24-Jul-2012Source: HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) organized a Global Business Partners’ Meet of its vendors here on Saturday to apprise them of recent changes within HAL to speed up the process of procurement and make suppliers aware of various procedures, statutory requirements and adherence to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines. Eighty three vendors, 26 foreign and 57... Read more
24-Jul-2012Source: TT electronics
TT electronics has been presented with Agusta Westland Ltd’s award for Outstanding Performance at the company’s annual Supplier Conference. The design work carried out by TT electronics New Chapel Electronics on military rotary aircraft assemblies for Agusta Westland and other MoD projects has supported the successful approval of the Ministry of Defence’s DAOS certification. TT... Read more
24-Jul-2012Source: US Marine Corps
Twelve MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft were off-loaded from a civilian cargo ship at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 23. This marks the first deployment of the MV-22 to Japan. The aircraft will be stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, as part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265). MCAS... Read more
23-Jul-2012Source: FB Heliservices
I am delighted to announce that FB Heliservices Limited has signed a contract with Albania’s Ministry of Defence to train a team of Air Force helicopter pilots and Search and Rescue crewmen at DHFS. The contract covers the training of twelve pilots and four crewmen operators. The first course is due to commence in July... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Shephard Conferences and Exhibitions, well known UK-based organiser of Heli-Asia, Heli-Power, Heli-Pacific, Heli Middle-East, SAR Europe and many other industry events over the years, has gone into Administration. A press release shows that three of the four partners of insolvency practice ReSolve were appointed Joint Administrators on 4th July, and their stated aim is to... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited announced today the signing of a four-year agreement with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for ongoing logistics and engineering support for the Commonwealth of Australia’s fleet of BLACK HAWK (S-70A(TM)) and SEAHAWK® (S-70B(TM)) helicopters. Valued at more than $120 million, with six annual renewable options, the contract is a follow-on agreement... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: Congressman Jim Moran
The U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat and Senior Member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, to put an end to purchases from the Russian-controlled arms dealer Rosoboronexport which is currently supplying weapons to the oppressive Syrian regime. The amendment, attached to the FY’13... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: US Army
It was a proud, historic and emotional moment for the Army and especially for the soldiers in the 1-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. The last AH-64A Apache helicopter, aircraft 451, was “retired†from the Army and handed over to the Project Office for Apache Helicopters during a ceremony on Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston,... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
MZA Associates Corp.*, Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a $9,787,624 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research project under topic N091-009, entitled “Tactical Beam Director for Airborne High Energy Laser Applications.â€Â This contract provides for the finalized design for the MH-60S helicopter beam director and beam control system, fabrication of all components,... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Penn., was awarded a $6,832,402 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the overhaul services in support of the Chinook aft and forward rotary blades. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Rosoboronexport FGUP, Moscow, Russia, was awarded a $171,380,636 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 10 additional Mi-17 helicopters. Work will be performed in Russia, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command,... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Selex Elsag
SELEX Elsag is to provide Boeing Defense, Space and Security with SRT- 270 High-Frequency radio communication systems to equip new CH-47 transport helicopters in the Mark (MK)-6 version, recently purchased by the British Ministry of Defense. The system will feature next-generation ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) capability, the international standard which allows rapid and reliable HF... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Selex Elsag
At Farnborough 2012 SELEX Elsag announced a 11 million euro contract to supply LOAM (Laser Obstacle Avoidance & Monitoring) systems to equip naval and tactical NH-90 helicopters operated by the Italian Ministry of Defense. Delivery of the equipment is expected to begin in 2013. The NH90 is produced by NHI, a consortium between the Franco-German... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Naharnet
The Saint George Hospital University Medical Center in Beriut’s Ashrafiyeh neighborhood is expected to inaugurate on Thursday a helipad on the roof of the building during a ceremony sponsored by Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut Elias Audeh. (see full story)... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace has been selected to provide Bell Helicopter with key metal and composite structures across the new 525 Relentless helicopter fuselage. This major work package includes composite and aluminium fuselage panels and structural parts installed in the cockpit, cabin and tailboom. Manufacture will begin in late 2012 with initial deliveries scheduled for 2013 and... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s new Maintenance Mission Control Center in Oxford, England is setting new standards in operator support – particularly for the security agencies involved in the upcoming London Olympic Games. Located at Oxford Airport and operated by Eurocopter UK, this facility manages more than 2,000 maintenance events per year at Eurocopter bases in Oxford and Hawarden/Wales,... Read more
