31-Aug-2022Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, New York, is awarded a $503,718,672 firm-fixed-price order (N0001922F2291) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0017). This order provides for the production and delivery of 12 MH-60R aircraft for the Commonwealth of Australia. Work will be performed in Owego, New York (52%); Stratford, Connecticut (40%); and Troy, Alabama (8%),... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: MedEvac
One of Colorado’s first helicopter medical teams is celebrating four decades of service to the region. Banner Health’s Med Evac team has been operating for four decades out of Greeley and has expanded its team across parts of the state since. See Full Story.... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.95 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Australia has... Read more
26-Aug-2022Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Romanowski as Head of Government Relations. In his role, Romanowski will collaborate with regulatory authorities and industry to form a forward-leaning position on policy, process and global certification expectations. “My career has been... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: Hillsboro Aviation
As Hillsboro Aviation (KHIO) accepted its first load of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel this month, the FBO—in collaboration with Avfuel Corporation and Neste—secured the first business aviation foothold for SAF in the state of Oregon. “The Pacific Northwest is more than just where we work,” said Ryan McCartney, vice president and chief operating... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) will conduct its first North American UAM simulation using helicopters powered by Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE, or “Blade”), as a substitute for an eVTOL. The company aims to study operations, ground services, passenger journeys and eVTOL operator needs, creating more accessible and faster connections to... Read more
24-Aug-2022Source: Air Methods
LifeNet of New York, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S. with over 300 bases nationwide, made a major investment to update and expand the company’s air medical services in the state of New York. This more than $31 million investment included upgraded aircraft and new clinical equipment... Read more
23-Aug-2022Source: US Army
The Utility Helicopters Project Office recently completed a successful Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) of the UH-60V Blackhawk Helicopter at Fort McCoy, Wis. The UH-60V is an upgraded variant of the legacy UH-60L with a digital glass cockpit and integrated avionics suite. The purpose of the test and evaluation is to demonstrate and... Read more
23-Aug-2022Source: US Dept of Labor
A federal whistleblower investigation has found a Shreveport, Louisiana-based provider of helicopter ambulance services retaliated against a pilot in Utah who refused to fly twice in 2021 amid concerns about limited visibility. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration examined the pilot’s complaint against Metro Aviation LLC after the employer forced them to... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: abc News
Philippine officials are considering a U.S. offer to provide heavy-lift helicopters like its widely used Chinooks after Manila scrapped a deal to buy military choppers from Russia due to fears of Western sanctions, the Philippine ambassador to Washington said Monday. See Full Story. ... Read more
19-Aug-2022Source: Reed Smith
On August 3, 2022, the White House held a summit on advanced air mobility, including drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The summit was hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology and included presentations from Senator Bill Nelson, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator, Billy Nolen,... Read more
18-Aug-2022Source: US Army
Aviators, crewmembers, and support personnel of the 106th Aviation Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, are here operationally testing the UH–60V Blackhawk helicopter while preparing for an upcoming deployment. As the newest helicopter introduced into the Army’s inventory, the UH60-V began fielding to the 106th during 2021 following the unit’s selection as the Army’s first... Read more
18-Aug-2022Source: Air Methods
A trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call when residents of Utah County and the surrounding area need emergency care. AirLife Utah opened a new base at Timpanogos Regional Hospital today, offering quicker response times for emergent and trauma situations as well as interfacility transports for patients needing to... Read more
15-Aug-2022Source: US Army Corps
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Fort Campbell celebrated the completion of a one-of-a-kind helicopter training facility during a ribbon cutting ceremony, July 22, 2022, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. “We believe the success of the project was directly tied to the high level of trust amongst the different groups on the project, which... Read more
12-Aug-2022Source: CBS Minnesota News
The Minneapolis Police Department is planning to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities. Minnesota statutes allow for state, county and municipal agencies to fly drones, but the process for approval requires a public hearing. See Full Story.... Read more
11-Aug-2022Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft, announced an expansion of its existing contract with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program that increases the contract’s potential value by more than $45 million. Building on more than five years of engagement with defense agencies, the expanded... Read more
11-Aug-2022
