Growing capability gaps caused by ageing Soviet-era platforms in Africa and Asia are creating opportunities, as disrupted supply chains and sanctions open the door for Western manufacturers to expand into these markets.
From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the helicopter’s latest developments.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Polish procurement of the EC725/H225M Caracal for their utility helicopter requirement is in the final stages of a re-adjustment, it has emerged. Airbus Helicopters, …
The CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) plans to become an Approved Training Organization (ATO) according to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) guidelines and procedures, …
Russian Helicopters has put forward a proposal to improve its after-sales service provision for Russian-made helicopters operated in India at the Russia-India conference. One of …
Pakistan continues to build up its attack helicopter capability and is now to receive new-build aircraft from the US, according to a contract awarded to …
Boeing has signed an agreement with Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) and Alsalam Aircraft Company to create a rotorcraft support centre in Saudi Arabia, the …
Jenoptik Defense & Civil Systems has been awarded a series production contract from the US Navy to supply generator controllers for CH-53E heavy-lift transport helicopters, …
The Royal Thai Air Force has received four EC725 tactical transport helicopters from Airbus Helicopters for search and rescue and troop transport duties, the company announced on …
Russian Helicopters is supplying seven Mil Mi-171 helicopters to Bangladesh’s military under the terms of a US$1 billion loan agreed in 2013, it has emerged. …