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Sep
06
2024
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Marignane, 6 September 2024 - Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters by the Republic of Iraq. The contract was signed in Baghdad by the Minister of Defence of Iraq Mr Thabet al-Abbassi in the presence of the French Ambassador Patrick Durel. These helicopters will be operated by the Iraqi Army Aviation command replacing older Mi-17s for a wider range of missions: counter-terrorisim, special operations, tactical troop transport, attack, ground fire support, MEDEVAC and combat search and rescue. Deliveries will start in 2025. Iraq already operates a fleet of Airbus helicopters from the H125, H135 and H145 families.
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Sep
06
2024
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Torrance, CA – September 5, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, obtained FAA approval to double the service life on specific Robinson R66 helicopter components from 2,000 to 4,000 hours. This approval, backed by previously approved data and structural testing, will help operators reduce maintenance costs, enhance reliability, lower operating costs by 6%, and reduce hourly reserve for overhauls by 25%.
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The ANKA III was ‘airborne’ with a Teber-82 guided munition mounted on its left wing. TAI (Turkish
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The integration of the IRST pods will make the training experience of USAF 5th generation fighters
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The Royal Navy has confirmed the loss of one crew member following an incident off the coast of
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A new video shows the Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard during its recent first flight. On August
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Sep
05
2024
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KIELCE, Poland, Sept. 5, 2024 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services.
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MC-130J Commando II Crews Honored for Historic Aerial Refueling Mission During Contingency
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Sep
04
2024
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São Paulo, Brazil (September 4, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful delivery of a customized Bell 505 to All Motors Brazil, a Brazilian luxury automotive dealership.
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Sep
04
2024
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Torrance, CA – September 4, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, appointed Randall Schaffer as Vice President of Customer Success. In this new role, Schaffer will oversee all customer service initiatives, focusing on enhancing the overall experience for Robinson helicopter owners and operators through customer support, repair and overhaul teams, and more.
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