Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 20
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NewsMilitary aircraft respond to deadly Hawaii wildfire
Military aircraft from the US Coast Guard and the Hawaii National Guard are responding to a fast-moving wildfire on the island of Maui that has already killed at least 36 people and destroyed hundreds of structures.
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NewsUSMC showing interest in Archer eVTOL aircraft
A recent visit by US Marine Corps officials to eVTOL manufacturer Archer comes after the company signed a $142 million deal with the US Air Force for six of its all-electric Midnight aircraft.
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NewsPoland receives first AW101 helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has begun deliveries of the first AW101 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters to the Polish navy.
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NewsRNZAF pauses NH90 flying in wake of Australian MRH90 crash
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has temporarily halted flight operations with its NH Industries NH90 helicopters following the fatal crash of an Australian MRH90 Taipan on 28 July.
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NewsPoland advances on Armed Black Hawk deal, as Apache training starts
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has initiated the procurement process to acquire PZL Mielec-built S-70i Armed Black Hawks, further bolstering its helicopter modernisation activities.
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NewsCzech Republic welcomes arrival of first two AH-1Z attack helicopters
The Czech Republic has received its first two Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, with the assets having been delivered on 26 July aboard a US Air Force Boeing C-17 strategic transport.
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NewsAustralian MRH90s grounded as search continues for missing crew
Australia has grounded its NH Industries MRH90 fleet following what was likely to have been a fatal crash on the night of Friday 28 July.
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NewsAustralian army MRH90 crashes in sea, four crew missing
An Australian Army NH Industries MRH90 Taipan has crashed in the sea off the northern state of Queensland, with all four crew missing.
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NewsKa-52 attack helicopter proves deadly foe to Ukrainian forces
The Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter is proving to be a formidable adversary as the Ukrainian army continues its counter-offensive against Russian forces.
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NewsBoeing reports $527m loss on defence business in second quarter
Despite strong demand around the world for military hardware, Boeing’s defence unit continues to struggle with money-losing development programmes and supply chain constraints.
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NewsFamilies of Canadian service members sue Sikorsky over fatal Cyclone crash
Relatives of six Canadian air force and naval personnel killed in 2020 when a Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece are suing the helicopter maker in a US court, alleging the aircraft’s fly-by-wire flight control system made improper adjustments that caused the incident.
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NewsAirbus sees HVM Catapult pact as springboard for UK helicopter manufacturing
Airbus Helicopters UK is partnering with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC) to explore future opportunities to work together.
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NewsUK T-6 training output set to soar, Ascent boss says
Ascent Flight Training is in the advanced stage of preparations to increase by almost 50% its provision of basic instruction for the UK Royal Air Force using a fleet of 14 Beechcraft T-6C Texan IIs.
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NewsUK MoD denies scaling back New Medium Helicopter buy despite Airbus claims
Confusion surrounds the number of aircraft the UK plans to buy under its New Medium Helicopter programme, after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) denied it had slashed the quantity under consideration.
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NewsHungary receives first H225M pair
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first two of 16 H225M heavy-twins to the Hungarian armed forces.
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NewsHAL, Safran to set up joint venture to develop IMRH engine
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran will set up a joint venture company in Bengaluru to design, develop and support helicopter engines.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters reiterates commitment to build export H175Ms in the UK despite Saudi plans
Airbus Helicopters insists its site in Broughton, North Wales will host the only final assembly line (FAL) for the H175M, and says a proposed joint facility for the military rotorcraft in Saudi Arabia will be focused solely on customisation and completion activities.
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NewsBoeing secures long-lead funding for US Chinook Block II production
A $22.5 million contract from the US Army will fund preparations at Boeing to deliver Block II CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters under production Lot 4, a platform the service has not yet committed to fully acquiring.
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NewsInitial work begins on Merlin life-extension studies for Royal Navy
Leonardo Helicopters and Lockheed Martin UK have each been awarded contracts worth £1.8 million ($2.29 million) to evaluate how to keep the Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin fleet operational until 2040.
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NewsUK MoD orders fourth Apache AH-64E Longbow crew trainer for Army Air Corps
Boeing is to supply a fourth AH-64E Apache Longbow crew trainer to the Army Air Corps (AAC) under a new contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.