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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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Rotorsim Signs Contract to Train Norway's NH90 Aircrews

19th February 2009

Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and CAE today announced it has signed a five-year contract to provide NH90 flight simulation …
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Air Comm EC-145 Air Conditioner Selected for LUH; Deliveries Under Way

19th February 2009

Air Comm Corporation has been selected by American Eurocopter to provide vapor cycle air conditioning systems for the U.S. Army’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program, …
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Sea King undergoes self-defence trial

18th February 2009

The infra-red (IR) energy that comes from aircraft as part of their engine exhaust guides IR missiles to their targets. Defending against IR missiles is …
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Royal Navy Begins Celebrating 100 Years of Naval Aviation

17th February 2009

“We cannot do expeditionary warfare without carriers. But it isn’t just about carriers. The teeth of the fleet will always have aviation in it,” said …
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Eurocopter committed to be the solution provider for India's air fleet modernisation

17th February 2009

Eurocopter, the global leader in helicopter manufacturing, will be showing a strong presence at Aero India 2009, the premiere defence Airshow in Asia, and will …
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Airmen help Iraqi aircrew perform night-vision missions

17th February 2009

An initiative that has been in the works since August 2008 is now a realization as members of the Iraqi air force continued their quest …
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Texas Aviation Services completes Blackhawk re-wiring project

17th February 2009

Texas Aviation Services, Inc has completed its large long-term Blackhawk Re-Wiring Program, and is working with its industrial partners to land the next phase of …
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BEL datalink, IFF systems mandated for Indian naval helicopter

16th February 2009

Lockheed Martin, which (as lead systems integrator) is offering the Sikorsky MH-60R for the Indian Navy’s requirement shipboard helicopters, told RotorHUB that the key indigenous …
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Lockheed Martin UK Delivers Increased Capability for Merlin Mk1 with New Defensive Aids Suite

16th February 2009

Lockheed Martin UK and its partners have delivered a new capability for the Royal Navy by upgrading a number of Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters with …
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When pigs fly... with Ospreys

16th February 2009

What do you get when you cross an osprey with a warthog? For a zoologist, the question may seem preposterous. In Air Force terms, instead …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - Kaman Helicopters Introduces Advanced Rotor Blade Protection To Commercial Operators at Heli-Expo 2009

16th February 2009

An innovative coating system that is extending the life of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter main rotor blades may soon be available for commercial helicopters. …
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AgustaWestland and Tata Sons sign MoU for AW119 helicopter final assembly in India

12th February 2009

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Tata Sons signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the formation of an Indian joint venture company which will establish …
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Maiden flight of HAL Dhruv featuring Twin Ardiden 1H1 turboshaft engines

11th February 2009

The Aero India trade show in Bangalore is the occasion for Turbomeca to report the successful maiden flight of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Dhruv …
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Australian Black Hawk makes hard landing

11th February 2009

An Australian Army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter has made a heavy landing during night flying training in support of ongoing peace keeping operations in …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - Shaping up nicely

10th February 2009

Preparation for Heli-Expo 2009 in Anaheim, California is well underway, and the show is shaping up nicely. All indicators point to another successful convention and …
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"Most challenging conditions ever" - RAF rescue walkers

10th February 2009

The captain of an RAF Search and Rescue helicopter said that conditions during a dramatic rescue of walkers on Snowdon on Saturday were the most …
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UK AH-64D Apache Force Commander Aware of Need to Keep UORs Flowing and Motivation High

9th February 2009

The UK’s Army Air Corps (AAC) is sustaining 32 WAH Apache Mk1 attack helicopters for deployed operations out of its fleet of 67 aircraft. These …
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BAE Systems receives contracts to develop CH-53K Cockpit Seat and cabin armour

6th February 2009

BAE Systems has received contracts from Sikorsky Aircraft for development and initial deliveries of CH-53K Cockpit Seats and Cabin Armour Systems. The first deliveries of …
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Stork Aerospace receives Boeing contract for CH-47F Chinook aft section work

6th February 2009

Stork Fokker, a Stork Aerospace company, announced today it has received a contract from The Boeing Company for manufacture of the CH-47F Chinook aft section …