19-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and the U.S. Army today celebrated the delivery of the 500th H-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter. The deliveries to date comprise 400 UH-60M utility and 100 HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft, the latter used exclusively as an air ambulance by the U.S. Army to rush wounded soldiers to field... Read more
18-Jul-2012Source: AAG
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the East Coast’s premier executive helicopter service, has been selected as the exclusive helicopter service for Delivering Alpha, a conference of illustrious investors, fund managers and economic commentators. Sponsored by CNBC and Institutional Investor, the conference will be held July 18 at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. “This is one of the foremost economic... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard
The Coast Guard opened its seasonal forward operating location in Barrow Monday in preparation for the anticipated increase of maritime activities in the Arctic. FOL Barrow is part of Arctic Shield 2012, which focuses on operations, outreach and an assessment of the Coast Guard’s capabilities above the Arctic Circle. The FOL in Barrow consists of... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the world leader in the civil and parapublic helicopter market, is providing its development personnel with the most modern high-performance infrastructures and resources, all in support of its innovation program, a core feature of the Group’s Vision 2020. Following on from the launch of the Systemhaus project at Donauwörth in Germany, which will reach... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: Rebtech
Night vision specialty lighting company, REB Technologies (REBTECH) has announced a cooperative business venture with Aerospace Vendor Solutions, Inc. (AVS) based in San Antonio, Texas. AVS will provide certification services to REBTECH as well as engineering and STC support for projects that include NVG, avionics, and other related equipment. The companies will also collaborate on sales and... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: DSCA
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 10 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for 24 AH-64D APACHE Block III LONGBOW Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $3.0 billion. The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 24... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has taken on the prime sponsorship of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) student competitions for 2012. The competitions give high school and college students worldwide the chance to design, develop and operate unmanned systems for sea, land and air. The students receive a hands-on learning experience on how... Read more
17-Jul-2012Source: DSCA
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 10 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait for continuing logistics support, training, depotlevel repair services and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale for continuing logistics support,... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: AHS
AHS International – The Vertical Flight Technical Society  announced today the winner of the Society’s prestigious Best Paper Award. The Alfred Gessow Award is given each year for the best technical paper at the AHS Annual Forum. The award consists of a plaque and transportation for one author to the European Rotorcraft Forum (ERF). This year’s winner... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $41,906,702 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Integrated Logistics Support, Program Management, Aircraft Warranty, Maintenance Manpower and Software Loading to support the 15 UH-60M “Green†aircraft procured for the Swedish Armed Forces. Work will be performed in Stratford,... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded a $13,879,930 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the services in support of the upgraded single channel full authority digital engine control retrofit of OH-58D fleet. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, with an estimated completion date of July 29, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Pave-Tech Inc., Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded $8,344,795 for firm-fixed-price task order #0012 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-09-D-1605) for the design and construction of MV- 22 Aviation Pavement Project at Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The work to be performed provides for the design, construction, and rehabilitation of aircraft... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
Logistics Services International, Jacksonville, Fla., was awarded an $11,602,225 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure UH-60M Black Hawk Maintenance Trainers. Work will be performed in Pensacola, Fla., with an estimated completion date of June 28, 2017. Sixteen bids were solicited, with two bids received. The U.S.... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US DoD
MD Helicopter, Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $40,674,920 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of MD 530F aircraft and related equipment in support of foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia. Work will be performed in Mesa, with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Hamilton Sundstrand
