Leonardo modifying AW09 light-single for Royal Navy Proteus demonstrator
Leonardo Helicopters has based its initial Proteus uncrewed technology demonstrator on the AW09 light-single, FlightGlobal can reveal.
GE discloses plans for ‘revolutionary’ new helicopter engine in partnership with Airbus
GE Aerospace appears poised to develop a “revolutionary” new turboshaft engine for rotary-wing applications in a project with Airbus Helicopters.
UK launches new production order for Thales LMM weapons
New UK minister for defence procurement Maria Eagle announced a major order for Thales’s lightweight multirole missile (LMM) at the Farnborough air show on 24 July.
Bell anticipates formal start of FLRAA acquisition ‘any day’
Known in Pentagon lingo as Milestone B, the decision by US Army procurement authorities will formally launch a programme of record to acquire Bell’s next-generation tiltrotor, formerly known as the V-280.
Leonardo Helicopters UK boss outlines ambition for Yeovil expansion
Leonardo Helicopters’ UK plant in Yeovil could end up building four different military rotorcraft types if the ambitions of its managing director are realised.
Leonardo forms UK team to drive forward Air Launched Effects development
Leonardo is confident that by the autumn it will have created a UK team through which it can drive the development of air-launched effects (ALE) – collaborative drone swarms that could be deployed from a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft.
US clears possible sale of Hellfire, APKWS to Czech Republic
The US government has cleared a possible Czech Republic purchase of air-to-surface missiles for attack helicopters.
Sikorsky marks 50 years of flying the UH-60 Black Hawk
Half a century ago, a prototype example of the YUH-60A Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System lifted off from Sikorsky’s Stratford, Connecticut site, marking the first flight of a rotorcraft that has since become one of the most prolific military aircraft of all time.
Sikorsky confirms new Black Hawk deal with Jordan
The Middle Eastern country will pick up two more aircraft, while Croatia finalised its April order for eight UH-60Ms.
US Coast Guard searching for survivors of Hawaii tour helicopter crash
Fixed- and rotary-wing assets have been deployed to the rugged Napali Coast on the north shore of Kauai, after a Robinson R44 tour helicopter went down in the area with one pilot and two passengers aboard.