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Advanced Avionics (sponsored)
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
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FLIR Systems announces second-generation Star SAFIRE HD at Paris Air Show
15th June 2009
FLIR Systems marked the 100th anniversary of the Paris Air Show by announcing the second-generation Star SAFIRE HD. The Star SAFIRE HD is the world's …
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Sikorsky Armed Black Hawk (ABH) Demonstrator Completes Weapons Test Phase
15th June 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Elbit Systems announced today successful completion of the test phase for the Armed Black Hawk (ABH) demonstrator helicopter, also known as …
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Sikorsky Global Helicopters to Deliver First Two S-434 Military Helicopters
15th June 2009
Sikorsky Global Helicopters today announced preparations for delivery of the first two military S-434 helicopters to the Saudi Ministry of Interior (MOI). These two aircraft …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Introduces SAS Avionics Center of Excellence
15th June 2009
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today that it has opened a rotary and fixed wing Avionics Center of Excellence at its Derco Aerospace campus in Milwaukee, …
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First S-70i Helicopter Joined at PZL Mielec; Milestone Marks Historic Moment for Sikorsky Aircraft
15th June 2009
The major components of the first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter have been joined at PZL Mielec in Poland, marking the first time a Black Hawk …
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103 Squadron does triple duty
15th June 2009
May 28, 2009 started like any other day for members of 103 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron, located at 9 Wing Gander, N.L., but it …
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Mistral signs MoU with Eurocopter
14th June 2009
Mistral Solutions, a leading product realisation company specialising in real-time embedded solutions and Eurocopter a Germany-based helicopter manufacturing company have signed an MoU to jointly …
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US Delivers Helicopters to Support Pakistani Military
12th June 2009
The United States has delivered four Mi-17 cargo helicopters to the Pakistani army to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency as well as humanitarian efforts, officials at the …
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Defendant sentenced in conspiracy to export aircraft parts to Iran
12th June 2009
David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division, Jeffrey H. Sloman, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Michael Johnson, …
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FLIR Systems Announces Acquisition of Salvador Imaging
12th June 2009
FLIR Systems has announced that it has acquired the stock of Salvador Imaging, a leading provider of high-performance visible and low light imaging systems, for …
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ANA to sell helicopter maintenance operation to Eurocopter
12th June 2009
All Nippon Airways said Thursday it will sell its subsidiary ANA Aircraft Maintenance Co.'s helicopter maintenance division to major European helicopter maker Eurocopter. ANA will …
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UV Europe flying demonstration postponed
11th June 2009
Organisers of Shephard’s UV Europe event have taken the difficult decision to postpone the planned UAV flying demonstration at West Wales Airport in July until …
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French CEV puts new rotary-wing technologies to the test
11th June 2009
The French Centre d'Essais en Vol (CEV) is testing new systems to improve the safety of helicopter flight. The CEV which has facilities at Cazaux …
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CAE awarded military contracts valued at more than C$80 million
11th June 2009
CAE has announced a series of military contracts valued at more than C$80 million. Key customers include the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, United States …
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Lockheed Martin Delivers 200th Cockpit to US Navy MH-60 Helicopter Programs
11th June 2009
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 200th Common Cockpit avionics suite to the US Navy's MH-60R and MH-60S multimission helicopter programs. The avionics suite has flown …
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Tigre gets called up
9th June 2009
The French Army has been given the final green light to deploy its Eurocopter Tigres to Afghanistan. The decision to send the helicopter to an …
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Rockwell Collins introduces CORE simulation architecture
9th June 2009
Rockwell Collins today introduced a next-generation simulation architecture that leverages advanced technologies and a modular design to maximize life cycle value and enhance training effectiveness …
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FLIR Systems expands global presence on Sikorsky Black Hawks
9th June 2009
FLIR Systems has announced today that a number of recent orders are expanding the company's presence on Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters. Since the beginning of …
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General Cites Importance of Air Power for Afghanistan
4th June 2009
The Afghan National Army Air Corps is a vital and rapidly growing component of Afghanistan’s security forces and is building air power to deny terrorists …
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