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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: First H125 for Philippine police arrives
An H125 destined for the Philippine National Police (PNP) now has arrived in the Southeast Asian country. After being assembled, tested and formally accepted by ...
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Rotorcraft Asia: Bell to make best of limited market opportunities
Manufacturer Bell is not expecting ‘huge growth’ from the Asia-Pacific region this year, but is forecasting more business opportunities from a select collection of countries ...
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BAE receives order for APKWS guidance kits
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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Poland plans to modernise its combat helicopter fleet
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
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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Sikorsky to tie up new CH-53K LRIP lots
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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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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BAE Systems optimistic full Australian Black Hawk EWSP upgrade will proceed
9th July 2009
BAE Systems Australia says it anticipates it will be required to deliver a full complement of new ‘Project Echidna’ phase 2A electronic warfare self protection ...
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M7 Aerospace Teams with Rolls Royce/Allison 250-series Engines Specialist Essential Turbines to support Light Helicopter Market
9th July 2009
M7 Aerospace has launched an extensive program to support Rolls-Royce/ Allison 250-series engine operators by teaming with Essential Turbines. M7 has contracted with Essential Turbines, ...
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Latest flight trial confirms Echidna System on track
8th July 2009
The Echidna 2A Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP) system that will soon protect the Australian Army’s Black Hawk helicopter fleet has successfully completed another series ...
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Modified Boeing Chinook Mk3 successfully completes first test flight
7th July 2009
Boeing Defence UK Ltd., a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, today announced that a UK Chinook Mk3 helicopter successfully completed its first test flight on ...
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GE's GE38 Engine Initiates First Full Engine Testing
7th July 2009
GE ushered in a new era of helicopter propulsion on June 24 when the GE38 engine began its first full engine test at GE Aviation's ...
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NH90 carries out French Frigate tests
6th July 2009
Eurocopter and DCNS have been carrying out compatibility tests with the NH90 aboard a French Navy air defence frigate. The tests were carried out on ...
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HSM-71 Completes Maiden Deployment
6th July 2009
The "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 will complete their maiden deployment when the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) ...
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424 Squadron goes to the Netherlands
6th July 2009
Our squadron recently took part in an international search and rescue (SAR) competition that also celebrated 50 years of SAR by The Royal Netherlands Air ...
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X2 picks up speed
2nd July 2009
The Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's X2 Technology demonstrator achieved another milestone with the completion of two test flights that included full engagement of the distinctive propeller ...
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Australia flags Tiger progressive upgrade
1st July 2009
The Australian Department of Defence is flagging emerging plans for a progressive upgrade to its Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters. Australia’s latest defence capability plan ...
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Australia reveals slower CH-47F acquisition plan
1st July 2009
Australia does not expect to achieve initial operational capability with this proposed fleet of seven new Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters before 2016 and is planning ...
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Australia eyes 2014-2016 IOC for Seahawk replacements
1st July 2009
Australia wants to achieve an initial operating capability with its replacement naval tactical helicopter between 2014 and 2016, but the project may not receive initial ...
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Target Sight System Production Unit to the US Marine Corps
30th June 2009
Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the first Target Sight System (TSS) production unit at a ceremony held at its Orlando, FL, facility today. The ...
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Pave Hawk rescue mission revealed
30th June 2009
The United States Air Force (USAF) has revealed more details about a long-range Search and Rescue mission it conducted last week. As previously reported on ...
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MV-22 Ospreys Conduct Medical Evacuation
30th June 2009
The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) made history by using two MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), to conduct a ...
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FN Herstal reveals 'armed' AW101
29th June 2009
Belgian weapons specialist FN Herstal has revealed pictures of an armed AW101 Merlin undergoing weapons integration testing. It is understood AgustaWestland borrowed an Italian Navy ...
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SNC awarded contract for 200 TactiLink Eagle video point to point data communications system for LUH
29th June 2009
Sierra Nevada Corporation announced today that it has received a competitive contract award from American Eurocopter, a business unit of EADS North America, to produce ...
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Pave Hawks rescue 'unwell' sailor
26th June 2009
Crews onboard a pair of United States Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters have successfully rescued an ill sailor off the coast of Ireland. The ...
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Pave Hawks en route to Atlantic rescue rendezvous
26th June 2009
An international rescue effort is currently en route to a ship in the Atlantic approximately 700 miles off the west coast of Ireland. A crew ...
