https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:13:29 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Favicon-150x150.png https://worldofaviation.com 32 32 https://worldofaviation.com/2024/10/boeing-completes-first-flight-of-thailands-ah-6-little-bird-helicopter/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 22:00:35 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96956 Boeing has successfully conducted the inaugural flight of the first AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter destined for the Royal Thai Army. The test flight took place on August 22 at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. This marks the beginning of an order for eight AH-6 helicopters that will form part of Thailand’s military fleet.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/09/indonesian-air-force-orders-airbus-h145-helicopters-for-training-and-rescue-missions/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:05:42 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96899 The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise its training fleet and enhance search-and-rescue capabilities. The deal was announced at the Bali International Airshow, with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) set to manage final assembly and customisation. Vincent Dubrule, Head of Asia-Pacific at Airbus Helicopters, expressed confidence in the]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/09/iraq-orders-12-airbus-h225m-helicopters-for-military-operations/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:00:59 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96859 The Iraqi Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters. The deal, announced on 6 September 2024, will see the new aircraft replace older Mi-17 helicopters in the Iraqi Army Aviation command. Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet al-Abbassi signed the contract in Baghdad, with French Ambassador Patrick Durel in]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/07/phi-mro-services-leases-bell-407-helicopter-to-new-york-helicopter/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:55:01 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96681 PHI MRO Services has announced a new lease agreement to provide a Bell 407 helicopter to tour and charter company New York Helicopter. The Lafayette-based helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company will outfit the aircraft with floats, air conditioning and a custom paint scheme. Cory Clark, Director of Business Development for PHI MRO Services,]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/japan-welcomes-its-first-designer-series-bell-429-helicopter-thanks-to-jgas/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:59:27 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96207 Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has finalised a sales agreement with Japan General Aviation Service (JGAS) for the first Designer Series Bell 429 helicopter in Japan. Recognised for its role in the aerospace industry, JGAS specialises in aircraft sales and aftermarket support services. This luxury helicopter, following its delivery, will be utilised]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/02/airbus-and-bristow-group-ink-deal-for-up-to-15-h135-helicopters-at-hai-heli-expo/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:00:48 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96132 Airbus Helicopters and Bristow Group have entered into a framework contract during the HAI Heli-Expo, which took place in Anaheim on 28 February 2024. The agreement outlines the delivery of up to fifteen H135 helicopters, with five confirmed orders and an option for ten additional helicopters. The first helicopter is slated for delivery to Bristow]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/02/drf-luftrettung-boosts-its-fleet-with-a-substantial-order-of-h145-helicopters-from-airbus/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:54:13 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96129 In a significant enhancement to its helicopter fleet, DRF Luftrettung, a leading German helicopter emergency medical services operator, has entered into an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of up to ten H145 helicopters. This agreement, announced in Anaheim on 27 February 2024, includes seven firm orders and the option for three additional helicopters.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2022/06/us-gifts-soviet-designed-helicopters-to-ukraine/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:40:52 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94444 This latest package is the 11th drawdown of equipment from the US Department of Defense’s inventories for Ukraine since August 2021.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2022/01/northrop-grumman-deploys-new-autonomous-helicopter/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:10:05 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=94083 The aircraft will initially be used aboard the US Navy's USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) by Sea Combat Squadron 22, Detachment 5.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2021/07/ingenuity-again-exceeds-expectations-in-most-complex-10th-flight/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:06:25 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=92681 NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has successfully completed its 10th flight, and has now travelled a total of one mile in distance, or over 1.5 kilometres.]]>