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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
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
Australian Army aviation veers heavily towards the US
Sikorsky’s UH-60M Black Hawk and Boeing’s AH-46 Apache will soon form the bedrock of the Australian Army’s rotorcraft capabilities, as the army awaits further delivery of both types.
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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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Eurocopter the No. 1 civil & parapublic helicopter manufacturer takes up the challenge to gain a leading position in the military market in Japan
2nd October 2008
The world's leading helicopter manufacturer showcases the NH90 and EC135 helicopters at Japan Aerospace from 1st - 5th October 2008. Having sold the first helicopter …
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Sikorsky Selects Goodrich Health Management System for USMC CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter
26th September 2008
Goodrich Corporation has received a development contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to equip the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter Sikorsky is developing for the U.S. Marine …
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Pakistan files request for $115M refurbishment of AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters
26th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of AH-1F Cobra helicopter refurbishment as well as associated equipment …
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Turbomeca expands in the USA with a new site in Monroe, North Carolina
26th September 2008
Turbomeca, the world leader of turbo-shaft engines for helicopters opened a new site in North America – Turbomeca Manufacturing. This is the first production site …
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US Army gives Curtiss-Wright Controls Nod on Radar Warning Receiver Systems for Army Helicopters
24th September 2008
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. announced today that it has received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the U.S. Army’s Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM), to …
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Vector reports "tremendous show of interest" in 2008 International Sea King Maintenance Symposium
23rd September 2008
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) is receiving a tremendous show of interest as it prepares to host this year’s International SEA KING Maintenance …
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First VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Production Aircraft Takes Flight
23rd September 2008
The VH-71 presidential helicopter program achieved another major milestone today when the first operational pilot production helicopter (PP-1) completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland's facility …
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UK Air Rescue pulls out of SAR-H project
22nd September 2008
UK Air Rescue, one of bidders in the controversial Search and Rescue Helicopter (SAR-H) programme, has withdrawn from the project. The consortium, formed by Bristow, …
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New MD of Eurocopter UK aims at doubling business
22nd September 2008
Markus Steinke, the Managing Director of Oxford based helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter UK, today took part in a briefing at Oxford's newly opened, dedicated business aviation …
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Boeing looks to Chinook for Africa market entry
19th September 2008
Boeing is making strides to enter the developing African defence market with its first major presence at Africa Aerospace and Defence. One of the corner …
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Boeing to Provide Research and Development for US Army Rotorcraft Programs
18th September 2008
The Boeing Company has won three competitive proposals resulting in U.S. Army Technology Investment Agreements with a combined value of more than $19 million. The …
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New Zealand validates missile capability of Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
17th September 2008
The New Zealand Navy and Air Force successfully fired two live AGM-65 Maverick, air-to-surface missiles from SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprite helicopters, during a Sept. 5 joint …
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Future Lynx Engine Achieves EASA Certification
17th September 2008
The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the …
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Circor Aerospace receives CH-47 Chinook landing gear contract from Boeing
17th September 2008
CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) announced today it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook …
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Goodrich to evaluate effects of alternate fuels for USAF aircraft, including UH-60 and V-22
15th September 2008
Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from Universal Technology Corporation to evaluate the effects of using alternate fuels in Goodrich fuel measurement and management systems …
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Eurocopter successfully leads the first firing campaign of the HAD Tiger using the Spike missile
12th September 2008
As part of the development of the HAD (support and destruction helicopter) version of the Tiger, Eurocopter successfully completed a firing campaign using the Spike …
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UAE requests 14 UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares, value $774M
11th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well …
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Egypt requests four UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares - total value $176M
10th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well as associated equipment …
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Saudi Arabia requests 12 AH-64D Apache Longbows and associated spares - total value $598M
10th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of AH-64D APACHE Longbow Helicopters as well as associated …
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