Cmdr. Justin Banz was relieved by Cmdr. David Bizzarri during a change of command ceremony for the “Airwolves” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40 onboard Naval Station Mayport on Aug. 04. Bizzarri assumed all duties and responsibilities as the commanding officer of HSM-40 in a ceremony attended by family and HSM-40 crew. A... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: US DoD
Triumph Gear System, Park City, Utah, is awarded a $24,288,000 ceiling-priced, undefinitized contract action for the repair of the pylon conversion actuator used on the V-22 aircraft. All work will be performed in Park City, Utah, and is expected to be completed by August 2023. Fiscal 2022 working capital (Navy) funds will be used... Read more
10-Aug-2022
Alongside CH-47F Chinooks and UH-60 Blackhawks from the United States and NH90s from Finland, the helicopters conducted mixed formation training to enable multi-aircraft aviation support to the Heli-borne Assault Force. VIGILANT FOX was a four-day validation exercise for C Company, 2 RIFLES, Finnish Karelian Brigade and the Jaeger Guard Regiment. For UK Chinooks, the... Read more
9-Aug-2022Source: University of Cincinnati
NASA awarded a small business grant to the University of Cincinnati and a Pennsylvania company to develop better autonomous navigation for drones. UC is among 41 public institutions and 257 small businesses across the United States that will share $50 million in Small Business Innovation Research grants. “NASA is working on ambitious, groundbreaking missions... Read more
4-Aug-2022Source: US Navy
The Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 — commonly called the “Saberhawks” — conducted an in-flight change of command ceremony, while flying from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Aug. 1. Cmdr. Nicholas Cunningham officially turned over duties as commanding officer for HSM-77 to Cmdr. Blade Schallenberger. “It’s been humbling to return to the Saberhawks... Read more
3-Aug-2022Source: US Military
The flight deck of HMAS Canberra, Australia’s Landing Helicopter Dock, is a hive of activity as international aircraft land and take off from her deck for the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Lieutenant Sam Laidlaw, one of Canberra’s flight control officers, is responsible for air movements on and off the... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: US Military
Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) embarked two MV-22B Osprey military aircraft onboard and successfully moved the Osprey off the flight deck into the hangar for the first time at sea during Rim of the Pacific 2022. The MV-22B’s will operate from Canberra for the duration of RIMPAC in another first for... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: StandardAero
StandardAero has announced the addition of two new approved facilities for Rolls-Royce RR300 helicopter engine MRO. With this new expanded capability, the company is now able to service this engine type for Robinson R66 helicopter operators in Westminster, British Columbia and Concord, North Carolina in addition to its existing facilities in Winnipeg, Manitoba ,... Read more
2-Aug-2022Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of follow-on support and sustainment of S-70 helicopters for an estimated cost of $162.07 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Greece has... Read more
1-Aug-2022Source: US DoD
Triumph Gear System, Park City, Utah, is awarded a $24,288,000 ceiling-priced, undefinitized contract action for the procurement of one item used on the V-22 aircraft. All work will be performed in Park City, Utah, and is expected to be completed by July 2024. Fiscal 2022 working capital (Navy) funds will be used and will... Read more
1-Aug-2022Source: US DoD
Amentum Services Inc., Germantown, Maryland, was awarded a $13,000,000 modification (P00033) to contract W9124G-17-C-0005 to provide initial entry flight training for helicopter pilots. Work will be performed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 9, 2027. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $13,000,000 were obligated... Read more
29-Jul-2022Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 505 aircraft to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The two Bell 505 will aid in multi-mission law enforcement operations for FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement. “The Bell 505 is a proven platform for public safety agencies... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods
A trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call when residents of Liberty County and beyond need emergency care. LifeStar 2 opened today in Hinesville, GA, serving South Georgia. The LifeStar program has been in Georgia for 37 years and is the oldest air medical provider in the state. It... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace has been selected as the Mission System solutions provider for the next phase of the Air Launched Effects (ALE) small program for Army Aviation’s Enduring and Future Vertical Lift (FVL) fleet. In November 2021, Collins Aerospace successfully demonstrated the ready-now RapidEdge™ Mission System to support this critical program. ALE is an attritable Family of Systems (FoS)... Read more
28-Jul-2022Source: Paraclete Aviation Life Support
