Story by 1st Lt. Jacqulyn Noffsinger, 20th Air Force U.S. Aircrew Force. — The 582nd Helicopter Group achieved a major milestone in its modernization efforts as the MH-139 Grey Wolf completed its first Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) flight in support of nuclear security operations on January 28, 2025. The flight, conducted by the Leer másMH-139 completes first IOT&E in nuclear security operations[…]
Malmstrom Air Force Base. Montana. — The U.S. Air Force 550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter Initial Operational Tests and Evaluation (IOT&E). IOT&E is a critical phase in the development and fielding of new military systems. It’s a rigorous testing and evaluation process that assesses the system’s operational effectiveness, suitability and survivability in Leer más550th Helicopter Squadron begins MH-139A Grey Wolf IOT&E[…]
Story by Senior Airman Erica Webster, 908th Flying Training Wing Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the IAST (Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer), a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance readiness and efficiency for MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter crews. The IAST is part of a broader effort Leer másIAST enhances MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter aircrews readiness[…]
Story by Bradley J. Clark, 908th Flying Training Wing MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The 908th Flying Training Wing has been transitioning from a C-130-equipped tactical airlift unit to becoming the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter for nearly four years now. After divesting the last of its C-130 Hercules Leer másMH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter participates in first training event[…]
Story by Samuel King Jr. 96th Test Wing EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The MH-139A Grey Wolf’s back left tire was the last to leave the ground as Maj. Jonathan Palka’s synchronized stick and pedal movements propelled the aircraft up, forward and away from Duke Field’s runway. The lift-off June 27 marked the last Leer másMH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter ends its time at Eglin Air Force Base[…]
Story by Bradley J. Clark, 908th Airlift Wing The 908th Airlift Wing has assigned aircraft for the first time in more than 23 months, or 726 days to be exact, as the first of the wing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 3, 2024. “I’m really excited!” exclaimed 908th Leer más908th Airlift Wing and the MH-139A Grey Wolf den in Alabama[…]
Story by Kisha Johnson, 78th Air Base Wing When most people think of the Air Force, airplanes and jets first come to mind. However, there is another type of aircraft that is very important to protecting and serving our nation – they’re helicopters. And Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is home to the Air Force Leer másRobins AFB is the AFLCMC to Helicopter System Program Office[…]
Story by Bradley Clark, 908th Airlift Wing The 908th Airlift Wing has looked to the Air Force’s subject matter experts when it comes to training helicopter crew members in preparation for the wing’s new mission: the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter. The Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf is the military variant of Leer más908th and 23rd FTS preparing aircrews for MH-139A training[…]
Philadelphia, 14 December 2023 – Leonardo delivery the 700th helicopter from Leonardo (AgustaWestland) production line in USA (Philadelphia), an AW119Kx. This milestone representing an enormous milestone achievement from the company in the United States that shows to the technical maturity of its industrial operations in the country. The actual 700th aircraft, an AW119Kx single engine, Leer másLeonardo delivers its 700th helicopter manufactured in USA[…]
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently secured designation as the Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) for 81 major structural and dynamic components of the U.S. Air Force MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter, the planned replacement for the UH-1N Huey. FRCE performs maintenance, repair and overhaul of the legacy Leer másFRCE secures components workload for USAF MH-139A Grey Wolf[…]
