Helicopters
Aviaxess plots Russian expansion
French business aircraft and helicopter charter company Aviaxess has secured a foothold in the Russian market following the signing of a co-operation agreement with Moscow-based consultancy Allied Aviation. [Read more]
Business briefing
The aerospace subsidiary of Indian automotive major Mahindra and Mahindra is investing Rp2.5 billion ($54 million) in a Bangalore factory to make aircraft components and, later, assemble small transport aircraft. [Read more]
Turkey seeks used attack helicopters, transports
Turkey has acted to address its urgent need for more attack helicopters and is looking at a possible interim deal to bridge the gap until the availability... [Read more]
MD steps up sales offering in eastern Europe
MD Helicopters has appointed Indes Aviation as an authorised sales representative for Romania and Bulgaria [Read more]
Israel ditches Apache upgrade plan, commits to CH-53K
Israel has decided against upgrading more of its AH-64A Apache attack helicopters, and also will wait for Sikorsky's new CH-53K transport ... [Read more]
China completes design on AC311 helicopter
Chinese state-owned helicopter-maker Avicopter has completed the design of its 2t civil helicopter, the AC311, and plans to build one in time for China's Zhuhai air show in November [Read more]
AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters break ground on Moscow AW139 assembly facility
Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland broke ground on 22 June on a final assembly plant for the AW139 helicopter. [Read more]
New Mi-171M design shoots from the Hip
Russian Helicopters will freeze the design configuration for a new-generation version of Mil's ubiquitous Mi-8/17 transport helicopter in July ... [Read more]
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