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:Â UTX), was recently awarded a multi-year Overhaul & Repair contract from the U.S. Army for BLACK HAWK helicopter T700 fuel controls, with initial delivery orders starting in 2012 and covering a period of performance through 2017. “Hamilton Sundstrand is pleased to be selected to provide maintenance... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Royal Air Force
Extra airspace restrictions around London and the Southeast, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, began on Saturday 14th July. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and the Ministry of Defence have worked together to inform airspace users about the restrictions and how people can continue to... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Ministry of Defence
The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will berth at Greenwich this evening for her Olympics duties, and will be open to the public on Sunday, 15 July – a unique opportunity to tour the largest ship in the Royal Navy Fleet. After the training exercises earlier this year, HMS Ocean is returning to London for a... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Royal Navy
Navy Sea Kings today flew into London as the military ring of steel for the Olympics tightened a fortnight before the Games begin. The helicopters from 854 Naval Air Squadron, normally based at Culdrose in Cornwall, will spend the next seven weeks flying from RAF Northolt in West London as part of the aerial shield... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Royal Air Force
RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The aircraft from 33 Squadron, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, are part of a multi-layered air security plan. These additional security measures build on the RAF’s existing air... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard
Capt. Karl Moore, retiring commanding officer of Base Kodiak, and Capt. Jerald Woloszynski, incoming commanding officer of Base Kodiak, shake hands after reading their orders and passing command July 11, 2012. Woloszynski, prior program manager for the Nationwide Automatic Identification System project, will serve a three-year tour as commanding officer at Base Kodiak.... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: US Coast Guard
Coast Guard Station New York held a change of command ceremony in Staten Island, N.Y., today. Lt. Cmdr. Jason Aleksak, who took command of Station New York in October 2009, was relieved of his duties and responsibilities by Lt. Cmdr. Bill Walsh. Walsh most recently served as an assignment officer at the Coast Guard’s Personnel... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has established a new training facility for Fire Scout unmanned helicopter operators that offers improved flight simulators, hands-on aircraft maintenance and classroom instruction. Opened July 10 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., the Fire Scout Training Center will meet increasing demands for trained operators as the system is used more during... Read more
16-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has selected Pankl Aerospace Innovations, LLC, as the winner of its first Entrepreneurial Challenge Competition. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Pankl Aerospace Innovations, a newly formed spin-off entity of Pankl Aerospace based in Cerritos, California, was selected for its presentation... Read more
13-Jul-2012Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has received the first 10 new fuselages designed specifically for the AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter from long-time supplier Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). This milestone paves the way for delivery of the first Apache Block III aircraft with new fuselages next year. “KAI has been a key part of... Read more
13-Jul-2012Source: Boeing
The new Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter for Canada is progressing ahead of schedule after making its first flight on June 24. “Boeing and the Canadian Department of National Defence are focused on delivering the next generation of advanced vertical-lift aircraft to meet the needs of the Canadian military today and well into the... Read more
12-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
A ceremony was held today at the Farnborough International Airshow, in the presence of the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, to celebrate the successful delivery to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the new AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat multi-role helicopter. The first AW159 Wildcat was accepted in April 2012 and... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the expansion of an existing contract that doubles the size of the in-country maintenance support team for the Colombian Army UH-60 BLACK HAWK fleet. The Colombian Army Aviation – part of the Army’s Combined Arms Team – has acquired Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance Services for its fleet of UH-60... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Selex Galileo
SELEX Galileo welcomes the delivery of the first AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopter to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a ceremony that took place today at the Farnborough Air show . The Company is proud to contribute to the Lynx Wildcat programme by providing leading edge technologies including the innovative Active Electronically Scanned... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Rebtech
REBTECH will again feature their comprehensive night vision lighting equipment, services and capabilities during the ALEA annual conference and exposition in Reno, Nevada at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The show runs from July 11-14. Recent law enforcement activity for the company includes the delivery of a third Bell 407 night vision STC kit to Rotor... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Woody McClendon has joined the company as Sales Manager, Rotorcraft Training. Woody will support FlightSafety’s training sales efforts across all segments of the helicopter industry. He will work closely with existing and prospective Customers to develop training offerings tailored to their individual needs and unique requirements. “Our Customers... Read more
