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A CH-53K King Stallion lifts another CH-53K expanding capabilities

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Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Md. — The CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, under the direction of H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261), achieved a major milestone by successfully lifting another CH-53K King Stallion. The test, performed by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 21 (HX-21), is part of the CH-53K aircraft recovery rigging Leer másA CH-53K King Stallion lifts another CH-53K expanding capabilities[…]

Army announces Cheyenne Tribe honored by MV-75 tiltrotor

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Story by Capt. Andrew Lightsey IV, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Army officially named its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) the MV-75 Cheyenne II on April 15 (2026). The announcement was made during the 2026 Army Aviation Warfighting Summit hosted by the Army Aviation Association of America. «With the MV-75 we Leer másArmy announces Cheyenne Tribe honored by MV-75 tiltrotor[…]

The Army’s FLRAA is officially designated MV-75 Cheyenne II

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Nashville, TN (April 15, 2026). — The U.S. Army officially designated the FLRAA (Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft) Bell MV-75 as the Cheyenne II. Consistent with the Army tradition of honoring Native American tribes, the MV-75 honors the heritage of the Cheyenne Tribes, two federally recognized nations: the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana and the Cheyenne Leer másThe Army’s FLRAA is officially designated MV-75 Cheyenne II[…]

Bell Textron completes upgrade of the Royal Thai Navy Bell 212

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Bangkok, Thailand. November 11, 2025. – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the successful refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The comprehensive upgrade program was focused on extending the operational life of RTN’s Bell 212 helicopter, with enhancements made to its fuel system, avionics Leer másBell Textron completes upgrade of the Royal Thai Navy Bell 212[…]

Final Sikorsky VH-92A presidential helicopter delivered

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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md. — Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) and the Marine Corps accepted delivery of the final VH-92A helicopter, built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, in August. The achievement signifies the completion of the program of record to deliver 23 new presidential helicopters in support of the executive lift Leer másFinal Sikorsky VH-92A presidential helicopter delivered[…]

The CH-53K King Stallion helicopter arrives at MCAS Yuma

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Story by CPL. Jada Venegas, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona – MCAS Yuma welcomed its inaugural fleet of CH-53K King Stallion helicopters, June 7, 2024. The CH-53K arriving to MCAS Yuma, is a historic milestone which represents the first time that Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 Leer másThe CH-53K King Stallion helicopter arrives at MCAS Yuma[…]

MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter ends its time at Eglin Air Force Base

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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[…]

The retired VH-3D Marine One «BUNO 358» finds permanent home

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A retired, de-militarized, and restored VH-3D Marine One was officially inducted into the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, College Station, Texas in June 2024. The library and museum, located within the Texas A&M University campus, welcomed Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) members, Bush family members, donors, and supporters to Leer másThe retired VH-3D Marine One «BUNO 358» finds permanent home[…]

Leonardo presents its AW249 Fenice combat helicopter

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Rome, 18/06/2024 – The Leonardo AW249 next generation combat helicopter had its international public premiere at Eurosatory (Paris 17-21 June) yesterday, during an official ceremony attended by representatives from industry, Italian Defence and international delegations. The result of the strong collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Defence and Leonardo, the AW249 (designated AH-249A NEES – Leer másLeonardo presents its AW249 Fenice combat helicopter[…]

The HH-60G retired in black letter status

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Story by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito, 355th Wing DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter with tail number A6224 achieved a «black letter status» before its retirement at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. the past month. The helicopter was maintained by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Anthony Staley, 943rd Maintenance Squadron Leer másThe HH-60G retired in black letter status[…]

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