A member of the Airborne Public Safety Association [APSA], Paraclete Aviation Life Support, continues to emerge as a global provider of aviation helmets [Types 1 + 2] for the international law enforcement industry as the company builds strategic partnerships throughout the world in county, state and federal government agencies in the U.S., as well... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, has been awarded a $25,000,000, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price modification (PZ0173) to previously awarded contract FA8629-14-C-2403 for post DD250 production manufacturing requirements on the Combat Rescue Helicopter System, including torque requirements on the rotor blades to be completed between nine and 11 hours of flight. Work will be performed in Stratford,... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded an $11,629,904 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F2376) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This order provides non-recurring engineering for implementation of retrofit upgrades into Block 1 MH-60S aircraft to add additional capabilities to reach parity with Block 3 aircraft. These efforts include the... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: AeroBrigham
With nine fixed and rotor wing airframe completions and reconfigurations delivered in the first six months of 2022, North Texas maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, AeroBrigham, is poised for record growth. More aircraft are on the books for the second part of the year with a mix of law enforcement, fire suppression, air medical,... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently completed and delivered a new H125 for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The completion was done in conjunction with aviation technology and wireless communications leader CNC Technologies and is the first aircraft Metro has completed for the department. The new aircraft will replace one of the department’s oldest aircraft, an AS350B2,... Read more
26-Jul-2022Source: Vineyard Gazette
A helicopter hangar update that would allow Vineyard Wind to link to its offshore wind farm by air as well as sea opened at a public hearing in front of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission on Thursday. “The hangar has two primary functions,” Vineyard Wind representative Sarah Schweitzer said at the meeting. “The first is the... Read more
25-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods
Mercy Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., and Hall Critical Care Transport (CCT) of Bakersfield announced the transition of Hall’s air medical services to Mercy Air 15. This transition is the result of an excellent working relationship between the two over the past 20 years. ... Read more
25-Jul-2022Source: Honolulu Civil Beat
A popular proposal to study and track tourist helicopter noise and safety in Hawaii is on the verge of being shot down by Gov. David Ige. Tucked into Ige’s June 27 list of laws he intended to veto was Senate Bill 3272 that would require helicopter tour operators to provide monthly reports on their aerial activities to the... Read more
25-Jul-2022Source: Lakeland PBS
Sanford Health celebrated 10 years of air service Tuesday near their facility in Bemidji. Through the use of AirMed services, hospitals in northern Minnesota like Sanford are able to provide care to those who may not otherwise be able to receive it. See Full Story. ... Read more
25-Jul-2022Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, announced that it will release its second quarter 2022 earnings results after the market close on Thursday, August 11, 2022, with a webcast at 5:30 pm ET the same day during which management will discuss the results. The webcast will... Read more
25-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded an $8,472,695 modification (P00001) to a firm-fixed-price order (N0001922F2249) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0013). This modification adds scope to provide test cell labor and associated materials and test cell commissioning in support authorized military overhaul facilities stand-up for the V-22 AE 1107C engine to include... Read more
19-Jul-2022Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America in partnership with All Native Group (ANG), the award-winning federal services division of Ho-Chunk, Inc. (HCI), is an awardee for the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Combat Command (ACC) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron Operations Center Enterprise (RPA SOC-E) multiple award contracts. ANG is a prime contractor for this competitive,... Read more
18-Jul-2022Source: Joby
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has formally applied for its revolutionary aircraft design to be certified for use in the United Kingdom. While Joby is currently pursuing the “type certification” for its aircraft with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and expects... Read more
18-Jul-2022Source: US Navy
Commander M. E. Kawika Chang relieved Commander Timothy E. Rogers as the 25th commanding officer of the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 at a change of command ceremony held July 14, in the HSM-51 hangar bay on board Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi in Ayase, Japan. Cmdr. Rogers was honored for... Read more
18-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, is being awarded an $18,559,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order/contract (W91215-16-G-0001/H92241-22-F-0073) to procure the long lead components and parts in support of MH-47G rotary wing aircraft. The MH-47G aircraft provides U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) heavy assault, rotary wing aircraft support. This contract action supports a requirement for replacement of... Read more
18-Jul-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow”), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), developer of the world’s first electric vertical-takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced today a strategic partnership where Bristow will have the option to purchase 50 Lilium Jets in addition to providing maintenance services... Read more
14-Jul-2022Source: HAI
