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.
The Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur from 6–9 March will feature updates on Malaysia’s defence programmes, including the signing of Batch 2 Littoral Mission Ships and procurement plans for medium lift helicopters.
Ongoing discussions between Greece and Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael to acquire Spyder air defence systems underscored the resilience of international business ties despite geopolitical tensions.
The UK signed a $150 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to enhance military operations in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing aging Puma HC2s. At the same time, questions remain over the fate of the New Medium Helicopter programme amidst uncertainties surrounding procurement plans and delivery timelines.
Both helicopter types will provide a step change in Singapore’s helicopter lift capability.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
15th October 2008
The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon Company a $17.9 million contract to develop a sensor system prototype to give helicopter crews full day or night …
12th October 2008
Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, announced that the U.S. Navy has exercised an option under its contract with Bell to purchase Lot 5 of the …
8th October 2008
EADS North America marked a major industrial milestone for the U.S. Army’s UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter program, delivering its first final assembly line (FAL) …
8th October 2008
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the signing of nearly $11.8 million in contracts to provide the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) with support …
8th October 2008
Goodrich Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) to upgrade mission data recorders for the Apache helicopter's VUIT-2 program. …
8th October 2008
Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army to provide up to 1,000 Vehicle Health Management Systems (VHMS) for UH-60A/L Black Hawk helicopters. …
8th October 2008
What looks like a Little Bird, sounds like a Little Bird, but isn’t a Little Bird – yes, Boeing’s all new rotorcraft program AH-6 light …
8th October 2008
The senior US Army Aviation team speaking at AUSA here today still believes in the Army’s requirement for an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). However they …
6th October 2008
Aircrews flew the remaining six MH-53 Pave Low helicopters on their last combat missions in support of special operations forces Sept. 27 in Southwest Asia. …
6th October 2008
The world’s leading helicopter manufacturer showcases the NH90 and EC135 helicopters at Japan Aerospace from 1st – 5th October 2008. Having sold the first helicopter …
6th October 2008
Pratt & Whitney Canada is integrating its customer service and support centre groups into a new Customer Service organization to further increase customer focus and …
6th October 2008
The Boeing Company on Oct. 1 submitted a comprehensive proposal in response to U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Request for Proposals for the $5 billion …
2nd October 2008
The world's leading helicopter manufacturer showcases the NH90 and EC135 helicopters at Japan Aerospace from 1st - 5th October 2008. Having sold the first helicopter …
26th September 2008
Goodrich Corporation has received a development contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to equip the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter Sikorsky is developing for the U.S. Marine …
26th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of AH-1F Cobra helicopter refurbishment as well as associated equipment …
26th September 2008
Turbomeca, the world leader of turbo-shaft engines for helicopters opened a new site in North America – Turbomeca Manufacturing. This is the first production site …
24th September 2008
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. announced today that it has received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the U.S. Army’s Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM), to …
23rd September 2008
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) is receiving a tremendous show of interest as it prepares to host this year’s International SEA KING Maintenance …
23rd September 2008
The VH-71 presidential helicopter program achieved another major milestone today when the first operational pilot production helicopter (PP-1) completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland's facility …