Helicopter News

The Boeing [BA] recently said it selected L-3 Communications MAS [LLL]of Mirabel and General Dynamics Canada [GD] of Ottawa for two In-Service Support Program contracts for Canadian Forces CH-147F Chinook […]

MANASSAS, Va. – The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company believes its Eurocopter experimental high-speed hybrid helicopter X3 is a viable candidate for the Army’s Joint Multi-Role helicopter replacement program. […]

Textron [TXT] recently posted strong second quarter financials on the strength of increased demand for its business jets and commercial helicopters and a swing to a profit in its Finance […]

Sikorsky Aircraft [UTX] Australia Limited recently said it signed an approximately $120 million four-year agreement with the Australian Defense Force (ADF) for ongoing logistics and engineering support for Australia’s fleet […]

Qinetiq recently said it is working with the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) to establish a new Unmanned Air Systems Capability Development Center (UASCDC) to support the rapid development of […]

Finmeccanica’s AgustaWestland North America Inc. recently said it has completed a week of flight demonstrations for the U.S. Army as it moves forward with its Armed Aerial Scout program. AgustaWestland […]

U.K. Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond recently officially received the first two of a planned 62 AgustaWestland Wildcat helicopters for the army and navy. At the Farnborough International Air Show, Hammond […]

The new Boeing [BA] CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter for Canada is progressing ahead of schedule after making its first flight on June 24. "Boeing and the Canadian Department of National Defence […]

Boeing [BA] recently said it received the first 10 new fuselages designed specifically for the AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter from long-time supplier Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). This milestone […]