Iraq will take delivery of 10 Mi-28NE ‘Night Hunter attack helicopters from Russian under a multi-billion dollar agreement. The $4
The Indian Air Force has appealed to the Defense Ministry to hasten the light utility helicopters procurement, right after a newly acquired Mi-17 crashed last week during a rescue operation in the flood torn region of the Himalayas. The IAF has been trying to replace its aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters,...
Eurocopter today signed the first 22 partnership agreements with innovative French companies selected to form part of the Helicopter of the Future program. These firms will come together in a technological and industrial initiative set up as part of an innovation program launched by the French government two years ago,...
Canada's project to replace the Sea King helicopters has hit another snag, with the government now hiring an independent expert to study whether helicopter-maker Sikorsky is even capable of delivering a replacement as promised, according to reports. CBC News reported that the Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose has...
Thailand has requested a possible sale of 6 UH-72A Lakota Helicopters from U.S for an estimated cost of $77 million
Thailand has signed a contract for 10 Eurocopter's AS350 B3e at the Paris Air Show yesterday. Deliveries of the evolved AS350 B3e version of Eurocopters popular AS350 Ecureuil family will be from 2013 to 2015
Rosoboronexport and Russian Helicopters, a part of Rostec, showcased the latest Ka-52 Alligator combat helicopter at the Paris Air Show. The helicopter made its international debut on the first day of Le Bourget with a spectacular program full of aerobatic manoeuvres that was one of the highlights of the 50th Paris Air Show
AgustaWestland, which is accused of paying bribes to secure a contract to sell 12 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Air Force,has put three helicopters in the hanger as the Indian government has not responded to its request for negotiations on further deliveries under the contract.After news of the bribery became known, the Indian MoD ordered a criminal investigation and pur the contract on hold, meaning suspending both payments and accepting further deliveries
Sikorsky Aircraft today announced that it has signed a contract with China's CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC) for two S-92 helicopters to be used for the offshore oil crew transportation mission. "The offshore oil market in China is growing rapidly, and the S-92 helicopter has proven to be a reliable and safe performer in many locations around the world, including China, where Sikorsky products are now being operated by all three major offshore oil service providers," said Robert Kokorda, Sikorsky Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Japan has contracted with Sikorsky Aircraft to acquire 11 S-76D helicopters for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). The new helicopters were ordered in three contracts that were finalized between February 2012 and March 2013
Bell Helicopter will display a number of aircraft and share program updates at the 2013 Paris Air Show next week. Demonstration flights will highlight two industry-leading Bell aircraft, the Bell 429 and Bell 407GX, and showcase their capabilities