K-Max completes US Navy unmanned cargo assessment
Source: Lockheed Martin, 07-Sep-11
The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]-led unmanned K-MAX® team successfully completed a five-day Quick Reaction Assessment (QRA) for the U.S. Navy’s Cargo Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. “The autonomous flying K-MAX is designed to resupply Marines on the battlefield and in remote locations,” said Roger Il Grande, director of Airborne Systems at Lockheed Martin Mission Systems [...]
Elbit colour HMDs for USAF CV-22 crews
Source: Elbit Systems, 07-Sep-11
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., has beenawarded a contract to supply Boeing Military Aircraft with the CV-22 Color Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas. The contract, which is not in an amount that is [...]
07-Sep-11 Z-2364 Mil Mi-8 Tumkur, India
07-Sep-11
Mil8 with 9 POB made emergency landing due to technical issue. After being checked over helicopter departed later with no further issue.
06-Sep-11 Mil Mi-8 Khevsuretia District, Georgia
06-Sep-11
Pilot lost control due to the sudden change of wind at low altitude while filming. 8POB all ok
Northrop Grumman awarded $10M contract for MQ-8B support
Source: US DoD, 02-Sep-11
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $10,474,708 cost plus fixed fee contract for logistics in support of the Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) MQ-8B Fire Scout system. Logistic support services includes: logistics management, maintenance support, supply support, air vehicle transportation, training services, logistics management information, technical [...]
Sikorsky awarded $265M contract for 22 UH-60M and 1 HH-60M
Source: US DoD, 02-Sep-11
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $265,646,071 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of 22 UH-60M aircraft and 1 HH-60M aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, [...]
02-Sep-11 12752 Soko 341H Gazelle Herceg Novi, Montenegro (3F)
02-Sep-11
Helicopter made contact with a wall and crashed onto rocks close to the shoreline. The crash killed pilot Lt. Å ahbaz Belhadin (44), Major Ivan Obradovic (36) and Vidoje Tomic (35), a sergeant first class.
Helitech celebrates 25 years with photo competition
Source: Helitech, 01-Sep-11
This year Helitech is celebrating 25 years of supporting the rotary industry. To mark this special occasion we want to look back on highlights from across the industry, since the show began in 1986, and create a retrospective to display at Helitech 2011 from the images we collect. To be a part of this all [...]
Australia sells last five Sea Kings
Source: Australian MoD, 01-Sep-11
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today released the Request for Tender for the sale of the Navy’s remaining Sea King Helicopters. The Request for Tender includes: Five complete helicopters; Three airframes; A simulator; and Associated unique equipment and parts. “The Sea Kings will be withdrawn from service in December 2011,” Mr Clare said. “They’ve [...]
HeliHub.com adds worldwide helicopter tender data
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-Sep-11
HeliHub.com is today adding worldwide data on industry tenders to its expanding website. Covering every aspect of helicopter business opportunities across the globe in operations, maintenance, parts supply and so on. Working with Euclid Infotech, HeliHub.com provides a facility to query up the latest 10 tenders on your given set of criteria – including geographical [...]
Boeing awarded additional $16M for AH-64D support
Source: US DoD, 01-Sep-11
The Boeing Company, Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $16,017,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to provide for the procurement of AH-64D Apache Block III Low Rate Initial Production for Lot 1A and 1B support. Work will be performed in Mesa, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of [...]
LockMart wins $50M contract for AH-1Z sensors
Source: US DoD, 01-Sep-11
Lockheed Martin Corporation Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $49,950,000 firm-fixed-price contract for procurement of 18 AN/AAQ-30 target sight systems (TSS) that will be integrated into the AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter. This integration is part of the USMC H-1 upgrade program to remanufacture legacy aircraft with state of the art designs [...]
UK SAR pilot achieves 7,000 hours
Source: Royal Navy, 01-Sep-11
A helicopter pilot based at HMS Gannet in Prestwick – the UK’s busiest helicopter search and rescue unit – has become one of the Royal Navy’s most experienced flyers. For Lieutenant Commander Roger Stringer (49), who lives in Mauchline near Ayr in Scotland, completed his 7000th flying hour at the controls of a Sea King [...]
