25-Oct-2024Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is one step closer to powering the next generation aircraft for the U.S. Army. On August 2, the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) became an official program of record when the U.S. Army announced its Milestone B decision, moving the program, led by prime contractor Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, into the... Read more
25-Oct-2024Source: Nigerian Air Force
A team of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts, led by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, along with officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, recently participated in a Programme Management Review Meeting in Italy with Messrs Leonardo S.p.A. The meeting aimed to finalise arrangements for the NAF’s acquisition... Read more
25-Oct-2024Source: BAE Systems
BAE Systems has successfully completed the delivery of 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) program. The advanced aircraft survivability systems have proven themselves in combat, defeating sophisticated missile threats and protecting Army aviators and airborne soldiers. Under the LIMWS Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) contract, BAE Systems designed, developed, and delivered... Read more
24-Oct-2024Source: BAE Systems
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling value of $460 million for the AN/ARC-231/A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS). This award consists of hardware components, repair services, engineering and logistic support, and development for rotary-wing aircraft. The MARS system is designed to perform in the... Read more
24-Oct-2024Source: Airlant
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 12 embarked on a significant mission to Titusville, Florida, Oct. 16, where they officially presented an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter to the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM), which will be on loan to Valiant Air Command in Titusville. “We are excited to see this Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) community be... Read more
24-Oct-2024Source: New York Air National Guard
The New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing made history on Sept. 12, receiving the Air National Guard’s first-ever brand-new HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter. Sikorsky pilots flew the aircraft directly from the company’s production facility in Stratford, Connecticut to F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base. This event marks the beginning... Read more
18-Oct-2024Source: Secretariat of National Defense of Honduras
[electronic translation] The Minister of Defense, Attorney Rixi Moncada, the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Roosevelt Hernández, representing President Iris Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, and accompanied by the Commander General of the Honduran Air Force, Brigadier General Guillermo Rosales Rubio, and the Technical Commission, signed today the reception of two Airbus H-145... Read more
15-Oct-2024Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has received a $6 million award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install the company’s ALIAS/MATRIX™ flight autonomy system onto the U.S. Army’s experimental fly-by-wire UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter. Designated MX, the upgraded aircraft will enable the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to test and evaluate a... Read more
14-Oct-2024Source: SAFE Structure Designs
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center Redstone Arsenal has issued an airworthiness certification for the S.A.F.E. Structures 360-Degree ERFS Tank Roller System for the CH-47 Chinook. The United States Army Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) Cargo, Rotor, Fixed Wing and Multiplatform Division reviewed S.A.F.E. Structures enhanced pallet supporting the H-47 Extended Range Fuel System (ERFS). The... Read more
9-Oct-2024Source: USAF
26 U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawks and approximately 200 personnel from Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida relocated to Maxwell Air Force Base in preparation for Hurricane Milton that is expected to impact Florida later this week. The aircraft and personnel will remain at Maxwell AFB until it is safe to return to... Read more
8-Oct-2024Source: Air bp
Air bp has achieved one million overwing fuellings using its safe2go app. safe2go reduces the risk of misfuelling, improves operational efficiency and data accuracy with an ‘enhanced three-way fuel grade cross check’. safe2go will be rolled out to more locations in 2024 with recent enhancements to further boost operational efficiency and airport safety. Air bp, the international... Read more
8-Oct-2024Source: LIFT Aircraft
LIFT Aircraft (LIFT) announced that they have been awarded a contract by the US Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) to design a medical multi-mission modular payload, a container that can carry blood supply and casualty evacuations (CASEVAC). LIFT has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to address one of the Army’s biggest challenges – the... Read more
8-Oct-2024Source: Boeing
The first of eight Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopters for the Royal Thai Army completed a successful first flight Aug. 22 at the company’s Mesa, Ariz. site. “With its superior performance and flexible, easily configurable mission equipment, the Little Bird packs enormous versatility into a small, combat-proven package to get the... Read more
7-Oct-2024Source: DCMA
Defense Contract Management Agency strengthened the military capabilities of a Pacific strategic partner with the first delivery of MH-60R helicopters. South Korea’s Navy gained proven capabilities in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and enhanced their interoperability with U.S. forces in the region. DCMA ensured the aircraft’s production was executed to rigorous standards, said Navy Lt. Austin... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
Simmonds Precision Products Inc., Vergennes, Vermont, was awarded a $45,949,918 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of the Data Analysis Control for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2029. Army... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
R Cubed Engineering LLC,* Palmetto, Florida, is awarded a $12,741,301 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N6833524F0139) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N6833522G0041). This order provides design, development, test, certification, and delivery of 20 civil/Mark XIIB Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) transponder systems, labeled CXP 2.0, including associated test reports, incorporating both hardware and software components to... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, was awarded a $14,622,724 firm-fixed-price contract for advanced helicopter flight training services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed at Fort Novosel, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2025. Fiscal 2024 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $14,622,724... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded a $36,857,023 firm-fixed-price order (N0001924F50291) to a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0002). This order provides for the production and delivery of retrofit kits to include: 86 MV kits, 8 CMV kits, 20 CV kits, 8 kits for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, 6 CV Spares,... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
