All Helicopters articles – Page 11
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NewsLockheed secures contract to produce Spanish MH-60Rs
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract from the US Navy to produce eight MH-60R multi-mission helicopters for the Spanish navy.
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NewsImproved version of AH-64E performs first flight
Boeing has conducted the first with an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter in a new configuration that comprises several systems updates.
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NewsCongressional dysfunction could impact the US Army’s next-generation aircraft
Political in-fighting has paralysed the US congressional budget process, leaving defence officials scrambling to prepare for funding disruptions that could impact testing and roll-out of new development programmes, including the army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft and Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
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NewsGreece in talks to purchase up to 49 Black Hawks from Sikorsky
The producer of the iconic combat utility helicopter says Athens formally submitted a purchase request to the US government in April for nearly 50 UH-60s, to update the Hellenic Army’s fleet of Bell UH-1s.
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NewsSteadicopter pitching uncrewed armed helicopter to US Army
The Israeli manufacturer of uncrewed rotary aviation systems is bringing its Golden Eagle platform to the USA, showcasing the type’s ability to autonomously identify and track targets, which a remote gunner can then engage with direct-fire weapon systems.
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NewsMD Helicopters closes on MD902 decision, as new owners mark first year in charge
MD Helicopters appears to be closing in on a decision regarding the future of its MD902, which could potentially see the manufacturer divest the NOTAR-equipped type.
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NewsNHI chief dismisses NH90 safety fears in wake of Australian decision, as dialogue with Sweden continues
NH Industries (NHI) has reiterated that it has seen no evidence that a technical fault was behind the 28 July crash of an Australian MRH90 Taipan in which four crew members died.
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NewsFARA engine delivery expected in coming weeks
Helicopter makers Bell and Sikorsky, finalists for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) contract, will receive the long-delayed Improved Turbine Engine that will power their prototype designs from GE Aerospace before the end of October.
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NewsArmed NH90 troop transport helicopter could form part of Block 2 upgrade
NH Industries (NHI) is for the first time considering arming the NH90 transport, potentially offering a range of weapons – including rockets and guided missiles – as part of a future mid-life upgrade for the helicopter.
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NewsNH Industries stresses NH90 safety despite Australian Taipan cull
NH Industries (NHI) insists that its NH90 transport helicopter remains safe to fly, despite Australia’s early retirement of the type in the wake of a fatal crash in July.
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NewsMD Helicopters secures Nigerian contract for MD530F Cayuse Warriors
Nigeria has signed a contract with MD Helicopters for 12 MD530F Cayuse Warrior Plus armed scout helicopters.
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NewsAustralia permanently grounds long troubled MRH90 Taipan
Australia will prematurely cease all flying operations with the NH Industries MRH90 Taipan, as it looks to accelerate deliveries of its replacement, the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk.
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NewsArgentina signs letter of intent with Leonardo for AW109s
Argentinian defence minister Jorge Taiana during a visit to Italy indicated that Buenos Aires will acquire eight AW109 helicopters from Leonardo to support naval patrol operations.
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NewsSafran reiterates Aneto advantages for UK NMH contest
Safran Helicopter Engines has redoubled its efforts to secure a place on the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme, reiterating the significant operational and economic advantages it believes selection of its Aneto-1K powerplant can offer.
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NewsBell begins sled testing on VTOL jet concept
Vertical lift manufacturer Bell has delivered a test article to the US Air Force that aims to demonstrate a novel technology concept that combines the vertical take-off and landing traits of a helicopter with the high-speed horizontal flight of a jet aircraft.
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NewsSchiebel Camcopter gains Smith Myers Artemis system
UK technology firm Smith Myers has successfully integrated its Artemis mobile phone detection and communications system onto the Schiebel Camcopter series of rotary-wing unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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NewsProteus unmanned helicopter concept makes DSEI debut
Leonardo Helicopters has showcased what it calls a “representative” concept of the Proteus unmanned technology demonstrator it is developing for the Royal Navy.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters cites H175M’s strong market potential on back of customer demos
Airbus Helicopters has begun conducting demonstration flights for potential customers of the H175M, including Saudi Arabia, as it eyes a market for the super-medium-twin beyond the UK.
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NewsStandardAero to build Black Hawks for the UK under Lockheed NMH bid
Lockheed Martin has selected StandardAero to assemble Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters in Gosport on the south coast of England if it emerges as the winner of UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) competition. Revealing the industrial plan supporting its NMH bid at the DSEI trade show on 12 September, Paul ...
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NewsAirbus confident that UK’s New Medium Helicopter buy will not be culled
Airbus Helicopters is confident the UK government is committed to its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme despite the procurement delays which have led to speculation it could be axed as a cost-saving measure.