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HelicoptersAustralia: developments on military helicopter crash
Ditching due to probable lack of on-board software update
The first rumors have emerged on the alleged causes that on 22 March caused the ditching of a NHIndustries NH-90 "Taipan" helicopter with ten people on board. The incident, which occurred during an anti-terrorism... more
DefenseUkranian conflict: planes from Slovenia
Additional military supplies for the Spring offensive
The Government of Slovenia has officially announced the delivery to Ukraine of the warplanes promised last month by Ljubljana. This is a supply that is part of the initiatives of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty... more
CuriositiesHow to name a military helicopter
US Army aircraft baptized after Native Americans
When a military helicopter is baptized in the United States, it is generally given a name linked to the indigenous Americans. The Boeing AH-64 "Apache" probably immediately comes to mind, dedicated precisely... more
AccidentsUSA: checks on military helicopters underway
Renewed safety campaign after crash between two Black Hawks
Sikorsky HH-60 "Black Hawk" military helicopters are among the safest flight platforms in the world. However, the recent crash at Fort Campbell, which killed nine servicemen, and 60 fatalities in aviation... more
DefenseIndia: increasingly indigenous industry
Revival of Made-in-India in civilian and military fields
India has come a long way since the State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) started producing helicopters in 1962. By that year, it had entered into an agreement with France's Sud Aviation for... more
DefenseKenya will buy tre police helicopters
The aim is to modernize the law enforcement fleet
The Kenyan Government has started the procedures for the purchase of three new police helicopters. These aircraft will enter service in the National Security Service. The goal is to modernize the law enforcement... more
DefenseChile will purchase new military helicopters
Selection is underway to replace the current Bell UH-1H Iroquois
The Chilean Government has officially started the procedure for the purchase of 14 light helicopters which will enter service in the Air Force fleet. According to national and international media reports,... more
AccidentsUSA: report on Black Hawk helicopter crash
Army Combat Readiness Center publishes Preliminary Loss Report
Published a preliminary report on the aircraft crash caused by the collision between two Sikorsky HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, which occurred last March 30 during a night training mission near the military... more
DefenseCosta Rica: first female UH-1 helicopter captain
Yuriana Arnesto Segura on board of a law enforcement aircraft
Yuriana Arnesto Segura is the first female captain in the history of the Central American country to take the controls of a Bell UH-1 Iroquois multi-purpose military helicopter. This is an important step... more
DefenseUSA: V-22 Osprey tiltrotor impasse
Production doomed to a premature halt if Congress does not act
Production of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter), jointly developed by Bell (Textron Group) and Boeing (Lockheed Martin Group) to meet the specific operational needs of the US Marine Corps,... more
DefenseIndia: military exports to Africa
Made-in-India philosophy to expand business in 30 countries
The Indian Government has recently published the data relating to the volume of exports in the defense sector: in evaluating the 150.9 million euros in the pocket in the 2022-23 fiscal year (+24% on 2021-2022),... more
Finance and economyUSA: Government-Lockheed tensions over helicopters
Center tussle: 7 billion dollar tender won by Bell-Textron
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has rejected to the sender the appeal made by the American Defense Group Lockheed Martin against the award procedure of the "Future Long Range-Assault Aircraft"... more
AccidentsJapan: missing military helicopter found
Coast Guard vessels in action off Okinawa Prefecture
The Coast Guard of Japan recovered, off the coast of Okinawa prefecture, at least 10 parts of the military helicopter Sikorsky UH-60 JA Black Hawk of the Japan Army, which disappeared from radar yesterday,... more
DefenseIndia: data on defense exports
Record growth announced in the last six years, but goals still far away
The Indian Defense Ministry recently released some data on the volume of exports in the defense sector. The numbers show a 10-fold increase in the last six years which determines the historical record... more
DefenseUSA: recovered military helicopter black boxes
FDR of crashed Black Hawks near Fort Campbell base under examination
The Flight Data Recorders (FDR) of two Sikorsky HH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters have been recovered. The aircraft collided near the Fort Campbell military base, which houses the 101st airborne division,... more
DefenseItaly on 2% of GDP in military spending
Crosetto (Defence): "I am the only one to have told Nato that a commitment is not easy to keep"
The Italian Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto, was today in Verona on a visit to the international "Vinitaly" exhibition, the great event dedicated to the world of wines and spirits, now in its 55th edition.... more
DefenseTaiwan-China tensions continue
President Taipei will meet tomorrow American speaker