11-Jul-2012Source: Cubic
Cubic Defense Applications, the defense systems business of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), has appointed a new chief operating officer and a new vice president, human resources. Dave Schmitz, has been named for the newly created position of chief operating officer. Schmitz will be responsible for all facets of CDA’s worldwide operations, engineering and product line day-to-day performance, and... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: Helihub.com
RIA Novosti, the Russian state news agency, is reporting that Russian Helicopters CEO Dmitry Petrov said on Monday that his company would jointly produce a light helicopter with AgustaWestland. Final signatures are expected on the agreement at Farnborough Air Show this week. Roll-out of the first example of this new model is expected in 2015,... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Italian Police has placed an order for two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters. The contract is partially funded by the EU FRONTEX programme aimed at supporting coordination and development of the European Union’s border management. Also included in the contract is a comprehensive support and training... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received a contract valued at US$183 Million to service M250 engines, which power the US Army’s fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout helicopters. The contract, to support 500 M250 engines on more than 300 aircraft, begins in July 2012 for a year, and the Army has options to... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Family of new generation helicopters is making its first ever public appearance at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. The Family comprising the AW139 intermediate twin together with the first prototypes of the AW169 light intermediate and AW189 8-tonne class will be performing in the... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is exhibiting the new generation AW189 8-tonne class helicopter in a search and rescue configuration for the first time ever at the Farnborough International Airshow. Launched in June 2011, the AW189 is designed to meet future demanding requirements for long range, long endurance SAR operations in all weather conditions and operating... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with INAER Maintenance SAU of Spain to explore aircraft maintenance and support opportunities for the Spanish Ministry of Defense. INAER engages in comprehensive fleet Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft worldwide. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the... Read more
10-Jul-2012Source: Sikorsky
The U.S. Army and Navy today signed an $8.5 billion contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), to buy a baseline quantity of 653 BLACK HAWK and SEAHAWK® helicopters through December 2017. The five-year contract will yield significant savings for the U.S. Government compared with purchasing the same quantity across five... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter
The upgrade of UK Ministry of Defence Puma aircraft took a major step forward last week with Eurocopter completing its first internal qualification of the Puma Mk2 aircraft. This upgrade will significantly enhance the aircraft’s performance, mission capability and safety. The first modified aircraft will fly into the UK in the coming weeks to conclude... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
The Russian helicopter holding “Russian Helicopters”, a subsidiary of JSC “UIC” Oboronprom “, one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of helicopters, including some of the most iconic, innovative and well-operated models, will participate in the Farnborough International Air Show 2012, from 9 to July 15, 2012. Exposition of Russian-made helicopters can be seen... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: UTC
Sikorsky today announced that the Royal Thai Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to acquire two UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters through the United States Government’s Foreign Military Sales channel. Upon delivery, Thailand will become the first member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to fly the very latest version... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT – Elisra will present at Farnborough Airshow 2012 the ALL-in-SMALLâ„¢ unified self protection system, offering a complete, lightweight and compact electronic warfare (EW) suite in a single LRU for any airborne platform. Â ALL-in-SMALLâ„¢, a cutting-edge, integrated EW suite, offers for the first time the most advanced multi-spectral DAS and... Read more
5-Jul-2012Source: Renault
On July 1, 2012, Renault announced the appointment of Jean-Michel Billig as a member of the Executive Committee and Executive Vice President, Engineering and Quality, replacing Odile Desforges. After graduating in 1987 from Ecole Centrale Paris as an engineer, he began his career at Eurocopter in Munich as head of the man-machine interface for the... Read more
5-Jul-2012Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s participation at the 2012 Farnborough Airshow will highlight the capabilities of the company’s growing rotorcraft family – including the new EC175, a new seven metric ton-category helicopter which is setting the standard for cabin size, mission payload and range performance. For its appearance in the biennial UK industry event, the EC175 is to be... Read more
5-Jul-2012Source: European Defence Agency
