2-Jan-2013Source: US DoD
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $33,555,001 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-12-G-0006). This order provides for engineering and technical support for V-22 flight control system and on-aircraft avionics software, flight test planning and coordination of changed avionics and flight control configurations; upgrade planning of avionics... Read more
2-Jan-2013Source: Rostvertol
Rostvertol Plc, which is a part of Russian Helicopters – a Helicopter Engineering Holding of Russia – has become a prize-winner of Top 100 of Russian Products. The factory has won nominated as Products of Industrial and Technical Purpose for the presented export version of the Mi-26T (C). Before, this helicopter became a laureate of... Read more
2-Jan-2013Source: HeliHub.com
As we launch into 2013, HeliHub.com is proud to announce that we filed no fewer than 3,432 news stories in 2012. This averages around 14 stories per working day, and with the rate increasing towards the end of the year, the total for 2013 is expected to be a step-change higher. We are already clear... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: UNMISS
Boosting the mission’s ability to airlift personnel and supplies in South Sudan, 120 Rwandan aviation troops arrived today to join UNMISS (United Naitons Mission in Southern Sudan) in the capital Juba. The contingent brings with it six helicopters. Three arrived yesterday with 18 personnel, while the remaining helicopters are expected in coming days. Rwanda has... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: US Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard members celebrated the 75th year of operating the base located on North Harbor Drive in 2012. Now known as Coast Guard Sector San Diego, the original facility was commissioned as an air station in April 1937. At the time it was the only Coast Guard air station in California and its primary... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: Philippine Star
The Philippine Dept of National Defense has announced an order for three AW109E Powers worth 1, 337,176,584 Philippine Pesos – roughly $32.5M at today’s rates. See full story... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: Star-Telegram
Richard Aboulafia, analyst for The Teal Group in Washington D.C., expects the US Army will stick with the Kiowa “because it makes budget sense” (see full story)... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: US DoD
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $418,851,869 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-12-C-0009) to provide additional funding for the procurement of long lead parts and components required for the manufacture of 15 Lot 10 UH-1Y and 10 Lot 10 AH-1Z helicopters for the Marine Corps. Work will... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: USPTO
Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,336,815) developed by Richard Rauber, Arlington, Texas, Frank B. Stamps, Colleyville, Texas, and James Lee Braswell Jr., Colleyville, Texas, for a “constant-velocity drive system for gimbaled rotor hubs.” The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: “A constant-velocity... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: US DoD
Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $1,405,744,559modification to the previously awarded V-22 lot 17 advance acquisition contract (N00019-12-C-2001) for 17 fiscal 2013 MV-22 Tiltrotor aircraft for the Marine Corps and four fiscal 2013 CV-22 Tiltrotor aircraft for the Air Force. In addition, this modification provides funding for long lead components required... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: Shake'd Technologies
One of the largest “big ticket” items faced by the helicopter maintenance industry today is the issue of rotor track and balance (RT&B). If there were a way to make the process of rotor track and balance more efficient it would be a huge boost to the helicopter operator, saving both time and money. While... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter achieved a new milestone on 21st December in its NH90 program with two ceremonies held at its Marignane facility near Marseille in the south of France, during which the manufacturer delivered Belgium’s first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) in the presence of the Belgian Defense Minister Pieter de Crem; along with the French DGA... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
During the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation, and Elcom Systems Private Limited, part of the Indian investment conglomerate SUN Group, signed in New Delhi an agreement to set up in India a modern industrial facility for manufacturing of Russian helicopter... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Rosoboronexport and the Indian Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement on the delivery another consignment of Russia-made military transport Mi-17V-5 helicopters by 2015. The agreement was signed during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India on December 24, 2012. The new consignment of Mi-17V-5 helicopters falls under a contract signed by the... Read more
1-Jan-2013Source: Saab
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for helicopter self-protection and electronic intelligence systems worth around SEK 100 Million (ZAR 130 Million) from AgustaWestland Ltd. (HeliHub.com editor note – this is $15.23M in today’s money) “This contract strengthens our relationship as a key supplier to AgustaWestland and shows our ability to design and... Read more
21-Dec-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The team at HeliHub.com would like to wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and a financially secure 2013. This is the time of the year we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and we trust many of our readers will take time to consider what that means to the world, perhaps through attending a... Read more
