Helicopters – Page 12
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AnalysisWhich types left use during our latest World Air Forces review?
We detail some of the most notable national fleet retirements recorded in the 12 months since we published our last World Air Forces directory at the end of 2023.
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NewsPolish armed forces take delivery of last two S-70i Black Hawks
Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec subsidiary has delivered its last S-70i Black Hawks to the Polish armed forces, completing orders for a total of eight examples.
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NewsPair seek buyers for former Swedish armed forces Super Pumas
MRO provider Heli-One has come together with Ex-Change Parts to remarket four ex-Swedish air force Airbus Helicopters AS332 M1s previously used for search and rescue missions. The pair are promoting the Super Puma as an “effective, medium-sized, multi-role helicopter platform for military use”. Source: Swedish armed forces Sweden ...
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NewsGE Aerospace tests hybrid-electric turboshaft engine for US Army
The engine-maker says the successful demonstration involved a GE Aerospace CT7 turboshaft engine combined with internally-produced electric machine and power electronics.
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AnalysisHow the global military fleet shapes up in our 2025 World Air Forces review
Our annual World Air Forces directory – published in association with Embraer – details the military aircraft fleets of 161 nations, and analyses the main events of the last 12 months.
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NewsUK axes elderly RAF helicopters and Watchkeeper UAVs to cut costs
The UK has confirmed the early retirement of 17 Puma HC2 helicopters, 14 of its older Boeing CH-47 Chinooks and the Watchkeeper uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) in a bid to slash costs. Disclosing the move in a statement to the House of Commons on 20 November, defence secretary John Healey ...
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NewsGermany takes delivery of first H145M LKH
Germany has received the first of up to 82 H145Ms for operation by its armed forces.
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NewsBahrain still considering Cobra fleet renewal deal with surplus Bell AH-1Ws
Bahrain’s military fleet renewal could be set to advance further, with a potential acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps (USMC) Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters still in the mix.
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NewsRBAF shows off new Bell 505 training helicopter
One of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s (RBAF’s) new Bell 505 training helicopters is making the type’s debut appearance at the show, within the static display.
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AnalysisBahrain’s strengthened air force stars at home show
Manama’s strengthened military capability is proudly on display at the Bahrain air show, with its air force’s newest and most capable-ever combat aircraft to take a starring role.
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In depthBell focused on future upgrades as FLRAA advances toward delivery of first prototype
The rotorcraft manufacturer says its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor will be the first major Pentagon procurement programme to incorporate features designed to reduce the cost and time needed to incorporate potential new capabilities.
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NewsLeonardo takes tilt at NATO next-generation rotorcraft concept
Leonardo Helicopters’ concept design study for NATO’s future rotorcraft programme is likely to combine elements from the company’s two in-development tiltrotors, according to the airframer’s chief engineer.
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NewsHeliOperations secures new German navy pilot training contract
UK-based HeliOperations has been awarded a £141 million ($181 million), seven-year contract to provide training for German naval helicopter pilots.
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NewsNetherlands signs contract for 12 H225M Caracals
The Netherlands has signed a production order for 12 Airbus Helicopters H225M rotorcraft: two fewer than it had originally planned to acquire for its special forces-support requirement.
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NewsSkyAlyne signs for 19 H135s under Canada’s FAcT contract
Airbus Helicopters has been contracted by joint venture SkyAlyne to provide 19 H135 trainers to the Royal Canadian Air Force as part of Ottawa’s Future Aircrew Training programme.
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NewsUK progresses plans for Merlin helicopters to fly on until 2040
UK defence officials hope by next April to have awarded a pair of contracts to Leonardo Helicopters and Lockheed Martin to carry out risk-reduction studies as part of a project to enable the Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin helicopters to fly on until 2040.
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NewsTAI hands over first T625 Gokbey helicopter
Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has delivered the first T625 Gokbey helicopter, part of a launch order for 20 examples from Ankara for the new medium-twin.
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NewsAustralian army eyes initial operational capability for UH-60M
Australia’s army has outlined progress introducing the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, with a range of training activities under way.
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NewsMystery buyers pick up Bell 412EPX helicopters for military use
Three Bell 412EPX civil helicopters were recently purchased through the Pentagon’s Foreign Military Sales system, although the buyers have not been disclosed by Washington.
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In depthHow ELT Group is staying on guard as electronic warfare threats evolve
Electronic warfare specialist ELT Group is expanding the self-protection capabilities of current and future platforms, ensuring that military operators can keep clear of hostile threats.