Aerospace Helicopters – Page 22
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NewsRIAT: New MFTS arrivals add lift to UK pilot training
All three of the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) new fixed-wing training aircraft types will be in the static display at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the hands of military operators, following the recent completion of deliveries via Affinity Flying Training Services.
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NewsLeonardo gains IFR approval for TH-119 trainer
Leonardo has obtained US approval for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations with its TH-119 light-single – securing a vital qualification for a US Navy contest for training helicopters.
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EASA approves CT7 engines for Bell 525
European regulators have approved the -2F1 variant of the GE Aviation CT7 engine that will power the Bell 525 Relentless super-medium-twin helicopter.
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France eyes Chinook helicopter acquisition
France is considering the acquisition of an undisclosed number of special forces-roled Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for its air force.
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Boeing Defense catching up with helicopter and tanker deliveries
After struggling with manufacturing and parts design problems last year, issues which delayed dozens of deliveries, Boeing Defense, Space & Security matched its 2018 delivery totals in the first six months of the year, with 96 military aircraft received by customers.
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US Navy declares IOC for MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter
The US Navy (USN) declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter on 28 June.
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Mi-38 helicopter conducts hot-and-high trials in Russia
Russian Helicopters has completed tests of the Mil Mi-38 in extreme environments –covering hot-and-high operations and flights in instrument meteorological conditions.
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Boeing to produce or remanufacture up to 600 AH-64E Apaches
The US Army plans to grant Boeing a multiyear contract for the production or remanufacture of up to 600 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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Raytheon and Northrop Grumman boost Karem’s FARA bid
Karem Aircraft’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype bid has received a big boost, with the addition of Northrop Grumman and Raytheon to its team.
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PICTURES: Maiden sortie for second T625 helicopter
Turkish Aerospace has performed the first certification flight of its T625 Gokbey intermediate-twin helicopter.
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NewsPICTURE: Serbian air force receives first H145M
Serbia’s first of an eventual nine H145Ms was handed over to its air force at the Partner Defence Exhibition in Belgrade on 26 June.
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Airbus Helicopters to test back-up battery power system
Airbus Helicopters plans to fly in 2020 a light-single testbed fitted with a battery-driven electric back-up system to provide emergency power in the event of main engine failure.
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Bell touts advantages of 407GXi for US Navy trainer bid
Bell remains on course to secure US Federal Aviation Administration certification for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations on its 407GXi light-single ahead of a US Navy deadline in August.
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Bell may shun conventional helicopter for clean-sheet design
Bell's next-clean sheet development is unlikely to be a conventional helicopter, according to chief executive Mitch Snyder, who instead sees greater benefit in tiltrotor and urban air mobility (UAM) designs.
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Subaru Bell 412EPX gets launch customer
Subaru and Bell Helicopter have clinched their first customer for the Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter, with the Japan National Police Agency placing an order for one rotorcraft.
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PARIS: DGA pushes ahead with Guepard helicopter definition
France's DGA procurement agency is working through the definition process for the new H160M Guepard helicopters it is acquiring for all three branches of the country's armed forces under the HIL programme.
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PARIS: Helicopter pair team for 'cleaner' flight research
Two of the helicopter industry's biggest players are teaming up to explore the future of "cleaner, quieter and more efficient vertical flight".
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NewsPARIS: Safran secures Arrano engine approval
Safran Helicopter Engines has secured European approval for the Arrano 1A turboshaft which will power the Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twin.
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NewsPARIS: Bell stays silent on 525 certification timeline
Bell continues to work through the final stages of certification testing on its 525 Relentless super-medium-twin but has declined to provide a timeline for a milestone previously scheduled for this year.
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PARIS: Additional nations poised to try CH-53K, Sikorsky says
Sikorsky has been cleared to host demonstration flights of its CH-35K heavylift helicopter for additional nations, as the company eyes sales prospects beyond its long-held interest in re-equipping the air forces of Germany and Israel.