21-Dec-2012Source: Mornington-Sanford Aviation
The Nigerian Air Force Invites the World Famous “Pink Shirt” (Richard Mornington-Sanford) to their base in Enugu to conduct a Robinson R66 with RR300 engine Type training Course and assemble their first two R66 helicopters. 11 technicians (including two members of the Nigerian Aviation Authority) attended the theoretical element of the course, which was conducted... Read more
21-Dec-2012Source: Schiebel Industries
Schiebel and Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH are proud to announce the successful integration of the Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) together with the Riegl VQ®-820-GU Hydrographic Airborne Sensor. This successful integration marked the first time that this new airborne sensor was flown on board of a UAV. The S-100 helicopter UAS carried... Read more
21-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded a $158,571,809 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 48 MH-60R Full Rate Production Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS) systems (24 Lot X and 24 Lot XI), including associated program management support. Work will be performed in Brest, France (59 percent); Portsmouth, R.I. (37 percent), and... Read more
21-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $56,370,522 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopters for the Egyptian Air Force. Work will be performed in Mesa, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2014. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The... Read more
21-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $15,307,118 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-12-C-0009) to provide systems engineering and program management services in support of the H-1 Upgrade Program. Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas and is expected to be completed in December 2013. Contract funds... Read more
21-Dec-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, valued at approximately £260 million, for the provision of Sea King Integrated Operational Support (SKIOS) from 1st April 2013 to the type’s out of service date in March 2016. This contract will follow on... Read more
20-Dec-2012Source: EADS
Cassidian has been awarded a contract from OCCAR Tiger Division to provide a turnkey test system to support the maintenance of opto-electronic equipment used on the German version of the Tiger helicopter. A key factor in the decision to use the Cassidian solution was its expertise in opto-electronic test engineering which has successfully supported many... Read more
20-Dec-2012Source: Cassidian
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has developed an electronic defence system which, for the first time, will provide vehicles, ships and helicopters with reliable protection against laser-guided weapons. “The threat from lasers to armed forces on a mission is continuing to increase, because weapons such as laser-guided missiles or sniper rifles... Read more
20-Dec-2012Source: CPI Aero
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CPI Aero®) (NYSE MKT: CVU) has been selected by Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) to overhaul and repair (O&R) outboard stabilator assemblies for the H-60 SEAHAWK®helicopter. SAS is the worldwide aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). CPI Aero will inspect, overhaul and repair stabilator assemblies... Read more
20-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded a $7,900,098 modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-6307) to conduct a critical design review for Airborne Mine Neutralization System near surface capability. The Airborne Mine Neutralization System mission is designed to re-acquire, identify, and destroy volume, close tethered and bottom mines which have been previously detected,... Read more
19-Dec-2012Source: Rostechnologii
[Electronic translation] On Friday, December 14, “Russian Technologies” and the largest arms manufacturer in Brazil Odebrecht Defensa e Technologia signed a memorandum of technology partnership. Cooperation to the design and creation of a joint venture for the production of helicopters, air defense systems, marine engineering and other areas. The delegation of the Brazilian company Odebrecht,... Read more
19-Dec-2012Source: Matrix Composites
Matrix Composites, Inc. announced today the award of a significant contract from Materials Sciences Corporation (MSC) to produce carbon fiber reinforced composite Hardback assemblies for the U. S. Army’s Reduced Weight Missile Launcher (RWML) Program. The project was awarded to Matrix Composites to continue the US Army’s Armed Scout Helicopter (ASH) and Joint Attack Munition... Read more
19-Dec-2012Source: Ottawa Citizen
Sikorsky acknowledges to a Canadian newspaper that it won’t meet its targets this year or next for delivering CH-148 Cyclone helicopters – the local designation for the military S92 (see full story)... Read more
19-Dec-2012Source: AAR
AAR (NYSE: AIR) today reported second quarter fiscal year 2013 consolidated sales of $512.8 million and net income of $17.8 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. This compares to year-ago sales of $482.0 million and net income of $17.6 million, or $0.43 per diluted share. Commercial sales increased 28% over the prior year’s second quarter, rising to 60% of consolidated sales compared to 50% of consolidated... Read more