Goodrich Corp., Anaheim, California, was awarded a $24,609,912 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for repairs. This contract provides for repairs for the mounted winch, drum winch, and internal rescue hoist on the HH-60G and UH-1N. Work will be performed in Monroe, North Carolina, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 25, 2030. This contract was a... Read more
2-Oct-2024Source: US Air Force
The 908th Flying Training Wing has been transitioning from a C-130-equipped tactical airlift unit to becoming the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf for nearly four years now. After divesting the last of its C-130s in April 2022, and receiving its first Grey Wolf in April 2024, the wing has taken another first in the life... Read more
2-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded a $20,763,286 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order (N0001924F2603) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This order provides engineering, management, technical, and acquisition support for the development of software corrections to address the capability defect packages for the V-22 avionics and flight control systems. Work will be performed in Indianapolis,... Read more
2-Oct-2024Source: Hawaii Army National Guard
The Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) returned to the coastal city of Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, Philippines, on Sept. 16 – 20 for the third iteration of the State Partnership Program Rotary Wing Aviation Maintenance and Standardization Subject Matter Expert Exchange. This exchange focused on the essential maintenance of Black Hawk helicopters, providing a collaborative platform for... Read more
27-Sep-2024Source: US National Guard
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees got a firsthand look at the military operations they help sustain during a visit to the Virginia National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility, or AASF, in Sandston. The Procurement Process Support Directorate Culture Team designed the field trip to help underscore for them DLA Aviation’s critical role in ensuring mission... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded a $9,217,435 firm-fixed-price contract for searchlights for UH-60 aircraft. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 18, 2029. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $23,087,499 modification (P00007) to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001923D0011). This modification increases the contract ceiling to procure sustainment spares and provide repair support of aircraft components for the VH-92A Patriot in-service helicopter for the Navy. Work will be performed... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $84,260,198 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93N), under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901), for the procurement of eight gearbox assemblies in support of the CH-53K aircrafts. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. This contract contains no options, and work is expected to be completed by December... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
J.F. Taylor Inc.,* Great Mills, Maryland, is awarded a $98,000,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide training systems and upgrade existing training device capabilities as well as associated system support including interim contractor support, provisioning item orders, technical data, and on-site training for the Navy Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in support of... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, California, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $41,232,113 modification (P00035) exercising the first one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPRPA1-24-D-9001) with four one-year option periods for V-22 platform engineering and logistics sustainment support. This is a firm-fixed price requirements contract. The ordering period end date is Nov.... Read more
24-Sep-2024Source: Alaska Army National Guard
The Alaska Army National Guard’s 207th Aviation Troop Command, headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, stationed a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter in Juneau, Sept. 19, where AKARNG aviators will fulfill federal training requirements across Southeast Alaska. In addition to their federal mission, the Black Hawk aviators will support, when available, emergency requests by the Alaska Rescue... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the Bali International Airshow taking place this week. Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus will deliver the five-bladed H145s to PTDI, who... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: Leonardo
Leonardo celebrated a significant milestone with the 100th delivery of the TH73A Thrasher helicopter to the United States Navy on September 17 at a ceremony in Northeast Philadelphia. Attendees included Vice Adm. Daniel L. Cheever, Commander, Naval Air Forces/Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Lt. Gen. Bradford Gering, Deputy Commandant for Aviation for... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $92,370,936 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93M) under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901) for the procurement of 167 retract actuators, 69 actuators, 15 shock strut assemblies, 17 drag strut assemblies, 11 wire harnesses, eight shimmy dampers, 15 yokes, five aircraft skid tube assemblies, 24 torque arm assemblies (landing... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
AAR Allen Services Inc., Garden City, New Jersey, was awarded a $9,604,241 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of the servo cylinder for the CH-47 Chinook. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2029. Army... Read more
13-Sep-2024Source: Norwegian Government
[electronic translation] Bell 412 has served Norway well for 35 years. Work is now being done to ensure that they can continue to support the Norwegian Armed Forces’ special forces and the Army until new helicopters are in operation. The government has proposed a significant strengthening of the helicopter capacity in the long-term plan. By... Read more
13-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $38,934,272 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93H) under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901), for the procurement of six probes, 28 center cargo hooks, six different center cargo hooks, five other center cargo hooks, 36 load cells, seven hoist cargos, 10 additional center cargo hooks, 26 machine bolts, eight... Read more
