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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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The Bell 429 Makes Successful Flying Debut at Recent Heli-Expo

24th February 2009

Bell Helicopter provided a summary of the customer demonstration flights held during the Heli-Expo convention that ended Tuesday, February 24th. The Bell 429 demonstrator flew …
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Collective Caution But Industry Leaders Stare Unblinking At Economic Crisis

23rd February 2009

“Don’t go to HAI, you will get depressed,” was the advice Giuseppe Orsi, AgustaWestland’s CEO received. That piece of advice finally made up his mind …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - Eurocopter launches cockpit camera / flight data recorder

23rd February 2009

A tiny, palm-sized flight data recorder was the biggest news story from Eurocopter press conference at Heli-Expo in Anaheim on Sunday. Revealed by American Eurocopter …
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X2 to push the envelope

23rd February 2009

Sikorsky is making hay to get its X2 technology demonstrator to 250 knots. Carey Bond, Sikorsky Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer who was attending Heli-Expo …
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Bell Provides Update on its Military Programs

23rd February 2009

Rich Linhart, Bell's vice president for Military Business Development said, Bell Helicopter continues to make significant advances in its key rotorcraft programs for our nation's …
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Sandel and FreeFlight Systems Collaborate on New HTAWS Systems

22nd February 2009

FreeFlight Systems and Sandel Avionics today announce a joint collaboration on the integration of Sandel’s ST3400H Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) with FreeFlight …
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Sikorsky Aircraft Celebrates Unprecedented Period of First Flights

22nd February 2009

Fresh off the inaugural flight of the S-76D helicopter on Feb. 7, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated its success in achieving first flights on eight …
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Kaman Completes ITAS Testing; Seasprite Helicopter Program Advances

22nd February 2009

The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace has successfully completed all testing of its Integrated Tactical Avionics System (ITAS) software and taken title to eleven SH-2G …
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Kaman Delivers Upgraded Egyptian SH-2G(E) Seasprite Helicopter

22nd February 2009

The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace recently delivered the first upgraded Egyptian Air Force (EAF) SH-2G(E) with the second aircraft accepted by the EAF on …
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AW149 'to fly in months' says AgustaWestland's Orsi

22nd February 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the latest member of the AgustaWestland family of helicopters, the AW149 will "make its first flight in months." In a brief …
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Bell Helicopter Is Not For Sale, Says Sr VP Bob Fitzpatrick

22nd February 2009

Scarcely had the press conference begun before the question on everyone’s mind was addressed: “Bell Helicopter is not for sale” began Sr VP Business Development …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - BLR Aerospace Delivers 100th UH-1 FastFin System

22nd February 2009

One-hundred venerable UH-1 & Huey II helicopters continue to fly important and productive missions around the world-with help from the BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - Rotorhub.com takes a sneak peek

21st February 2009

As the world's largest helicopter gets underway here at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California, Rotorhub.com has taken a sneak peek behind the scenes to …
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Bertling Believes Eurocopter Still Strongly Positioned to Face Down Effects of Recession

21st February 2009

Bertling said that despite the economic recession gripping Europe and the USA, Eurocopter’s exposure to its US business the strong US dollar was less than …
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U.S. State Department Flies Huey IIs with BLR FastFin System in Afghanistan for Improved Hot, High Performance

21st February 2009

The U.S. State Department has installed BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability systems on 10 Bell HUEY-II helicopters operating in Afghanistan. “These helicopters …
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Australia plans multiple military helicopter support competitions

21st February 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation is planning to launch a competition midyear for deeper level maintenance services for Australian army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk and …
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Eurocopter Committed to Meet the Military Requirements of the Middle East Region

21st February 2009

With a wide range of helicopters, Eurocopter is supporting the region's air forces for missions including combat, transport, Search and Rescue (SAR), counter-terrorism, special missions …
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Australia withheld Tiger progress payments across 2008 despite dispute settlement

20th February 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) continued to withhold part payments from Australian Aerospace between May and December last year for its delayed acquisition of …
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Phoenix Heliparts wins Korean Army service contract

20th February 2009

Phoenix Heliparts of Mesa, Arizona, has been named as an MD Helicopter Authorized Service Center to support a sizable contract with the Republic of Korea …