Defence Helicopters news – Page 204
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NewsRAF crews start Puma HC2 training flights
Royal Air Force crews have started flying training sorties using the service’s newly-upgraded Eurocopter Puma HC2 transport helicopters.
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NewsBarring budget cuts, Sikorsky poised to win USAF rescue helicopter contract
Sikorsky could win a contract early next year to build the US Air Force’s next-generation combat rescue helicopter (CRH) — but only if the service receives adequate budget funding in the coming years.
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NewsNavy receives second MQ-8C
Northrop Grumman has delivered a second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to the US Navy, just weeks after the first Fire Scout completed initial flight tests.
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NewsHelibras flies first locally produced EC725
Helibras, Eurocopter's Brazilian subsidiary, on 21 November performed the maiden sortie of the first EC725 to be entirely produced in-country, around two months ahead of schedule.
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A-10 Thunderbolt debate continues amid potential budget cuts
The debate about the future of the US Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolts continues, with one of the creators of the aircraft programme insisting the US will lose its entire cadre of experienced close-air-support airmen if the service retires its battle-tested but ageing A-10s.
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Navy, Marines look for small UAV with quadrupled range
The US Navy and Marine Corps are tapping industry for an all-environment small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) that weighs less than 13.6kg (30lb) but can fly for 8h, carrying both day and night video cameras.
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NewsBlock 40 Global Hawk goes to 'war': USAF
Northrop Grumman’s unmanned RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk has gone to “war” for the first time, according to the US Air Force.
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NewsDUBAI: Boeing confirms launch deal for armed AH-6i
Boeing has received the green light to start building AH-6i light attack helicopters for an undisclosed customer.
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NewsDUBAI: AMMROC lifts long-term support deal for UAE military
The UAE has signed a five-year performance-based logistics deal with Abu Dhabi-based support specialist AMMROC.
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NewsDUBAI: Potential V-22 customers advised to take advantage of slot availability
Potential customers for the Bell Boeing V-22 tiltrotor are being urged to take advantage of spare delivery slots, which will be available during the US government’s next five-year contract for the type.
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NewsSweden hopes to avoid Swiss referendum on Gripen E
Sweden expects to know by no later than the fourth quarter of 2014 whether the Swiss public will clear a planned acquisition of 22 Saab Gripen E fighters.
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NewsDUBAI: Lockheed tests K-Max cargo enhancement
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a new system that allows the unmanned K-Max helicopter to pick up a load of cargo with no human intervention on the ground.
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DUBAI: Rubb designs dedicated UAV tent hangar
Fabric hangar specialist Rubb Buildings is developing a dedicated shelter for unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsNorthrop deploys radar jamming on small UAS
Northrop Grumman has used a miniature electronic attack payload on its Bat unmanned air system (UAS), marking the first time such a system has been used on small, tactical UAS like Bat, according to the company.
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NewsAirbus commercial performance drives EADS growth
EADS saw revenue rise by 7% to €40 billion ($54 billion) in the nine months to 30 September on the back of commercial aircraft deliveries and the first handovers of Airbus Military A400M airlifters.
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NewsBeechcraft seeks role in USAF T-38 replacement deal
As deliveries of T-6A trainers to the US military cease in 2016, Beechcraft is seeking to find a role in a US Air Force programme to replace more than 500 Northrop T-38C Talons in service today.
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NewsAirlift armada converges on stricken Philippines
Several regional powers in Asia-Pacific have dispatched airlift assets to provide humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
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Prioria hopes to make inroads from US Army UAV deal
Prioria Robotics has begun training the Joint Special Operations Task Force on its small, tube-launched Maveric unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsNOAA launches T56 engine upgrade on WP-3D fleet
A US civilian agency will launch an upgrade programme for the venerable Rolls-Royce T56 engine, the company announced on 11 November.
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Interview
Working Week: Major Gerremy Goldsberry
Major Gerremy Goldsberry is a pilot with the US Air Force. He is stationed at Aviano Air Base, in Italy, where he flies Lockheed Martin Block 40 F-16s for the 510th Fighter Squadron