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Army

Boeing Moves To Next Phase of Advanced Helicopter Flight Control System

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

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Boeing [BA] will continue developing a technology that improves helicopters' maneuverability and performance through an $18 million Army contract for Phase II of the Adaptive Vehicle Management System (AVMS) program. The advanced rotorcraft flight control system, a joint development project between Boeing and the Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD), reduces aircrew workload and overall operating costs. AVMS adapts the flight controls to the aircraft's flight condition, environment and even pilot intent. “AVMS is a step forward from a traditional…

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