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US Army achieves IOC with AH-64E Apache Guardian

28th November 2013

The US Army’s AH-64E Apache ‘Guardian’ attack helicopters have achieved initial operating capability (IOC), the service announced on 27 November. In a statement, the army …

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Ardiden 3C/WZ16 engine has successful first run

28th November 2013

The Turbomeca- and AVIC Engine-developed Ardiden 3C helicopter engine has completed its first run at the Turbomeca Bordes plant in France. According to the companies …

USAF set to award combat rescue helicopter contract

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USAF set to award combat rescue helicopter contract

27th November 2013

Pending budget approval, the US Air Force (USAF) is set to award Sikorsky a contract for its Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) programme, it has been …

RAF commences training operations with Puma Mk2

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RAF commences training operations with Puma Mk2

26th November 2013

The Royal Air Force has begun training on the newly upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopters from RAF Benson in Oxford. Seven of the 24 aircraft being …

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AgustaWestland bets on dual-use helicopters

21st November 2013

AgustaWestland hopes its dual-use family of helicopters concept will allow it to successfully capitalise on a growing commercial sector and offset a shrinking military market, …

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Dubai 2013: Australia set to receive first MH-60R

20th November 2013

The first two Australian MH-60R helicopters will be formally delivered on 10 December as the AUS$3 billion project to replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) …

Dubai 2013: Swiss Kopter unveils Skyrider trainer

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Dubai 2013: Swiss Kopter unveils Skyrider trainer

19th November 2013

Dubai saw the air show debut of a new two-seater light helicopter, which the manufacturer is aiming squarely at the training market as a competitor …

Dubai 2013: Talon production moves to UAE

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Dubai 2013: Talon production moves to UAE

19th November 2013

Raytheon will move the Talon laser guided rocket into production in the UAE under a partnering agreement with Tawazun announced at the Dubai Air Show. …

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Dubai 2013: Middle East offers opportunities for growth

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Dubai 2013: Boeing finally receives AH-6i contract

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Dubai 2013: Boeing finally receives AH-6i contract

18th November 2013

Boeing has secured a production contract for 24 AH-6i light attack helicopters understood to be for Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the Dubai Air Show, Boeing’s …

Dubai 2013: MD plans second-generation 530F

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Dubai 2013: MD plans second-generation 530F

18th November 2013

MD Helicopters is moving ahead with a major redesign of its MD530F armed helicopter as it targets further parapublic opportunities around the world. Speaking to …

Boeing delivers first upgraded Apache to the Netherlands

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Boeing delivers first upgraded Apache to the Netherlands

15th November 2013

The first Dutch AH-64D Apache upgraded to Block II standard was accepted by the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) at Mesa, Arizona on 14 November. …

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