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, on her way back from her institutional trip to Central America (Guatemala and Belize), will meet with the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the "Sun 'n Fun" 2023
Hit with the public at the Florida Aerospace Expo (March 28-April 2) - VIDEO
Thousands gathered in Florida for the 49th annual "Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 air show". Over 4000 square meters of space, hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of aircraft and great shows in the skies.... more
Latest newsUkrainian war: Poland sends planes
First Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets in Ukraine
The government of Poland has delivered the first Soviet-made Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. The executive in Warsaw made it official in these hours, following the announcement made two weeks... more
DefenseHelicopter crash: nine victims confirmed in the USA
Collision between two Blackhawks during training
The US Army has confirmed that nine soldiers died in the accident between two helicopters that occurred yesterday during a night training mission near the military base of Fort Campbell, in Kentucky. This... more
Civil aviationNATO Agency orders additional A-330 MRTT aircraft
Increasing the MMF fleet to 10 airplanes -DATA SHEET
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 10 aircraft.This announcement follows... more
Civil aviationAirbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone from a tanker aircraft
A second campaign is expected towards the end of 2023
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A-310 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport).In a... more
DefenseAustralia grounded NH-90 military helicopters
Decision after a technical problem which forced a vessel to ditch
The entire fleet of NHIndustries NH-90 Taipan multi-purpose military helicopters were grounded by the Australian Defense Force following a technical problem that occurred on board an aircraft forced to... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 12 helicopters from Macedonia
Skopje executive evaluates sending Mi-24 military aircraft
North Macedonia's Government will discuss in Parliament the possibility of sending 12 Russian-made Mil Mi-24 military helicopters to Ukraine. This is an initiative, already examined by the Defense General... more
DefenseAmerican helicopters in Slovakia
The move favors supply of Russian-made aircraft to Kiev
The United States has started negotiations with the government of Slovakia for the purchase and sale of 12 new military attack helicopters, the Bell AH-1Z "Viper" model of American production. Bratislava... more
Civil aviationReturn of "China Helicopter Exposition"
Sixth edition of the fair from 14 to 17 September 2023
After a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the main Chinese helicopter show is back. The 6th "China Helicopter Exposition" will be held from 14 to 17 September 2023 in Tianjin city. It was communicated... more
DefenseRussian military aircraft fly over Japanese sea
Signal as Japanese Prime Minister visits Ukraine
Moscow chose perfect timing to send a signal to Tokyo. While Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid an official visit to Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, two Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic... more
AerospaceLondon-Tokyo axis on space
Cooperation started in the defence, information and training sectors
The government of Great Britain officially announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Japanese executive to facilitate cooperation between the two countries in the aerospace and defense sectors.... more
HelicoptersUS helicopters in Bahrain
Bell 505 to Royal Bahrain Air Force
The US group Textron announced in the past few hours that it has delivered the first three single-engine Bell 505 light helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force during an event held at the end of February... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: no more captains of finance, let's go with skills
Towards the appointments of the chairman and the new Chief Executive Officer
The names change, but there is a risk that everything will remain the same. The assignment of the new Italian government starts the match on the appointments of the highest offices of publicly-owned companies.... more
Civil defenseIndia: helicopters to fight the fires
Mil Mi-17 Air Force aircraft in action
The Indian Air Force said it has stepped up its fire campaign in the western state of Goa, where several "sporadic fires" have been reported in various areas over the past week. In particular, the Armed... more
Finance and economyUS-Turkey tensions over F-16 aircraft
Washington blocks agreement due to NATO issue; Ankara looks to Russia, China, Europe
Turkey could buy non-US-made military fighter planes, in short, it could turn to other countries. The Ankara government communicated it in recent days. An announcement that aims to shake and urge the United... more
Civil aviationFrance seeks to export Rafale aircraft
Dassault Aviation communicates 2022 results and 2023 prospects
The French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has communicated in these hours its economic results for the year 2022: operating profit is up to 572 million euros (it was 527 million in 2021) while... more
DefenseGhana: new helicopters for the police
Ministry of Defense purchases vehicles and aircraft to modernize fleets
Three new Airbus Helicopters H-125M aircraft and two Aerospatiale Gazelle of the Ghana Police has entered service. They made their first public appearance on the 66th anniversary of the Republic's independence... more
