Italian army takes first AW169M basic trainer
Leonardo Helicopters has delivered the first of at least 17 AW169M helicopters to the Italian army as the service begins the replacement of several legacy types.
US government clears sale of VIP Black Hawk to Jordan
The US government has approved the possible sale of a single Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to Jordan for use as a transport for the country’s royalty.
US government approves UH-60, E-2D sales to European allies
The US government has cleared the possible sale of six Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Lithuania, and three Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes to France.
Indonesia cleared to buy eight MV-22 Ospreys
The US government has cleared the sale of eight Bell Boeing MV-22 Block C Osprey tiltrotors to Indonesia.
Airbus Helicopters gains certification for new H160
Airbus Helicopters has gained European type certification for its new H160 medium-twin, although it must wait until it gains US approval later this year before it can deliver the initial example.
Belgium hits out over poor industrial support as it cuts NH90 TTH helicopter flights
Belgium has delivered stinging criticism of the NH Industries consortium, blaming a lack of industrial support, low availability rates and looming costly upgrades for its decision to slash operations with its four NH90 troop transport helicopters by 40%.
German navy warns over continued Sea Tiger helicopter procurement delay
Delays to the procurement of NH Industries (NHI) NH90 anti-submarine warfare helicopters are threating a “seamless transition” to the type, the head of the German navy has warned.
Morocco signs up for 24 AH-64E Apaches
Boeing has secured a deal to supply Morocco with 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
Sikorsky CH-53K finishes two-week sea trials in Atlantic Ocean
Sea trials included blade fold; launch and recovery; rotor start and shutdown; and shipboard compatibility testing. The tests were done in increasing wind speeds and with wind coming from different directions to simulate adverse conditions on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
First Bell Boeing CMV-22B delivered for US Navy fleet operations
The service plans to replace the Grumman C-2A Greyhound with the Osprey for aircraft carrier onboard delivery missions, including the replacement of the F-35C’s engine, the Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan.