Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
Night Flight Concepts to continue Bell Helicopter NVG inspections
Night Flight Concepts have received an extended night vision goggle (NVG) inspection contract from Bell Helicopter. The company announced the contract extension on 8 July.
Night Flight Concepts owns and operates an FAA approved Part 145 NVG Repair Station, from which it conducts and certifies the air worthiness of the inspections, and provides replacement parts for NVGs.
The company’s comprehensive NVG maintenance solutions include 180-Day NVG Inspections, Night Vision Goggle Equipment Repair, and OEM Endorsed Night Vision Goggle Maintenance Technician Training.
Chad Oakley, chief flight instructor, Bell Training Academy, said: ‘The extension of the inspection contract ensures the accuracy and dependability of our equipment and provides assurance that all NVG equipment will continue to operate at optimal performance.’
David Luke, vice president, Night Flight Concepts, said: ‘Night Flight Concepts is very excited to be continuing our relationship with Bell Helicopter. Our maintenance and inspection programmes have been created to support industry leaders, such as Bell, and allow our clients the assurance that their equipment will maintain at top-level performance.’
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
You may also like
More from Defence Helicopter
-
![Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine]()
-
![Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook]()
Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook
Boeing has clinched a major contract modification to further its backing of the US Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Chinook aircraft modernisation effort.
-
![Dubai Airshow 2023: South Korean homegrown helicopters make international debut]()
Dubai Airshow 2023: South Korean homegrown helicopters make international debut
Two KAI helicopters, the KUH-1E utility helicopter and the Light Attack Helicopter (LAH), have taken centre stage at the Dubai Airshow 2023.
-
![Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopter]()
Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopter
The Italian Navy now boasts a fleet of 56 NH90 helicopters comprising 46 SH-90As and 10 MH-90As.
-
![Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters]()
Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters
The Argentinian Air Force (FAA) and the Argentinian Naval Aviation Command (COAN) are looking for options to upgrade their helicopter fleets.
-
![DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contest]()
DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contest
Lockheed Martin promises a boost to the British job market and export opportunities, while strengthening ties with Poland and positioning the UK for a future in rotorcraft technology in the event of a New Medium Helicopter competition triumph.