James Viola, president and CEO of Helicopter Association International (HAI), will testify before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Viola will appear as part of a panel of aviation experts addressing the State of General Aviation. The subcommittee hearing will begin at 10 am eastern time. Those... Read more
13-Jul-2022
Savback Helicopters, the independent helicopter and fixed wing sales specialist, is pleased to announce a new sales representation agreement with Mayman Aerospace, the US-based manufacturer of the innovative Speeder, Air Utility Vehicle (AUV). The deal, effective immediately, will see the Sweden-based company market and distribute the compact, high-speed, eight-turbine, heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL)... Read more
11-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Co., a Lockheed Martin Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $32,645,168 firm-fixed-price order (N6134022F7009) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This order procures one CH-53K containerized flight training device (2F243-2) based on low-rate initial production Lot 4 configuration in support of CH-53K phase II training system efforts. Work will be... Read more
8-Jul-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group, the global leader in vertical lift solutions and launch customer for the AW609 Tiltrotor in the United States, participated in a demonstration flight in Philadelphia on May 11. Bryan Willows, Bristow Program Manager for Advanced Air Mobility, an aviator who previously flew the MV22 Osprey for the U.S. Marine Corps, piloted the... Read more
8-Jul-2022Source: The Air Charter Safety Foundation
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsf.aero), a non-profit aviation safety organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., welcomes Robert Rufli as Director of Operations. The ACSF also welcomes the following changes to its Board of Governors: Todd Weeber as Chair, Jessie Naor as Vice Chair and John Brogan as Treasurer. Rufli, who formerly served as head of the ACSF’s Board of Governors and Executive Committee,... Read more
7-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Parker Hannifin Corp., Irvine, California, has been awarded a maximum $8,674,204 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirement contract for helicopter hydraulic accumulators. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 (a)(2). This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is July... Read more
5-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Woodland Hills, California, is awarded a $337,943,520 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price and cost reimbursable indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides researching alternatives, investigating and documenting new capabilities and anomalies related to H-1 avionics and weapons; and the development, integration, verification, validation, and testing of H-1 Integrated Avionics Systems, as well as identifies maintenance... Read more
4-Jul-2022Source: Jay Obernolte
On Thursday, Congressmen Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) launched the bipartisan Congressional Advanced Air Mobility Caucus, a new Congressional group to educate members and the public about advanced air mobility technologies, associated societal benefits, and regulatory updates needed to promote this revolutionary technology. “Imagine a future just a few years from now,... Read more
4-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Longbow LLC, Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $14,217,951 firm-fixed-price contract for life cycle contractor support services and supplies for the Apache AH-64D/E Model Fire Control Radar. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2026. Fiscal 2022 Army... Read more
1-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $429,174,259 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 28, 2027. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,... Read more
1-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods
A familiar sight is returning to the skies today around Yuma, AZ. TriState CareFlight is back, bringing a helicopter for air medical services to Yuma County and beyond. For over 20 years, a TriState CareFlight helicopter served the Yuma community, and this trusted resource is now back. This base, which opened on July 1,... Read more
30-Jun-2022Source: HAI
Working with US Congressman Don Beyer (D-Va.), the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) and Helicopter Association International (HAI) debuted a new helicopter noise initiative for the Washington, D.C., metro area last Friday. The two trade groups established a helicopter noise complaint system for individuals in and around the region to share their concerns. The... Read more
30-Jun-2022Source: Subaru
Subaru Corporation is pleased to announce that we were awarded a contract of SUBARU BELL 412EPX, from Chubu Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The helicopter is scheduled to be delivered to the customer in 2024. It is expected to be used for information gathering in the event of disasters... Read more
30-Jun-2022Source: Leonardo
Leonardo, a leader in the global aerospace, defense and security industry, today announced that Clyde M. Woltman has been named CEO for Leonardo Helicopters U.S. Woltman assumes his new role following the retirement of William Hunt, who will temporarily remain in an advisory role. Woltman joined the company in 2019 as the President of... Read more
27-Jun-2022Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $22,112,989 modification (P00001) to contract W58RGZ-22-F-0130 to procure modernized day sensor assembly kits and spares for Apache helicopters. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2024. Fiscal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (Egypt) funds; and fiscal 2021 and 2022... Read more
