Helicopters – Page 18
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NewsUS Navy likely to expand Osprey beyond carrier delivery role
The service’s top aviators say the range, speed and cargo capacity of the Bell-Boeing CMV-22 tiltrotor make it an appealing platform for theatre-wide logistics support, rather than merely shuttling supplies to aircraft carriers.
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NewsSikorsky still eyeing Germany for CH-53K sale, despite Chinook deal
The Connecticut helicopter manufacturer is still pursuing a potential sale of its heavy-lift helicopter to the German air force, even after Berlin opted to buy the tandem-rotor Boeing CH-47.
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NewsNine dead in double Black Hawk crash
Two US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Kentucky during a night training exercise, killing nine soldiers.
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NewsBahrain targets purchase of 24 ex-US Marine Corps AH-1W attack helicopters
Bahrain has requested the purchase of 24 surplus Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters from the USA, via a Foreign Military Sales deal worth an estimated $350 million.
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NewsSouth Korea clears acquisition of CH-47Fs
South Korea has approved the acquisition of Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters to replace its ageing fleet of CH-47Ds.
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NewsPentagon renews Philippines medevac contract with Erickson
The Oregon-based provider of cargo, casualty evacuation and MRO services landed a contract modification worth nearly $15 million on its existing agreement to provide aeromedical support to the US military in the Philippines.
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NewsFirst flight of FARA prototypes slip to 2024 amid further engine delay
The US Army says GE Aerospace will not deliver the new Improved Turbine Engine until the autumn of 2023 – affecting the first flight of Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft prototypes being developed by Sikorsky and Bell.
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NewsUSA offers 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters to Slovakia as compensation for Ukraine MiG-29 transfer
Slovakia has been offered 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters as compensation for the transfer of 13 retired RAC-MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, its defence minister has revealed.
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NewsAustralian MRH90s grounded after sea ditching
An Australian Army NH Industries MRH90 Taipan helicopter has ditched on the east coast of Australia, leading to a grounding of the type.
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NewsLeonardo flies AW249 attack helicopter pair as second Fenice prototype takes off
Leonardo Helicopters has finally flown the second prototype of the AW249 Fenice attack helicopter it is developing for the Italian army.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters chief upbeat on Yeovil prospects as new contracts land
Leonardo Helicopters managing director Gian Piero Cutillo believes the company’s UK site in Yeovil will remain a “centre of excellence” for the company, amid an expansion of its production footprint elsewhere.
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NewsBoeing to supply 184 Apaches to US Army and FMS buyers
Boeing has secured a contract from the US government to produce 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and international customers.
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NewsNH Industries celebrates 500th delivery milestone and promises additional focus on support
NH Industries (NHI) has delivered the 500th NH90, handing over the milestone helicopter – a TTH troop transport variant – to the French army. But the presence at the event of two nations seeking to ditch the rotorcraft hints at underlying issues.
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NewsBahrain’s air force takes delivery of three Bell 505 trainers
The Royal Bahraini Air Force has taken delivery of three Bell 505 training helicopters via a previously unannounced order.
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NewsElbit secures Romanian SA330, Soim upgrade contracts
Elbit Systems has received a fresh slew of contracts from Romania linked to the NATO nation’s fleets of transport helicopters and jet trainers.
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NewsNorway picks MH-60R Seahawk as partial replacement for axed NH90s
Norway has selected the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk to replace part of its fleet of NH Industries NH90 maritime helicopters which were ditched last June on the back of years of delivery delays.
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NewsMH-139 partners eye first LRIP deliveries in early 2024
Partners Boeing and Leonardo will from early next year begin deliveries of the first MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters to the US Air Force (USAF) following the service’s so-called ‘Milestone C’ decision to green-light production.
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NewsBoeing to kick off production of MH-139A Grey Wolf
Boeing will start production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following a contract award from the US Air Force.
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NewsNigeria picks Cayuse Warrior Plus armed helicopters in 12-unit deal
MD Helicopters has secured an order from the Nigerian army for an initial 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus armed scouts, with the deal potentially rising to an eventual 36 units.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters confirms UK NMH schedule slip
UK defence officials appear to have delayed the next phase of the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, potentially pushing back the service-entry target for the Puma replacement platform.