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Boeing AH-6 Flies Voluntary Armed Aerial Scout Flight Demonstration

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

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Boeing’s [BA] AH-6 aircraft has flown its Voluntary Flight Demonstration for the Army’s potential Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) program, which the Army is considering instead of upgrading the Bell Helicopter [TXT] OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, officials said. “Boeing is pleased to demonstrate the capabilities of our AH-6 Light Attack/Reconnaissance aircraft and to continue discussions with the United States government on future development plans during this Voluntary Flight Demonstration,” said Mike Burke, Boeing director of Attack Helicopters Business Development. “We believe our…

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