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VIP version of the Mi-171E helicopter delivered to Uganda

Russian Helicopters has delivered a VIP Mi-171E helicopter to the government of the Republic of Uganda. The helicopter was delivered under the contract signed by Russian exporter Rosoboronexport in 2015. The Mi-171E helicopter supplied to Uganda is distinguished by its superior comfort cabin designed for 12 passengers. It is fitted with soft leather-wrapped armchairs and ... <a title="VIP version of the Mi-171E helicopter delivered to Uganda" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/vip-version-of-the-mi-171e-helicopter-delivered-to-uganda/" aria-label="Read more about VIP version of the Mi-171E helicopter delivered to Uganda">Read more</a>

Robinson to Deliver 700th R66 Helicopter

Robinson’s 700th R66 Turbine rolled off the production line on December 18, 2015, five years after the 5-place helicopter was FAA certificated. Serial Number 700 is an R66 Turbine Marine, which is an R66 equipped with pop-out floats, and will be delivered to Robinson Dealer Air Technology Belgium. This will be the first Turbine Marine ... <a title="Robinson to Deliver 700th R66 Helicopter" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/robinson-to-deliver-700th-r66-helicopter/" aria-label="Read more about Robinson to Deliver 700th R66 Helicopter">Read more</a>

UK Transport Minister opens new £7 million search and rescue base at Prestwick Airport

Robert Goodwill launches improved search and rescue helicopter service for Scotland. UK government Minister of State for Transport Robert Goodwill opened a new £7 million coastguard search and rescue (SAR) helicopter base at Prestwick Airport during a visit to Scotland today. The minister officially launched the new civilian SAR service at Prestwick Airport, which will be operated ... <a title="UK Transport Minister opens new £7 million search and rescue base at Prestwick Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/uk-transport-minister-opens-new-7-million-search-and-rescue-base-at-prestwick-airport/" aria-label="Read more about UK Transport Minister opens new £7 million search and rescue base at Prestwick Airport">Read more</a>

Zetta Jet expands fleet with purchase of a Global 6000

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that Zetta Jet has purchased a Global 6000 ultra-long-range aircraft with options for four additional Global 6000 business jets. If all options are exercised, the transactions are valued at approximately US$318 million, based on 2015 list prices for standard-equipped aircraft. The aircraft will operate out of the company’s Asian hub in Singapore and will ... <a title="Zetta Jet expands fleet with purchase of a Global 6000" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/zetta-jet-expands-fleet-with-purchase-of-a-global-6000/" aria-label="Read more about Zetta Jet expands fleet with purchase of a Global 6000">Read more</a>

Swiss Air-Rescue Rega orders three rescue AW169 helicopters

Leading rescue service operator expands their AgustaWestland helicopter fleet and adds the new generation AW169, marking a milestone in “Project Icebird”. Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Swiss Air-Rescue Rega has placed an order for three AW169 light intermediate twin-engine and one GrandNew light twin-engine helicopters which will join the current fleet of a GrandNew and nine single-pilot ... <a title="Swiss Air-Rescue Rega orders three rescue AW169 helicopters" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/swiss-air-rescue-rega-orders-three-rescue-aw169-helicopters/" aria-label="Read more about Swiss Air-Rescue Rega orders three rescue AW169 helicopters">Read more</a>

Russian Helicopters delivers first Arctic helicopter to Russia’s Defence Ministry

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (part of Russian Helicopters, which is part of State Corporation Rostec), hosted a ceremony marking the acceptance of the Mi-8AMTSh-VA by the Russian Defence Ministry’s Arctic groupings. The first Arctic helicopter was developed specially for operation in the country’s north in temperatures lower than -40°С. With auxiliary fuel tanks, the helicopter has ... <a title="Russian Helicopters delivers first Arctic helicopter to Russia’s Defence Ministry" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/russian-helicopters-delivers-first-arctic-helicopter-to-russia-s-defence-ministry/" aria-label="Read more about Russian Helicopters delivers first Arctic helicopter to Russia’s Defence Ministry">Read more</a>

Russian Helicopters launches flight testing of second Mi-171A2 prototype

Russian Helicopters, part of state corporation Rostec, has started flight testing of a second prototype of the medium multirole Mi-171A2 at Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. The new Mi-171A2 prototype includes all the unique features typical of this type of helicopter, making it competitive with its global peers. Pre-flight and certification testing are also currently underway. ... <a title="Russian Helicopters launches flight testing of second Mi-171A2 prototype" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/russian-helicopters-launches-flight-testing-of-second-mi-171a2-prototype/" aria-label="Read more about Russian Helicopters launches flight testing of second Mi-171A2 prototype">Read more</a>

New Search and Rescue Helicopter arrives at Prestwick

The first of two state of the art Sikorsky S-92 search and rescue helicopters has arrived at the new HM Coastguard base at Prestwick Airport, ready to begin operations in January 2016. The aircraft and the base are operated by Bristow Helicopters Ltd on behalf of HM Coastguard after the company was awarded the ten ... <a title="New Search and Rescue Helicopter arrives at Prestwick" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/new-search-and-rescue-helicopter-arrives-at-prestwick/" aria-label="Read more about New Search and Rescue Helicopter arrives at Prestwick">Read more</a>

New Search and Rescue helicopters arrive at Newquay

The first of two state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-92 search and rescue helicopters has arrived at the new HM Coastguard base at Newquay Airport, ready to begin operations in January 2016. The aircraft and the base are operated by Bristow Helicopters Ltd on behalf of HM Coastguard after the company was awarded the ten year UK SAR ... <a title="New Search and Rescue helicopters arrive at Newquay" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/new-search-and-rescue-helicopters-arrive-at-newquay/" aria-label="Read more about New Search and Rescue helicopters arrive at Newquay">Read more</a>

NJASAP and NetJets reach agreement in principle

NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots and NetJets Aviation, Inc., negotiators drew a lengthy and highly contentious contract dispute to a close late yesterday afternoon after reaching an agreement in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement. The negotiation between the 2,700-plus pilot group and the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary began in late-June 2013. “Getting to ... <a title="NJASAP and NetJets reach agreement in principle" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/executive-helicopters/njasap-and-netjets-reach-agreement-in-principle/" aria-label="Read more about NJASAP and NetJets reach agreement in principle">Read more</a>