Ballistic protection from Patria for Finnish NH90s
Source: Patria, 01-Sep-11
The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria have signed an agreement on ballistic protection for NH90 helicopters. Patria will design and manufacture protective equipment for NH90 helicopters, which can be installed when operations so require. Ballistic protection shields both pilots and transported personnel during airlifts by the Army’s NH90 helicopters. “The ballistic protection project is a [...]
Helidax’s success attracts Qatar, Kuwait, Chad, Malaysia and Brazil
Source: DCI, 31-Aug-11
Hélidax, the first public-private partnership (PPP) launched by the French Ministry of Defense in 2008, exceeded last June 20 000 flight hours on EC120 Colibri aircraft. A subsidiary of DCI and INAER, Helidax achieved this performance in less of 13 months of operation and trained two batches of trainees for the armed forces. Helidax’s example brought [...]
USAF orders new and upgraded CV-22 FTDs
Source: Bell Boeing, 31-Aug-11
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Bell Helicopter – Textron [NYSE: TXT], has received a $34 million order from the U.S. Air Force for three new CV-22 training devices and an upgrade to an existing device. The new contract will upgrade a CV-22 Cabin Part Task [...]
HeliHub.com files 10,000th helicopter industry news story
Source: HeliHub.com, 31-Aug-11
In the last week, the HeliHub.com team have filed the 10,000th news story on this website. The team’s dedication to the task, with stories sourced from all corners of the globe in our efforts to provide the industry with the best service bar none. We run a wider range of stories than any other industry [...]
AeroVironment introduces Shrike VTOL UAV
Source: AeroVironment, 31-Aug-11
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) today introduced its lightweight and man-portable Shrike VTOL™ unmanned aircraft system. In August 2008 AeroVironment announced the receipt of a contract from DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) to develop a portable, stealthy, persistent perch and stare (SP2S) unmanned aircraft system. Shrike VTOL represents the conclusion of this development effort. “With [...]
Lecture scheduled on evolution of British helicopter industry
Source: Helicopter Museum, 30-Aug-11
On 24th September, as part of Spotters Weekend, David Gibbings will be giving a daytime lecture at 11am in the Museums Lecture Room entitled THE EVOLUTION OF THE BRITISH HELICOPTER INDUSTRY including a section on the speed record and G-LYNX. There is no additional charge for the lecture, only standard museum entrance with free entry [...]
Indonesian Army receives six more Mi-17s
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Aug-11
The Indonesian military has received six more helicopters Mi-17, with a further six to follow taking its total fleet to 18. Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro accepted delivery in a ceremony with representatives from Russian helicopter broker agency Rosoboronexport. The helicopters will help boost the Indonesian Army’s transport and logistics fleet. The procurement on the 18 [...]
Huey crew chiefs receive award for efforts in Afghan skies
Source: US Marine Corps, 30-Aug-11
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan — Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded 18 Marines with combat aircrew wings at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The combat wings signify service in a combat environment, compared to the basic wings all aircrew receive when their initial training is complete. The crew chiefs of HMLA-267 who received their combat [...]
Sikorsky Helitech and FlightSafety to offer P&W training down under
Source: Sikorsky, 29-Aug-11
SHELTON, Connecticut – Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today the signing of an agreement with FlightSafety International to provide maintenance training for customers in the Asia Pacific area. The three- year agreement is the first of its kind to offer Pratt & Whitney Canada Aircraft Engine maintenance [...]
USS New Orleans preps for AH-1Z first deployment
Source: US Navy, 29-Aug-11
USS NEW ORLEANS, At Sea – Amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) hosted deck-landing qualifications (DLQs) for Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters during a pre-deployment exercise, Aug. 11. Declared combat-ready by the U.S. Marine Corps in September 2010, the AH-1Z Cobra will undergo its first operational deployment as part of Amphibious [...]