12-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $9,956,656 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93F) under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901) for the procurement of 36 pilot controls and 27 cyclic inceptors in support of the CH-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. This contract contains no options and work is expected to... Read more
12-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
OnTime Networks LLC,* Latham, New York, is awarded an $18,990,710 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. This contract procures up to a maximum quantity of 470 Ethernet Expansion Devices in support of the V-22 aircraft for the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Latham, New York (34%); Oslo, Norway (53%); and Eden... Read more
12-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
General Electric Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a $21,022,611 modification (P00011) to a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price, contract (N0001923C0013). This modification adds scope to procure six T408 variation in quantity spare engines and six paper logbooks, as well as provides system engineering and program management support for two engines in support of the CH-53K. Work will... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $97,262,416 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for various H-60 Black Hawk configurations. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 21, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: US Air Force
The 347th Operations Support Squadron coordinated the first ever joint, sling-load training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2024. The 41st Rescue Squadron, 820th Base Defense Group, and 824th Base Defense Squadron worked together to relocate cargo from one austere location to another, leveraging the helicopter’s... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Woodland Hills, California, is awarded an $80,287,570 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract procures a maximum of 35 UH-1Y Link 16 A Kits, 36 AH-1Z Link 16 A Kits, 71 Link 16 B Kits, and Link 16 B Kit spare parts as well as systems engineering, program management and logistics support in... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Missions System, Owego, New York, was awarded an $18,873,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Apache Attack Helicopter support. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2025. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Vectrus Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colorado, is awarded a $7,709,869 modification (P00002) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable contract (N0042123C0036). This modification exercises an option to provide case/project, program, financial management, and engineering and technical support for the MH-60R Multi-Mission helicopter, subsystems, armament, engines, airborne weapons, spares, and support equipment for the government of Australia. Work will... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, was awarded a $31,967,984 firm-fixed-price contract for helicopter training support. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work will be performed at Fort Novosel, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 30, 2029. Fiscal 2010 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $31,967,984 were obligated... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: CAE
CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security USA has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy under a U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to provide two training devices and support of training MH-60R Seahawk helicopter pilots and mission crew to the Indian Navy. The FMS contract valued at US$57M enables CAE to... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $52,192,314 modification (P00060) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0010 for HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2027. Fiscal 2022 and 2023 aircraft procurement, Army funds in the amount of $52,192,314 were obligated at the time... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a next-generation aviation company, announced that it demonstrated autonomous logistics aircraft operations in an evolving mission environment, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force during the ‘Agile Flag 24-3’ exercise. During the exercise, Joby’s team, which includes the autonomy division of Xwing acquired by Joby in June of this year, operated... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: US State Dept
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Australia has... Read more
28-Aug-2024Source: HeliHub.com
National elections in the UK in July have led to a different party in power, despite the incoming Labour party only gaining 1.6% more of the share of the votes cast. Such is the way of the British electoral system. Prior to this election, one Member of Parliament – Emily Thornberry (Labour party) – had... Read more
26-Aug-2024Source: US Navy
The “Blackhawks” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) changed commanders during the squadron’s change of command ceremony on Aug. 22 on board Naval Station Norfolk. The ceremony was held as a rite of passage to signify a change of commanders. Cmdr. Andrew Countiss, a native of Severna Park, Maryland, served as commanding officer and... Read more
25-Aug-2024Source: Idaho NG
Family, friends and coworkers gathered on Gowen Field on Aug. 22, 2024, to say farewell to Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion as they left Idaho to prepare to deploy overseas in support of Operation Joint Guardian. “I have complete confidence that you will carry out this... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: US State Dept
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of CH-47 and AH-64 Helicopter Training and related equipment for an estimated cost of $305 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the... Read more
22-Aug-2024Source: US State Dept
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Republic... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Florida, is awarded a $24,600,000 undefinitized contract action for the procurement of turret electronic unit-VPX housing in support of the H-1 aircraft. All work will be performed in Orlando, Florida. There are no options, and work will be completed by October 2028. Fiscal 2024 annual working capital (Navy) funds in the amount... Read more
20-Aug-2024Source: US Navy
The U.S. Navy is investigating the cause of an incident involving two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 on the training ranges of Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nevada, at approximately 7:25 p.m. (PDT) on Aug. 15. The two helicopters, each with a crew of five personnel, were conducting routine... Read more
19-Aug-2024Source: USNavy
Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) and the Marine Corps accepted delivery of the final VH-92A helicopter, built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, in August. The achievement signifies the completion of the program of record to deliver 23 new presidential helicopters in support of the executive lift mission. The total inventory of 23 VH-92A aircraft... Read more
