All Helicopters articles – Page 25
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NewsUS government clears possible $1.95 billion UH-60M deal for Australia
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, which will replace Canberra’s troubled fleet of 47 NH Industries NH90s.
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NewsBoeing completes MH-139 flight certification, delivers four test airframes
The delivery of the Grey Wolf nuclear security helicopters comes after Boeing received final certification and military flight release earlier this summer.
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NewsAW249 attack helicopter accelerates into flight-test campaign
Leonardo Helicopters has begun racking up test flights of the AW249 – the new attack helicopter it is developing for the Italian army.
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NewsUkraine claims numerous Russian aircraft destroyed in Crimea airbase explosions
Ukrainian military authorities say that some 10 aircraft were destroyed in the recent explosions at a Russian-controlled airbase, but stopped short of claiming responsibility.
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NewsDynCorp receives $56m contract to maintain Saudi army aircraft
The Texas-based contractor will provide the Royal Saudi Land Forces’ Aviation Command with support and aircraft maintenance services.
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NewsMH-60Rs for Indian navy arrive in Kochi
India’s navy has taken delivery of two Sikorsky MH-60R naval multi-role helicopters in India, the first examples to arrive in the subcontinent.
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NewsManila scraps deal for 16 Mi-17s: AP
Manila has scrapped a deal for 16 Russian-produced Mil Mi-17 utility helicopters, out of concern for US sanctions if the deal were allowed to go ahead.
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NewsFixed-price defence contracts trim another $400m from Boeing results
Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security unit continues to battle programme headwinds, with its second-quarter revenues having declined to just below $6.2 billion, from approaching $6.9 billion during the same period a year earlier. Orders were worth $2 billion.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters to develop new unmanned platform under UK’s Proteus project
Leonardo Helicopters will in 2025 begin flying a new 3t-class uncrewed rotorcraft for the UK Royal Navy (RN) under a £60 million ($71 million) contract revealed on 21 July.
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NewsMorocco picks H135 for air force training misison
Morocco has selected the Airbus Helicopters H135 for military primary training missions.
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NewsSikorsky touts S-70M’s pedigree and UK industrial potential in NMH bid
Sikorsky is optimistic of the S-70M Black Hawk’s chances in the UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement for 44 rotorcraft.
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NewsLeonardo readies Yeovil helicopter plant for AW149 production ahead of NMH contest
Leonardo Helicopters has begun setting up a production line at its Yeovil plant in the UK for the AW149 and could be in a position by year-end to begin building the super-medium-class platform at the site.
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NewsLockheed Martin pitches X2 line for NATO’s next generation helicopter
Sikorsky’s parent company says its family of co-axial helicopters are ideally suited to meet the needs of six NATO members looking for a new medium lift solution.
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InterviewAirbus chief Faury addresses airframer’s hot topics ahead of scorching Farnborough air show
Boss of European aerospae and defence champion explains why radical aircraft concepts are up for consideration in hydrogen-powered future, how it will progress FCAS programme in partnership with Dassault, and why it is incorrect to write-off NH90 helicopter.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters details H175M Task Force to support NMH bid
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled what it calls the “H175M Task Force” – an industry grouping it has put together to support its bid for the UK’s New Military Helicopter (NMH) requirement.
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NewsBell seeks helicopter that can ‘fight out of the mud’ in FARA design
The company is betting that simplicity, reliability and low-cost are design traits that will win over the US Army in its search for a new scout helicopter.
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NewsLeonardo MAPPS out self-protection package for AW149 offer to UK
Leonardo has provided details of the self-protection suite it is offering as part of its AW149 pitch for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement.
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NewsLeonardo closes in on maiden sortie of AW249 attack helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters is gearing up for a first flight of the AW249 attack helicopter it is developing for the Italian army with the initial prototype substantially complete.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters mulls assembly line reshuffle if UK joins Poland as AW149 customer
Leonardo Helicopters could eventually stop production of the AW149 super-medium-twin in Italy if it secures an order from the UK on top of a recent commitment from Poland.
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NewsFire Scout autonomous helicopter successfully tests naval mine detection
The US Navy has successfully demonstrated a prototype maritime mine detection system using the unmanned MQ-8C helicopter.