One of the largest helicopter exercises in Europe gets under way today. Some 2700 personnel from all three services and seven countries will take part in Exercise Hot Blade from 4-19 July. The exercise forms part of the European Defence Agency’s Helicopter Training Programme. Exercise Hot Blade draws on forces from Portugal (the hosts), and... Read more
5-Jul-2012Source: Brüel & Kjær
Sikorsky is bidding for the contract to replace the current Danish military Lynx helicopters with its MH-60R Seahawk helicopter. The MoU is conditioned on the decision by the Danish government to procure the Seahawk. The MOU sets a framework for cooperation that will promote and enhance the business interests of both parties. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation... Read more
5-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com
AgustaWestland is to hold a delivery ceremony next week at the Farnborough Air Show for the AW159 Wildcat. The company will host the event on Wednesday 11th July from 9am in the morning. A short ceremony in the presence of Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence, will be followed by a... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Royal Navy
More than forty aircrew and engineers are laying the foundations for the future of the Commando Helicopter Force by getting to grips with its new aircraft – learning from the RAF. In under four years, the Merlin, not the redoubtable Sea King, will be the mainstay of global operations by the force, the wings of... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com
Eurocopter have recently supplied the five helicopters to the State Flight Test Center in Moscow for evaluation tests, a source with knowledge on the situation told Interfax-AVN on Wednesday. The five comprise of three single-engine AS350B3 Squirrels and two AS355NP Twin Squirrels from Eurocopter. A fleet acquisition of at least 50 is still feasible, despite... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Rotorspot
The Netherlands military have today reported that their Navy SH-14D Lynx helicopter (serial 277) that was abandoned on the beach of the Lybian city of Sirte in February 2011, is back in the Netherlands. The helicopter was used last year in an unsuccessful evacuation attempt from Hr.Ms. Tromp frigate. The three crew members were held... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Herald News
The Canadian government says it will level “significant†fines against Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for missing yet another deadline to deliver CH-148 Cyclone helicopters. (see full story)... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: PZL-Åšwidnik
PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce its attendance at the BALT-MILITARY-EXPO in Gdańsk, organized under the honorary patronage of the Minister of National Defence. Held in Gdańsk every two years, the BALT-MILITARY-EXPO is the largest and the most important event of its type to be held in Poland. Presenting state-of-the-art solutions for... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com
The Portuguese Ministry of Defence has suspended participation in the NH90 program and will no longer take delivery of the ten they had ordered. The fleet was intended for the Portuguese Army, and were the TTH (Tactical Trasport Helicopter) variant. The cancellation is believed to be driven by budgetary cost savings. The NH90 acquisition was... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Australian Army
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that two additional CH-47D Chinook helicopters have been handed over to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Townsville. The Chinook provides the ADF with an outstanding battlefield lift capability and has provided excellent service to Army for more than 25 years.... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: European Defence Agency
The European Defence Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Commodore Pete Round as the Capability Director. A highly experienced officer, he joined the RAF as an officer in 1979, before reading Metallurgy at Manchester University. After qualifying as a RAF pilot, he flew Buccaneers in the maritime strike attack role. Since then,... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: EADS
From commercial and military aircraft to satellites and secure communications systems, EADS and its Divisions – Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – will present a wide array of innovative products at the Farnborough International Airshow, which runs from July 9 to July 15. Visitors will see the Group’s extensive capabilities in the fields of aerospace... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland North America, Inc. completed a week of flight demonstrations for the U.S. Army as it moves forward with its Armed Aerial Scout program. AgustaWestland performed the Armed Aerial Scout demonstrations with the AW139M as a technology demonstrator. AgustaWestland plans to propose a military variant of the AW169 for the mission, based on the U.S.... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: Bell
ell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the recent addition of Keith Flail as the director of Military Program Office Operations. In this role, he is responsible for executing the daily actions of the Program Office and will lead the functional program management and core process teams. Mitch Snyder, Executive Vice President for Military... Read more
3-Jul-2012Source: ReportLinker
This research forecasts the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) helicopter market, including general trends and program analysis. This market includes seven classifications of helicopter platforms as well as miscellaneous helicopter parts and services. Military helicopters provide end users with many capabilities, including air-to-ground attack and assault, troop and cargo transport, intelligence and surveillance gathering, resupply,... Read more
