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Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget

UK defence secretary John Healey has announced the cancellation and decommissioning of naval and air force platforms to enable the government to “re-invest money in the armed forces” ahead of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.

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South Korean defence industry demonstrates its tech prowess

Shephard takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the South Korean defence sector as the country arms itself to deal with current and future threats.

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Northrop Grumman shows off new M230 Chain Gun at AUSA

The development of a dual-feed version of the 30mm M230 LF Chain Gun could allow for rapid selection between different ammunition types for more versatile battlefield engagement.

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Sikorsky given DARPA fund to install autonomy on US Army Black Hawk

The Lockheed Martin company plans to integrate the MATRIX system into the MX helicopter by 2025.

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Certificate transfer boosts support of Model 47

22nd February 2010

Bell Helicopter today recognized Scott's Helicopter Services in a formal ceremony to initiate the transfer of ownership of the Model 47 type certificates. "We are …
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Eurocopter highlights its innovation and bluecopter technology at Heli-Expo 2010

22nd February 2010

Eurocopter will open the door to its development labs at this year's Heli-Expo, showcasing some of its flight proven innovation technologies. Eurocopter is thus underscoring …
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Vector Aerospace receives gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award

22nd February 2010

Vector Aerospace Component Services - UK (Vector), one of the world's leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services today announced that …
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ST Engineering's aerospace arm awarded two contracts worth S$363m by RSAF

22nd February 2010

ST Engineering today announced that its aerospace arm, ST Aerospace, has been awarded two maintenance contracts for six years by the Republic of Singapore Air …
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Heli-Expo 2010: Sikorsky making push for helicopter top spot

22nd February 2010

Sikorsky President and CEO, Jeff Pino says Sikorsky could be in a position to claim the top spot as the world's biggest helicopter company in …
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Heli-Expo 2010: Rolls Royce forecasts growth in civil helicopter market

22nd February 2010

Rolls Royce is predicting a near-term recovery of the civil helicopter market and is confident of long-term growth over the next 10 years. Presenting the …
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Sikorsky Innovations expected to develop mission-adaptive rotorcraft under prospective DARPA contract with Sikorsky Aircraft

22nd February 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that its Sikorsky Innovations group has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a contract to …
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Vector Aerospace establishes new business office near Fort Rucker, Alabama

22nd February 2010

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector), one of the world's leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has established a business …
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Sikorsky search and rescue S-92 helicopters riding wave of success in United Kingdom

22nd February 2010

Sikorsky Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92 helicopters are on a path to unprecedented success in 2010 after coming off a record year of rescues in …
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Pall teams with Carson Helicopters on Sikorsky S-61 modernization programme

22nd February 2010

Pall Corporation a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Carson Helicopters, Inc. Pall will supply …
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Honeywell Sentinel display enhance with approach plates and airport diagrams

22nd February 2010

Honeywell announced today that its Sentinel Multi-Function Display and Navigation System has been upgraded to include a new display for improved cockpit flexibility and new …
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Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine receives technical upgrade

21st February 2010

The Turbomeca (Safran group) Arriel 1D1 "Plus" engine: a technical upgrade package, with an increased T.B.O. of 3,600 hours. The time between overhaul (T.B.O.) of …
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Honeywell announces HTS900 engine upgrade for Bell 407 operators

21st February 2010

Honeywell announced today that it has teamed with Eagle Copters of Calgary, Alberta, to offer an HTS900 engine upgrade for the Bell 407 helicopter, called …
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LHTEC CTS800 reaches 50,000 hours powering trio of first flights in 2009

21st February 2010

The CTS800 engine, produced by Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has surpassed 50,000 in-service flight hours …
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United Rotorcraft Solutions to move to larger facility

21st February 2010

United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), a premier aircraft completion facility, avionics shop and MRO, will soon begin the move to a larger facility. President and Owner …
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CAE launches CAE 3000 Series helicopter mission simulators

21st February 2010

CAE today announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that the company is launching a family of new, affordable helicopter mission simulators for …
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Bell named number one in Customer Service

21st February 2010

Bell Helicopter has once again was voted number one in customer service by the readers of Professional Pilot magazine. Ranking at the top in each …
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Bell Academy awarded multi-year contract with the U.S. Government Service Administration

21st February 2010

Bell Helicopter today announced the Bell Helicopter Training Academy has been awarded a five-year contract with the U.S. Government Service Administration’s (GSA) Acquisition schedule. The …
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Goodrich presents next-generation low-cost camera gimbal for helicopter market

20th February 2010

Goodrich Corporation is demonstrating a low-cost family of stabilised surveillance camera gimbals for the helicopter market that provides enhanced information-gathering capability to budget-pressured cities, businesses …