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Advanced Avionics (sponsored)
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
Training
Starlite Aviation to purchase Vrgineers sims
Starlite Aviation Academy and CHS Tactical will use a reconfigurable trainer solution from Vrgineers to train helicopter and fixed-wing pilots in South Africa.
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Leonardo on verge of securing new Merlin and Wildcat helicopter exports
Leonardo has said that it expects to finalise export contracts for both the AW101 and AW159 helicopters from new customers before the end of 2022.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Clouds gather over SDAM rotary-wing drone programme for French Navy
Is time running out for the SDAM programme to prove its utility to French decision-makers?
Training
Inzpire reveals Royal Air Force door gunnery sim details
A new Synthetic Aviation Gunnery Equipment contract from the MoD will blend various commercial MR technologies to demonstrate a fully modular and deployable full helicopter door gunnery training for the RAF.
Featured videos
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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
Featured Industry Spotlights
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Turnkey MRO Solutions Critical for Keeping Heavy-Lift Aircraft Operational (sponsored)
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Honeywell Authorized Warranty and Repair Stations deliver genuine parts to helicopter operators
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Ace Aeronautics | A Next Gen, Turnkey Solution for Black Hawk Operators (sponsored video)
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Eurocopter and UK MoD sign contract for RAF Puma Life Extension Programme
29th September 2009
Eurocopter and United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence Eurocopter UK and the British Ministry of Defence signed a contract on September 18 for the Life Extension …
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ATAK Team Announce T129 Maiden Flight
28th September 2009
AgustaWestland has announced that the ATAK Team, comprising Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), Aselsan and AgustaWestland, has successfully performed the maiden flight of the first …
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Helitech: the place for contracts
28th September 2009
The buoyancy of the rotary wing sector was highlighted by significant contracts announced during Helitech 2009. The exhibition saw an unaudited figure* of 4,047 visitors …
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Royal Navy Falkland veteran flies against Taleban
28th September 2009
A Royal Navy reservist and veteran of the Falkland’s conflict has volunteered for a tour in Afghanistan with 663 Squadron Army Air Corps, flying the …
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Vector Aerospace announces new contract with Boeing
28th September 2009
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services - Fleetlands has been awarded an initial contract by Boeing to carry out major modification packages on United Kingdom Ministry of …
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Fifth MH-60T Medium Range Recovery Helicopter Delivered to Coast Guard
28th September 2009
On September 11, 2009, the Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate’s HH-60 Conversion and Sustainment Project, in conjunction with the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center H-60 Product …
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Tigres in action
25th September 2009
The French Army has released details of combat actions by its new Eurocopter Tigre attack helicopters in Afghanistan under Operation Pamir. On Saturday, September 5, …
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Royal Navy Sea Kings 'Bag' Intelligence Over Helmand
25th September 2009
The Royal Navy's unique airborne surveillance and control helicopters, known as 'Baggers', have recently deployed to Helmand for the first time, where they are detecting, …
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Viper pilot earns Distinguished Flying Cross
25th September 2009
A Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, nicknamed the Vipers, recently received one of the highest honors of a Marine aviator for acts …
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£408M upgrade for RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan
24th September 2009
This upgrade will include a £128m contract which will give the whole Chinook fleet a significant boost by fitting a more powerful engine, enabling the …
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Vector Aerospace awarded Bell UH-1 maintenance fixture certification and dynamic component overhaul approval
24th September 2009
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America has received Bell Helicopter approval for both its UH-1 airframe maintenance fixture as well as for the repair and overhaul …
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Helisim Inaugurates its First NH90 Simulator
23rd September 2009
Helisim has inaugurated its first NH90 flight simulator at the training center in Marignane (South of France) where it will be used to train military …
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Eurocopter keeps on expanding in the United Kingdom
23rd September 2009
Eurocopter and its British subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., emphasize their strong position in the UK market at Helitech 2009. The company exhibits the EC135 “L’Hélicoptère …
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Helitech draws the crowds
23rd September 2009
The first morning of Helitech 2009 saw more than 1,500 visitors streaming into the show, which is taking place at the Imperial War Museum at …
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Sikorsky Aircraft Recognises CHC and MCA with Rescue Award for Spectacular 2008 Rescue with SAR S-92 Helicopter
23rd September 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today presented its Winged S Rescue Award to a UK helicopter rescue crew and the base it operates from in recognition of …
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Sikorsky Aircraft Celebrates Donation of MH-53 Pave Low to Royal Air Force Museum
22nd September 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and the Royal Air Force today at Helitech celebrated the donation of an MH-53 Pave Low helicopter to the RAF Museum. The …
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S-92 Helicopter Operated by UK Search and Rescue Reaches 500-Mission Milestone
22nd September 2009
The Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92 helicopter fleet operating in the United Kingdom has exceeded the operational milestone of 500 missions. As of mid-August 2009, …
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Norwegian Lynx reach 50,000 hours
18th September 2009
Lynx helicopters of the Norwegian Defence Forces have reached an impressive 50,000 flying hours milestone. The milestone was achieved on Wednesday, September 16, when two …
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French host CSAR training exercise
18th September 2009
CSAR units from across Europe have gathered at Cazaux airbase in South West France for a Combined Joint Personnel Recovery Standardisation Course. The CSAR race …
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