LifeFlight Australia signs for 3 more Leonardo AW139 helicopters

Publicada en 28 de febrero de 202428 de febrero de 2024 por Admin

Anaheim, 27 February 2024 – Leonardo has announced a further growth in presence of the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter in Australia at Heli-Expo 2024, with orders for three more aircraft by LifeFlight Australia. These add to two additional aircraft for LifeFlight’s joint venture partner StarFlight, that had been ordered in late 2023. The helicopters will Leer másLifeFlight Australia signs for 3 more Leonardo AW139 helicopters[…]

Bell Service Life Extension for Canadian CH-146 Griffon

Publicada en 20 de enero de 202420 de enero de 2024 por Admin

MIRABEL, QC, Jan. 17, 2024 — The Government of Canada signs a Service Life Extension to its Bell CH-146 Griffon helicopter fleet. This contract with Bell Textron Canada Ltd. will extend the service life and maintain the existing capabilities of CH-146 Griffon helicopters to support the Canadian Armed Forces and keep Canadian citizens safe. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Leer másBell Service Life Extension for Canadian CH-146 Griffon[…]

Erickson S-64F Air Crane FAA certified for NVG Operations

Publicada en 23 de mayo de 202323 de mayo de 2023 por Admin

PORTLAND, Ore. – An Erickson Incorporated S-64F Air Crane helicopter was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for night vision goggles (NVG) operation on April 6, 2023. The approval is a key component of Erickson’s integrated NVG program, which aims to offer customers increased flexibility and expanded operational capabilities. This added proficiency presents the opportunity Leer másErickson S-64F Air Crane FAA certified for NVG Operations[…]

FRCE secures components workload for USAF MH-139A Grey Wolf

Publicada en 1 de abril de 20231 de abril de 2023 por Admin

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently secured designation as the Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) for 81 major structural and dynamic components of the U.S. Air Force MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter, the planned replacement for the UH-1N Huey. FRCE performs maintenance, repair and overhaul of the legacy Leer másFRCE secures components workload for USAF MH-139A Grey Wolf[…]

Abu Dhabi Aviation orders 6 additional AW139 helicopters

Publicada en 10 de marzo de 202310 de marzo de 2023 por Admin

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[…]

Babcock Australia purchase two more Leonardo AW139 helicopters

Publicada en 3 de marzo de 20233 de marzo de 2023 por Admin

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[…]

Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94 marks 35 years and 150M FH

Publicada en 19 de diciembre de 202219 de diciembre de 2022 por Admin

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[…]

NHV Group celebrated 25 Years of operation

Publicada en 4 de julio de 20222 de agosto de 2022 por Admin

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[…]

CHC Helicopter signs 12-year contract with DFES, Western Australia

Publicada en 5 de junio de 20225 de junio de 2022 por Admin

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[…]

NHV Group celebrates 25 years of operation

Publicada en 2 de mayo de 202230 de mayo de 2022 por Admin

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[…]