VIP upgrades for four V-22s
Source: Marine Corps Times, 29-Aug-11
Marines unit HMX-1 is set to receive four VIP kits that will effectively turn the V-22s into executive aircraft suitable for diplomats and dignitaries, presidential staff and other very important people. The Marine Corps is accepting proposals through August from companies to build and deliver the new kits. (See full story)
Three UH-60Ms handed over to Mexican Navy
29-Aug-11
The transfer of the helicopters from the United States Northern Command demonstrates American goodwill and commitment to help Mexico against “international criminal organizations that represent a threat to the peace and democracy of our nation,” said Rear Adm. Jorge Carlos Morales Gonzalez, who accepted the aircraft for the Armada de Mexico. (see full story)
Royal Air Force SAR teams honoured
Source: UK MoD, 29-Aug-11
Awards were presented to a Sea King pilot and civilian engineers of the RAF’s 202 Squadron at Leconfield in Yorkshire last week, in recognition of their outstanding performance. The Arthur Barratt Memorial Prize, consisting of a silver salver and cheque, was presented to Flight Lieutenant Andy ‘Spacer’ Johnston by Air Vice-Marshal Barry North, Assistant Chief [...]
Sri Lanka to purchase 14 Mi-17s?
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Aug-11
Reports from local website TamilNet suggests that Sri Lanka is negotiating to purchase 14 military spec Mi-17s, with a 43-strong delegation visiting Russia to negotiate the deal in June 2011. The helicopters are to be built at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Works factory. A defence analyst expressed surprise at the size of the order, given the [...]
Russia grounds Mi-24
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Aug-11
Russia’s Air Force have reportedly grounded their Mi-24 fleet following a fatal crash on Friday. The attack helicopter went down in the Far East region of Primorye earlier on Friday that killed one and injuring two others on board in the ensuing fire. As with all helicopter accidents and incidents, it is listed in our [...]
Sea Stallions’ first forward refueling takes fight farther south
Source: US Marine Corps, 29-Aug-11
PATROL BASE WOLFPACK, Helmand province, Afghanistan — From this remote desert outpost just miles from the Pakistani border, two Marine Corps attack helicopters were heard before they were seen. “Four miles out,” shouted Capt. Orion Jones over the growing percussion of their blades. Jones’ Marines emptied out of their waiting heavy-lift helicopter, running with a [...]
29-Aug-11 Eurocopter HH-65 Manila, US-California
29-Aug-11
A Coast Guard MH-65 on hoist training out of CGAS Humboldt Bay safely completed an emergency landing in a parking lot near Arcata Bay following an electrical malfunction caused a significant amount of smoke in the cabin. All four members aboard the helicopter have been reported safe and without injuries.
First Turkish-built AW129 flies
Source: TAI, 26-Aug-11
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) is pleased to announce the successful first flight of the first T129 prototype, produced at TAI’s facilities in Ankara, Turkey. The first flight, conducted by TAI’s test pilots, of T129 “P6” prototype helicopter has timely and successfully been completed at TAI’s facilities in Akıncı (Ankara). The ATAK Program was initiated [...]
US Army tests fly-by-wire Black Hawk
Source: US Army, 26-Aug-11
In use in other Defense Department aircraft for years, fly-by-wire now replaces the conventional manual flight controls in some Black Hawk helicopters with an electronic interface. In older aircraft, cables run from the pilot’s controls to various control systems such as rudders, ailerons and, in the case of helicopters, the pitch controls on the rotor [...]
Evergreen Helicopters awarded $16M supporting US Army in Alaska
Source: US DoD, 26-Aug-11
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., was awarded a $16,546,552 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the medical evacuation services and training support for the U.S. Army in Alaska. Work will be performed in Fairbanks, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2012. Four bids were solicited, with two bids received. The U.S. [...]
UH-1Y crew chief awarded for seat design
Source: US Marine Corps, 26-Aug-11
Sgt. Zachary Lucas, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, was recognized for his technical innovation with a $5,000 check Aug. 19 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. Lucas, 26, from St. Louis, Mo., was awarded with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a check for Department of [...]
Osprey flies on green fuel
Source: US Navy, 26-Aug-11
The Navy and Marine Corps team reached another milestone toward achieving the Secretary of the Navy’s energy goals by successfully flying a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey on biofuel Aug. 10 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. “This is the first Marine Corps and tilt rotor aircraft to fly on biofuels,” said Navy Secretary Ray [...]
L-3 to supply Apache Enhanced Displays
Source: L-3 Communications, 26-Aug-11
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Display Systems unit has received a competitively-awarded firm-fixed price contract from Lockheed Martin to develop a new 5-x-5-inch color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) assembly for the U.S. Army’s AH-64D Apache helicopter. L-3 has extensive experience supporting the Apache platform, with over 1,000 display systems delivered [...]
