Sikorsky wins contract to build six more VH-92A ‘Marine One’ helicopters
The helicopters are to be operated by the US Marine Corps and are to replace the Sikorsky VH-3D, popularly known by its call sign of “Marine One” when the US president flies aboard.
Boeing’s stealthy approach could yield armed scout win
For the congested US rotorcraft industry, the chance to build the US Army’s next armed scout helicopter is a tantalising prospect and the US airframer’s reatlive silence suggests it has something unique up its sleeve.
New Delhi committee signs off on 24 MH-60Rs as Trump visit approaches
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the purchase of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters for its navy at an estimated cost of US$2.6 Billion.
Boeing teases its US Army FARA design
Boeing has released a teaser video of its US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft design.
Airbus Helicopters still chasing trio of Indian contracts
Airbus Helicopters is still hunting for orders from the Indian military which, if successful, could see multiple new production lines established in the country.
Bell spins up 412EPX alongside partner Subaru
Bell may have pulled out of the Singapore air show, but regional partner Subaru is still present, alongside their newest product, the 412EPX
Thailand picks H135 helicopters for training mission
Airbus Helicopters has secured a six-unit order for H135 trainers from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), while it also eyes further co-operation with the Malaysian military.
US Navy accepts first CMV-22B tiltrotor
A first of 48 Bell Boeing CMV-22B carrier onboard delivery aircraft has been handed over to the US Navy, with the rotorcraft accepted in Amarillo, Texas, on 7 February.
French navy plans early adoption of H160
France is to acquire four Airbus Helicopters H160s for offshore search and rescue missions under a three-way partnership designed as a stop-gap measure to allow the speedy retirement of its navy’s Aerospatiale Alouette IIIs.
Indian production roadmap set for Ka-226T deal
Russian Helicopters has signed an agreement with an Indian joint venture company, related to indigenous work around New Delhi’s pending acquisition of 197 Ka-226T helicopters for the air force.