The US Army and Air National Guard H-60 Black Hawk helicopter aircrews represent a combined force that is always ready. Defined by unique multi-mission and mobilization capabilities, the Army and Air National Guard are uniquely positioned components of the United States Army and Air Force. Search And Rescue The UH-60M Black Hawk is the multi-mission backbone of Leer másUS National Guard always ready with the H-60 Black Hawk[…]
Szolnok, 24 July 2023 – The Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters to Hungary. The helicopter was officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “I am very happy that we have delivered the first H225Ms to Hungary today,” said Bruno Even. “The Defence Leer másFirst two Airbus H225M helicopters delivered to Hungary[…]
By Staff Sgt. Jacob Stephens, 35th Wing Public Affairs DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Davis-Monthan Air Force Base received the first of its new HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters in May 2023 as the wing continues developing and fortifying their Airmen for tomorrow’s fight. The motto “That others may live” is the driving force Leer másSikorsky HH-60W brings rescue to new heights to USAF[…]
U.S.Air Force by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon, 35th Wing Public Affairs DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — The 55th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base received their first Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, also known as the whiskey model, May 3, 2023. «This HH-60W represents the first of many rescue helicopters at Leer másSikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II, Whiskey inbound[…]
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — The U.S. Air Force recently selected Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) as the stateside depot source of repair (DSOR) for the HH-60W Jolly Green II, the air service’s new combat rescue platform. FRCE will conduct all helicopter airframe programmed depot maintenance for the HH-60W CRH aircraft located Leer másFRCE selected as depot source of repair for new HH-60W helicopter[…]
Stratford, Conn., Dec. 27, 2022 – The U.S. Navy declared full-rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is procuring long-lead items and critical materials to support building full rate production CH-53K Leer másUS Navy approves Full-Rate Production for Sikorsky CH-53K[…]
Story by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan / U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs The USAF (United States Air Force) 920th Rescue Wing conducted a week-long CSAR validation exercise designed to refine mass-casualty emergency response procedures. 920th RQW Airmen from across the wing worked to ensure pararescuemen and aircrew from HH-60G Pave Hawk and Leer másUSAF 920th Rescue Wing conduct CSAR exercise[…]
Interview conducted by Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin company) The Sikorsky test pilots Bill Fell and John Groth acumulates between them more than 65 years of helicopter experience. Bill is part of Sikorsky’s efforts to advance their X2™ Technology as the best solution to meet the United States Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) needs. John Leer másA conversation with Sikorsky test pilots Bill Fell and John Groth[…]
STRATFORD, Conn., October 12, 2022 — The USAF (U.S. Air Force) declared IOC (Initial Operational Capability) for the Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue Helicopter, validating the platform’s operational readiness to forward deploy Air Force rescue crews around the globe. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company designed and manufactures the HH-60W, which enables the USAF to conduct Leer másUSAF declares IOC of Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II[…]
PZL-Świdnik, the Polish company fully owned by Leonardo, will act as prime contractor and will host a local production line for the AW149 helicopters with the deliveries in the 2023-2029 period Profumo: “This contract provides evidence of our commitment to the continued development of the helicopter capabilities and supply chain to the benefit of the Leer másPolish Armed Forces has signed for 32 Leonardo AW149[…]
