 million flight hours (FH) and 35 years of operational experience. Over 2,500 engines have been delivered since entry-into-service in 1987. The PW4000-94-inch engine currently serves more than 70 customers in 30 countries, powering Boeing 747/767 and Leer másPratt & Whitney PW4000-94 marks 35 years and 150M FH[…]
Ostend, Belgium, 04/07/2022 — NHV Group commemorated the achievement of 25 years of operation at a companywide event on Friday 1st July. On this day, 9 NHV bases across Europe and West Africa held an event for employees and their families to commemorate this milestone. The event included entertainment for kids, dinner, and awards as Leer másNHV Group celebrated 25 Years of operation[…]
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – CHC Helicopter has signed a new 12-year contract with the Department Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), Western Australia, to provide 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter operations. Vince D’Rozario, CHC’s Regional Director Asia Pacific, said: “We are honoured to be awarded this contract. This award reinforces the strong partnership with DFES, established over the Leer másCHC Helicopter signs 12-year contract with DFES, Western Australia[…]
Ostend, BE – 02/05/2022 — NHV Group celebrates its 25 years of history, operating with the Renewables Sector, Search and Rescue (SAR), Harbour Pilot Services and more. Twenty-five years ago, on the 15th May 1997, NHV Group officially began helicopter operations from Ostend, Belgium. Co-founders Eric Van Hal and Jef De Kinder launched the NHV Leer másNHV Group celebrates 25 years of operation[…]
Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to procure two latest generation AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are intended to further expand the offshore transport capabilities of Falcon Aviation Services for energy transport service opportunities in Africa. As the global launch operator for Leer másLeonardo and Falcon Aviation Services sign for two AW169[…]
New AMC provides military aircraft maintenance for Bell 412 to support the Norwegian Ministry of Defense Kjeller, Norway (Nov. 10, 2021) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services appointment as a new Bell Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) in Norway. Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS) based in Kjeller, Leer másKongsberg Aviation new AMC in Norway for Bell 412[…]
LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC, November 14, 2021 – Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced that it has appointed five new DMF (Designated Maintenance Facilities) to serve customers in Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Switzerland. Providing line maintenance and mobile repair services, the new DMFs are all maintenance facilities owned and Leer másPratt & Whitney certifies 5 Jet Aviation locations as DMF[…]
Dubai, November 14, 2021 — Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) and Leonardo announced today at Dubai Airshow (November 14-18, 2021) the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which will strengthen the level of maintenance services for the growing fleet of AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through this MOA, SAEI Leer másLeonardo and SAEI sign maintenance services MOA for Saudi AW139 fleet[…]
