Defence Helicopter
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.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
Defence Notes
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter
The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.
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Defence Helicopter
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.
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RAF helicopter crews honoured
8th March 2009
RAF Helicopter crews have been recognised for their bravery. Three pilots from the Chinook, Merlin and Sea King communities have been honoured for flying operations …
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Indonesian air force restructures Super Puma orders
4th March 2009
The Indonesian air force is restructuring its 16 aircraft NAS332 Super Puma order to end production at 10 airframes and complete the remainder in either …
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The Japanese Ministry of Defence signs for two Eurocopter EC135 Training Helicopters
2nd March 2009
The Japanese Ministry of Defence signed a contract for 2 EC135 helicopters with Euroheli (Eurocopter's distributor in Japan). A second contract for 3 additional helicopters …
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Boeing delivers 1st CH-47F manufactured under multiyear contract award
27th February 2009
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced delivery of the first CH-47F Chinook manufactured under a five-year U.S. Army contract awarded in August 2008. The helicopter will …
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Words From The Wise
25th February 2009
A selection of quotes heard from industry leaders over the three days of Heli Expo 2009: “Bell Helicopter is not for sale.”Richard Millman, Bell Helicopter …
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Diamond Performance in City of the Oscars
24th February 2009
Turning ‘dust to diamonds’ is a favourite phrase of Lynn Tilton, used in speeches when she is describing the turnaround in fortune of MD Helicopters …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - Becker Avionics Announces Introduction of New Audio Control Unit
24th February 2009
Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its newest Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6101. Based on the standard ACU6100, the ACU6101 Audio Control Unit is the …
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Defence Helicopter
The Bell 429 Makes Successful Flying Debut at Recent Heli-Expo
24th February 2009
Bell Helicopter provided a summary of the customer demonstration flights held during the Heli-Expo convention that ended Tuesday, February 24th. The Bell 429 demonstrator flew …
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Collective Caution But Industry Leaders Stare Unblinking At Economic Crisis
23rd February 2009
“Don’t go to HAI, you will get depressed,” was the advice Giuseppe Orsi, AgustaWestland’s CEO received. That piece of advice finally made up his mind …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2009 - Eurocopter launches cockpit camera / flight data recorder
23rd February 2009
A tiny, palm-sized flight data recorder was the biggest news story from Eurocopter press conference at Heli-Expo in Anaheim on Sunday. Revealed by American Eurocopter …
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Defence Helicopter
X2 to push the envelope
23rd February 2009
Sikorsky is making hay to get its X2 technology demonstrator to 250 knots. Carey Bond, Sikorsky Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer who was attending Heli-Expo …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell Provides Update on its Military Programs
23rd February 2009
Rich Linhart, Bell's vice president for Military Business Development said, Bell Helicopter continues to make significant advances in its key rotorcraft programs for our nation's …
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Defence Helicopter
Sandel and FreeFlight Systems Collaborate on New HTAWS Systems
22nd February 2009
FreeFlight Systems and Sandel Avionics today announce a joint collaboration on the integration of Sandel’s ST3400H Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) with FreeFlight …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Celebrates Unprecedented Period of First Flights
22nd February 2009
Fresh off the inaugural flight of the S-76D helicopter on Feb. 7, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated its success in achieving first flights on eight …
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Defence Helicopter
Kaman Completes ITAS Testing; Seasprite Helicopter Program Advances
22nd February 2009
The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace has successfully completed all testing of its Integrated Tactical Avionics System (ITAS) software and taken title to eleven SH-2G …
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Defence Helicopter
Kaman Delivers Upgraded Egyptian SH-2G(E) Seasprite Helicopter
22nd February 2009
The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace recently delivered the first upgraded Egyptian Air Force (EAF) SH-2G(E) with the second aircraft accepted by the EAF on …
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Defence Helicopter
AW149 'to fly in months' says AgustaWestland's Orsi
22nd February 2009
AgustaWestland has announced that the latest member of the AgustaWestland family of helicopters, the AW149 will "make its first flight in months." In a brief …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell Helicopter Is Not For Sale, Says Sr VP Bob Fitzpatrick
22nd February 2009
Scarcely had the press conference begun before the question on everyone’s mind was addressed: “Bell Helicopter is not for sale” began Sr VP Business Development …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2009 - BLR Aerospace Delivers 100th UH-1 FastFin System
22nd February 2009
One-hundred venerable UH-1 & Huey II helicopters continue to fly important and productive missions around the world-with help from the BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor …
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