19-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded an $18,356,242 firm-fixed-price order #0026 against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00164-12-G-JQ66) for 19 multi-spectral targeting systems for the MH-60R/S helicopter. The system is an airborne, electro-optic, forward-looking infra-red, turreted sensor package that provides long-range surveillance, high altitude target acquisition, tracking, range-finding, and laser designation, and for... Read more
19-Dec-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Three Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 will be awarded the Air Medal with the combat distinguishing device for valor, during a ceremony at the VMM-266 hangar at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012. Captains Erik Kolle and David Potter, along with Sergeant Daniel Howington will receive the award for meritorious achievement in aerial... Read more
18-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Alliant Techsystems Operations L.L.C., Clearwater, Fla., is being awarded a $6,506,292 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-09-G-0013) for the upgrades of 40 micro-processor hardware boards in support of Navy, Air Force, and other U.S. services, military helicopters, rotorcraft, and low/slow fixed wing aircraft. Work will be performed in Clearwater, Fla.,... Read more
18-Dec-2012Source: European Defence Agency
During the EDA Steering Board meeting held on 19 November 2012, ministers of defence of twelve Member States signed the Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP) Program Arrangement (PA). This act formally transitioned the HEP to a Category B programme, where twelve nations commit their crews and helicopters to a ten-year programme, a concrete indication that training... Read more
18-Dec-2012Source: Lexington Institute
Able to fly faster and higher than existing rotary wing systems as well as travel farther with a greater payload, the V-22 has enabled the Marine Corps to change the way it operates and, in many instances, do more with less. (see full report)... Read more
18-Dec-2012Source: Boeing
Company veteran Michael Kurth will oversee Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) unmanned airborne systems as of Jan. 1. Kurth, currently managing director of Boeing Defence UK Ltd. (BDUK), will relocate to St. Louis as vice president and general manager, Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs, reporting to Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick. David Pitchforth, managing director for UK Rotorcraft Support, a... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has been awarded a $4.8 million contract to install health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) onboard the entire fleet of U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T helicopters. For the U.S. Coast Guard, the installation and use of HUMS is critically important and paramount to the success of its missions. Unscheduled maintenance events can cause mission aborts that... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Local press in Australia is reporting a big outflow of helicopter pilots from the Australian Army, many heading for the offshore operators where they can double their pay and fly less hours. In the last year, 22 helicopter pilots have left, including 12 at the rank of Major. A further 8 are on leave to... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: Australian MoD
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced that the name of the new training squadron to operate the Navy’s MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters would be 725 Squadron. 725 Squadron will form as the operational training squadron, while 816 Squadron, which currently operates the S-70-B2 Seahawk, will transition to the MH-60R... Read more
17-Dec-2012
The Air Ambulance Service based out of Custume Barracks in Athlone has performed over 100 missions since the service was established last June. (see full report)... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today demonstrated affordable unmanned aircraft technology that could be integrated onto Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) MD 500 helicopters to expand the fleet’s mission capabilities. A Boeing Unmanned Little Bird (ULB) demonstrator aircraft, a variant of the highly successful MD 500 helicopter, autonomously flew for approximately 25 minutes at the ROKA Aviation... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: Eurocopter
On 27 November at an award ceremony in Ministry of Defence Main Building, Whitehall, London, Eurocopter UK was presented with a “Recognition of Achievement Award”. Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (DEST) Philip Dunne MP handed over the award to the Team. These awards recognise and celebrate specific areas of procurement and included for... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: HeliHub.com
In late July 2012, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified US Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon for six Huey II helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $63 million. Full details of the DSCA request can be viewed here. HeliHub.com can... Read more
17-Dec-2012Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran) and the Swedish Armed Forces Training School announce the first training courses Were successfully performed. These races are the result of year agreement signed in March 2012 Between Turbomeca Germany , Turbomeca Training Center , The Swedish Armed Forces Training School and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). This agreement Launched cooperation for... Read more
13-Dec-2012Source: Defence IQ
As Swedish Armed Forces prepare to redeploy again to Afghanistan in April 2013, the commander of the Helicopter Wing is set to meet with military peers at Defence IQ’s International Military Helicopter event in January to discuss the acquisition of UH-60M Black Hawks that has made the mission possible. Following the delivery of 15 of the aircraft last year, Colonel Magnus... Read more
