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Publications :: Helicopter News
Displaying 1 - 20 of 351 stories.
June 23, 2009
Boeing [BA] June 23 announced a successful demonstration of AH-64D Apache Block III prototype helicopter Level IV unmanned aircraft system (UAS) connectivity June 8 during a flight test over the Arizona desert. Level IV UAS connectivity is one of the key...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Boeing-Apache-Block-III-Demonstrates-Level-IV-UAV-Connections_7256.html June 23, 2009
Pratt & Whitney [UTX] has established a strategic university partnership with Ohio State University focused on world-class engineering research in the field of power transmission and gear technology for aviation engines. Pratt & Whitney will work with...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Pratt-and-Whitney-And-Ohio-State-Create-Research-Partnership_7257.html June 23, 2009
U.S. aerospace companies recently announced their intention to expand their presence in the booming unmanned military aircraft market, as a miniature helicopter became the first drone ever shown in flight at the Paris Air Show. Annual sales of unmanned aerial...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/U-S-Companies-Aim-For-Burgeoning-Drone-Market_7258.html June 23, 2009
EADS North America and its subsidiary, American Eurocopter, said they've selected five companies to make up the industry team providing components and subsystems for the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter Security and Support (S&S) mission equipment...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/EADS-NA-Selects-Five-Companies-For-UH-72A-S-and-S-Equipment-Package_7259.html June 23, 2009
Boeing [BA] is awaiting the results of a new Defense Department analysis of the military's combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) helicopter needs to determine whether it will again bid its CH-47 Chinook or will instead put its money on the V-22 Osprey when the...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/New-Requirements-Will-Determine-Boeing-CSAR-Entry_7260.html June 23, 2009
Britain's BAE Systems recently said it has completed its acquisition of Arizona-based Advanced Ceramics Research Inc., a producer of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced materials. "The acquisition of Advanced Ceramics...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/BAE-Completes-Purchase-of-UAS-Provider_7261.html June 23, 2009
LaBarge Inc. [LB] has been awarded a $2.3 million contract from Northrop Grumman [NOC] to continue to produce electronic equipment for the AN/AAQ-24(V) Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system. LaBarge has worked on the program for more than a...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Northrop-Grumman-Continues-LaBarge-Electronic-Work_7262.html June 9, 2009
Rockwell Collins [COL] this week introduced a next-generation simulation architecture leveraging advanced technologies and a modular design to maximize life cycle value and enhance training effectiveness across military and civil training platforms. Deigned...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Rockwell-Collins-Introduces-Next-Gen-Simulation-Architecture_7093.html June 9, 2009
FLIR Systems announced this week a number of recent orders are expanding the company's presence on Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters. Since the beginning of 2009, more than 60 of FLIR Systems' Star SAFIRE and BRITE Star class systems have been ordered for U.S...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/FLIR-Systems-Expands-Presence-On-Sikorsky-Black-Hawks_7094.html June 9, 2009
The lead Republican on a House panel preparing to craft its version of the defense budget voiced concern recently about the Pentagon's proposed changes to the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program, yet predicted few changes to the administration's revamped...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Bartlett-Eyes-JCA-Pres-Helo-Changes-As-HASC-Markups-Near_7095.html June 9, 2009
Britain's BAE Systems this week said it has completed its acquisition of Arizona-based Advanced Ceramics Research Inc., a producer of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced materials. "The acquisition of Advanced Ceramics...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/BAE-Completes-Purchase-of-UAS-Provider_7096.html June 9, 2009
ATK [ATK] and Israel's Elbit Systems [ESLT] June 1 said they have successfully conducted flight tests in Israel of the Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR). "In a recent demonstration, conducted in Israel, GATR was deployed from a helicopter using a...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/GATR-Flight-Tests-Successful-In-Israel_7097.html June 9, 2009
The Air Force's RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned surveillance aircraft is now projected to experience a nine-month delay in a major testing and certification milestone, but a Defense Department review of the program has given it the green light to continue...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Air-Force-Sees-Nine-Month-Slip-To-Global-Hawk-Testing-DAB-Review-Solid_7098.html June 9, 2009
AeroVironment (AV) (AVAV) recnetly announced cumulative program funding of more than $120 million with the government exercise of an option to build a third Global Observer aircraft for the Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program. Since the...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/AeroVironment-To-Build-Third-Aircraft-For-JCTD_7099.html June 5, 2009
By Geoff Fein and Emelie Rutherford Just days after the Navy officially ended Lockheed Martin's [LMT] VH-71 helicopter program, one lawmaker is hoping to salvage the effort with a proposal to build 14 of the Increment I aircraft under a fixed-price contract...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Rep-Bartlett-Says-VH-71-Contractor-Wants-To-Build-14-Aircraft-Under-Fixed-Price-Contract_7044.html May 26, 2009
The chairman of the House Government Oversight Committee recently threatened to "compel" the Department of Defense to provide reports and information on the V-22 Osprey before a hearing rescheduled for two weeks from now. "We had hoped to conduct today a...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/DoD-Stonewalling-V-22-Investigation-Committee-Chairman-Says_6943.html May 26, 2009
Israel's Bental Industries recently said it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Germany's 3W International to integrate Bental's G032 Starter Generator on 3W's 157ccm unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engines. "With this agreement, Bental and 3W are...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Bental-Teams-With-3W-to-Create-New-UAV-Power-Pack_6944.html May 26, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said recently it is "worth pursuing" developing two versions of a replacement presidential helicopter, as lawmakers and a government-watchdog group called for salvaging some of the VH-71 program the Obama administration wants to...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Gates-Floats-Idea-of-Two-Pres-Helos-As-Lawmakers-Call-For-Salvaging-VH-71_6945.html May 26, 2009
Pentagon leaders underscored their commitment to buying unmanned aircraft before a Senate panel reently, with the top uniformed officer saying the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) could be among the last manned aircraft of its kind. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/Pentagon-Brass-See-Unmanned-Aircraft-Dominating-Future-Fleets_6946.html May 26, 2009
Earlier this month, staff at the RAF Museum Cosford have successfully moved the Sikorsky [UTX] MH-53 Pave Low helicopter into the National Cold War Exhibition (NCWE), the first aircraft of its type to go on display in the UK. This combat Search & Rescue...http://www.helicopternews.net/publications/hn/U-K-Museum-Displays-Jolly-Green-Giant-Sikorsky-Pave-Low_6947.html
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