All Helicopters articles – Page 257
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Boeing pitches P-8 variant to replace JSTARS
Boeing has revealed a new, armed version of the P-8 Poseidon aimed at replacing the USAF's JSTARS fleet ...
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New VXX competition reveals changes for US presidential helicopter
The US Navy could pursue a two-model strategy to replace its Marine One fleet of presidential helicopters ...
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HAL to build parts for India's P-8I fleet
Hindustan Aeronautics is to produce weapons bay doors for the Indian navy's future fleet of eight Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft ...
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US Army may ditch OH-58 Kiowa Scouts for pilotless fleet
The US Army is investigating options for replacing its Bell OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopters with a partly or wholly unmanned fleet. The army's plan to...
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Helicopter horizons: gaining the leading edge
Innovation, rather than new model launches, is in fashion at helicopter makers as they seek to differentiate themselves
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DARPA launches search for unmanned A-10 replacement
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency could demonstrate within two to three years a new unmanned aircraft designed...
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Boeing outlines further slip to P-8 programme
Boeing expects to fly its first P-8 multi-mission maritime aircraft to a US Navy test site in the third quarter of this year, following a fresh schedule...
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Boeing proposes NATO-like consortium for C-17 in Asia
Boeing has targeted the Asia-Pacific market as it seeks a variety of creative ways to continue extending C-17 production after the last aircraft now on order...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Bell in discussions to export V-22 tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter is in discussions with overseas countries about the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor.
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SINGAPORE 2010: Boeing looks to capitalise on F-35 woes
Boeing anticipates that changes announced recently to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme will inadvertently help its overseas campaigns...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Raytheon unveils long-range torpedo for P-8
Raytheon has revealed plans to challenge Boeing and Lockheed Martin for a US Navy contract to modify a torpedo for high-altitude launch by a P-8 Poseidon. The...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Embraer chasing large order from Asia for Super Tucanos
Embraer is in discussions with more than five countries in Asia Pacific with regards to buying the Embraer Super Tucano, which is both a trainer and light...
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SINGAPORE 2010: IAI unveils plans to convert used 767s into tanker-transports
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) aircraft conversion specialist Bedek has unveiled plans to launch a new tanker-transport for the global market based on...
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Opinion
Comment: Come on Europe, pool that fuel
European nations have already worked together to acquire pooled fleets of AEW aircraft and transports, so could tankers come next? ...
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USA okays Black Hawks for Taiwan, Beijing mulls sanctions
The USA has announced plans to go ahead with a $6.1 billion arms deal with Taiwan, including the sale of 60 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters ...
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Delays hit Boeing profits
Delays to its 787 and 747-8 programmes and higher costs on the 737-based airborne early warning and control programme hit Boeing hard last year, with corporate...
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South Korea eyes development of indigenous fighter and attack helicopter
The South Korean government has decided to fund a two-year study into the development of an indigenous KFX fighter and a Korea Attack Helicopter ...
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Royal Air Force showcases Tornado's Afghan versatility
The RAF's 31 Sqn has provided a rare insight into the operational tactics being employed by Tornado crews in Afghanistan ...
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European Defence Agency urges nations to back commercial air tanker service
European Union nations are being urged to address a critical capability shortfall by establishing a pooled fleet of air-to-air refuelling tankers ...
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Thai cabinet gives in-principle approval for order of six more Gripens
Thailand's cabinet will reserve funds in the nation's next budget to buy a second batch of fighter and AEW&C aircraft from Sweden ...