Sikorsky willing to supply S-92 VVIP helicopters to India

Sikorsky, is keen to sell VVIP transport helicopters to the Indian government.
India cancelled a deal for 12 VVIP helicopters with Italian Finmeccanica's last year over a corruption scandal.
Industry sources in India expect a new tender this year. Sikorsky, which pitched its S-92 helicopter but lost to AgustaWestland in the initial tender, could take part once again.
India needs 12 helicopters to replace its Russia-made Mi-8 aircraft. After the cancellation of the AW101 order, it modified some of its Mi-17 helicopters for VVIP missions.
Russian Helicopters could also bid for a new contract using Mi-17s while Airbus Helicopters could enter the fray with its EC225.
In May 2014, Sikorsky won an initial contract to develop and build six U.S. presidential helicopters, the first step toward a fleet of 21 new aircraft by 2023.
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AgustaWestland prepares for Norwegian AW101 demonstration

AgustaWestland expects to soon begin the AW101 flight evaluation and bid refining phase for the Norwegian all-weather search and rescue helicopter (NAWSARH) programme, following Oslo's decision to narrow its Westland Sea King replacement contest to the Anglo-Italian type and Eurocopter's EC225.
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AgustaWestland and Eurocopter to fight for Norway SAR deal

Norway's NAWSARH contest, to replace its ageing fleet of Westland Sea King search and rescue (SAR) helicopters with as many as 22 new rotorcraft, has moved a step closer to resolution with two bidders - AgustaWestland and Eurocopter - invited to engage in further negotiations.
AgustaWestland has pitched its AW101 and Eurocopter the EC225 for the requirement for 16 helicopters, with options for an additional six.
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Eurocopter promises to solve EC225 issues by February

Eurocopter, has committed to returning the global EC225 fleet to unrestricted service by next February as operators continue to wait on firm information from the airframer on the cause of the 22 October ditching in the North Sea.

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FUERZA AÉREA DE TAIWAN ADQUIERE EC225 PARA SAR/TAIWN AIR FORCE BUYS CIVIL EC225 FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE

Según Fligh International, Taiwan ha firmado un contrato por tres helicópteros Eurocopter EC225 para SAR para su Fuerza Aérea.. Los EC225 han sido utilizados en gran número de misiones humanitarias en catátrofes naturales. El EC225 es la versión civil del Eurocopter EC725 Super Cougar, helicóptero de transporte táctico y CSAR. La confirmación de la compra llega menos de dos semanas después de que se anunciaran los planes de Estados Unidos de vender a Taiwán 60 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk. Pekín ha amenazado con sanciones a las empresas norteamericanas si el congreso de Estados Unidos aprueba finalmente la transacción.
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According Fligh International Taiwan has signed a contract for three Eurocopter EC225 search and rescue helicopters, with sources confirming that the aircraft are intended for use by the state's air force.
Following an international tender, Eurocopter has been selected by Taiwan for the purchase of three EC225 civil helicopters, which will be used for search and rescue missions. Eurocopter has not specified which organisation will be using the new helicopters, but an official in Taiwan's defence ministry confirms that the aircraft will be flown by the island's air force. EC225 helicopters have been widely used for humanitarian operations where they have proven their worth in life-saving missions after natural catastrophes. The EC225 is the civil version of Eurocopter's EC725 Super Cougar, which is a military tactical transport and combat search-and-rescue helicopter. Confirmation of the deal comes less than two weeks after the US announced plans to sell to Taiwan 60 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters worth $3.1 billion. Beijing has threatened US companies with economic sanctions if the transaction is approved by US Congress.