helicopters

Leonardo Picks Safran for New AW09 Helicopter Engine

Leonardo has chosen French defense firm Safran to equip the Kopter AW09 multi-role helicopter with a new engine.

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Ukraine Shoots Down Three ‘Deadly’ Russian Choppers in 30 Minutes: Report

The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed three of Russia’s “deadliest and most advanced” helicopters in 30 minutes.

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Sikorsky Delivers 5,000th Hawk Medium-Lift Helicopter to US

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky has delivered its 5,000th Hawk medium-lift helicopter to the US armed forces.

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Boeing to Extend Australian Army Chinook Fleet Support

Australia has awarded Boeing a $28.8 million contract to extend support services for 14 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

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Austria Orders 18 More AW169M Utility Helicopters From Italy

The Austrian defense ministry has ordered 18 additional AW169M light utility helicopters from Italian aerospace firm Leonardo.

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Safran, Yellowhead Helicopters Sign Rotorcraft Engine Support Contract

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract to support the Yellowhead Helicopters’ AS350 and H125 rotorcraft fleets.

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Australia to Scrap French-Built Military Helicopters

Australia announced it would scrap its fleet of French-made military helicopters, despite last-ditch lobbying by Paris to save the contract. 

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South Korea Buys 10 Light Armed Helicopters for $235M

South Korea has awarded Korea Aerospace Industries $235 million contract to deliver 10 Light Armed Helicopters for the army.

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US Navy Procures 26 More TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ Helicopters for $110M

The US Navy has ordered 26 additional TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ helicopters from Leonardo as part of a $110-million agreement.

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US Marines’ CH-53K King Stallion Cleared for Full-Rate Production

The US Marine Corps has given the green light for its new CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter to enter full-rate production.

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