Eurocopter presents new EC225 Fire-Fighting System

Eurocopter presents new EC225 Fire-Fighting System

Houston – Eurocopter displays its new fire-fighting system developed for the EC225 at this year’s Heli-Expo. The system, which has been extensively tested during forest fires on the island of Corsica (France), is one of the most effective and powerful helicopter-borne fire-fighting systems available in the market. The [...]

Eurocopter enhances Cabin Comfort for a smoother Ride

Eurocopter enhances Cabin Comfort for a smoother Ride

Houston – Eurocopter’s R&D teams are working on several programs to enhance cabin comfort providing customers with a smoother ride. Five-blade main rotors as on the EC155 and EC225 have led to a significant reduction of vibrations. Advanced rotor systems such as a piezo active rotor, [...]

Air Methods Expands Fleet with Twelve Helicopters from American Eurocopter

Air Methods Expands Fleet with Twelve Helicopters from American Eurocopter

Houston – Orders eight EC130s and four AS350B3s

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Eurocopter highlights its innovation and bluecopter® technology at Heli-Expo 2010

Eurocopter highlights its innovation and bluecopter® technology at Heli-Expo 2010

Houston, Texas – Eurocopter will open the door to its development labs at this year’s Heli-Expo, showcasing some of its flight proven innovation technologies. Eurocopter is thus underscoring the company’s commitment to remaining a helicopter industry leader for current and future generations of rotary-wing aircraft. [...]

Suffolk County Police Department Orders another AS350 B2

Suffolk County Police Department Orders another AS350 B2

Houston – Becomes an all-Eurocopter fleet

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U.S Customs and Border Protection Adds Six Helicopters to Light Enforcement Helicopter Contract

U.S Customs and Border Protection Adds Six Helicopters to Light Enforcement Helicopter Contract

Houston – Enters first option year, orders six AS350B3s

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Eurocopter offers new Inlet Barrier Filter for EC135 to Raise Engine Lifetime and reduce Maintenance Costs

Eurocopter offers new Inlet Barrier Filter for EC135 to Raise Engine Lifetime and reduce Maintenance Costs

Houston – ADAC Air Rescue of Germany is Launch Customer

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AirAsia posts 549m ringgit profit in 2009

AirAsia posted an 11% rise in net profit in 2009 due to an increase in revenue and fall in costs.

For the year ending 31 December, net profit rose…

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Singapore’s Tiger posts S$14.1m profit in Q3

Singapore’s Tiger Airways has posted a net profit of S$14.1 million ($10 million) in its fiscal third quarter, rebounding from losses in the same period…

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ANZ profit rises to NZ$56 million in H1

Air New Zealand (ANZ) reported a sharp increase in half-year earnings today amid a fall in demand resulting from tough operating conditions due to the global…

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New Helicopter Deliveries Expected to Reach 3,750-4,250 Between 2010 and 2014

New Helicopter Purchase Plans Continue to Reflect Cautious Buying Stance

Middle East and Latin America Post Increased Purchase Plans

Light Single and Twin Engine Models Remain Most Popular

PHOENIX, Feb. 25, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its 12th Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook projects flat overall deliveries of new civil use helicopters [...]

Republic Airways Holdings Becomes First North American Customer for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft with Order for up to 80 Airliners

Bombardier Aerospace announced today a major order for its all-new CSeries aircraft to Republic Airways Holdings Inc. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based airline has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire 40 CS300 jetliners.

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Boeing Receives US Army Production Contract for Brigade Combat Team Modernization Increment 1

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Boeing and United Airlines Finalize 787 Order

United to expand international service with fuel-efficient Dreamliner

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Boeing Conducts Formal Qualification Testing of Joint Tactical Radio System Software

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