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UK Defence Investment Plan: What does it mean for UK air power?

30th June 2026

The DIP sees £8.6 billion earmarked for the Global Combat Air Programme, with heavy emphasis on uncrewed systems procurement and a national CCA programme, despite pushed forward helicopter retirements and questions over what shape future ISR capabilities could take.

Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

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Fuselage of the first US Army MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor “is nearing completion”

18th June 2026

Bell is advancing construction of the US Army’s next-generation MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor as FLRAA programme approaches testing, production and future battlefield deployment.

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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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Helitech 2015: Wireless intercom on display (video)

12th October 2015

Norwegian company Axnes displayed its new generation intercom system at this year’s Helitech International exhibition. Shephard spoke with the company’s chief operations officer Mark Panton …

Helitech 2015: FastFin tail mod on display

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Helitech 2015: FastFin tail mod on display

9th October 2015

BLR Aerospace showcased its FastFin system for the Bell Helicopter 412 at this year’s Helitech International show held at the ExCel Centre. FastFin – which …

Taiwan training UH-60M rescue crews

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Taiwan training UH-60M rescue crews

9th October 2015

Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) has started transition training on its new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. Twenty crewmembers – 12 pilots and eight …

Helitech 2015: Bell CEO Garrison positive despite global market dip

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Helitech 2015: Bell CEO Garrison positive despite global market dip

8th October 2015

The worldwide helicopter market is facing a ‘challenging’ period as oil prices remain low and demand for new aircraft reduces, Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison …

Patria spares for Swedish NH90s

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Patria spares for Swedish NH90s

8th October 2015

Patria Helicopters has signed an order worth around $10.20 million to supply spare parts for the Swedish armed forces' NH90 helicopters, the company announced on …

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CAE’s H225 FFS ready for training

7th October 2015

CAE’s H225 full-flight simulator (FFS) located at its Olso, Norway, training centre has been qualified to Level D by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) …

Honeywell to support Chinook engines

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Honeywell to support Chinook engines

7th October 2015

The US Army has awarded a $30 million contract to Honeywell Aerospace to provide additional engine repair and overhaul support for the T-55 turboshaft engine …

Refurbished Chinooks handed over to RMAF

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Refurbished Chinooks handed over to RMAF

5th October 2015

The final CH-47D Chinook helicopter to undergo refurbishment by Columbia Helicopters has been handed over to the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) at a military …

MD refutes Afghan MD 530F criticisms

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MD refutes Afghan MD 530F criticisms

1st October 2015

MD Helicopters has robustly responded to criticisms by the Afghan Air Force’s (AAF) ‘most decorated pilot’ about the performance of the MD 530F. The AAF …

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Honeywell secures altimeter contract

1st October 2015

Honeywell Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the US Army to continue the supply of its APN-209 radar altimeter for use across the army’s …

Helitech 2015: LIPS approved for AW189

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Helitech 2015: LIPS approved for AW189

30th September 2015

Limited Ice Protection System (LIPS) has received EASA certification for the AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter, AgustaWestland announced on 28 September.  The AW189 is …

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Calspan provides VVS to USNTPS’ UH-60L

30th September 2015

The US Navy has awarded a contract to Calspan Aerospace to provide a next-generation Variable Stability System (VSS) for a US Naval Test Pilot School …

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