16-Aug-2024Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. announced today it has delivered its first Midnight aircraft to the USAF to evaluate as part of its AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142M*. The delivery comes after the U.S. Department of Defense accepted Midnight’s military airworthiness assessment, a critical approval that confirms Midnight’s readiness for flight testing by... Read more
14-Aug-2024Source: Boeing
The Government of Poland has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter program. “We are honored the Government of Poland has placed their confidence in us,” said Vince Logsdon, vice president, International Business... Read more
13-Aug-2024
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels, chemicals and plastics, proudly announces the launch of its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport. The OX1 plant represents a significant advancement in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Through its novel catalyst and reactor design, the subject of over a decade of research... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: US Navy
The “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 welcomed a new commanding officer during an official change of command ceremony held aboard Naval Air Station North Island, August 8, 2024. During the ceremony, presided over by Capt. William “Easy” Eastham, Commodore, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, Pacific, Cmdr. Ian “Zoo” Adams relieved Capt. Thomas “Smokey”... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft, part of a Low Rate Initial Production order in 2023 for 13 helicopters, will be stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. “This aircraft will directly support ongoing U.S. Air Force modernization efforts,” said Azeem Khan,... Read more
9-Aug-2024Source: US National Guard
The 106th Rescue Wing’s first HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter made its inaugural flight from Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base Aug. 4. Lt. Col. James Liston, the first 106th pilot to qualify on the new helicopter, said it was an honor to pilot the first flight. “Being the first and... Read more
8-Aug-2024Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Slovakia of AH-1Z Attack Helicopters and related equipment and services for an estimated cost of $600 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Slovakia has... Read more
8-Aug-2024Source: Boeing
In June, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft and begin advanced procurement on future helicopters. Including the new order, the Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft. “Whether it’s operating in the... Read more
31-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, is awarded a $57,125,186 firm-fixed-price contract to procure one Tactical Operational Flight Trainer and one Avionics Maintenance and Weapons Load Trainer to include associated requisite hardware, courseware, network components, training, and documentation, as well as provide upgrades with unique modification to include identification friend or foe (IFF) interrogator, IFF transponder,... Read more
31-Jul-2024Source: Iraq MoD
In the presence of the representative of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Commander of the Air Force, a number of senior officers of the Ministry of Defense, the US Military Attaché and a representative of Bell Company, the Army Aviation Command celebrated the receipt of 7 Bell (505) aircraft from the American side,... Read more
31-Jul-2024Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $120,265,023, firm-fixed-price modification (P00001) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0009). This modification adds scope to procure additional long-lead time materials to support 21 full rate production, Lot Nine, CH-53K King Stallion aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected... Read more
25-Jul-2024Source: NAVAIR
Units assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing stationed on Yokota Air Base, Japan, resumed CV-22 flight operations on July 2, 2024. Following the March 8, 2024, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) flight bulletin returning the V-22 Osprey to operation with safety controls in place, Air Force Special Operations Command implemented a multi-phased approach to... Read more
25-Jul-2024Source: US Navy
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 has fused naval tradition and modern trends with a personalized touch by painting their ceremonial squadron aircraft, an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, and adding a new twist to National Tattoo Day observed annually on July 17. HSC-9’s Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Robert W. Knoerzer, provided an inside look on the creation... Read more
25-Jul-2024Source: US Army
The U.S. Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade is participating in the Farnborough International Airshow July 22-26, 2024, in Farnborough, United Kingdom, with three helicopter displays and an assortment of aircrew members. The FIA is one of the largest trade shows in Europe and focuses on space, defense, sustainability, innovation, future flight, and workforce development. It... Read more
25-Jul-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, proudly announces the successful delivery of the remaining five Bell 505 aircraft to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), completing the 10 Bell 505 fleet order. This significant milestone coincided with the graduation of the latest cohort of pilot cadets in a ceremony on June 24,... Read more
19-Jul-2024Source: US Navy
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 returned to their homeport of Jacksonville, Florida after completing a nine-month deployment as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE), July 13, 2024. “When the HSM-74 ‘Swamp Foxes’ deployed in October of last year, we embarked... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
Air Center Helicopters Inc.*, Burleson, Texas, is awarded a $77,287,278 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220524C4074) to provide Vertical Replenishment services. The Detachment will be forward deployed worldwide for extensive periods at sea. It is anticipated that the detachment will be primarily assigned to Combat Logistics Force ships of the T-AKE class and used to meet Seventh and... Read more
18-Jul-2024Source: Airbus
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense announced the UH-72 Lakota fleet surpassed 1.5 million flight hours with U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard, and U.S. Navy. “This milestone is an incredible achievement for the Lakota fleet and reflects its impressive reliability over the past 18 years,” said Robert Geckle, Chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: US Navy
The “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 returned to Norfolk, Virginia after completing a nine-month deployment with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), July 13, 2024. “The ‘Dusty Dogs’ have been an amazing team throughout deployment,” said Cmdr. Patrick Dunn, commanding officer of HSC-7. “The squadron consistently answered the call... Read more
