All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 91
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Warsaw still pursuing naval and attack helicopter buys
Poland has moved to clarify its position regarding the acquisition of new military helicopters, after earlier having signalled it would cancel an acquisition for special forces-roled examples.
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US regulator proposes special rules for Bell 525 certification
US regulators are proposing a number of special conditions relating to the certification of the Bell 525 Relentless super-medium-twin and its fly-by-wire controls.
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Ukraine signs 55-unit deal with Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has signed a €551 million ($643 million) contract for the supply of 55 rotorcraft to Ukraine's interior ministry, including a number of second-hand units.
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EBACE: Helicopter manufacturers pitch their wares to Europe's VIPs
As is the case in other parts of the aviation industry, where helicopters are overshadowed by their fixed-wing counterparts, so the same applies to business aviation.
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Royal Navy receives first Merlin HC4, but could request future in-flight refueling capability
The UK Royal Navy has taken delivery of the first of an eventual 25 Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlin HC4 heavy-lift transports, but future upgrade priorities are already being outlined.
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US services battle over future helicopter priorities
US Marine Corps officials are seeking clarity from their army counterparts over the latter's priorities for the Future Vertical Lift helicopter programme, as the service eyes the long-term replacement of its Bell UH-1Y fleet.
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Bell confident on V-280 as development gathers pace
Bell Helicopter is confident that its new V-280 Valor tiltrotor will achieve the programme's targeted speed of 280kt (518km/h) later this summer, with the test aircraft having so far hit 190kt during initial transitions to forward flight.
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British Army flags potential interest in US FVL helicopter programme
A senior army officer says the UK military is still evaluating how to replace its combined medium-category transport helicopters, but has warned European industry that unless it develops a future rotorcraft that offers a step-change in speed and range capability, then it may instead select US-built products.
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French air force outlines requirements for H160M helicopters
The French air force has requested 38 Airbus Helicopters H160Ms as its share of the country's tri-service medium-category rotorcraft acquisition.
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Airbus Helicopters has additional HForce customers in its sights
Airbus Helicopters is continuing its efforts to win more orders for its HForce common weapons programme, and believes that further deals could be unveiled "in a short time".
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Leonardo targets Italian military for sales of AW169 and AW609
Leonardo Helicopters has begun early discussions with Italy regarding the possible acquisition of its AW169 and AW609 models.
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Airbus Helicopters pitches H135 as US Navy trainer
Airbus Helicopters is to pitch the H135 light-twin to the US Navy for the service's forthcoming trainer replacement programme.
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Dedicated corporate division pays dividends for Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters believes its decision last year to launch a dedicated business aviation operation – mirroring the approach of its fixed-wing sister company – has already begun paying dividends.
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UK Gazelle helicopters to soldier on until at least 2022
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a three-year contract to support the British Army's fleet of Aérospatiale Gazelle AH1 rotorcraft under a single-source deal.
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Leonardo still working to finalise Qatar NH90 order
Leonardo remains confident it can finalise a contract with Qatar for 28 NHIndustries NH90 helicopters before year-end.
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US approves AH-1Z attack helicopter sale to Bahrain
The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of 12 Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters to Bahrain.
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Bell hopeful on renewed Philippine 412EPI interest
Bell appears hopeful that it can revive, in some form, an order from the Philippines for 412EPI medium-twin transport helicopters that was cancelled almost as soon as it was announced.
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Bell takes cautious approach to 525 service entry
Bell plans a "soft" service debut in 2019 for its super-medium 525 Relentless helicopter as it continues to eye an oil and gas market that is still dealing with a significant oversupply of rotorcraft.
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Australia to set up MRH90 transmission overhaul facility
Leonardo and the Australian Ministry of Defence are to jointly establish in Melbourne a transmission repair and overhaul operation for the NH Industries NH90 and certain civil helicopter types.
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Airbus Helicopters sees first-quarter orders jump on Lakota deals
Airbus Helicopters saw net order intake rise by 73% in the three months to 31 March, although the bulk of the increase, to 104 units, was accounted for by commitments for a total of 51 UH-72A Lakotas for the US Army.