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Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks

The contract award, worth $240 million, is part of the ongoing effort by the US Army to modernise its Block II Chinook rotorcraft fleet.

Avalon 2025: Australia set to receive Apaches as Tiger retirement begins

After giving European Tiger attack helicopters and NH90 large utility helicopters a chance to meet Australian needs, which encountered problems, the country has turned back to the US for Apaches and Black Hawks, respectively.

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US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations

Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.

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Collins Aerospace wins $80 million contract for US Army Black Hawk avionics upgrade

The US$80 million contract will provide the US Army Black Hawk helicopters with faster and more flexible technology on the battlefield, with upgrade work “actively” ongoing.

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Fokker Services Group accredited for Dutch NH90 base maintenance

4th July 2023

Fokker Services Group announced it has been accredited by the Military Aviation Authority of the Netherlands to continue base maintenance work on Dutch NH90 helicopters.
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Australia investing A$700 million in Townsville base to support new Apache helicopters

3rd July 2023

The Australian government is investing around A$700 million (US$466 million) into upgrading RAAF Base Townsville to support the new AH-64E Apache helicopters.
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AW149: Designed to Survive the Modern Battlefield (Sponsored)

3rd July 2023

Built for the most demanding operations on the modern battlefield, survivability is at the heart of Leonardo’s AW149 multi-role helicopter.
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Bell H-1 fleet achieves half a million flight hours

30th June 2023

The current fleet of AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms have surpassed the 500.000-flight hour mark.
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Thales to supply standby flight instruments for Airbus H160M helicopter

29th June 2023

The first military application for Thales' third-generation Integrated Electronic Standby Instruments (IESI) will be the Guépard Joint Light Helicopter version of the Airbus H160.
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Korean Air completes first AH-6i fuselage

27th June 2023

Korean Air in South Korea is building Boeing scout helicopter fuselages for an international customer.
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Paris Air Show: Bell to deliver virtual cockpit and prototype aircraft for US Army's FLRAA

23rd June 2023

With the protest procedure concluded for the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition, Bell and the service have resumed work, focussing on the success of the programme.
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Updated: UK New Medium Helicopter bidders ready to move as soon as MoD confirms timeline

23rd June 2023

The lack of clearly defined acquisition targets for the UK New Medium Helicopter programme continues to pose challenges to the timeline of introducing the new rotorcraft into service by 2025.
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Hensoldt to protect Ukraine's helicopters against missile threat

23rd June 2023

Hensoldt will supply 16 self-protection systems for an unspecified Ukrainian military helicopter type, with the Mil Mi-24 being a likely candidate.
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Paris Air Show: Safran and MTU join forces to power next-gen European rotorcraft

21st June 2023

Safran and MTU have agreed to partner up to develop a new European helicopter engine, in anticipation of European Defence Fund support for such an initiative.
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Bell expresses confidence in US Army FARA process at Paris Air Show, despite Congressional calls for scrutiny

21st June 2023

Bell highlighted the US Army's solid programme footing and clearly defined objectives for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft amid calls for an analysis of alternatives from US lawmakers.
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Paris Air Show: Airbus aims to qualify new Nexter gun pod on H225M helicopter

21st June 2023

Since April 2023, Airbus Helicopters has been carrying out flight qualification firing of Nexter's NC 621 gun pod on an H225M Caracal helicopter. The pod …
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PBS unveils new auxiliary power unit at Paris Air Show

20th June 2023

Czech engine manufacturer PBS has launched its SPARK40 auxiliary power unit during the Paris Air Show on 20 June.
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Safran nears $1.8 billion deal to acquire Raytheon flight controls unit, reports

15th June 2023

France’s Safran is said to be nearing an approximately $1,8 billion deal to acquire a Raytheon Technologies unit that makes flight controls for various aircraft and missiles.
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BAE to adapt Archerfish mine disposal system for South Korea

13th June 2023

BAE Systems has won a contract to adapt its Archerfish mine disposal system for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of South Korea’s effort to develop a new anti-mine helicopter fleet.
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CAE wins US Air Force helicopter introductory training contract

13th June 2023

CAE has been awarded the USAF Rotary Wing Introductory Flight Training (IFT-R) contract to support Air Education and Training Command (AETC).
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Argentina, Uruguay continue search for new combat aircraft

13th June 2023

Argentina has held discussions with India's HAL about acquiring Tejas fast jets and helicopters, while Uruguay awaits funding for an A-37 Dragonfly replacement.
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Hero loitering munition air-launched from helicopter in US Army demo

13th June 2023

UVision has successfully demonstrated the airborne launch and engagement of a ground target by its Hero 120 loitering munition, fired from a Bell 412 helicopter.
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Safran targets doublng helicopter engine production in a year

9th June 2023

Under the leadership of new CEO Cedric Goubet, Safran Helicopter Engines is gearing up to double its production output in the next 18 months Despite facing significant supply chain disruptions.