Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 15
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NewsTiger MkIII upgrade could proceed without Germany: Airbus Helicopters chief
An upgrade of Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack rotorcraft to the MkIII standard could go ahead even without German participation, the manufacturer has revealed.
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Bell completed first CV-22 nacelle upgrade in December 2021
Bell has finished the first nacelle modifications to a US Air Force CV-22 Osprey, part of a multi-year effort to improve the maintainability of the US military’s V-22 tilt-rotors.
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UK selects H135s to replace British Army’s elderly Gazelle helicopters
The British Army’s fleet of aged Aerospatiale Gazelle helicopters will soldier on until March 2024 when they will be replaced by Airbus Helicopters H135s.
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Boeing discloses fresh $402 million charge against KC-46A programme
Boeing took a fresh $402 million pre-tax charge against its KC-46A tanker programme in the fourth quarter of last year, the company disclosed in its full-year results for 2021.
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Lockheed Martin reports record $67 billion in sales for 2021
Lockheed Martin has reported net sales valued at slightly over $67 billion for 2021, with its record performance up 3% from roughly $65.4 billion the previous year.
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RAF Pumas to replace Bell helicopters in Brunei and Cyprus
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed plans to temporarily replace two Bell helicopter types operated in Brunei and Cyprus with part of the Puma fleet currently flown by the Royal Air Force (RAF).
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British Army eyes rapid ramp-up of capability with new Apache fleet
With its first remanufactured Boeing AH-64E Apache now in flight testing, the British Army is confident that an initial squadron of eight attack helicopters will be ready for operations later this year.
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Lockheed gets sensor contract for Egyptian Apache upgrade
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $102 million contract in support of a modernisation programme for Egypt’s Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.
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Manila to order 32 Polish-built S-70i Black Hawks
The Philippines will acquire 32 additional Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters, following its positive experience with the type during recent natural disasters.
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Germany pans NH90 and Tiger helicopters for low availability rates
Germany’s fleets of NH90 and Tiger helicopters are again the subject of stinging criticism for their poor operational availability, with their performance branded as “unsatisfactory”.
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Malaysia’s MD530G odyssey nears end after initial acceptance
The Malaysian army is finally on the verge of receiving six MD530G scout attack helicopters, bringing to an end a long journey to take delivery of the rotorcraft.
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Leonardo gets green light for Austrian AW169M buy
Leonardo Helicopters has signed a €346 million ($396 million) contract with Italy’s national armaments directorate covering the sale of 18 AW169Ms to Austria under a government-to-government deal.
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Argentina signs off Sea King purchase
Argentina is to acquire a pair of remanufactured Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King helicopters to bolster its navy’s fleet.
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France unveils H160 order for Gendarmerie Nationale with contract signed last year
France has confirmed a long-planned order for 10 Airbus Helicopters H160s in a law enforcement configuration to be operated by aviation units of the Gendamerie Nationale.
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Seoul to fund indigenous attack helicopter; replace Chinooks
South Korea will fund the indigenous development of an attack helicopter to support amphibious attacks, and aims to replace its fleet of ageing Boeing CH-47D Chinooks.
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Kopter continues refining AW09 configuration, with new rotor blades to arrive in 2022
Kopter is progressing with tests of its AW09 light-single in a new aerodynamically improved configuration and will also test new main rotor blades in the new year, but there is continued uncertainty about when it may gain certification.
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NH90 operators will see availability boost by end-2022: NHI president
NH Industries (NHI) believes operators of the NH90 helicopter will see a significant improvement in aircraft availability over the next 12 months as concerted efforts by the airframer and its partners begin to pay dividends.
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NH Industries sees route back for MRH90 helicopter in Australia despite ministerial pronouncements
NH Industries (NHI) insists it has not abandoned hope that Australia will reverse an apparent decision to push its fleet of NH90 helicopters into early retirement in favour of new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks.
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France signs for 169 H160M Guepard helicopters, with deliveries to start in 2027
France has ordered 169 Airbus Helicopters H160M Guepards for the three branches of its armed forces, officially kicking off development activity for the type.
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US Navy signs $159m Lot III contract for TH-73A trainers
The US Navy has signed a $159 million contract to acquire another 36 Leonardo Helicopters TH-73A trainers, boosting its firm commitment to the AW119Kx derivative to 104 aircraft.
