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B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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The SB>1 Defiant Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) will complete its first flight test in the third quarter of 2017, it was confirmed by Boeing …

Rockwell supports Canadian Chinook avionics

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Rockwell supports Canadian Chinook avionics

2nd June 2015

Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract for avionics service and support from Boeing for the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) CH-147F Chinook fleet, the …

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BAE completes CIRCM bridge

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BAE Systems has completed its technology development bridge programme for the US Army's Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) programme. CIRCM is a modular laser-based aircraft protection …

Bell announces 407GXP, 407GT sales

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Bell announces 407GXP, 407GT sales

29th May 2015

The first Bell 407GXP helicopter has been sold in Panama and is scheduled to be delivered in July 2015 for corporate and VIP transport to …

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Chinook simulators ready at Petawawa

29th May 2015

A suite of CH-147F Chinook simulators and training devices at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa have completed on-site acceptance testing and are ready for use by …

Russian Helis desire Indian Ka-226T deal

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Russian Helis desire Indian Ka-226T deal

28th May 2015

Russian Helicopters has reported that the Indian Defence Acquisition Council has approved several non-tender deals for the armed forces, including unofficial selection of Russian Helicopters' …

Boeing set for AH-6i production

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27th May 2015

Boeing will begin production of its AH-6i light attack helicopter by December 2015, according to company officials.  The company will open the production line at …

Sikorsky S-97 Raider completes first flight

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Sikorsky S-97 Raider completes first flight

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The Sikorsky S-97 Raider prototype helicopter has completed its first flight, Sikorsky Aircraft announced on 22 May. The flight took place at Sikorsky's Development Flight …

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HAL conducts flight trials for ALH's EASA certification

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Thales selected for UK's Merlin airborne surveillance helicopters

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