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Aviation Safety Network NEWS – 22 July 2024
A Vigili del Fuoco Sikorsky S-64F helicopter registered I-CFAG “Geronimo”, returning from a forest firefighting operation, crashed on landing at the Reggio Calabria airport. The pilots were rescued from the aircraft, which was on fire, and were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
For further details please visit the following Aviation Safety Network address: https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/403615
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PRESS RELEASE – Marignane, 03 July 2024
Airbus has delivered the first H160 in the U.S. to PHI, marking the beginning of H160 operations in the country. This is the first of the initial four H160 helicopters that PHI will operate for offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico.
Prior to beginning commercial operations, the helicopter will be used in a route-proving programme designed to demonstrate the H160’s capabilities in the demanding offshore environment. This will help facilitate a smooth entry into service, ensuring the operator and final customer are familiar with the aircraft’s advanced technology and safety features.
“This is an exciting milestone for our teams and partners,” said Scott McCarty, CEO of PHI Group. “The H160 represents a new era for PHI, enhancing our commitment to safety, quality and efficiency for our operations in the Gulf of Mexico. We are proud to officially welcome this next-generation aircraft into our fleet as we kick off route-proving. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this achievement possible!”
“With its state-of-the-art technology, the H160 has set a new standard in the helicopter industry and we are pleased U.S. customers will now benefit from the aircraft’s superior performance,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “The H160’s lower fuel consumption, its ability to use up to 50% blended SAF, comfortable cabin, and excellent cockpit visibility make it ideally suited for offshore operations, and we are confident that it will excel in PHI’s energy missions.”
The H160 has proven to be a popular choice for customers in North America and the first Canadian delivery of the helicopter type was made recently to Chartright Air Group. The H160 has entered into service in Brazil, Japan, Saudi Arabia, France, and many other European countries.
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PRESS RELEASE – Paris, 17 June 2024
The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for the army and two helicopters plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), on behalf of Belgium, and Airbus Helicopters.
“We are proud that Belgium is joining the growing community of H145M users,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “In Europe, the robust multi-role helicopter is becoming the reference for tactical airlift capability, special operations, and medical evacuation missions. We are sure that the H145M will quickly become a key asset to the Belgian defence and security portfolio.”
The H145M is a multi-role military helicopter that provides a broad range of mission capabilities. Within minutes, the helicopter can be reconfigured from a light attack role, with axial ballistic and guided weapons and a state-of-the-art self-protection system, to a special operations version, including fast rappelling equipment. The comprehensive mission packages include hoisting and external cargo capabilities. Additionally, the H145M includes options for future mission capabilities, including data links, further communication systems, and digitalisation of mission-capabilities.
The H145M is the military version of the tried-and-tested, light twin-engine H145 helicopter. The global fleet of the H145 family has now accumulated more than seven million flight hours. It is used by armed and law enforcement forces around the world for the most demanding missions. Germany already operates 16 H145M LUH SOF and eight H145 LUH SAR helicopters and has recently ordered up to 82 additional helicopters of this type. The US Army employs almost 500 helicopters from the H145 family under the name of UH-72 Lakota. Current operators of the H145M are Hungary, Serbia, Thailand and Luxembourg; Cyprus has ordered six aircraft as well as Brunei and the United Kingdom.
Powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines, the H145M is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). In addition, the helicopter is equipped with the Helionix digital avionics suite which, alongside innovative flight data management, includes a high-performance 4-axis autopilot, which considerably reduces pilot workload during missions. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145M the quietest helicopter in its class.
PRESS RELEASE – Trento, 14 giugno 2024
Airbus Helicopters ha presentato oggi presso la propria sede di Trento il primo elicottero H160 consegnato nel Paese. L’acquirente è Air Corporate – cliente di lancio dell’H160 in Italia – che consolida così ulteriormente la propria flotta. L’elicottero, il primo di cinque H160 per la veronese Air Corporate, è parte di un ordine di 43 elicotteri Airbus annunciato durante l’edizione 2023 di EBACE.
“Siamo molto orgogliosi dell’ultimo modello della nostra flotta: con i suoi 68 brevetti, il bimotore H160 è infatti il nuovo punto di riferimento per stile, prestazioni, competitività economica, manutenzione, sicurezza e comfort a basso impatto ambientale. In qualità di ambasciatore del piano di trasformazione di Airbus Helicopters, l’H160 stabilisce nuovi standard nel modo in cui gli elicotteri vengono sviluppati, prodotti e supportati e la sua versatilità lo rende adatto a una grande varietà di missioni”, ha dichiarato Alexandre Ceccacci, General Manager Airbus Helicopters Italia.
