Bell Textron Inc. announced that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key milestone that showcases Bell’s commitment to SAF usage and builds on its sustainability practices in its flight operations. “Bell is proud to celebrate this next step in industry carbon reduction objectives,” said Leer másBell 505 achieves over 700 flight hours with blended SAF[…]
Dallas, 12 March 2025 — Leonardo AW09 next generation single engine helicopter’s market footprint continues to expand with further demand and distributors reinforcing their commitment with new preliminary sales orders as the program development makes progress. Helitech Asia PTE LTD, based in Singapore, was appointed AW09 distributor in 2023 for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Leer másNew orders for the Leonardo AW09 single-engine helicopter[…]
Madrid, Spain, European Rotors. November 29, 2023 – Bell Textron Inc. announced today the signed purchase agreements for two Bell 407GXi and one Bell 505 helicopters to be sold to JB Investments in Poland, to be used predominantly for private travel. The purchase of the three aircraft was celebrated with a signing ceremony at the Bell Leer másJB Investments signs for two Bell 407GXi and one 505[…]
Rome, November 28, 2023 — The Leonardo AW189 is the world’s most successful super-medium class helicopter and grows its presence further in the offshore oil and gas support market and Latin America with an order placed by leading helicopter operator Omni Helicopters International (OHI) for three units, including two AW189s (powered by General Electric engines) Leer másOmni Helicopters International (OHI) signs for 3 Leonardo AW189[…]
Dubai, UAE (Nov. 16, 2023) Bell Textron Inc. announced the delivery of the first 5 of 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). The purchase agreement, signed on July 6, 2022, includes aircraft delivery complete with a flight training device and a comprehensive computer-based training package to support basic and advanced rotorcraft Leer másRoyal Jordanian Air Force receives 5 Bell 505 helicopters[…]
HOUSTON — A Coast Guard MH-65E Dolphin helicopter aircrew rescue three boaters stranded on a jetty near Galveston, Texas. Thursday, September 14, 2023, Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston Command Center watchstanders received a phone call at 8:24 a.m. from a concerned family member that two men and one woman were stranded on Bolivar Peninsula after their 20-foot pleasure Leer másCoast Guard MH-65E crew rescue 3 boaters near Galveston, Tx[…]
Marignane, 12 September 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H175 and 8 H160 helicopters to serve the energy market worldwide, including in the US. These 28 state-of-the-art helicopters will better position PHI to respond to the energy market’s expected growing offshore transportation needs.These Leer másAirbus Helicopters and PHI sign for 20 H175 and 8 H160[…]
Beijing, 7 April 2023 – During French President Macron’s visit to country, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT China for 50 H160 helicopters. GDAT is one of China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators. This contract is the largest single order for the Airbus H160 on the civil and parapublic market since the helicopter Leer más50 Airbus Helicopters H160 signed with GDAT China[…]
Rome, 08/03/2023 – Leonardo Helicopters made major announcements at HAI Heli-Expo 2023 (Atlanta, 7-9 March) landing global contracts and signing a key collaboration for the USA market for the AW09 helicopter as the next generation single engine programme moves ahead. Leonardo has signed preliminary sales contracts for over over 50 units with several customers worldwide Leer másLeonardo AW09 contracts and partners at HAI Heli-Expo 2023[…]
Fort Worth, TX (February 21, 2023) — The Bell 505 completed its first flight fuelled solely by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly with 100% SAF. Bell collaborated with Safran Helicopter Engines, Neste, GKN Aerospace and Virent Inc. to make this Bell 505 flight possible. Bell Textron Inc. is Leer másBell 505, first single engine helicopter to fly using 100% SAF[…]