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Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus delivers first H145M helicopter to the German Armed Forces

Arnold Pinto 19/11/2024 0

81 more to follow Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), less than a year after the contract was signed. The delivery marks the beginning of a new era for the German military, with helicopters playing a vital role

Aviation Defence & Security

Royal Canadian Air Force to get 19 Airbus H135 helicopters

Arnold Pinto 06/11/2024 0

Deliveries from H1 2026 Airbus Helicopters has secured a landmark agreement with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to supply the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H135 helicopters. The historic deal, part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marks Airbus’s first entry into the Canadian military

Aviation Defence & Security

Greece to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

Arnold Pinto 30/10/2024 0

Sikorsky gets the US government order A Lockheed Martin company, Sikorsky, has won a US government contract to provide Greece with 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The deal encompasses the aircraft for the Hellenic Army, personnel training, training equipment, and an initial provisioning package. The move is set to enhance Greece’s self-defence capabilities and

Aviation

Dubai Helishow 2024 set for vertical takeoff

Arnold Pinto 17/09/2024 0

With a concurrent conference With Dubai and Abu Dhabi hastening steps to establish themselves as hubs for advanced air mobility operations in the Middle East, all eyes will be on the Dubai Helishow at Skydive Dubai from October 22-24, 2024. The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President […]

Aviation

Sikorsky delivers VH-92A presidential helicopter to US Marine Corps

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2024 0

23rd aircraft is the last of its kind The US Marine Corps has officially accepted the 23rd and final VH-92A Patriot presidential helicopter, marking a significant achievement for Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. At a ceremony at Sikorsky’s facility in Owego, New York, US Lieutenant General Bradford Gering, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, said: “This delivery […]

Business

Poland buys 96 AH-64E Apache combat helicopters

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2024 0

Deal is worth approximately $12 billion Poland has finalised an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 96 new AH-64E Apache combat helicopters as the NATO country seeks to beef up its armed forces with advanced military assets following Russia’s unprovoked full invasion of Ukraine. The deal, worth about $12 billion and endorsed by the […]

Aviation

Boeing gets order for two MH-47G Block II Chinooks

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2024 0

Destined for US Army Special Operations The US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a $115 million contract to produce two MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters. This latest order increases the number of MH-47G Block II Chinooks under contract to 46. The new contract includes the production of two advanced helicopters and […]

Aviation

Airbus heads NATO’s next-generation rotorcraft concept study

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2024 0

The initiative involves 3 other partners The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Airbus Helicopters a significant contract. This contract, part of the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project, designates Airbus Helicopters as the leader of a comprehensive 13-month concept study to design and develop a new medium multi-role military

Aviation Defence & Security

France’s NH90 Special Forces Variant Begins Flight Testing

Arnold Pinto 23/06/2024 0

81 NH90 TTH Helicopters On Order Airbus Helicopters has initiated the flight testing phase for the NH90 Standard 2 prototype, a unique configuration tailored to the French Army Aviation’s special forces operations. The NH90 Standard 2 configuration, which incorporates advanced features such as the Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system, a new digital map

Aviation Qatar

QEAF Achieves 2,500 Flight Hours With NH90 Helicopters

Arnold Pinto 09/06/2024 0

Gulf State Operates 18 NH90s The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Leonardo have achieved a key milestone: The NH90 helicopter fleet in service with the QEAF has reached an impressive 2,500 flight hours. This milestone—highlighted at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2024—underscores the partnership between the QEAF and Leonardo, with the

Aviation

PHI To Acquire 12 Leonardo AW189 Helicopters

Dan Ngiam 06/06/2024 0

To Expand Its Global Fleet To strengthen its position in the global energy market, PHI Group (PHI) has forged a significant alliance with Leonardo, a renowned aerospace company, to acquire 12 AW189 helicopters. This comprehensive agreement, encompassing firm orders, purchase options, and a support partnership, marks a pivotal moment in the longstanding collaboration

Aviation Defence & Security

UK Military Orders 6 Airbus H145 Helicopters

Arnold Pinto 25/04/2024 0

To Be Deployed In Cyprus And Brunei The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered six Airbus H145 helicopters. The procurement, aimed at modernising the rotary fleet and streamlining operations, underscores the UK government’s commitment to optimising resources and enhancing capabilities across various operational domains, ensuring the nation’s security remains