General Atomics AeroTec Systems expands NH90 maintenance capacity with new dock
General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has announced an expansion of its maintenance capacities for NH90 helicopters at the Oberpfaffenhofen Special Airport.
U.S. approves potential USD 1.3 billion sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the UAE
The United States Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involving CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment.
Lockheed Martin delivers key capability as Merlin Mk2 Crowsnest reaches full operational status
The Royal Navy's Merlin Mk2 Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) system has officially achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC).
U.S. Army partners with Near Earth Autonomy and Honeywell to retrofit Black Hawk helicopters for autonomous logistics
The U.S. Army has awarded a $15 million programme to Near Earth Autonomy to lead the development of an autonomous logistics solution using retrofitted UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters.
Boeing delivers fourth CH-47F Chinook Block II heavy-lift helicopter to U.S. Army
On 29 April, Boeing announced the delivery of the fourth serially produced CH-47F Chinook Block II heavy-lift helicopter to the United States Army.
U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar over Latvia in multinational live-fire display of precision and lethality
During the drill, the Apache crews received real-time targeting data from the JTACs, who were positioned on the ground.
U.S. Army plans reduction of AH-64D Apache helicopter fleet amid broader forces reform
The AH-64D's average operating cost is $10,228 per flight hour for fiscal year 2025, the highest among all U.S. Army helicopters.
NSPA signs five-year multinational support deal for NH90 helicopter fleet
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has signed the fifth Logistic Items Contract (LIC5) with NHIndustries to support NH90 helicopters operated by Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
Virtual maintenance trainer accepted into service for RAF Chinook technicians
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) was awarded a £7 million contract in 2023 to deliver the VMT, with a two-year lead time to acceptance into service.
Sikorsky and Bristow Group sign long-term agreement for S-92 fleet support
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Bristow Group Inc. announced on 24 April a long-term agreement to enhance support for Bristow’s global fleet of S-92 helicopters.
CAE secures USD 180 million contract to support U.S. Army helicopter training programme
Since 2021, CAE has provided classroom, simulator, and aircraft flight training services for AHFTS, helping transition Initial Entry Rotary-Wing aviators to operational aircraft.
Europe’s first CH-47F Chinook simulator launched by Indra at Spanish Army base
The Chinook CH-47F is one of the most powerful transport helicopters in service, capable of carrying 10 tonnes or transporting dozens of troops.