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NewsBoeing to supply 184 Apaches to US Army and FMS buyers
Boeing has secured a contract from the US government to produce 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and international customers.
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NH Industries celebrates 500th delivery milestone and promises additional focus on support
NH Industries (NHI) has delivered the 500th NH90, handing over the milestone helicopter – a TTH troop transport variant – to the French army. But the presence at the event of two nations seeking to ditch the rotorcraft hints at underlying issues.
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Bahrain’s air force takes delivery of three Bell 505 trainers
The Royal Bahraini Air Force has taken delivery of three Bell 505 training helicopters via a previously unannounced order.
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Elbit secures Romanian SA330, Soim upgrade contracts
Elbit Systems has received a fresh slew of contracts from Romania linked to the NATO nation’s fleets of transport helicopters and jet trainers.
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Norway picks MH-60R Seahawk as partial replacement for axed NH90s
Norway has selected the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk to replace part of its fleet of NH Industries NH90 maritime helicopters which were ditched last June on the back of years of delivery delays.
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MH-139 partners eye first LRIP deliveries in early 2024
Partners Boeing and Leonardo will from early next year begin deliveries of the first MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters to the US Air Force (USAF) following the service’s so-called ‘Milestone C’ decision to green-light production.
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Boeing to kick off production of MH-139A Grey Wolf
Boeing will start production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following a contract award from the US Air Force.
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Nigeria picks Cayuse Warrior Plus armed helicopters in 12-unit deal
MD Helicopters has secured an order from the Nigerian army for an initial 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus armed scouts, with the deal potentially rising to an eventual 36 units.
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Leonardo Helicopters confirms UK NMH schedule slip
UK defence officials appear to have delayed the next phase of the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, potentially pushing back the service-entry target for the Puma replacement platform.
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MD Helicopters targets annual production of 50 aircraft by 2025 as it bounces back from bankruptcy
MD Helicopters hopes to be building 50 of its MD500-series helicopters annually by 2025 as the US airframer plots a dramatic comeback under new ownership.
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Boeing lines up alongside Airbus Helicopters in UK for H175M NMH bid
Boeing has become the latest firm to join Airbus Helicopters’ bid for the UK’s Puma replacement contest, signing up to the ‘H175M Task Force’ as training provider.
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Leonardo Helicopters boss Cutillo confident as rotorcraft market gains lift
Resurgent civil segment allied to increased defence spending helped the airframer to deliver a strong performance in 2022, but challenges remain as the company attempts to usher next generation of products into service.
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Canberra decides against obtaining special forces helicopters
Canberra has axed a planned acquisition of helicopters earmarked for special forces use, as it sets the stage to transition the Australian Army’s helicopter to the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter and Sikorsky UH-60M utility helicopter.
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Australia signs agreement to include domestic suppliers in deal for 29 Apache attack helicopters
Speaking at the Avalon Airshow, the Australian government’s defence industry minister says Canberra will take delivery of the attack helicopters in 2026, while also increasing to 10 its acquisition of MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous combat jets.
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BAE unveils low-cost precision munition for Australian rotorcraft
The Australian arm of BAE Systems says it will develop a domestically-produced kit to convert unguided munitions into cheap, precision weapons for unmanned air vehicles and helicopters.
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Safran Helicopter Engines touts ‘eco-mode’ technology as future ‘market standard’
Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) intends to make its ‘eco-mode’ stop-start system a “market standard” on all twin-engined applications of its turboshaft range, according to the manufacturer’s chief executive.
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Croatia prepares surplus Mi-8s ahead of donation to Ukraine
Croatia’s air force has begun decommissioning 14 Mil Mi-8 transport helicopters intended for transfer to Ukraine via Poland.
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Italian army sees the need for speed in future rotorcraft requirements
The Italian army sees a future need for a next-generation rotorcraft to augment the capabilities of its conventional helicopter fleet, according to the service’s aviation chief.
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NATO next-generation helicopter could be flying by 2030 under prototype plans
Prototypes of a next-generation helicopter destined for NATO forces could be flying around 2030 if plans being touted by the alliance come to fruition.
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Boeing shifts stance on prime contractor role for NMH
Boeing has shifted its approach to the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest and is no longer pursuing the requirement as a prime contractor, FlightGlobal understands.
