Pentagon funds autonomous sea barge for rotorcraft to land, refuel and rearm
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has granted a contract to Sea Machines Robotics to develop a prototype autonomous ocean barge that would serve as a floating Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) for rotorcraft.
Russian Helicopters updates Mi-171 with new longer-range A3 variant
Russian Helicopters has quietly launched a new variant of its long-running Mil Mi-171 heavy-twin aimed squarely at the offshore oil and gas market. However, key details remain shrouded in secrecy.
Airbus delivers initial two H135 helicopters to NASA
The initial pair of helicopters will be joined by a third example that is scheduled for delivery early next year.
Milestone Aviation signs six-unit deal as first leasing customer for H160
Dublin-based Milestone Aviation has placed a firm order for six Airbus Helicopters H160s, as the airframer secures its first leasing customer for its new medium-twin.
Airbus Helicopters nears first military customer for five-bladed H145M
Airbus Helicopters is close to securing its first order for a H145M with a five-bladed main rotor – the military variant of its strong-selling medium-twin.
No commitment on final date, but Bell 525 certification tests ‘finishing’
Certification tests of the Bell 525 Relentless “are finishing” says Bell, but the date when the super-medium, twin-engined helicopter will cross the finish line remains undisclosed.
Fresh change at the top of Kopter as chief executive Lowenstein leaves
Swiss helicopter developer Kopter, which was acquired by Leonardo earlier this year, is looking for a new chief executive after the surprise departure of Andreas Lowenstein.
LCI, SMFL firm up helicopter leasing joint venture
Lessors LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) have confirmed the launch of a helicopter leasing joint venture.
Elbit tests Hermes 900 UAV on SAR missions for UK coastguard
UK coastguard officials are evaluating the results of a series of demonstration flights conducted with an Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) as part of research in support of the country’s next-generation search and rescue contract.
US helicopter manufacturers eye further military sales in Eastern Europe
US helicopter manufacturers Bell and Sikorsky are continuing their push into Eastern Europe as they eye new opportunities in the region.