Spanish Army Receive Two EC135 Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two EC135 helicopters to the Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET) early this week, under a contract signed for eight in total on December 27, 2013. The contract also includes a logistics package that will support fleet sustainability in the coming years
TAI To Exhibit T129 ATAK Helicopter At Bahrain Air Show
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) will display its "T129 ATAK" Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter at the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS), 16-18 January 2014
India Demand $367 Million Repayment From AgustaWestland
The Indian government is seeking repayments worth some $367 million from the troubled Italian firm AgustaWestland over a scrapped helicopter deal. India last week cancelled a $770 million deal with AgustaWestland for 12 AW101 helicopters over what it termed a breach of integrity relating to alleged corruption
Will ‘Airbus Helicopters’ Fare Better than ‘Eurocopter’ in India?
Eurocopter, now officially Airbus Helicopters, has in the past struggled to gain a foothold in the Indian military helicopter market. The company has lost out on various tenders for a horde reasons including high price tags on its choppers
Sikorsky Wins $549 Million MH-60 Heli Contract
Sikorsky Aircraft has won a $549 million modification contract for US Navys 18 MH-60S helicopters and 19 MH-60R helicopters. Estimated completion date is Dec
Modernized S-61T Helicopter Complete Maiden Flight
Sikorsky Aircraft today announced the successful maiden test flight of the modernized S-61T helicopter with an integrated glass cockpit and enhanced performance capabilities. In 2010, Sikorsky began a program to upgrade S-61 aircraft and return them to productive service
Canada, Sikorsky To Continue Maritime Helicopter Project
The Canadian government has signed an agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft to revive the long-pending multi-billion dollar maritime helicopter project. "Under the new terms established in the Principles of Agreement (POA), Sikorsky has committed to deliver the needed helicopter capability at no additional cost to Canada," said the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Indian Military Helicopter Procurement Costs To Rise Following AgustaWestland Contract Termination
As the possibility of blacklisting by the Indian government looms over AgustaWestland following the termination of the VVIP helicopter deal, its participation in various other military tenders worth an estimated $3.5 billion also hang in the balance
Nepalese Army To Buy Mi-17V-5 Military Transport Helicopters
Rosoboronexport has won a contract to supply Mil Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters to the Nepalese Army, according to Himalayan Times. The government had already allocated over $30 million for the procurement of new twin turbine transport helicopters early last year
AgustaWestland Receive Contract Termination Notice
AgustaWestland has confirmed that it received a termination notice from the Indian Ministry of Defence yesterday on the VVIP chopper deal, along with a notification concerning an appointment of an arbitrator from its side, as requested on November 25 and December 4, 2013. AgustaWestland claims that the contract termination notice by the Indian Ministry of Defence doesnt offer adequate basis to take any action against the Company
India Terminates VVIP Chopper Deal
The Indian government has finally ended the Rs 3,546-crore VVIP chopper deal on the grounds that Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland had breached the integrity pact by allegedly paying several million euros in bribes. The formal announcement was made yesterday when Defence Minister A K Antony met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss further development in the case
Norway To Get New AW101 Helicopters By 2017
AgustaWestland has won a contract for 16 AW101 helicopters estimated €1.15 billion, to meet the Norwegian All Weather SAR Helicopter (NAWSARH) requirement, with an option for six further aircraft
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