Afghan conducts first air counter-narcotics mission
Source: NATO, 26-Aug-11
Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior’s Air Interdiction Unit met a major milestone today with the completion of their first fully-integrated counter narcotics operation alongside a coalition aircrew. The mission, originating from the Afghan Air Force compound in Kabul, was flown by Afghan AIU Special Forces pilots and—according to AIU officials—aimed at destroying illegal [...]
Polycon AWIS for US Army’s UH-72A
Source: Becker Avionics, 26-Aug-11
Becker Avionics, partner with Axnes Aviation AS for sales and marketing, as well as product support services for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System for North and South America, now offers the Polycon Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS) solution for the U.S. Army’s UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter model. The Polycon AWIS is compatible with [...]
26-Aug-11 Mil Mi-24 Chernigovka, Russia (1F)
26-Aug-11
Reported as a rough landing on a routine training flight – and resulted in Mi-24 fleet being suspended
UH-72A deliveries reach half-way stage
Source: EADS North America, 25-Aug-11
EADS North America has achieved another milestone on the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program as the company has delivered more than half of the planned 345 Lakotas to the U.S. Army. The UH-72A Lakota, built by the company’s American Eurocopter business unit, is one of the U.S. Army’s most successful acquisition programs and [...]
25-Aug-11 Sikorsky MH-60J Elizabeth City, US-North Carolina
25-Aug-11
Precautionary landing. Photo shows engineers checking rotorhead
Afghan AF completes first year of Mi-17 intermediate maintenance
Source: DTI, 24-Aug-11
Defense Technology Inc. announced today that they completed teaching one year of Mi-17 intermediate level maintenance training for the Afghan Air Force. Over thirty Afghan soldiers have now graduated from the class and are ready to lead maintenance teams in the field. Under the leadership of the USAF 440th Air Expeditionary Squadron, these classes were [...]
Tenders opened for Canadian military helicopter base construction
Source: Times Colonist, 24-Aug-11
The lowest bid of $103,970,000 from Knappett Projects was the sixth of seven to be opened. The final bid came from Ledcor Group, at $103,987,000. The closeness of the bids surprised some watchers, with one saying “wow” amidst laughter. Amounts revealed Thursday are considered unofficial at this time. (Full story)
Rolls-Royce awarded $8.3M contact modification for CV-22 engine repairs
Source: US DoD, 24-Aug-11
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded an $8,393,445 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0020) to exercise an option for 17 CV-22 low power repairs for AE1107 Turboshaft engines for the Air Force. Work will be performed in Oakland, Calif. (70 percent), and Indianapolis, Ind. (30 percent), and is expected to be completed [...]
24-Aug-11 Bell-Boeing MV-22 Fresno-Yosemite, US-California
24-Aug-11
Hydraulic problem en route from Idaho to San Diego in Southern California.
UK: Apache engineers at Wattisham to strike?
Source: Unite, 23-Aug-11
Engineers at Wattisham airbase in Suffolk, servicing Apache helicopters in Afghanistan, are set to take strike action over a pay differential dispute that means that many are about £3,000-a-year worse off. More than 100 Unite members employed by Morson Wynnwith at Wattisham – Prince Harry’s home base – have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike [...]
Saab and Eurocopter sign NH90 support agreement
Source: Saab, 23-Aug-11
The defence and security company Saab has recently signed a framework agreement with Eurocopter for support of their NH90 helicopters. Eurocopter is the largest owner in the consortium NHIndustries, which designs and produces the NH90 helicopter. NHI has contracts for more than 500 NH90 helicopters, with European defence forces comprising the majority of customers. Saab [...]
GES® and Bell Helicopter – A Lasting Partnership
Source: GES, 23-Aug-11
Global Experience Specialists (GES) a leader in exhibition, event and retail marketing services announced that it completed another successful product launch for long-time client Bell Helicopter. The most recent product launch was at Heli-Expo 2011, the largest trade show dedicated to the international helicopter community. GES delivered a sophisticated, high-impact experience to showcase and debut two new [...]
Canadian Forces part of Joint Task Force Afghanistan Air Wing closes
Source: Canadian Forces, 23-Aug-11
The Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) Air Wing officially ended its operations today at Kandahar Airfield in a ceremony attended by key leaders of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), as well as the Canadian Forces (CF) members currently deployed at Kandahar Airfield. This comes on the heels of the end of the CF’s combat [...]
