All Helicopters articles – Page 38
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NewsSikorsky could complete Black Hawks in the UK as it eyes NMH bid
Sikorsky remains confident that its “combat-proven” UH-60 Black Hawk can see off the competition for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme and does not rule out completing the rotorcraft in the country – potentially alongside a rival bidder – if selected.
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NewsLeonardo and Northrop promise new RWUAS designs as they unveil partnership
Leonardo and Northrop Grumman intend to combine forces in the market for rotary-wing unmanned air systems (RWUAS), with the partners already working on several new designs.
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NewsMalaysia could get MD530Gs by end-2021: report
The long-delayed delivery of six MD Helicopters MD530Gs to Malaysia could take place before the end of the year, according to the head of Malaysia’s defence forces.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters boosts UK content on AW149 for NMH bid
Leonardo Helicopters has revealed the industrial team that will form part of its bid for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement as the manufacturer attempts to boost domestic content on the platform.
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NewsCH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter flies first mission
The US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter flew its first mission on 5 September, retrieving a downed MH-60S Knighthawk utility helicopter that was sitting on a high-altitude ridge near the California-Nevada border.
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NewsAirbus picks Broughton for H175M production line as part of Puma replacement bid
Airbus Helicopters has selected Broughton in North Wales as the location of the final assembly line for the H175M should the super-medium-twin be selected to replace the Royal Air Force’s Puma HC2 fleet.
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NewsNATO advances next-generation helicopter project as NGRC team grows to seven nations
A group of NATO member countries has thrashed out the wording of an agreement to allow the start of early work on a clean-sheet medium-class military helicopter to arrive in the mid-2030s.
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NewsBell’s new Asia chief confronts Covid-19 challenges
Bell’s new Asia-Pacific head Jacinto Monge says travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic have been a challenge for the helicopter maker, but pilot training, support activities, and sales efforts continue apace.
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NewsSikorsky-Boeing makes ‘early’ US Army FLRAA proposal with Defiant X
A Sikorsky-Boeing team has submitted its Defiant X rotorcraft proposal “early” for the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme.
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NewsAirbus delivers first UH-72B Lakota, with shrouded tail rotor, to the US Army National Guard
Airbus has delivered the first UH-72B Lakota to the US Army National Guard, a military variant of the latest iteration of the civilian H145 light twin which includes a Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, among other new features.
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NewsThales starts flight tests of new FlytX avionics suite using Guimbal Cabri
Thales has begun flight testing its new FlytX avionics suite aboard a Helicoptres Guimbal Cabri light helicopter, with the evaluations running until 2022.
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NewsLeonardo sees potential for ‘500-plus’ AW149 export orders if picked by UK
Leonardo Helicopters believes it could sell over 500 examples of the AW149 to export customers if the super-medium-twin is selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement.
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In depthHow UK military, industry will showcase advances at DSEI
Taking place in London’s Docklands from 14-17 September, the biennial DSEI event marks the first opportunity for the defence industry of the UK and 30 other nations to gather since the emergence and global spread of Covid-19.
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NewsRussian Helicopters lands deal for upgraded Ka-52Ms
Russian Helicopters has signed an agreement with Russia’s defence ministry to supply upgraded Kamov Ka-52M Alligator helicopters.
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NewsRussian Helicopters advances Mi-171Sh Storm development
Russian Helicopters’ special forces operations-optimised Mil Mi-171Sh Storm rotorcraft has been flown to Kubinka air base near Moscow to appear at the 22-28 August Army 2021 event.
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In depthConcerns grow over Afghan air force assets seized by Taliban
The Afghan military’s almost instant capitulation when faced with a resurgent Taliban has created a major headache for the USA and its allies, with almost 300 military aircraft potentially at risk of falling into enemy hands.
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NewsBell shows 360 Invictus scout helicopter more than 50% complete
Bell’s 360 Invictus scout helicopter prototype, its bid for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaisance Aircraft (FARA) programme, is more than 50% complete.
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NewsUS Army funds development of robotic refuelling for AH-64 Apache attack helicopters
The US Army granted start-up RE2 Robotics a $1 million contract to develop a robotic arm for the purpose of autonomously refuelling Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters in the field.
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NewsS-64 Air Crane helicopter maker Erickson eyes ‘strategic alternatives’ to boost growth
Helicopter maker Erickson is exploring “strategic alternatives” for the purpose of expanding its helicopter operations, manufacturing and MRO divisions.
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NewsItaly advances high-speed helicopter studies
Italy’s defence ministry will next year begin the second phase of a study into the potential for high-speed rotorcraft, as it underlines the need for international collaboration in the field.
