helicopters

France Flight Tests Used Vegetable Oil-Fueled Military Helicopter

The French Directorate General of Armaments test flew a military helicopter fueled by 85 percent used vegetable oil, reducing Carbon dioxide emissions by 75 percent.

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India Plans Bulk Procurement of Combat Choppers to Modernize Fleet

The Indian Army plans to procure a large number of combat and utility helicopters to modernize its fleet.

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ASSET Awarded Aircraft Support Contract for US Navy

ASSET has received a contract to support the US Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division aircraft-integrated product teams.

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Airbus Begins Collaborative Cloud, Tactical Helicopter Projects for EU Defense

The effort is among more than 60 2021 European Defence Fund investments in research and development projects totaling $1.3 billion.

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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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