All Helicopters articles – Page 28
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Bell stops 525 entry-into-service predictions, but sticks with oil & gas market
Bell will no longer make predictions of when its 525 Relentless super-medium transport helicopter will finish Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification testing and enter into service after several years of delays.
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Aneto engine for AW189K helicopter gains approval, but orders remain unclear
European regulators on 12 December approved the Safran Helicopter Engines Aneto-1K turboshaft that will power the Leonardo Helicopters AW189K super-medium twin.
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Germany takes first H145 helicopter for SAR missions
Germany has received the first of an eventual seven Airbus Helicopters H145s to be used for search and rescue (SAR) missions by the army.
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Mi-171A2 gains certification in India, Colombia
The Mil Mi-171A2 has attained certification in both India and Colombia, setting the stage for exports of the type for civilian use in both countries.
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Leonardo sells four AW139s to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Leonardo Helicopters has secured an order for four AW139 intermediate-twins from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) in southern Florida.
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NAVAIR picks payload contest winners for US Marine Corps' MUX
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded the first four payload prizes for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Unmanned Aircraft System Expeditionary (MUX) programme.
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Morocco approved for 36 AH-64Es with manned-unmanned teaming
The US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Morocco worth an estimated $4.25 billion for 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, including manned-unmanned teaming kits.
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US Army looks for autonomous medevac vehicles, including UAVs
The US Army is drawing up its roadmap for the future of medical care on the battlefield and is looking to autonomous vehicles, including unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), to support its medevac mission.
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VR Technologies outlines fast pace of VRT500 development
VR Technologies has unveiled ambitious plans for its developmental VRT500 light-single helicopter, including final assembly of the type in Italy and potential hybridisation of the platform.
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DUBAI: International debut for Mi-38 helicopter
Russian Helicopters has given an international air show debut to its Mil Mi-38, showing the heavy-twin equipped with a VIP cabin.
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Airbus Helicopters' unmanned VSR700 starts tests
Airbus Helicopters has performed first tethered flight tests with its VSR700 unmanned rotorcraft, in support of a demonstration effort for the French navy.
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Leonardo Helicopters delivers first AW169M to Guardia di Finanza
Leonardo Helicopters has delivered the first of an eventual 22 AW169Ms to Italy’s Guardia di Finanza agency.
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Leonardo Helicopters upbeat on AW159 sales prospects
Leonardo Helicopters is maintaining its belief in the AW159 Wildcat, despite a barren sales period that has seen its backlog for the platform dwindle to zero.
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US Navy moves to put Link 16 in MQ-8C unmanned helicopter
The US Navy (USN) is moving forward with its plan to add the Link 16 communications terminals to its fleet of Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopters.
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Spate of H145M deliveries near for Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters is gearing up to make a flurry of H145M deliveries to military customers, as production of the medium-twin hits its stride. Meanwhile, the airframer is also looking to add extra capabilities through research into manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.
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USA approves possible Croatian Black Hawk sale
Croatia is closer to the acquisition of a pair of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters after the US State Department gave its blessing to the possible deal.
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NH Industries outlines upgrade path for NH90
Three-way consortium NH Industries (NHI) is in negotiations with operators of its NH90 military helicopter over future upgrades for the 11t-class platform, even as it works through a retrofit programme on early build examples.
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ANALYSIS: Russian Helicopters looks for growth path around US sanctions
The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, located in southern Siberia, has over its 80 year history produced hundreds of aircraft, from Lavochkin fighters to early Kamov helicopters – as well as more mundane items such as spoons, caskets and washing machines.
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First Sea Lion helicopter delivered to Germany
Airbus Helicopters has handed the first of an eventual 18 NH90 Sea Lion naval rotorcraft to Germany, with an additional two examples to arrive by year-end.
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Boeing earns $1.2bil profit by relying on defence & services
Boeing squeaked out $1.2 billion in net earnings for the third quarter of 2019, despite a $40 million loss from operations in its commercial airplanes division.