13-Dec-2012Source: Helibras
[electronic translation] The workshop Helibras located on the Champ de Mars, in São Paulo, received a certification from the Directorate of Army Aviation Material (DMAvEx), sectoral support body responsible for managing the helicopters Avex, to perform repairs and inspections on airframe AS350 and AS550 L1 military A2, and maintenance and repair of aircraft equipment supplied... Read more
13-Dec-2012
Norway has again warned NH Industries that the airframer must resolve Oslo’s concerns over the performance and capability of its NH90 naval helicopters or face the cancellation of its order. (see full story)... Read more
13-Dec-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, the world-famous designer and developer of helicopters including the Mi-8, Mi-24 and Mi-26 models, today celebrates its 65th anniversary. Distinguished engineer Mikhail Mil in 1947 was appointed head of an experimental design bureau that over time became one of the best helicopter design schools in the world. Today the traditions of... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: Israel Defense
Israel has received information from the US Army on the new AH-64E model Apache, but the type is not on the force’s procurement list, mainly due to budget-related reasons. (see full story)... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: ATK
ATK (NYSE: ATK) has received a $48-million production contract from the U.S. Navy for the manufacturing of the AAR-47 Missile Warning System. The award encompasses production of new assemblies, including optical sensor converters and computer processors, as well as options for retrofitting weapon replaceable assembly upgrades and delivery of ATK’s Countermeasures Signal Simulator (CSS) to... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: Reuters
Industry executives said the Air Force bidding rules were so narrowly framed that they effectively excluded their aircraft from the competition. They said the terms favored Sikorsky’s Black Hawk and would not reward extra capability offered by bigger aircraft. (see full story)... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Penn., was awarded a $34,240,221 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the procurement of an MH-47G Special Operations Variant Chinook helicopter. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $563,788,721 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to fund the Navy’s Second Program Year in support of MH-60S and MH-60R Helicopters. Work will be performed in Stratford, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2016. One bid was solicited,... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $29,053,638 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the post-production services for the AH-64D in support of Foreign Military Sales. Work will be performed in Orlando, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $282,236,176 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the services and parts in support of the H-60 weapon system. Work will be performed in Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: US DoD
Kaiser Aircraft Industries Inc., Birmingham, Ala., was awarded a $32,107,446 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the services in support of the UH-60A aircraft. Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 5, 2017. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with eight bids received. The U.S.... Read more
12-Dec-2012Source: UTC Aerospace Systems
UTC Aerospace Systems secured aftermarket contracts for Constant Frequency Generator (CFG) repairs and retrofits, and upgraded spares for the U.S. Navy’s V-22 program. The V-22 is flown by both the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps team and the U.S. Air Force. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). “UTC Aerospace Systems is... Read more
11-Dec-2012Source: DARPA
When a person reaches out to place an object in just the right place, their mind makes a series of judgments requiring vision, stability and careful movement. Trying to do the same thing robotically from a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) requires several technology advances. A DARPA-funded technology demonstration recently finished a successful testing of... Read more
11-Dec-2012Source: Helicopter Museum
The Museum has put three models of the unique Fairey Rotodyne compound helicopter on display complementing the only surviving sections of the actual aircraft that are also part of the collection. The new models have been transfered to THM from the Imperial War Museum store at Duxford, Cambridge and are on display for the first... Read more
11-Dec-2012Source: US Navy
Aircraft 209, the fourth MV-22 to be assigned to the Presidential Support Squadron awaits attachment of the tail empennage (painted the iconic dark green of the squadron) on the Bell V-22 assembly plant production floor in Amarillo, Texas, Dec. 1. The first MV-22 is on schedule to be delivered to Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1),... Read more
11-Dec-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Three Marines and one Sailor of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit were among a group of service members recognized for their community serivce by the United States Consul General, Naha, here, Dec. 5. Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Adams, a CH-46E mechanic for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, and native of Covington, Ga.;... Read more
10-Dec-2012Source: CAE
CAE announced today on the eve of the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference that Robert (Rob) H. Lewis was named Vice President and General Manager of its global Business Aviation, Helicopter and Maintenance Training business unit. The organization combines three complementary business areas in a market-focused alignment. Lewis has a multi-faceted business aviation experience,... Read more