27-Jun-2022Source: HAI
The Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) and Helicopter Association International (HAI) debuted a new helicopter noise initiative for the Washington, D.C., metro area today. The two trade groups established a helicopter noise complaint system for individuals in and around the region to share their concerns. Jeff Smith, chair of EHRC, and John Shea, director of... Read more
21-Jun-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation recently completed and delivered a new H125 for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Working in conjunction with aviation technology and wireless communications leader CNC Technologies, Metro customized the aircraft to meet the Texas DPS’s specific mission needs. The result is the most advanced law enforcement aerial mission platform completed to date by Metro’s Louisiana-based completion center. The aircraft is the first in the Texas DPS... Read more
21-Jun-2022Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $13,883,140 firm-fixed-price contract for Apache helicopter refurbishment. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Gilbert, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2024. Fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement, Army; and 2010 Foreign Military Sales (Netherlands, United Arab Emirates,... Read more
17-Jun-2022
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) is gearing up to return an MV-22 Osprey to the fleet after conducting a wing-off stow ring replacement on the aircraft, the first completion of this procedure by a naval aviation depot. In another inaugural depot-level repair, FRCE artisans tackled corrosion on the aircraft’s K-fittings with the wing off,... Read more
17-Jun-2022Source: REACH Air Medical
REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) announced its plans to open an air medical base in Colusa County. Located in Williams along Interstate 5, the new base will provide service to Colusa County and the surrounding regions. “We are incredibly proud to be joining the community of Williams,” said Vicky Spediacci, Air Chief Operating Officer... Read more
17-Jun-2022Source: Archer Aviation
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that it will be included in the Russell 2000®and 3000® Indexes at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 27, 2022. The annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 6, ranking... Read more
16-Jun-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation turned 40 in 2022 and is continuing the celebration with its 40th operations customer in the birthplace of Texas. Metro will operate one EC145 for Washington County EMS and eventually provide fire suppression operations, a first for the 40-year operator. Washington-on-the-Brazos, also called Washington, originated in 1821 as a ferry crossing during... Read more
16-Jun-2022Source: Amazon
Amazon customers in Lockeford, California, will be among the first to receive Prime Air drone deliveries in the U.S. The promise of drone delivery has often felt like science fiction. We’ve been working for almost a decade to make it a reality. The challenge: How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely,... Read more
14-Jun-2022Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded an $8,553,347 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F1017) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This order provides for the sustainment of previously delivered block fleet releases, ongoing development of flight tests and fleet releases and analysis leading to implementation of future sustainment block fleet releases for the V-22 avionics... Read more
13-Jun-2022Source: US Air Force
One of the most renowned aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet, the CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft combines the vertical flight qualities of a helicopter with the fuel efficiency and speed of a fixed wing plane. This combination makes it the ideal aircraft for conducting infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces across long... Read more
6-Jun-2022Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its second annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition. The Ohio State University took first place, University of Maryland took second and the Pennsylvania State University took third: Place University Location Team Cash Prize 1st Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, USA Buckeye Vertical $2,000 2nd University of... Read more
1-Jun-2022Source: US DoD
IronMountain Solutions Inc.,* Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $33,838,769 modification (P00020) to contract W31P4Q-21-F-B001 for technical support for the Utility Helicopters Project Office. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2023. Fiscal 2010 and 2022 Foreign Military Sales (Albania, Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Slovakia,... Read more
1-Jun-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded an $185,694,050 fixed-price incentive firm modification P00010 to a previously awarded contract (N0001920C0047). This modification adds scope to procurement and delivery of two unfunded priority list CH-53K Heavy Lift Aircraft under low rate initial production Lot six. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut... Read more
1-Jun-2022Source: Hawaii News Now
Maui Fire Department officials say a new asset will help them cover more ground and save more lives. “A lot more cargo, a lot more firefighting capability, a lot more rescue capability,” said Maui Fire Chief Bradford Ventura. It comes at a perfect time as the county sees alarming numbers of wildfires. See Full Story.... Read more
