Tag Archives: rotorcraft

Airbus Expands H160 Presence in Japan with World’s First Firefighting Deployment for Hiroshima Fire Services

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau, making it the world’s first firefighting operator of the model. Entering service in early 2026, the H160 will enhance firefighting, search and rescue, emergency … Read the full press release

Japan’s National Police Agency Becomes First in the Country to Operate Airbus H160 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) The National Police Agency of Japan has received two Airbus H160 helicopters, becoming the first para-public operator in Japan to operate this model. The first delivery took place at the end of last year, followed by the second … Read the full press release

Eurocopter donates Ecureuil light helicopter to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China for training

Future generations of Chinese aviation technicians will benefit from hands-on training experience with an Ecureuil (AS350 family of helicopters) donated by Eurocopter China to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC). 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This rotorcraft is to be … Read the full press release

LAAD Defense & Security exposition in Brazil will feature Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters

Eurocopter’s long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators and industry is being marked at the LAAD Defense & Security exposition 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This week’s LAAD Defense & Security exposition will feature a comprehensive lineup of Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters, … Read the full press release

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of Ecureuil family

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects … Read the full press release