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IDEX 2019: UAE's 407 MRH sees continued success (video)
Thirty 407MRH light attack helicopters are currently in operation with the UAE. Lyle Becka, VP of operations at NorthStar Aviation runs through the capabilities and ...
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Rotorcraft Asia 2019: Aviation industry explores integration (video)
As Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia 2019 drew to a close, show organisers Experia Events detailed the efforts that aviation authorities are making in ...
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Rotorcraft Asia 2019: Bucher to the rescue
Bucher is excited about the possibilities that the Chinese market presents for the emergency medical systems that it installs in Airbus Helicopters platforms. EMS is starting ...
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Finishing touches for Spanish Navy’s AB-212 upgrades
Whilst delivery of the seven modernised AB-212 helicopters for the Spanish Navy is complete, Sener, one of the parties on the upgrade programme, continues in ...
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PDAS flies on V-280 Valor
Lockheed Martin's Pilotage Distributed Aperture Sensor (PDAS) system has flown aboard Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft in Fort Worth, Texas, the company announced on ...
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Quad A 2019: Bell makes V-280 FLRAA tri-service pitch
Based on its recent Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) RfI submission, Bell is confident the company’s Joint Multi-Role-Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) the V-280 Valor tiltrotor can ...
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MDHI enhances MD 969 capabilities
MD Helicopters (MDHI) has enhanced the capabilities of its MD 969 twin attack helicopter with the integration of Systima Technologies’ seven-Shot common launch tube (CLT) ...
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IDEX 2019: Middle Eastern nations strengthen air advantage (video)
The order of 16 F-16 Block 70s aircraft and delivery of the first five MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters in 2018 strengthened the respective air ...
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AUSA Global 2019: Army keen to open up FVL competition phase
27th March 2019
US Army Aviation is keen to move the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme into the competition phase but is still considering an extension of the ...
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Airbus looks to France and Germany to fill MUM-T partner gap
27th March 2019
Following a successful series of flight trials between the H145 and Schiebel Camcopter S-100 UAS last year, Airbus is still struggling to find funding and partners ...
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Bell, Rolls-Royce partner on advanced propulsion systems
26th March 2019
Bell Helicopter has signed a teaming agreement with Rolls-Royce for the development of an optimised propulsion system and continued risk reduction efforts aimed at the ...
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Arnold Defense receives rocket launcher order
26th March 2019
Arnold Defense has received a $53.8 million contract from the US Department of Defense for the delivery of 2.75-inch rocket launchers and subcomponents.The orders will ...
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Plane glass for plain protection
26th March 2019
With ground-based attacks during theatre operation a real threat to military helicopters, Israel-based OSG has developed an ultra-light ballistic window that protect these aircraft, the ...
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SB>1 Defiant completes first flight
25th March 2019
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 Defiant aircraft carried out its first flight on 21 March at Sikorsky's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The helicopter is being ...
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BAE receives order for APKWS guidance kits
22nd March 2019
BAE Systems has received an order from the US Navy to deliver Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits, the company announced on 19 ...
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Magellan Aerospace flares for RCAF
22nd March 2019
Magellan Aerospace has received orders from the Canadian government to manufacture LUU-2 illumination flares for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), the company announced on ...
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Poland plans to modernise its combat helicopter fleet
21st March 2019
Warsaw’s Armament Inspectorate will launch a technical dialogue to determine a preferred scope and timeline for the planned modernisation of a fleet of Polish Mi-24 ...
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Hensoldt, Airbus Helicopters sign agreement for AMPS
21st March 2019
Hensoldt has signed a framework agreement with Airbus Helicopters for of its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), the company announced on 15 March. The agreement ...
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DynCorp receives contract modification
20th March 2019
DynCorp has received a $9.7 million modification to its rotary wing maintenance services contract at the US Air Force’s Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The ...
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Sikorsky to tie up new CH-53K LRIP lots
19th March 2019
The US DoD and Sikorsky are currently engaged in negotiations for a second/third low rate initial production contract for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift aircraft, with an ...
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Spectrolab launches LED searchlights
15th March 2019
Boeing’s Spectrolab has introduced new high-intensity LED searchlights for use on military rotorcraft, Spectrolab announced on 5 March. Both the Nightsun XPM and SLL 46-200 ...
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Japanese OH-1 returns to duty
12th March 2019
The OH-1, a light observation helicopter type belonging to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), has been cleared to begin flying again after a fleet-wide ...
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Bucharest sends Pumas to Mali
11th March 2019
In Q2/Q3 of 2019, a small contingent of Romanian Air Force aircraft, comprising IAR 330L Puma SAR helicopters, will be sent to Mali in order ...
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Elbit Systems receives CHMD contract
8th March 2019
Elbit Systems of America has received a contract from the US Army to provide a wide field of view Common Helmet Mounted Display (CHMD) system, ...
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CMC Electronics systems for Swiss Cougars
7th March 2019
Esterline CMC Electronics’ CMA-9000 flight management system (FMS) and CMA-5024 GPS landing system have been selected by RUAG Aviation for the modernisation programme of the Swiss ...
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AAF to receive overhauled Mi-17V-5
6th March 2019
Trencin (LOTN) has completed a general overhaul of an Afghan Air Force Mi-17V-5 helicopter, the company announced on 28 February. The helicopter has been repaired ...
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Heli-Expo 2019: MD Helicopters enters FARA fray with Swift
5th March 2019
MD Helicopters (MDHI) is the latest industry participant to confirm it has submitted a proposal for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme as ...
