Boeing readies first CH-47F Chinook Block II for the UK as export production of upgraded heavy-lift helicopter advances
Boeing has released three images showing progress on the first CH-47F Chinook Block II heavy transport helicopter for the United Kingdom.
Royal Saudi Naval Forces surpass 10,000 flight hours on MH-60R Seahawk helicopters in U.S. Navy training program
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces has logged more than 10,000 flight hours on its fleet of U.S.-supplied MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, a threshold that program officials describe less as an endpoint than as evidence of how far a decade-long defense partnership has come.
Sikorsky pursues European production line for NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft programme
The NGRC programme is aimed at developing a medium-class, multi-role rotorcraft to replace medium multi-role helicopters now in service.
UK plans second CH-47 Chinook purchase to sustain Royal Air Force heavy-lift capability into 2060
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to buy additional CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, pointing to a further renewal of one of the Royal Air Force’s core air mobility fleets.
Lockheed Martin starts production of Europe’s first Sikorsky Firehawk aerial firefighting helicopters at PZL Mielec
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has begun production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior.
GE Aerospace CT7-2E1 engines selected for Leonardo AW149 helicopters as UK advances New Medium Helicopter program
The AW149 will become the UK’s new medium helicopter, bringing Leonardo’s latest-generation multi-role battlefield capability into service.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection orders 10 Airbus H125 helicopters to support law enforcement and border security missions
Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 helicopters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations.
Belgium receives first Airbus H145M as expanded 20-helicopter order supports defence and police modernisation
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a step in the modernisation of the country’s defence and security capabilities.
Leonardo promotes AW249 Fenice combat helicopter at ILA Berlin as new European capability for multi-domain operations
Leonardo has presented the AW249 next-generation exploration and escort helicopter at ILA Berlin, where the aircraft made its first public flying display at the exhibition.
CAE to update German Navy NH90 Sea Lion simulator visual systems with Prodigy Image Generator technology
CAE Prodigy is designed to improve synthetic environment generation through visual realism and responsiveness.
Royal Navy declares Full Operating Capability for Martlet missile system on Wildcat helicopters
The Royal Navy has declared full operating capability for the Martlet missile system used on its Wildcat helicopters.
GE Aerospace wins T700 engine support contract for British Army Apache AH-64E attack helicopter fleet
GE Aerospace has received a three-year contract from Boeing Defence UK Ltd to continue supporting the T700-GE-T701D engines powering the British Army’s Apache AH-64E fleet.