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.
RAF Puma helicopters complete farewell flight after over 50 years of operational service
On 26 March, RAF Benson marked a historic moment as Puma helicopters departed on their farewell flight around the UK, drawing to a close more than five decades of operational service.
Airbus delivers first two H145M military helicopters to Cyprus National Guard
The H145M is a military version of the proven H145 twin-engine helicopter and is equipped with Airbus’s HForce weapons system.
Boeing to supply additional MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters to U.S. Special Opreations Forces
Boeing has been awarded a USD 240 million contract by the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters.
Israel to upgrade CH-53K helicopters with locally developed mission systems in new deal
The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars with Sikorsky to equip 12 CH-53K “Pere” helicopters with Israeli mission systems.
First Akeron LP missile firing from Tiger helicopter successfully conducted
A significant milestone has been achieved in the development of the MAST-F (AKERON LP) missile system, as the first boosted missile firing from a Tiger Test Bed Helicopter was successfully carried out.
KBR secures USD 229 million contract for U.S. Army cargo helicopter systems
The task order was issued by the U.S. Air Force’s 774 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, with the goal of enhancing the […]