Helicopter News

Australian Aerospace announces Air 9000 Phase 7 bid
Eurocopter unit Australian Aerospace will bid as a prime contractor in Australia's Air 9000 Phase 7 tender, offering the EC135 helicopter ...

Japan buys mine detection system for MCH101s
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force has purchased four laser mine detection systems for use on its AgustaWestland MCH101 helicopters ...

Israel resumes Apache upgrade programme
The Israeli air force has resumed an upgrade programme for its earliest Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, with three more aircraft now being modified.

Australia receives two former US army Chinooks
Australia has taken delivery of two additional Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters, bringing its total Chinook fleet to seven. In November 2011, Canberra...

Bell, Eurocopter claim “wins” in Canadian court dispute
A Canadian federal court has ruled that Eurocopter is entitled to punitive damages from Bell Helicopter over a patent infringement of Eurocopter's trademark...

Canada defends Bell 429 weight exemption
Transport Canada officials are defending their recent exemption which allows Bell Helicopter to increase the maximum internal weight of the Bell 429 twin-engined helicopter from 3,175kg (7,000lb) to 3,402kg.

Rivals sweeten bids for Danish maritime helicopter deal
Two main rivals for a Danish maritime helicopter replacement contract have announced new teaming arrangements ...

Boeing, Thales tap EC135 for Australia helicopter training bid
Boeing and Thales have selected the Eurocopter EC135 as their preferred platform in their bid for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) AIR 9000 Phase 7 Helicopter...

IN FOCUS: Royal Navy chief looks to the future with carrier, F-35 programmes
Despite cuts introduced via the SDSR, the head of the Royal Navy believes his service remains well placed to respond to operational demands ...

Germany and Eurocopter start negotiations over Tiger cuts
Eurocopter and the German government have started meetings over Berlin's plans to dramatically reduce its order for the Tiger combat helicopter ...