UVA orders two Leonardo AW169 helicopters from India at EBACE

Publicada en 21 de mayo de 202521 de mayo de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

21 May 2025, EBACE 2025 (Geneva, 20-22 May). — Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited (UVA), authorized distributor from Leonardo Company for the Indian civil helicopter market, signed a contract for two Leonardo AW169 light-intermediate twin-engine helicopters to India. The aircraft will be configured for VIP / Corporate transport, further consolidating Leonardo’s leadership in the global Leer másUVA orders two Leonardo AW169 helicopters from India at EBACE[…]

FRCE inducts first CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for maintenance

Publicada en 19 de mayo de 202520 de mayo de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.– Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) in its support of naval aviation’s heavy lift mission inducts a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter marking the first time the platform has ever been inducted for depot level maintenance. April 17, 2025. The aircraft arrived April 4 from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 Leer másFRCE inducts first CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for maintenance[…]

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest wins CNO Aviation Safety Award

Publicada en 14 de abril de 202514 de abril de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

Story by Janina Lamoglia, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. – Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has been recognized with the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aviation Safety Award for its exceptional commitment to safety, risk management, and operational excellence. This achievement highlights the command’s dedication to fostering a culture Leer másFleet Readiness Center Southwest wins CNO Aviation Safety Award[…]

Avincis expands its helicopter maintenance hub in Lisbon, Portugal

Publicada en 8 de octubre de 20248 de octubre de 2024 por Admin

LISBON, 7 October 2024 – Which has a fleet of 180 helicopters operating in Europe, Avincis has chosen its Lisbon hub (Portugal) as the location for a large-scale scheduled maintenance procedure on one of its Italian-based aircraft. The helicopter, an AW139, arrived in Lisbon from Italy and will receive a complete overhaul from the Portuguese technical Leer másAvincis expands its helicopter maintenance hub in Lisbon, Portugal[…]

PHI signs for 12 Leonardo AW189 helicopters to energy industry

Publicada en 25 de mayo de 202425 de mayo de 2024 por Admin

Rome, 24/05/2024 – Leonardo and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement for 12 AW189 helicopters to serve the global energy market starting in 2025. These are composed of firm orders as well as purchase options and include an extensive support partnership featuring a service center agreement, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) agreement, and Leer másPHI signs for 12 Leonardo AW189 helicopters to energy industry[…]

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[…]