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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more