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IDEX 2019: UAE's 407 MRH sees continued success (video)
Thirty 407MRH light attack helicopters are currently in operation with the UAE. Lyle Becka, VP of operations at NorthStar Aviation runs through the capabilities and ...
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Rotorcraft Asia 2019: Aviation industry explores integration (video)
As Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia 2019 drew to a close, show organisers Experia Events detailed the efforts that aviation authorities are making in ...
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Rotorcraft Asia 2019: Bucher to the rescue
Bucher is excited about the possibilities that the Chinese market presents for the emergency medical systems that it installs in Airbus Helicopters platforms. EMS is starting ...
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Finishing touches for Spanish Navy’s AB-212 upgrades
Whilst delivery of the seven modernised AB-212 helicopters for the Spanish Navy is complete, Sener, one of the parties on the upgrade programme, continues in ...
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PDAS flies on V-280 Valor
Lockheed Martin's Pilotage Distributed Aperture Sensor (PDAS) system has flown aboard Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft in Fort Worth, Texas, the company announced on ...
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Quad A 2019: Bell makes V-280 FLRAA tri-service pitch
Based on its recent Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) RfI submission, Bell is confident the company’s Joint Multi-Role-Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) the V-280 Valor tiltrotor can ...
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MDHI enhances MD 969 capabilities
MD Helicopters (MDHI) has enhanced the capabilities of its MD 969 twin attack helicopter with the integration of Systima Technologies’ seven-Shot common launch tube (CLT) ...
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IDEX 2019: Middle Eastern nations strengthen air advantage (video)
The order of 16 F-16 Block 70s aircraft and delivery of the first five MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters in 2018 strengthened the respective air ...
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Heli-Expo 2019: Leonardo target 2021 AW609 military certification
5th March 2019
The soon to be civil certified AW609 tiltrotor is also expected to receive a military type certification in approximately 2021 – subject to customer demand. ...
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Heli-Expo 2019: Essex and Ace getting grips to Black Hawks
5th March 2019
Platform controls and aircraft component manufacturer, Essex Industries is showcasing its Ergonomic Collective Grip at HAI Heli-Expo 2019. The current status of the grip is ...
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HH-60W CRHs prepare for flight test
4th March 2019
Two fully assembled HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) built for the US Air Force are being prepared for their maiden flights. The Sikorsky-built helicopters will ...
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Heli-Expo 2019: Bell takes diplomatic approach to FVL funding
3rd March 2019
Ahead of the highly anticipated US Presidential Budget 2019 scheduled for March, Bell is remaining non-committal to any suggestion that low level FVL funding could jeopardise ...
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Avalon 2019: Rafael wants to Spike Australian helicopters and add SPICE
1st March 2019
Last August the Australian Army selected the Spike LR2 multipurpose missile for the Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle under Land 400 Phase 2, and it has ...
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More sea needed for the shipborne Ka-52K
28th February 2019
The Kamov Ka-52K ‘Katran’ new-generation shipborne attack helicopter for the Russian Naval Aviation is yet to complete its exhaustive flight-testing effort at sea. According to ...
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Brazilian Army tests MX-10 camera on Fennec
28th February 2019
The Brazilian Army Aviation Command in early February tested the L3 Wescam MX-10 camera installed in a Helibras AS550A2 Fennec (H125M) helicopter. From the Army ...
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Aero India 2019: HAL silent on NUH developments
27th February 2019
Although the Indian MoD launching an expression of interest for a JV on the purchase of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters only two weeks ago, Hindustan ...
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Heli-Expo 2019: Airbus pleads autorotation defence ahead of US Navy trainer award
26th February 2019
The upcoming US Navy Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) contract is one that Airbus is confident it can win, despite suggestions that expected costs of ...
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Heli-Expo 2019: Ace Aeronautics provides further Black Hawks to Austria
26th February 2019
Vienna has awarded further aircraft to the direct commercial sale contract it has with Ace Aeronautics, it was announced on 1 February 2019. Valued at ...
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Brazilian Navy orders three H135s
26th February 2019
Airbus Helicopters has received a contract to deliver three Airbus H135 helicopters to the Brazilian Navy to be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter ...
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Portuguese Air Force receives first two AW119Kx
25th February 2019
Leonardo delivered the first two AW119Kx multirole single engine helicopters to the Portuguese Air Force in a ceremony held at Beja Air Base on 18 ...
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GE told to freeze all EMD activity on ITEP contract (Updated)
22nd February 2019
The US Army has directed General Electric to indefinitely stop all work associated with its recently awarded $517 million EMD contract issued as part of ...
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IDEX 2019: UAE's 407 MRH sees continued success (video)
22nd February 2019
Thirty 407MRH light attack helicopters are currently in operation with the UAE. Lyle Becka, VP of operations at NorthStar Aviation runs through the capabilities and ...
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Aero India 2019: Indian Air Force to receive Chinooks and Apaches soon
22nd February 2019
The first four CH-47F Chinooks arrived in India on 10 February 2019 and are expected to be received by the Indian Air Force in March. ...
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Aero India 2019: Russian Helicopters cements footprint in India
21st February 2019
At a packed conference, and when other companies might be waiting to see how the political tide turns in an Indian election year, Russian Helicopters ...
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Airbus confirms FARA proposal but keeps platform under wrap
20th February 2019
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed its involvement in the US Army’s FARA (Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft) programme, having formally filed a proposal in December 2018 to meet ...
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West 2019: Marines highlight MV-22B enhancements
18th February 2019
The United States Marine Corps aviation community utilised last week’s West 2019 gathering in San Diego, California to highlight some of the new software and ...
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IDEX 2019: Helicopter issues hamper Jordanian air force
13th February 2019
According to the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s (RJAF) Brig Gen Pilot, Adham Belal Asendar, the service’s helicopters do not currently have weapons integrated with surveillance ...
