All Helicopters articles – Page 9
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NewsHigher-power engines and new weapons proposed for future NH90 helicopter as Block 2 upgrade takes shape
NH Industries (NHI) will later in 2025 begin a two-year study analysing options for a future Block 2 upgrade for its NH90 helicopter, making it “more multirole, with teaming and strike capability,” and providing increased survivability.
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NewsIndia hits target with new helicopter-launched anti-ship missile
India has conducted a successful test of its developmental Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR).
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NewsUS Navy renews fighter avionics sustainment contract with GE Aerospace
The performance-based logistics agreement will cover fighter jets from the US, Australian and Spanish navies as well as Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters from the US Marine Corps.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters lines up twin-track approach to NATO next-generation rotorcraft concept studies
Airbus Helicopters will submit two concept studies to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability project – a conventional high-speed helicopter and a design based around the airframer’s Racer compound technology.
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NewsBoeing to axe Little Bird once current production run ends
Boeing is likely to cease production of the AH-6i Little Bird once it completes deliveries of the light-attack helicopter to its sole remaining customer Thailand.
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NewsRussia lost over 100 attack helicopters in first two years of Ukraine war, study suggests
Analysis of open-source data suggests Russia lost over 100 attack helicopters during the first two years of the Ukraine war, a study carried out by a NATO agency has concluded.
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NewsCanada spins up Griffon replacement plan in move towards ‘balanced fleet concept’
Canada is likely to replace its ageing Bell CH-146 Griffons with multiple new rotorcraft types as it seeks a more “balanced fleet” to address its tactical transport needs.
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NewsUS Army plans trainer tests as it eyes alternatives to Lakota
The US Army later this year will conduct trials of new rotary-wing training aircraft and training systems as it eyes the possible replacement of its fleet of Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakotas in the role.
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NewsAustralian UH-60Ms attain initial operating capability
The Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk has attained initial operating capability (IOC) with the Australian army.
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NewsChinese Z-9 intercepts Philippine parapublic Cessna 208B
A Chinese navy Harbin Z-9 helicopter has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Philippine government Cessna 208B Caravan.
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NewsNew Zealand Seasprite in first Penguin missile launch
The New Zealand Defence Force has conducted its first launch of a Kongsberg Penguin anti-ship missile from the Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter.
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NewsUSMC fires secretive long-range missile from AH-1Z
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has conducted a successful test launch of a new long-range missile from a Bell AH-1Z attack helicopter.
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NewsJapan signs for 17 Block II Chinooks in rotorcraft fleet renewal
Japan has finalised an order for 17 Boeing CH-47 Block II Chinook Extended Range rotorcraft.
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NewsIAI launches C-catcher surveillance radar deliveries with undisclosed customer
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched deliveries of a new airborne surveillance radar product, handing over a first example of its ELM-2025 to an undisclosed customer.
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NewsOn-scene investigation of PSA regional jet and Black Hawk wreckage concludes
The US National Transportation Safety Board confirmed on 11 February that it is done examining pieces of the MHIRJ CRJ700 and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk that collided and plummeted into the Potomac River.
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NewsArmy helicopter was 100ft above mandatory flight ceiling during collision with PSA Airlines jet
Preliminary data released by the USA’s National Transportation Safety Board indicates the incident Sikorsky UH-60 was flying around 300ft when it impacted a PSA Airlines regional jet – some 100ft above the altitude ceiling of 200ft for rotorcraft in the area.
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NewsFrench army receives its final NH90 Caiman in TTH utility standard
France has taken delivery of its last NH Industries NH90 Caiman tactical troop transport (TTH) in a baseline utility configuration, completing a 63-strong fleet of the model.
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In depthUS Marine Corps plans mechanical improvements to address Osprey safety concerns
Following a tumultuous multi-year period of serious safety incidents for the iconic Bell-Boeing tiltrotor, the US Marine Corps says it is pursuing mechanical improvements of Osprey components blamed for at least one fatal crash and numerous groundings.
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NewsNight vision equipment and crowded airspace under scrutiny in Washington collision
A former helicopter pilot familiar with the incident area says city lights, crowded airspace and the use of night vision equipment by military pilots make for a hectic operating environment.
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NewsExtent of helicopter crew’s visual contact with CRJ central to collision probe
Central to the Washington mid-air collision inquiry is whether the military helicopter crew correctly identified the inbound PSA Airlines regional jet, having apparently been informed of its position and intention some 2min before the accident.