Defence Helicopters news – Page 266
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RAF heralds emergence of 'combat ISTAR' over Afghanistan
UK air power has proved its worth in Afghanistan as the Royal Air Force has honed its surveillance assets and practices to support coalition ground troops
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NewsUK approves Rivet Joint purchase
The UK has agreed to buy three Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint electronic intelligence aircraft and related ground equipment from the USA ...
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Australia to sell retired Caribou transports
The Royal Australian Air Force plans to sell some of its retired DHC-4 Caribou light tactical transports 'as going concerns' ...
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This Week briefing
An Antonov An-26 that crashed on 18 March on to the 30cm (12in)-thick ice of a frozen lake on the Runway 08 extended approach centreline at Tallinn airport may have had trouble with one of its two engines
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NewsBoeing restarts A160 production before receiving new orders
Boeing has restarted production of its A160 Hummingbird unmanned helicopter, despite the lack of a new order for the type ...
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UK accepts first Nimrod MRA4 to support training
The Royal Air Force's first Nimrod MRA4 maritime patrol aircraft has been accepted in support of training activities ...
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Argentina seeks secondhand fighter purchase
Argentina is examining a $100 million proposal to buy 12 ex-Jordanian air force Dassault Mirage F1CJ fighters and one F1BJ trainer ...
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Gallois rules out an EADS bid for the new US tanker competition
EADS has categorically ruled out any new bid for the US air Force's KC-X requirement - either acting alone or with a new partner ...
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FIDAE stands firm against the odds
Organisers expect this year's show, to be held on 23-28 March at Santiago's main commercial...
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FIDAE 2010: Earthquake could lead to change in defence priorities in Chile
Will the earthquake and the 11 March administration change lead to new aerospace and defence priorities in Chile?
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Malaysia puts faith in King Airs
Malaysia is relying on Beechcraft King Air aircraft to fulfil its immediate needs for surveillance aircraft. The air force has four King Airs, that...
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UK to acquire remainder of MFTS training fleet
Training system partner Ascent is seeking proposals for new aircraft to replace multiple types in UK military service ...
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Safran ready to Leap ahead
Engine success is driving strong financial prospects for the French half of CFM
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CFM: Serving no LEAP before its time
When CFM International's new engine enters service, 16 years of development work ought to ensure a vintage performance
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Portugal picks Elta radar for upgraded P-3s
Elta Systems has been awarded $10 million to provide radars for Portugal's upgraded P-3C Orions ...
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NewsAirbus updates A330 tanker progress, nears decision on KC-X bid
Airbus expects to receive full certification for its A330-based multi-role tanker transport design by the middle of this year ...
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South Korea finally receives its first batch of P-3CKs
The South Korean navy has received its first three of eight upgraded Lockheed Martin P-3CK maritime patrol aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries ...
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British Army to extend Lynx upgrade, review training system
The British Army's remaining Lynx AH9 utility helicopters will be modified to AgustaWestland's improved AH9A configuration, following the recent receipt of Ministry of Defence approval to extend the effort to all 22 aircraft.
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NewsUAV pioneer unveils new design for long-endurance VTOL aircraft
Tad McGeer, an unmanned aircraft pioneer who designed the Aerosonde and ScanEagle, has now unveiled a vertical take-off and landing, long-endurance aircraft in the same size class called Flexrotor.
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HAL sets sights on global presence
Ashok Nayak has been at the helm of Hindustan Aeronautics for a year and is determined to turn the giant into a more nimble and effective global player