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Leonardo’s AW139 fleet in demand across the ditch with orders for more EMS/SAR helicopters

March 7, 2023

New helicopters to be delivered to prime operators Babcock, CQ Rescue and StarFlight Australia, to carry out HEMS and Search and Rescue missions. The AW139 has been chosen by several operators in Australia in recent […]

Helicopter simulator
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Beca selected to deliver and support NZDF Helicopter Simulator upgrade

June 28, 2022

Beca, with the support of Leonardo and Virtual Simulation Systems (VSS), has been selected to upgrade the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) AW109 LUH Helicopter Simulator and provide ongoing through life support. The AW109 LUH […]

Norway cancels NH90s
Defence

Norway returns NH90 helicopters and demands refund

June 11, 2022

Norway has terminated its 14-helicopter contract with NH Industries (NHI) and will return the 13 NH90 helicopters so far delivered. Oslo is also demanding a full refund of the NKr5 billion (over US$500 million) it […]

Christian Venzal
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Airbus Helicopters appoints new MD for Australia and New Zealand

November 5, 2021

Christian Venzal has been appointed Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Australia and New Zealand, with effect 1 November. Based in Brisbane, Venzal is responsible for the company’s civil and military helicopter business in both countries, […]

Future maritime helicopter
Defence

New Zealand’s future maritime helicopter options

October 26, 2020

With its Seasprites due for replacement in 2027, the Defence shopping list includes nine maritime helicopters. Editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener surveys the market and considers the main contenders. This article is part of Line of Defence […]

Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government evaluates Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor

September 4, 2020

World’s first commercial tiltrotor under evaluation in Japan will enable complete reach to remote areas with its’ unique combination of high speed, long range, and vertical lift capability. The AW609 would join a fleet of […]

Airbus H125 CBP in operation
Border

Airbus delivers law enforcement H125 helicopters to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

August 26, 2020

Airbus Helicopters (AHI) has delivered the first of 16 new H125 helicopters configured for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). AMO collaborated with AHI as part of a long-term fleet […]

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