Un elicottero silenzioso, sicuro ed equilibrato: grazie alle sue pale Blue Edge®, l’H160 ha ridotto del 50% il rumore percepito e le sue dimensioni esterne permettono decollo e atterraggio in maniera sicura. Inoltre, in virtù del peso minore nella configurazione “Lounge”, garantisce minori consumi di carburante ed è potenzialmente predisposto per un maggiore mantenimento del valore grazie alla facilità di riutilizzo in una grande varietà di missioni.
“La consegna del primo H160 in Italia si collega anche a un altro traguardo per Airbus Helicopters Italia, quello di aver preparato il centro di Trento per tutte le attività di manutenzione e riparazioni per questo modello. L’MRO di Trento è infatti l’unico centro di manutenzione in Italia e una dei tre in Europa qualificato per operare sui motori Safran, e la specializzazione sui modelli H160 rappresenta oggi il fiore all’occhiello del nostro sito”, conclude Ceccacci.
La moderna versione presentata oggi è configurata per sei passeggeri con due poltrone e un sedile a panca per quattro persone, ma l’elicottero è disponibile anche nella configurazione per otto passeggeri, con due sedili a panca. Altra caratteristica significativa sono i finestrini estremamente ampi, tipici dell’H160, la cabina ariosa e le numerosissime caratteristiche tecnologiche all’avanguardia nel settore.
A oggi, l’H160 è stato ordinato in più di 100 esemplari ed è presente in molti paesi del mondo. Ha già clienti per diverse configurazioni come Oil & Gas, Commercial Air Transport (CAT), Private and Business Aviation (PBA), Emergency Medical Transport (EMS), Public Services / Search and Rescue (SAR).
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PRESS RELEASE – Rome, 24 May 2024 17:37
- PHI agrees to 12 AW189s including firm orders and options plus extensive support partnership
- To date, nearly 150 AW189s have been ordered with 90+ delivered to operators worldwide to date
Leonardo and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement for 12 AW189 Helicopters to serve the global energy market starting in 2025. These are composed of firm orders as well as purchase options and include an extensive support partnership featuring a service center agreement, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) agreement, and training solutions for the AW139 and AW189 models.
“Today marks another significant milestone in our longstanding partnership with Leonardo,” said Scott McCarty, CEO of PHI Group. “Not only are we investing in state-of-the-art aircraft like the AW189, which underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and ensures we are well-equipped to provide unparalleled service to our global customers, but we are also fortifying our repair and overhaul capabilities as we continue to focus on the growth of our world-class MRO facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. We look forward to introducing the AW189 to our fleet in 2025.”
Stefano Villanti, SVP Marketing & Sales at Leonardo Helicopters said: “We’re extremely pleased to further strengthen our collaboration with PHI, now also with the AW189 super-medium and more and more based on integrated capabilities including both advanced platforms and comprehensive support services. This provides further evidence of our commitment to delivering customized solutions by which we can support PHI to meet its long range operational requirement ensuring its fleet can be efficiently sustained by the level of service and proximity they deserve. We look forward to introducing the AW189 and activating the new services contributing to their capability growth plans.”
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, PHI has supported the energy industry for 75 years. Today, PHI operates more than 200 helicopters across the globe serving a number of markets, including energy and air medical. PHI currently operates a fleet of over 20 Leonardo aircraft to include AW139 and AW109 helicopters.
PHI’s AW189s configuration will be fully compliant with the IOGP (International Association of Oil & Gas Producers) Report 690 guidelines. This latest agreement reinforces the AW189 in the global offshore market.
Belonging to the AWFamily of products, the AW189 combines superior payload and range with advanced technologies to successfully operate a wide range of missions such as energy industry support, search and rescue, passenger transport, firefighting, and law enforcement. Unique features of the helicopter include the capability of the main transmission to run without oil for 50 minutes and a built-in auxiliary power unit. The AW189 is available with more than 200 certified kits and delivered with a comprehensive support and training service package tailored to meet specific customer requirements to maximize mission effectiveness and safety of operations. The type is also certified for an automatic data transmission system enabling the aircraft to transmit performance data to a ground station using satellite communication in flight, 4G cell connectivity, or Wi-Fi when on the ground. It offers a secure way to share an accurate picture of each flight so that Leonardo experts can assess data quickly, thus optimizing maintenance and support. Nearly 150 AW189s have been ordered, and more than 90 delivered to operators worldwide to date. After 10 years since its certification, the AW189 remains the world’s most successful super-medium category helicopter by market size, number of operators, countries, and applications.