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[…]

Bell announces first Bell 505 delivery to Greece

Publicada en 16 de octubre de 202216 de octubre de 2022 por Admin

Prague, Czech Republic (Oct. 12, 2022) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of the first Bell 505 to a customer in Greece. The helicopter was delivered in August at the Bell Prague Service Center. The aircraft is privately owned and will be operated by Bellavia Ltd. for commercial flights throughout the mainland and Leer másBell announces first Bell 505 delivery to Greece[…]

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[…]

Leonardo receives a new order for AW139 EMS/SAR for Australia

Publicada en 1 de junio de 20222 de junio de 2022 por Admin

The helicopters will be supplied by leading operator CHC Australia to Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (EHRS), with delivery in early 2023 The leading helicopter model in Australia for EMS, the AW139 has been chosen by several operators with a fleet of over 60 units today also performing law enforcement, offshore and government duties Leer másLeonardo receives a new order for AW139 EMS/SAR for Australia[…]

Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services sign for two AW169

Publicada en 18 de diciembre de 202118 de diciembre de 2021 por Admin

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[…]