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[…]

The EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 show arrives in Madrid

Publicada en 28 de noviembre de 202328 de noviembre de 2023 por Admin

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[…]

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[…]

Pratt & Whitney expands P&WCSMART with PT6T-3 engine parts

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

ATLANTA, March 7, 2023 – Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, has expanded its P&WCSMART™ portfolio with a new “flat rate” parts package – comprised of new major assembly parts replaced during a scheduled reduction gearbox clutch inspection – available for several PT6T-3 helicopter engine models. “Our P&WCSMART portfolio provides customers with an Leer másPratt & Whitney expands P&WCSMART with PT6T-3 engine parts[…]

Toll Helicopters orders 2 more Leonardo AW139

Publicada en 2 de marzo de 20232 de marzo de 2023 por Admin

Rome, 01/03/2023 – Leonardo announced the expansion of its fleet of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters in Australia with an order for two aircraft by the leading helicopter operator Toll Helicopters (Toll). The helicopters will supplement a fleet of three AW139s currently supporting a range of activities including pilot and aircrew officer training, utility support Leer másToll Helicopters orders 2 more Leonardo AW139[…]

SonAir orders two AW139 to energy industry support in Angola

Publicada en 2 de agosto de 20222 de agosto de 2022 por Admin

Rome, 01/08/2022 – SonAir Airline Services, S.A. orders two Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to oil and gas support operations in Angola. SonAir is owned by the Angolan national petroleum company Sonangol. The contract includes a comprehensive customer support and training package as well as options for an additional two aircraft. The AW139s will Leer másSonAir orders two AW139 to energy industry support in Angola[…]

Bestfly expands offshore fleet in Angola with AW139 order

Publicada en 8 de abril de 20228 de abril de 2022 por Admin

Rome, 08/04/2022 – Bestfly is expanding its fleet of Leonardo Helicopters configured for offshore transport missions in Angola with the order of first fully owned AW139 intermediate twin engine, is expected to be delivered in the Q3 of 2022. This aircraft adds to two previously leased AW139s and four AW169 light intermediate twins purchased at Leer másBestfly expands offshore fleet in Angola with AW139 order[…]

MD Helicopters strength its aftermarket support

Publicada en 17 de marzo de 202217 de marzo de 2022 por Admin

Mesa, Ariz., March 09, 2022 — MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) is pleased to share that it has considerably strengthened aftermarket support for MDHI customers, boosting sales, partnerships, and customer satisfaction. “MD Helicopters formed a cross-functional team to directly address challenges to our aftermarket support and customer service experience, and that work is truly paying off,” Leer másMD Helicopters strength its aftermarket support[…]

Bosnia and Herzegovina receives the Bell Huey II helicopter

Publicada en 22 de diciembre de 202122 de diciembre de 2021 por Admin

SARAJEVO, Bosnia–Herzegovina (Dec. 21, 2021) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of four Bell Huey II aircraft to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) on Dec. 4. The four helicopters Bell UH-1 Huey II are part of an U.S. Foreign Military Sale signed in December 2019. The Bell Leer másBosnia and Herzegovina receives the Bell Huey II helicopter[…]

Pratt & Whitney and Embraer partners on 100% SAF Flight Demo Program

Publicada en 30 de noviembre de 202130 de noviembre de 2021 por Admin

EAST HARTFORD, CONN., November 30, 2021 – Pratt & Whitney announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Embraer to collaborate on studies of 100% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel). Technical teams from the two companies will engage to define an integrated ground and flight test plan for 100% SAF in a GTF-powered Embraer Leer másPratt & Whitney and Embraer partners on 100% SAF Flight Demo Program[…]