Helicopters – Page 190
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UK government targets skills growth in industry partnership
As both the UK government and the ADS industry association are eager to remind anyone who is interested, the UK aerospace sector has a 17% global market share, making it the number one aerospace industry in Europe and globally second only to the USA.
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NewsPICTURE: Brunei receives first two Sikorsky S70i helicopters
Brunei has received the first two of 12 Sikorsky S70i helicopters it has on order at the Brunei International Defence Exhibition.
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NewsUSA may sell 14 used CH-47Ds to South Korea
South Korea could obtain 14 used Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters from US army forces stationed in the country.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How operational, budget pressures are affecting the World's air forces
The ability of air forces around the globe to react to the unexpected was highlighted afresh in 2013, with requirements having ranged from providing multinational support for France’s combat intervention in Mali, to flying humanitarian relief sorties to help in typhoon-devastated parts of the Philippines.
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NewsScottish Nationalists reveal vision for independent air force
An independent Scotland would operate Typhoon fighters, C-130J transports, maritime patrol aircraft and utility helicopters, the SNP says.
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US Army’s AH-64Es reach initial operating capability
The US Army’s first unit of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, which have upgraded engines and new software, has achieved initial operating capability and is ready to be deployed, according to a 27 November Army media release.
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NewsUS B-52s fly over contested islands in apparent challenge to Chinese policy
Two US Air Force Boeing B-52 bombers flew over disputed islands off the coasts of Japan and China on 25 November, just days after China begin requiring aircraft flying in the area to register their flight path, according to reports.
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Cambodia receives 12 Z-9 helicopters from China
The Cambodian air force has taken delivery of 12 Harbin Z-9 utility helicopters.
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NewsRAF crews start Puma HC2 training flights
Royal Air Force crews have started flying training sorties using the service’s newly-upgraded Eurocopter Puma HC2 transport helicopters.
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NewsBarring budget cuts, Sikorsky poised to win USAF rescue helicopter contract
Sikorsky could win a contract early next year to build the US Air Force’s next-generation combat rescue helicopter (CRH) — but only if the service receives adequate budget funding in the coming years.
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NewsNavy receives second MQ-8C
Northrop Grumman has delivered a second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to the US Navy, just weeks after the first Fire Scout completed initial flight tests.
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NewsHelibras flies first locally produced EC725
Helibras, Eurocopter's Brazilian subsidiary, on 21 November performed the maiden sortie of the first EC725 to be entirely produced in-country, around two months ahead of schedule.
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A-10 Thunderbolt debate continues amid potential budget cuts
The debate about the future of the US Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolts continues, with one of the creators of the aircraft programme insisting the US will lose its entire cadre of experienced close-air-support airmen if the service retires its battle-tested but ageing A-10s.
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Navy, Marines look for small UAV with quadrupled range
The US Navy and Marine Corps are tapping industry for an all-environment small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) that weighs less than 13.6kg (30lb) but can fly for 8h, carrying both day and night video cameras.
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NewsBlock 40 Global Hawk goes to 'war': USAF
Northrop Grumman’s unmanned RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk has gone to “war” for the first time, according to the US Air Force.
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NewsDUBAI: Boeing confirms launch deal for armed AH-6i
Boeing has received the green light to start building AH-6i light attack helicopters for an undisclosed customer.
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NewsDUBAI: AMMROC lifts long-term support deal for UAE military
The UAE has signed a five-year performance-based logistics deal with Abu Dhabi-based support specialist AMMROC.
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NewsDUBAI: Potential V-22 customers advised to take advantage of slot availability
Potential customers for the Bell Boeing V-22 tiltrotor are being urged to take advantage of spare delivery slots, which will be available during the US government’s next five-year contract for the type.
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NewsSweden hopes to avoid Swiss referendum on Gripen E
Sweden expects to know by no later than the fourth quarter of 2014 whether the Swiss public will clear a planned acquisition of 22 Saab Gripen E fighters.
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NewsDUBAI: Lockheed tests K-Max cargo enhancement
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a new system that allows the unmanned K-Max helicopter to pick up a load of cargo with no human intervention on the ground.