HAL appoints new director for corporate planning and marketing
Source: HAL, 22-Aug-11
Sqn Ldr (Retd) Baldev Singh has taken over the charge of Director Corporate Planning & Marketing of HAL. Earlier to this, he was Executive Director Flight Operations and the Chief Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) at HAL Bangalore Complex. Highly experienced in various facets of aviation, he has a total Flight Test experience of over 6000 [...]
Boeing receives UK contract for 14 new Chinooks
Source: Boeing, 22-Aug-11
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a $1.64 billion (£1 billion) contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide 14 new CH-47 Chinook helicopters and associated support for the first five years to the Royal Air Force (RAF). The new-build CH-47 Mark (Mk)-6 Chinooks are part of the MOD’s Strategic Helicopter Vision to modernize [...]
Unsung engine pioneer gets exhibit at Helicopter Museum
Source: Connecticut Post, 22-Aug-11
Missing from almost every list of “aviation pioneers” is Anselm Franz, the turbine engine genius who was responsible for the first jet engine, the first helicopter turbine engine and the first “high bypass” turbofan engine. (Full story)
New rotary wing apron at Shindand complete
Source: US Army, 22-Aug-11
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Completing a construction project ahead of schedule is unusual in Afghanistan. Completing a 112,000-square-meter rotary wing apron four months early is equally remarkable, as it represents a significant milestone in the on-going expansion at Shindand Air Base. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory [...]
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant at MAKS-2011
Source: Ulan-Ude, 22-Aug-11
JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) being a part of Russian Helicopters holding company takes part in MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Salon, Zhukovsky city, which was held in August 16-21. The company is presented as a part of Russian Helicopters holding company at the stand of Oboronprom in pavilion C3. It is planned to demonstrate [...]
Finland gives two Mi-8s to Hungary
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Aug-11
Finland is donating their last two Mi-8s to Hungary for use in crisis management duties, after the introduction of the NH90 has now made them surplus to requirements. The last pair, serialled HS-11 and HS-13, have been maintained airworthy at Utti Air Base with about two hours flown on each one every month. Both have [...]
Aerovel’s Flexrotor UAV demonstrates transition between hover and wing-borne cruise
Source: Aerovel, 22-Aug-11
On Friday Aerovel’s Flexrotor demonstrated transition between hover and wing-borne cruise, capabilities which allow it to combine VTOL with range of more than 3000 km and endurance exceeding a day and a half. Aerovel’s president, Tad McGeer, explains that “transition requires a climb, pitch-over, dive, and zoom, so we entered the new regime with a [...]
Lockheed Martin awarded up to $47M to develop Unmanned Autonomous Technologies
Source: Lockheed Martin, 22-Aug-11
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $47 million contract to develop, demonstrate and deliver autonomous technologies for unmanned air systems in support of in-theater unmanned cargo resupply missions. Under the contract, Lockheed Martin and Kaman Aerospace (NASDAQ GS: KAMN) will demonstrate intelligent autonomous technologies for unmanned aerial systems using the K-MAX helicopter platform. The Army’s [...]
Aeronautics selects CAE as preferred simulation provider for UAS
Source: CAE, 22-Aug-11
CAE and Aeronautics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of unmanned systems, announced today at the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) annual forum that the two companies have signed a strategic teaming agreement making CAE the preferred simulation and mission training solution provider for Aeronautics unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The first phase of this [...]
22-Aug-11 Bommarasipet, India
22-Aug-11
Solo student pilot, seriously injured. Helicopter type TBA – although one report is now saying it was a fixed wing. We will monitor wires to decide and delete this record if appropriate
MAKS – New models Mi-34C1, Ka-226T, Mi-38, and Mi-26T2 showcased
Source: Russian Helicopters, 21-Aug-11
Russian Helicopters, the industry holding and a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, has showcased its diverse lineup including the new light Mi-34C1, Ka-226T, Mi-38, and Mi-26T2 at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011. Those and other civil rotorcraft of Russian make, including the attack Mi-28NE Night Hunter and the Ka-52 Alligator will be shown [...]
