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Four dead in USAF Pave Hawk helicopter crash

8th January 2014

An American HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter based at RAF Lakenheath in the UK has crashed off the coast of Norfolk, killing its four crew members. …

Modernised S-61T helicopter takes flight

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Modernised S-61T helicopter takes flight

7th January 2014

Sikorsky’s modernised S-61T helicopter has successfully completed its maiden test flight, marking an important milestone in the company’s programme to update the S-61 aircraft to …

Sikorsky retains Canada Cyclone contract

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Sikorsky retains Canada Cyclone contract

7th January 2014

The Canadian government has opted to retain Sikorsky as the contractor for its troubled CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter project (MHP), it has been revealed.  On …

AgustaWestland attempts to save India AW101 contract

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AgustaWestland attempts to save India AW101 contract

6th January 2014

AgustaWestland is preparing for last-ditch negotiations following a decision by the Indian government to cancel the procurement of 12 VVIP AW101 helicopters. In a statement …

India scraps AW101 deal

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India scraps AW101 deal

2nd January 2014

India has terminated the $750 million agreement signed with AgustaWestland in 2010 for 12 AW101 VVIP/VIP helicopters on the grounds of a breach of the …

Lockheed Martin receives Cobra targeting system contract

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Lockheed Martin receives Cobra targeting system contract

2nd January 2014

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded a $33 million contract for procurement of AN/AAQ-30(A) Target Sight Systems (TSS) for the US Marine …

Honeywell expects steady growth in 2014

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Honeywell expects steady growth in 2014

31st December 2013

Honeywell has released its financial forecast for 2014, which foresees a growth of 4-5% in sales, reflecting factors already evident in 2013. Sales for the …

 Peru-Russia MI-171 helicopter deal finalised

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Peru-Russia MI-171 helicopter deal finalised

30th December 2013

Government-to-government negotiations between Peru and Russia for the acquisition of 24 MI-171 helicopters for Peru have now completed. The armed forces of Peru will use …

Military helicopter industry to decline by half

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Military helicopter industry to decline by half

27th December 2013

Frost and Sullivan has predicted that US DoD spending on military helicopters will decrease by almost half from $12.4 billion in 2012 to $6.7 billion …

First flight of Mi-38 prototype with TV7-117V engines

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First flight of Mi-38 prototype with TV7-117V engines

24th December 2013

Russian Helicopters has commenced flight tests of its prototype Mi-38 multirole helicopter fitted with Russian-built TV7-117V engines, the company announced on 17 December.   The …

Sweden accepts first mission-capable NH90

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Sweden accepts first mission-capable NH90

23rd December 2013

The first NH90 in the upgraded TTH configuration has now been delivered to Sweden’s Helicopter Wing, the service announced in December. The unit has had …

EW suite for RDAF EH-101 helicopter begins testing

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EW suite for RDAF EH-101 helicopter begins testing

20th December 2013

The Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment on the Royal Danish Air Force’ (RDAF) EH-101 TTT helicopter has undergone successful flight tests conducted by Terma and the …

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