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Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This standard is one of the latest NH90 configurations and is being developed specifically for the French Army Aviation, to support special forces operations. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered a total of 18 NH90s in the Standard 2 configuration. Flight testing will continue until the end of the year in accordance with the schedule agreed with the French Armament General Directorate (Direction Générale de l’Armement).

French Army’s NH90 for Special Forces has started flight testing

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Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This standard is one of the latest NH90 configurations.

NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to launch the development and qualification of the NH90 Block 1 upgrade (also known as Software Release 3). NAHEMA acted on behalf of Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. This programme is part of the NH90 evolution roadmap and constitutes a major upgrade in terms of capabilities for both the TTH and NFH variants of the NH90 combat helicopter.

NHIndustries: NH90 helicopter comprehensive upgrade programme launched

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NH Industries and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency have signed a contract to launch the development and qualification of the NH90 Block 1 upgrade.

In December 2023, the French defence procurement agency (DGA) approved the acquisition of an additional eight NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopters (TTH) for the French Special Operations Forces (SOF).

France buys more NH90 helicopters for SOF in EUR 305 million deal

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The French defence procurement agency (DGA) approved the acquisition of an additional eight NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopters (TTH) for the French Special Operations Forces.

NHIndustries is showcasing its advanced NH90 helicopter in its naval version, the NFH, at the World Defence Show, taking place from February 4th to 8th in Riyadh. This premier aerospace and defence gathering in the Middle East highlights the NH90’s significant capabilities in maritime operations, underlining the aircraft's role in the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF).

NH90 helicopter presented at World Defence Show 2024

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NHIndustries is showcasing its advanced NH90 helicopter in its naval version, the NFH, at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.

The Swedish Armed Forces recently took delivery of two upgraded NH90 helicopters, known as Helikopter 14 in Sweden. These helicopters, flown in from Finland and France, have been modified to achieve full capability and equipment levels as per the Swedish Armed Forces' requirements.

Swedish Armed Forces receive two upgraded NH90 helicopters

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The Swedish Armed Forces recently took delivery of two upgraded NH90 helicopters, known as Helikopter 14 in Sweden.

The Italian Navy achieved a major rotorcraft capability enhancement milestone with the completion of deliveries of its NH90 helicopters combined with a dedicated simulation centre for its NH90 crews.

Italy: deliveries of NH90 helicopters for Marina Militare completed

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The Italian Navy achieved a major rotorcraft capability enhancement milestone with the completion of deliveries of its NH90 helicopters combined with a dedicated simulation centre for its NH90 crews.

Fokker Services Group has been accredited by the Military Aviation Authority of The Netherlands to continue carrying out base maintenance work on the NH Industries NH90 military helicopter under the new NLD-MAR-145 regulations as of April 2023, after successfully complying with the latest standards in military aircraft maintenance.

Fokker Services Group receives accreditation for base maintenance of the RNLAF NH90 helicopter

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Fokker Services Group has been accredited to continue carrying out base maintenance work on the NHIndustries NH90 helicopter.

On May 3, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) announced that the NHIndustries consortium had delivered another multi-purpose NH90 helicopter to the Swedish Armed Forces in the final configuration of onboard equipment.

Swedish Armed Forces received upgraded NHIndustries NH90 helicopter

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The NHIndustries consortium has delivered another multi-purpose NH90 helicopter to the Swedish Armed Forces.

On March 17, NHIndustries celebrated the delivery of the 500th NH90 helicopter. This delivery marks a symbolic milestone and a remarkable achievement since the first delivery in December 2006 to the German Army.

NHIndustries delivered 500th NH90 helicopter

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On March 17, NHIndustries celebrated the delivery of the 500th NH90 helicopter.

Qatar's NH90 helicopter fleet reached 1,000 flight hours in service on 28th February 2023, showing outstanding effectiveness and serviceability. Missions included primarily troop transport and utility, search and rescue, and surveillance, among others. In 2022 the fleet showed an average serviceability above 80%, with a focus on collaboration between the operator and industry on the overall support and maintenance activities.

Qatar’s NH90 fleet reaches 1,000 flight hours

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Qatar’s NH90 helicopter fleet reached 1,000 flight hours in service on 28th February 2023, showing outstanding effectiveness and serviceability.

On Monday, 5 July 2021, radio and television reports issued warnings: Storm Zyprian was approaching Brittany, bringing with it winds of more than 110 km/h (60 knots). At the Lanvéoc-Poulmic naval air base everyone knew exactly what this meant. For several decades, the helicopters of Air Naval Squadron 33F have been standing guard. The outstanding Super Frelon that was in service from 1979 to 2010 was replaced in 2011 by the equally impressive NH90 Caïman. However, Public Service (PS) missions have remained essential: they still involve taking off in all weather conditions, facing the raging elements and providing assistance, far out to sea if necessary. Most of the 33F’s resources are based at Lanvéoc-Poulmic (Presqu'ile de Crozon, Brittany), but it also supplies the PS unit in Cherbourg, as well as aircraft and crews on board multi-mission frigates.

The NH90 rescues six in the grip of an offshore storm

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The recovery of six people from the storm-torn yacht Don Quijote in 2021 turned into an extraordinary rescue.