Northrop Grumman Fire Scout completes successful at-sea deployment
Source: Northrop Grumman, 21-Aug-11
The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC)-built MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle was credited with providing critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support to special operations forces and U.S. Navy anti-piracy actions during the system’s second at-sea deployment. Two Fire Scout air vehicles were deployed aboard the USS Halyburton (FFG 40) at the beginning of [...]
Pratt & Whitney EcoPower® engine wash extends to helicopter market
Source: Pratt & Whitney, 21-Aug-11
Pratt & Whitney has completed its first EcoPower engine washes on a U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter at Naval Base Coronado, Calif. The first EcoPower helicopter engine washes signify that EcoPower services are now available for military helicopters, in addition to large commercial and military aircraft. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: [...]
Teal Group forecasts World UAV systems market to nearly double by 2020
Source: Teal Group, 21-Aug-11
Teal Group Director, Corporate Analysis Philip Finnegan, will present this and other Teal Group UAV market findings, during the panel discussion on “Emerging Market Trends According to the Experts” taking place Friday morning, 10:30 AM to 12 Noon, 19 August, at the Walter Washington Convention Center. Other experts joining Mr. Finnegan on the “Emerging Market [...]
Cornische Aviation succeeds in GAO protest of Mi-17 acquisition
Source: Cornische Aviation and Maintenance, 21-Aug-11
Cornische Aviation and Maintenance Limited, Sharjah, UAE announced they have won their protest against the US Army for improperly including sustainment in the contract for 21 Russian Mi-17 helicopters. In June 2011 the US Army issued a $367M sole source award to the Russian arms company Rosoboronexport for the purchase of 21 Mi-17 aircraft, initial [...]
Boeing demonstrates ‘swarm’ reconnaissance with UAVs
Source: Boeing, 21-Aug-11
Boeing announced the successful autonomous communications and operation of dissimilar unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in flight tests over the rugged terrain of eastern Oregon. The July 7-10 mission used two ScanEagles manufactured by Boeing subsidiary Insitu and one Procerus Unicorn from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). The UAVs communicated using a Mobile [...]
Boeing to provide simulator-based training for Australian Kiowa pilots
Source: Boeing, 21-Aug-11
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it will use a Helimod helicopter simulator leased from Ryan Aerospace to help train Australian Army pilots to fly Bell 206B-1 Kiowa helicopters. Delivery is expected before the end of this year. “Under our Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS) contract, Boeing has traditionally taught students to fly [...]
20-Aug-11 Eurocopter SA341G Rbayh, Tunisia (2F)
20-Aug-11
Two crew killed when Gazelle went down close to Libyan border in south of Tunisia
Insitu introduces Inceptor UAV
Source: Insitu, 19-Aug-11
Insitu Inc. announced that it has introduced the Inceptor small unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which will provide the public safety market with real-time video and stable, The short-range tactical rotorcraft system can be available when first responders need it. Inceptor’s compact size fits in the trunk of a car and is easy to launch and [...]
Sikorsky awarded $22M contract for two UH-60M for USAF
Source: US DoD, 19-Aug-11
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $22,711,777 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of two UH-60M aircraft for the Air Force. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, [...]
Raytheon awarded $21M Electro-Optical Sensor System for special forces MH-47G and MH-60M
Source: US DoD, 18-Aug-11
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $21,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (H92241-11-D-0006) for production of the AN/ZSQ-2 (V1 Assault) and AN/ZSQ-2 (V2 Attack), Electro-Optical Sensor System for the MH-47G and MH-60M aircraft assigned to the Special Operations Aviation Regiment at Fort Campbell, Ky., in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office. [...]
18-Aug-11 Bell AH-1 Topsogut, Turkey (1F)
18-Aug-11
Fatality was Captain Erhan Kind, survivor named as Kamuran Sönmezay
PKL Services awarded $15M contract modification for USMC helicopter maintenance
Source: US DoD, 17-Aug-11
PKL Services, Inc.*, Poway, Calif., is being awarded a $15,876,931 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-09-C-0023) to exercise an option for organizational level maintenance on the following Marine Corp aircraft platforms: AH-1W, UH-1N, CH-53D/E, and CH-46E. Work will be performed in Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Calif. (30 percent); Jacksonville, Fla. (25 percent); Iraq/Afghanistan [...]
