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AUSA 2018: AH-64E shakes off strap pack nut issues (video)
Boeing expects to have a fix provided for a major structural risk discovered in Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to all platforms by the end of ...
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Helitech International 2018 Daily News - Day One
The official Helitech International 2018 Daily News – Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.
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Helitech 2018: Whirlybirds arrive ahead of the show (video)
As final preparations for Helitech International continue at the RAI in Amsterdam, Shephard's rotary desk explores some of the expected talking points from an industry ...
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Russian Baltic Navy takes upgraded Ka-27Ms
The Russian Navy saw a boost of the anti-submarine capabilities of its Baltic Fleet thanks to the recent introduction of a five-strong batch of upgraded ...
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Ex-Change Parts acquires AS332 M1 Super Pumas
Ex-Change Parts has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Material to acquire six AS332 M1 Super Puma helicopters, along with engines, components, spare parts, ...
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BAE Systems introduces Smart D2 system
BAE Systems has developed a new next-generation threat management technology, Smart D2, designed to dispense countermeasures and defend military aircraft, the company announced on 8 ...
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Taiwan wants more localised Apache maintenance
The Republic of China Army (ROCA) operates 29 AH-64E Apache Guardians, but the military is seeking ways of reducing a burgeoning maintenance bill, one that ...
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AUSA 2018: Bell eyes FVL rapid prototype phase (video)
V-280 Valor manufacturer Bell is open to the idea of a rapid prototype phase taking place, under the US Army's Future Vertical Lift medium to ...
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Patria to continue Swedish UH-60M support
11th October 2018
Patria Helicopters has received a follow-on order for UH-60M Black Hawk maintenance in Sweden, the company announced on 9 October. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration ...
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AUSA 2018: AH-64E shakes off strap pack nut issues (video)
10th October 2018
Boeing expects to have a fix provided for a major structural risk discovered in Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to all platforms by the end of ...
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AUSA 2018: Bell eyes FVL rapid prototype phase (video)
9th October 2018
V-280 Valor manufacturer Bell is open to the idea of a rapid prototype phase taking place, under the US Army's Future Vertical Lift medium to ...
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Boeing expands Australian Chinook support
9th October 2018
Boeing Defence Australia has entered into a new partnership agreement with Australia's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group for the support and maintenance of the Australian ...
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Iraq requests armed Bell 407GX helicopters
8th October 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of armed Bell 407GX helicopters to Iraq, the Defense Security Cooperation ...
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CPI receives orders for HIRSS assemblies
5th October 2018
CPI Aerostructures has received purchase orders totalling approximately $8 million from Sikorsky to supply Hover Infrared Suppression System (HIRSS) module assemblies for the UH-60 Black ...
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AUSA 2018: Need for speed dominates S-97 Raider tests
4th October 2018
Sikorsky’s future generation light attack S-97 Raider aircraft is set to push beyond speeds of 220kts, a benchmark which represents uncharted territory on the programme’s ...
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Boeing to continue Chinook rotor blade support
4th October 2018
Boeing has received a new $160 million contract to continue its support for the US Army's inventory of H-47 Chinook rotor blades, the company announced ...
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Insight: Kazan looking to bolster helicopter business
4th October 2018
The last couple of years have proven to be tough years for Russia’s rotorcraft industry, with a serious slump in sales, deliveries and revenues; Kazan ...
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Philippines narrows combat utility helicopter hunt
3rd October 2018
During a Senate hearing concerning the 2019 budget for the Department of National Defense (DND), the commanding general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) Lt ...
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MDHI to deliver six MD 530Fs to Kenya
2nd October 2018
MD Helicopters (MDHI) has received a second order to deliver six armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for the Kenya Defence Force, the company announced ...
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De-risking phase for Tiger upgrade launched
1st October 2018
OCCAR-EA has awarded two contracts to a consortium consisting of Airbus Helicopters, Thales and MBDA for de-risk work for the planned mid-life upgrade of current ...
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US Army CIRCM system ready for production
28th September 2018
The Northrop Grumman-built Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system for the US Army has achieved Milestone C after completing testing, the company announced on 24 September. ...
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Rostec considers leasing model
26th September 2018
Rostec is considering offering a leasing scheme to enable customers to refresh their helicopter fleet.Under such a scheme, Anatoly Serdyukov, director of the aviation cluster ...
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Sea King helicopters in final flypast
25th September 2018
Two Royal Navy Sea King helicopters have completed a final flypast over Devon and Cornwall ahead of their retirement from military service. The two Sea ...
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Thailand orders additional H225Ms
25th September 2018
Airbus Helicopters has received an additional order from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for the supply of four H225M multirole utility helicopters, the company ...
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MH-139 upsets the pack to claim UH-1N Huey replacement win
24th September 2018
The Boeing-Leonardo MH-139 has beaten off industry competition from Sikorsky and the Sierra Nevada Corporation to claim a $2.4 billion US Air Force UH-1N Huey ...
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Busy times ahead for Indian Navy test squadron
24th September 2018
The Naval Flight Test Squadron (NFTS) of the Indian Navy (IN) celebrated its first anniversary with a seminar on 20 September, and the Goa-based squadron ...
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US Air Force nears picking Huey helicopter replacement
19th September 2018
The US Air Force (USAF) is on track to choose a prime contractor for its UH-1N Huey helicopter replacement programme by the end of September, ...
