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Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II

The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.

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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Thales Improves Eye of The Tiger

24th August 2009

Thales has successfully secured an order from prime contractor Australian Aerospace to upgrade the TopOwl Helmet-Mounted Sight Display (HMSD) Display Modules fitted to the Australian …
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Netherlands merchant marine appreciates counter piracy operation

24th August 2009

While participating in counter piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, the crew of Palomino 16, a CH-124 Sea King and crew deployed with HMCS …
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Host Systems Transportable ATC Towers give the capability to the British RAF in Camp Bastion to become the UK's 5th busiest Airport.

24th August 2009

The very latest design in Mobile ATC Towers from Host Systems in the UK has enabled the British Royal Air Force to develop ATC capability …
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Camp Bastion is among the busiest UK-run Airports

23rd August 2009

It may have been set up just three years ago, by two men, on a gravel dirt track - but new movements figures show that …
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MAKS 09: Russian Helicopters targets lighter end of market for growth

21st August 2009

While between 60 and 70% of the aircraft sold by Russian Helicopters JSC, the new consolidated ‘mother’ company for Russia’s industry, are Mil Mi-8 and …
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Chinook crew unhurt after incident in Afghanistan

21st August 2009

A British helicopter crew has escaped without injury after their Chinook was forced to make an emergency landing in Helmand province following an engine fire. …
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Tigres go into action

21st August 2009

Two weeks after their arrival in Afghanistan, the French Army's Tigre attack helicopters are now ready for action. In the last few days, the aircraft …
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Army delivers state-of-art helicopter to patrol border

21st August 2009

With a handshake and the passing of a log book and keys, representatives from the Utility Helicopter Project Office to the U.S. Customs and Border …
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Vector Aerospace Awarded Brazilian Air Force H-1H Helicopter Support Contract

19th August 2009

Vector Aerospace Corporation today announced that it has, through Vector Helicopter Services - North America, been awarded a contract by the Brazilian Air Force in …
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Merlins arrive home from Iraq to be prepared for Afghanistan

12th August 2009

The homecoming of two Merlin helicopters to RAF Benson yesterday marked the end of an era for the Royal Air Force as now all of …
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The Netherlands Upgrade AH-64D Apache Block I Helicopters to Block II

12th August 2009

Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible foreign military sale to the Government of The Netherlands of Apache helicopter modification kits …
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Egypt CH-47D Chinook Helicopters

12th August 2009

Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of six CH-47D Chinook Helicopters, …
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Honeywell to Provide New T55 Engines for UK's Ministry of Defense Chinook Fleet

12th August 2009

Honeywell announced today that the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MOD) will purchase the Honeywell 55-L-714A engine and spares, valued at approximately $185 million, to …
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EADS North America names Gary M. Bishop to lead its Armed Scout 645 helicopter program

12th August 2009

Gary M. Bishop has joined EADS North America as vice president of its Armed Scout 645 program. EADS North America is offering the Armed Scout …
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Commando Pilot Recieves Special Award

11th August 2009

Commando Helicopter Force pilot, Lieutenant James Coleman Royal Navy, of 846 Naval Air Squadron received the coveted Darren Chapman award at RNAS Yeovilton in a …
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Boeing Receives $1.15B contract for 15 Canadian Chinooks

10th August 2009

The Boeing Company today announced that it has received a US$1.15 billion contract from the Canadian government for 15 new CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. Under …
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Army Aviation Test Center relocates to Redstone

10th August 2009

In compliance with the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005, Soldiers from the US Army Aviation Technical Test Center deactivated the unit and cased …
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Newly Named HSC 12 Carries on Rich Tradition

10th August 2009

After 57 years of service, the longest standing helicopter squadron in Navy history, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2), became the most recent squadron to transition …
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Thailand UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters

10th August 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Thailand of three Black Hawk helicopters and associated …