7-Dec-2012Source: Research and Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Helicopter Industry 2012-2017: Trend, Profit, and Forecast Analysis” report to their offering. The global helicopter industry, which experienced good growth in the past five years, is anticipated to continue the same during 2012-2017 and reach an estimated $24.7billion by 2017. The industry is geographically segmented into North... Read more
6-Dec-2012Source: US Army
Over the skies east of San Jose, a Black Hawk helicopter was seen flying low and slow Nov. 5. There were pilots aboard the aircraft, but all maneuvers during this flight were being conducted autonomously. The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command’s Aviation and Missile Center successfully demonstrated low-level autonomous behaviors in a flight... Read more
6-Dec-2012Source: PZL-Świdnik
PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that the second batch of Sokol helicopters in combat utility configuration has been delivered to the Philippine Air Force. The two additional helicopters follow the four Sokols delivered by PZL-Świdnik to the customer in February 2012. The second batch of Sokols are part of a contract signed... Read more
6-Dec-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that its companies won a number of awards at the inaugural Aviation Builder of the Year competition in Moscow on December 5. Winners included Rosvertol, which manufactures the Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopter [photo] and the super-heavy Mi-26, and was... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: EADS
The EADS Board of Directors and the company’s core shareholders have agreed on a far-reaching change of the company’s shareholding structure and governance. This agreement aims at normalising and simplifying the governance of EADS while securing a shareholding structure that allows France, Germany and Spain to protect their legitimate strategic interests. Subject to customary regulatory... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: News Corp
Dozens of Australian Army pilots have conducted a mini-mutiny by refusing to fly new Tiger attack helicopters after aircrew were hit by cockpit fumes for the third time this year. The fleet was not grounded after the third incident. (see full story)... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: Thales
At the 2012 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Thales is unveiling its latest-generation Reality H helicopter simulator equipped with the all-new, all-electric Hexaline high-fidelity, six-axis linear motion system. Hexaline harnesses the latest technological innovations to bring users major benefits in terms of life cycle cost and usability. Delivering greatly enhanced performance, the new... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: AHS
AHS is proud to announce that the complete run of all Vertiflite magazines is now available online in the AHS Online Store! We now have all 60 years of the world’s leading vertical flight technology magazine available online — more than 400 issues! Browse by year or search our comprehensive index of every Vertiflite article ever! All issues are available for download — free for AHS Members! Non-members... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: Kratos
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.(Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with BSC Partners, LLC(BSC) to produce aircrew training products and advanced aircrew training technology through mutual company commitments in product development and internal research and development. Aircrew training is instrumental for completing successful aircraft missions... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: Lord Corp
LORD Corporation, a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control, has announced the first recipient of the Distributor of the Year Award for its Aerospace & Defense Business Unit. Announced during the second annual LORD Corporation Aerospace & Defense Global Distribution Sales Meeting in Cary, N.C. on Oct. 3-4, Derco Aerospace was... Read more
5-Dec-2012Source: Sikorsky
The Sikorsky team developing the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps has delivered the first prototype aircraft — the Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) — from the assembly line to the flight test team. The move will enable Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), to prepare and test the GTV aircraft for hundreds... Read more
4-Dec-2012Source: Textron
Textron Systems and Bell Helicopter, Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) companies, announced today the opening of the Textron Systems Integration and Collaboration Lab and Bell Helicopter/AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manned/Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Lab. Based at Textron Systems’ Huntsville, Ala., location, these labs combine live data feeds, high-fidelity simulated environments and field equipment to enable rapid... Read more
4-Dec-2012Source: Reportlinker
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Military Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market 2013-2023 http://www.reportlinker.com/p01049836/Global-Military-Aircraft-Maintenance-Repair–Overhaul-MRO-Market-2013-2023.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Aerospace_and_Defense Report Details Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services are an extremely vital component in order for any military air force to operate efficiently and effectively. The ability to conduct support services... Read more
