Bell SMA modifies its civil helicopters to offer military solutions

Publicada en 19 de septiembre de 202319 de septiembre de 2023 por Admin

Bell Textron modifies its civilian helicopters into military aircraft with the SMA (Special Missions Aircraft) initiative. The company is leveraging its experience across civil and military helicopter domains to meet this demand. As countries look to take more prominent stances in defense, finding the best combination of capability and cost has created a market for Leer másBell SMA modifies its civil helicopters to offer military solutions[…]

Sikorsky UK launches Team Black Hawk For UK’s NMH requirement

Publicada en 12 de septiembre de 202312 de septiembre de 2023 por Admin

LONDON, Sept. 12, 2023 – Today at DSEI exhibition, Lockheed Martin announced the intention of Sikorsky to participate in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement with the Black Hawk. Lockheed Martin’s outlined its team of UK partners and the benefits of choosing the advanced, Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk® helicopter to replace the Leer másSikorsky UK launches Team Black Hawk For UK’s NMH requirement[…]

US Navy awards Sikorsky contract to build 35 CH-53K helicopters

Publicada en 27 de agosto de 202327 de agosto de 2023 por Admin

STRATFORD, Conn., Aug. 24, 2023 – The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky with a contract to build 35 more CH-53K King Stallion helicopters. The contract is value in $2.7 billion and is the largest procurement to date for the CH-53K® King Stallion. “This contract award for 35 CH-53K helicopters stabilizes Sikorsky’s nationwide supply base, creates additional production efficiencies, Leer másUS Navy awards Sikorsky contract to build 35 CH-53K helicopters[…]

US Army awards Airbus contract for UH-72A Lakota upgrade

Publicada en 22 de agosto de 202322 de agosto de 2023 por Admin

Arlington, Virginia – The U.S. Army awarded to Airbus a $27.8 million contract to upgrade the MEP (Mission Equipment Package) of UH-72A Lakota helicopters from Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion. Upgrades to the MEP expand the UH-72A Lakota’s capabilities to conduct day and night operations by providing an advanced moving map, enhanced digital Leer másUS Army awards Airbus contract for UH-72A Lakota upgrade[…]

The first two AH-1Z Viper helicopters are in the Czech Republic

Publicada en 3 de agosto de 20233 de agosto de 2023 por Admin

Based on Ministry of Defense Czech Republic (26 July 2023) by Captain Jindřiška Budiková. The 22nd Czech Air Force Base received the first two Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters on July 26, 2023, onboard a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane. At mid-September, the Czech Air Force will receive four more H-1 aircraft, two AH-1Z Viper more Leer másThe first two AH-1Z Viper helicopters are in the Czech Republic[…]

First two Airbus H225M helicopters delivered to Hungary

Publicada en 27 de julio de 202327 de julio de 2023 por Admin

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[…]

Boeing ends CH-47F Chinook Block I production with latest contract

Publicada en 7 de julio de 20238 de julio de 2023 por Admin

PHILADELPHIA, July 5, 2023 — As part of a U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sale (FMS), Boeing received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Chinook Block I helicopters for South Korea and other one additional CH-47F for Spain. As Boeing Helicopters continues transitioning to building the advanced CH-47F Chinook Block II configuration, the deal Leer másBoeing ends CH-47F Chinook Block I production with latest contract[…]

Bell H-1 helicopter fleet surpasses 500K flight hours

Publicada en 2 de julio de 20232 de julio de 2023 por Admin

FORT WORTH, Texas – The current Bell H-1 fleet of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters reached a major milestone by surpassing the 500K flight hours mark from nearly 400 AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters, built by Bell Textron Inc. The global fleet from H-1 helicopters, operated by the U.S. Marine Corps and their allies, its Leer másBell H-1 helicopter fleet surpasses 500K flight hours[…]

Getting to know the USAF 79th Rescue Squadron

Publicada en 2 de junio de 20232 de junio de 2023 por Admin

By Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop, 355th Wing Public Affairs DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — In the United States Air Force, when one hears, “That others may live,” they immediately think of rescue. The USAF 79th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB fulfills that mission, and more, by supporting and enacting rescue at a moment’s Leer másGetting to know the USAF 79th Rescue Squadron[…]

Sikorsky HH-60W brings rescue to new heights to USAF

Publicada en 31 de mayo de 202331 de mayo de 2023 por Admin

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[…]