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Slovakia leans towards Black Hawks

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The door may be closing on European helicopter manufacturers in Slovakia, with the country’s defence minister revealing the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk transport helicopter is …

Philippine military receives more AW109s

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Philippine military receives more AW109s

16th January 2015

The Philippine Navy (PN) and Air Force (PAF) have had their helicopter capability bolstered with the delivery of four disassembled AgustaWestland AW109 Power helicopters to …

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Canada receives Chinook maintenance trainer

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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has received a maintenance training system for its CH-147F Chinook helicopter from Boeing, the company said on 12 January. …

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Z-18A undergoes high-altitude testing

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Pictures of the new Z-18A troop-carrying helicopter undergoing high-altitude testing have emerged on the Chinese internet as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) looks for a …

Russia accelerates rotorcraft fleet renewal

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Russia accelerates rotorcraft fleet renewal

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Around 135 new helicopters were delivered to the Russian military in 2014, as the country continues a wide-ranging modernisation of its rotorcraft fleet. The majority …

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New Zealand NH90s take up responsibilities

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First two HAD-E Tigers delivered to Spain

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The Spanish military’s new helicopter fleet continues to take shape with the delivery of the first two Tiger helicopters in the new HAD-E version from …

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AgustaWestland signs Polish offset MoUs

22nd December 2014

AgustaWestland has signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with partners in Poland as it seeks to strengthen its industrial relationships with Polish industry. The Polish …

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NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter delivered to Spain

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Taiwan introduces first UH-60Ms

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Taiwan introduces first UH-60Ms

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