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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

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With some Eastern European countries already upgrading their helicopter fleets to incorporate Western technology, the region presents potential future opportunities for defence companies.

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Royal Thai Army orders Airbus EC145 T2

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Royal Thai Army orders Airbus EC145 T2

25th February 2015

The Royal Thai Army has ordered six Airbus EC145 T2 light-utility, twin-engine helicopters, as announced by the company on 23 February. The six EC145 T2 …

IDEX 2015: DCI expands training offer

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IDEX 2015: DCI expands training offer

25th February 2015

The recently appointed CEO of the French training services enterprise DCI, Jean-Michel Palagos, has ambitious plans for the business and has set an annual growth …

Thales and Lockheed lock horns over Crowsnest

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Thales and Lockheed lock horns over Crowsnest

23rd February 2015

The two manufacturers competing for the Royal Navy’s (RN) new helicopter-based early warning radar system have submitted their bids to the UK Ministry of Defence …

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DCI to open new French helicopter training centre

23rd February 2015

DCI will open a new Helicopter International Training Centre (HCIF) registered in Dax and near French military pilot training centres, the company announced on 19 …

Zen-Rockwell Collins unveil flight simulator for India

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Zen-Rockwell Collins unveil flight simulator for India

23rd February 2015

Zen Technologies and Rockwell Collins have unveiled a next-generation rotary wing simulator at Aero India 2015, as they team to target the Indian armed forces' …

Aero India: Lightweight helicopter armour showcased

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Aero India: Lightweight helicopter armour showcased

23rd February 2015

A ‘6th-generation’ helicopter armour technology, which reduces weight by 40%, was showcased at Aero India.  The Polyshield V6 was highlighted by India-based manufacturer of protection …

Airbus Helicopters opens Poland engineering office

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Airbus Helicopters opens Poland engineering office

23rd February 2015

Airbus Helicopters has opened an engineering design office at Łódź, expanding its presence in Poland, the company announced on 19 February. A wide range of …

IDEX 2015: Northstar and CAE to develop 407 trainer

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IDEX 2015: Northstar and CAE to develop 407 trainer

23rd February 2015

Abu Dhabi based NorthStar Aviation has signed a collaboration agreement with CAE to jointly develop a training solution for the former’s NSA407 Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH).    …

Ardiden 1H1 engine to power HAL LCH

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Ardiden 1H1 engine to power HAL LCH

20th February 2015

Turbomeca's Ardiden 1H1 engine will power the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), it has been announced. The 1H1 engine …

Croatian Police order AW139 helicopter

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Croatian Police order AW139 helicopter

20th February 2015

The Croatian Police has ordered one AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin-turbine helicopter for border and maritime patrol operations, the company announced on 18 February. This will …

Surion Medevac to get TruLink wireless radio system

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Surion Medevac to get TruLink wireless radio system

20th February 2015

Telephonics has been awarded a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to integrate its TruLink wireless radio system in South Korea's KUH Surion Medevac helicopter, …

UK extends Boeing's Chinook support contract

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UK extends Boeing's Chinook support contract

19th February 2015

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a five-year contract extension with Boeing for the in-service support of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Chinook helicopters, …

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