All Helicopters articles – Page 39
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NewsGerman navy warns over continued Sea Tiger helicopter procurement delay
Delays to the procurement of NH Industries (NHI) NH90 anti-submarine warfare helicopters are threating a “seamless transition” to the type, the head of the German navy has warned.
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NewsMorocco signs up for 24 AH-64E Apaches
Boeing has secured a deal to supply Morocco with 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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NewsSikorsky CH-53K finishes two-week sea trials in Atlantic Ocean
Sea trials included blade fold; launch and recovery; rotor start and shutdown; and shipboard compatibility testing. The tests were done in increasing wind speeds and with wind coming from different directions to simulate adverse conditions on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
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NewsFirst Bell Boeing CMV-22B delivered for US Navy fleet operations
The service plans to replace the Grumman C-2A Greyhound with the Osprey for aircraft carrier onboard delivery missions, including the replacement of the F-35C’s engine, the Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan.
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NewsSpain eyes MH-60R helicopter purchase to meet ASW requirement
Spain is considering the acquisition of Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters for its navy due to delays in buying NH Industries NH90s for the mission.
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NewsJapanese police agency orders one H225, four H135s
Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for five new rotorcraft from Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA). The order comprises a single H225 heavy-twin and four H135 light-twins, says the manufacturer. Source: Airbus Helicopters The Airbus Helicopters H225 This will add to the 22 Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft already ...
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In depthJGSDF beefs up rotorcraft to address tougher neighbourhood
Amid an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment in North Asia, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) is upgrading its rotorcraft capabilities to better deal with littoral missions.
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NewsCertification paves way for September delivery of first five-bladed H145 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters will by end-September begin deliveries of its H145 medium-twin with a new five-blade main rotor following recent European certification of the modification.
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NewsSikorsky to pitch Armed Black Hawk to Philippines
Sikorsky will formally propose its S-70i Armed Black Hawk for a Philippine air force attack helicopter requirement. The proposal for six helicopters would build on Manila’s order for 16 S-70is in a combat utility configuration, says Jon Rudy, regional executive at Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin. Source: ...
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NewsMechanical failure ruled out of fatal CH-148 crash as RCAF lifts fleet grounding
Examination of flight data has allowed the Canadian government to piece together the helicopter’s last moments.
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NewsSikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant tops 200kt for the first time
Within a few months, the Sikorsky-Boeing team is pushing for the helicopter to top 250kt – above the US Army’s 230kt cruise speed requirement for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme.
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NewsSikorsky wins customisation contract for Indian navy MH-60Rs
Lockheed Martin has won a $375 million contract for bespoke hardware and software for India’s acquisition of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
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NewsLeonardo gains EASA approval for Aneto-1K-powered AW189 helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has secured European certification for the Safran Helicopter Engines Aneto-1K-powered variant of the AW189 super-medium twin.
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OpinionLondon has much to learn from French aerospace bailout
While France has taken a multifacted approach to rescuing its aerospace industry, there is little sign of action on the other side of the English Channel
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NewsBabcock says offshore helicopter market ‘no longer attractive’ in long term
UK services firm Babcock has again cast doubt on its long-term future operating crew-change helicopters in support of the offshore oil and gas sector, with its chief executive branding performance in the segment as “frustrating and disappointing”
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NewsUK embarks first operational F-35Bs in HMS Queen Elizabeth work-up
Lockheed Martin F-35Bs from the Royal Air Force’s frontline 617 Sqn have performed the unit’s first landings aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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AnalysisUK spins up second phase of privatised search and rescue helicopter contract
In just over four years the UK could have three different firms running its search and rescue (SAR) operations using smaller helicopters than at present and calling on assets as diverse as unmanned air vehicles and high-altitude pseudo-satellites.
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NewsFrance to fund development of hybrid successor to H125 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters appears to be a major beneficiary of French government support measures for its aerospace industry, with funding to develop a low-emission hybrid-engined successor to its best-selling H125 Ecurueil light-single, plus orders for 20 rotorcraft from its current range.
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NewsUS Army to demo CH-47F with more powerful Honeywell T55
The T55-GA-714C engine generates 6,000hp (4,470kW), a 25% increase in power compared to the current T55 that is on the CH-47, Honeywell says. The engine also burns 10% less fuel.
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NewsBell unveils manufacturing team for US Army FARA
Bell has struck agreements with nine aerospace firms to supply parts, software and services for its 360 Invictus helicopter, the company’s prototype submission for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme.