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MD Helicopter awarded Afghan MD 530F contracts

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MD Helicopter awarded Afghan MD 530F contracts

10th October 2014

MD Helicopters will build and deliver 12 MD 530F helicopters for the Afghan Air Force (AAF) under a contract from the US Non-Standard Rotary Wing …

Black Hawk fuel tank inerting system undergoes testing

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Black Hawk fuel tank inerting system undergoes testing

10th October 2014

The development of a new fuel tank inerting system for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is underway, with Phyre Technologies successfully completing the prototype testing …

AUSA 2014: NG supports new Saudi aviation brigade

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AUSA 2014: NG supports new Saudi aviation brigade

8th October 2014

Over the past two years Northrop Grumman has expanded its rotary services to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) in anticipation of the standing up …

AUSA 2014: Sikorsky unveils S-97 prototypes

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AUSA 2014: Sikorsky unveils S-97 prototypes

8th October 2014

The first two S-97 Raider helicopter prototypes have been unveiled by Sikorsky, ahead of commencement of the programme’s test flight activities. The aircraft has been …

Northrop Grumman outlines UH-60V cockpit upgrade plans

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Northrop Grumman outlines UH-60V cockpit upgrade plans

8th October 2014

Northrop Grumman will develop a next-generation Black Hawk helicopter cockpit display that leverages ANSYS system and software simulation solutions, the company announced on 8 October. …

India puts AW101s in storage

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India puts AW101s in storage

4th October 2014

The saga of India’s cancelled VVIP AW101 helicopter procurement rumbles on, with Indian Air Force (IAF) now looking at upgrading around nine Mi-17 V5s for …

India restarts RSH tender

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India restarts RSH tender

3rd October 2014

Within a month of cancelling the 197 Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSH) tender, the new Indian government has released a request for information (RfI) for …

Merlins go Commando at Benson

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Merlins go Commando at Benson

2nd October 2014

The first of the Royal Air Force’s Merlin HC3/3A transport helicopters have been handed over to the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF).  In a …

First new-build MH-47G Chinook delivered

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First new-build MH-47G Chinook delivered

2nd October 2014

The first new-build MH-47G configured Chinook helicopter has been delivered to the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command by Boeing, the company announced on 1 …

Indian Navy MRH – will it, won't it?

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Indian Navy MRH – will it, won't it?

29th September 2014

Despite India’s Defence Acquisition Council having cleared the opening commercial bids for the delayed Indian Navy 16 Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) tender on August 28, uncertainty …

Thailand orders two Mi-17V-5s

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Thailand orders two Mi-17V-5s

29th September 2014

Thailand has ordered two Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters at a price of about $40 million, according to details released on 29 September by Russia’s RIA …

Philippines searches for ASW helicopter

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Philippines searches for ASW helicopter

29th September 2014

The Philippines is set to open bidding for two anti-submarine warfare helicopters (ASW) in October, after invitation-to-bid documents were despatched on 25 September. An earlier …

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