All Helicopters articles – Page 80
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NewsBell, Lockheed show off futuristic flightdeck for V-280
Bell Helicopter and Lockheed Martin unveiled a single-screen glass cockpit concept in the V-280 tiltrotor mock-up displayed at an army aviation conference on 30 March.
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Airbus Helicopter gets two Japan police orders
Japan’s National Police Agency has placed orders for two Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft to be delivered in 2017.
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Cash-strapped US Army aviation focuses on immediate needs
A futuristic fleet of speedier and more survivable rotorcraft are at least 15 years away, but US Army aviation officials are not willing to wait that long to start addressing a long list of perceived needs.
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US Army outlines CH-47F upgrades for 100-year lifespan
The US Army is laying plans to revamp the CH-47F Chinook with a series of major upgrades over the next 15-20 years as the current multi-year production deal expires in Fiscal 2019.
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NewsHeli Offshore cites progress despite oil price worries
Heli Offshore, the new safety body covering the global offshore rototcraft sector, believes it has made significant progress during its first six months of existence, despite downward cost pressures on its members and turmoil at one of its founder operators.
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Airbus starts delivering training version of UH-72
Airbus Helicopters has rolled the first UH-72A Lakota off the assembly line that will be delivered straight to Fort Rucker, Alabama, as the US Army begins to replace more than 180 Bell Helicopter TH-67 Creek primary trainers.
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NewsMalaysia transfers first S-61 Nuris to army control
The Royal Malaysian Air Force has formally handed over an initial two of its Sikorsky S-61 “Nuri” transport helicopters to the nation’s army, with the pair having received special “digital” colour schemes.
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NewsUS Army establishes first manned-unmanned unit
The US Army has established its first manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) squadron, combining the Boeing AH-64D/E Apache helicopters with the Textron Systems RQ-7B Shadow unmanned air vehicles into one heavy attack reconnaissance unit.
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Japan's Nishi Nippon takes new Bell 412EP
Nishi Nippon Airlines has taken delivery of a Bell 412EP helicopter, the first such transaction conducted through the manufactures new Tokyo office.
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NewsIndustry asks US Army, one shaft or two for new helicopter engine
Competition for the US Army’s improved turbine engine programme (ITEP) is shaping up to be a head-to-head match-up between single-spool and double-spool turboshaft powerplant designs.
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NewsUS Army's improved helicopter engine enters design phase
The US Army’s quest for a more powerful and fuel efficient drop-in replacement for the General Electric T700 that powers most of its helicopters is moving from the experimental technology realm to preliminary design review (PDR).
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NewsDutch Apache crew killed in Mali crash
Both crew members aboard a Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command Boeing AH-64D Apache were killed when their aircraft crashed during a training exercise in Mali on 17 March.
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LIMA: Flying club enters LOI for three Jet Ranger Xs
Malaysia’s ESB Aero Club has signed a letter of intent to buy three Bell Helicopter Jet Ranger Xs.
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LIMA: Malaysian firm orders two H135s for EMS mission
LIMA: Malaysian firm orders two H135s for EMS mission
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NewsLIMA: Boeing, MD Helicopters spar for light attack requirement
Malaysia could be edging closer to the acquisition of a light attack helicopter, with MD Helicopters promoting the MD530G and Boeing the AH-6i.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters to work with KAI on LCH/LAH programme
Airbus Helicopters has been tapped as the foreign partner to help Korea Aerospace Industries develop a five-tonne rotorcraft under the country’s requirement for a Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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NewsDelivery nears for first UK-built AW189 SAR variant
AgustaWestland appears to be days away from delivering the first UK-assembled AW189 configured for search and rescue operations.
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Zagreb in line for donated OH-58D Kiowas
Croatia is expected to receive up to 16 Bell OH-58D Kiowas, with the helicopters being donated by USA.
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NewsUTC considers tax-free spinoff for Sikorsky
Sikorsky could become a standalone company after a tax-free spinoff under one option now being reviewed by parent company United Technologies (UTC), the company announced late on 11 March.
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US Army chief details aviation restructure savings
The US army's plan to eliminate 700 aircraft from its active aviation units, among other changes, will save more than $12 billion in the long run, chief of staff Gen Raymond Odierno told a Senate budgeting panel on 11 March.