Finance and economyUSA: US Navy orders Italian helicopters
Exercised option for four TH-73A trainer aircraft
The US Department of Defense has exercised its option to purchase a fourth batch of TH-73A "Trasher" model training helicopters, manufactured by the Italian Leonardo Group, which will be destined for the... more
DefensePortolano hearing (2): armaments and personnel
"It is necessary to team up on research and industry to make Italy a country system"
Investments in the Defense sector, recruitment of personnel and modernization of the fleets and vehicles of the Armed Forces. These are some of the topics discussed today by the Secretary General of Defense... more
DefenseHearing by General Portolano, Defense Secretary: the war in Ukraine
Italian support on weapons and future scenarios
The Secretary General of Defence, General Luciano Portolano, Italian Armaments Director, was heard this morning in the Defense Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Many topics were addressed in... more
HelicoptersBoeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production
Deliveries to the USAF are slated to start in 2024
Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million US Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services.The MH-139A’s enhanced c... more
Finance and economyHearing Goretti, head of Italian Air Force: Gcap aircraft perspectives
"An opportunity for our universities and industry to compete and grow"
The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force (AMI), Luca Goretti, was heard today in the Defense Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. Many topics were addressed: the need for greater economic investments... more
Civil aviationSikorsky Helicopters are 100 years old
How the US company changed the aircraft industry
Christmas 1976 perhaps changed the history of the US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky forever. At that time, the US Army chose the Black Hawk as the official aircraft of the military fleet. According to... more
Civil aviationMD Helicopters boosts production
From bankruptcy risk to expansion: 50 aircraft by 2025
The US manufacturer MD Helicopters has announced its aim to enhance the annual production capacity of aircraft: assembling 19 of them in 2023, bringing it to 25 in 2024 and finally rising to 50 by 2025.... more
Civil aviationIndia boosts sky industry
New Delhi will build Imrh aircraft in partnership with France
India boosts domestic helicopter industry. The aim is to expand into domestic and international markets. After the opening of the largest helicopter factory of the State-owned Hindustan Aeronautical (HAL)... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russian defense in action
Moscow announces rocket and aircraft shooting down
Russian anti-aircraft defense systems would have shot down a Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter and a Sukhoi Su-27 military aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force today. Also intercepted 15 missiles launched by American... more
DefenseTaiwan extends military service
The enlistment period for the island's young men increases from 4 months to a year
Tensions rise between Taiwan and China. Taipei's defense minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, announced the extension of mandatory military service for men today. The enlistment period for the island's young men... more
DefenseUkrainian war: German warning to China
Scholz: "Sending arms to Russia would have consequences; lets work so that this doesn't happen"
The German government has said it is working to ensure that China does not send weapons to Russia to support the war in Ukraine. A possibility that would have harmful "consequences", with the North Atlantic... more
HelicoptersUSA: 5 million hours for Apache helicopters
Milestone achieved by US Army fleet aircraft
The AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, manufactured by the US Boeing group for the US military, have achieved 5 million flight hours, of which 1.3 million hours were during combat missions. The aircraft... more
Defense"Avalon 2023" kicks off in Australia (February 28-March 5)
The fair showcases novelties from the aerospace and defense sectors
The international aeronautical show "Avalon 2023" (February 28-March 5) kicks off today in Australia. The "Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defense Exposition" event is held in the city... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: one year after the war
Awaited Russian offensive in the Spring, while China and the USA work for peace
A year passed since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. It was February 24, 2022: that night vehicles and soldiers of the armed forces of Moscow penetrated enemy territory, for what was to be a "blitzkrieg",... more
DefenseEarthquake Turkey: 4662 emergency flights
Along the aid corridor 65 planes and 70 between helicopters and drones
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has held a press conference in these hours to take stock of search and rescue operations and the supply of humanitarian aid to the survivors of the 6 February earthquake.... more
Finance and economy"Aero India 2023": Embraer bets on defense
C-390 Millennium aircraft exhibited at an event to boost exports
The management of the Brazilian aviation group Embraer has decided that in 2023 it will aim to strengthen the exports of its Defense and Security division (in 2022 revenues at -40% on 2021). In particular,... more