Military & Defense

Helibras and Airbus Helicopters have opened a new chapter in the history of the H225M multirole utility helicopter with the official presentation of the first aircraft in naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, Airbus Helicopters’ subsidiary in Brazil, this new H225M version is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the Brazilian […]

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth as much as US$52m to provide essential maintenance and testing support for various air traffic control and landing systems. These systems provide Navy pilots with electronic guidance to help them land safely on the ground and at sea, in all weather conditions. Under the

OGMA has officially been awarded FRA 145 Approval from the DSAE (Direction de la Sécurité Aeronatique d’État). This certification, awarded by DSAE, the authority that manages the military and state aviation activity and safety in France, is a confirmation of a well-succeeded implementation of all requirements applicable to the equipment maintenance, repair and modification of

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered two additional mission-ready twin-engine EC725 (now marketed as the H225M Caracal) multirole utility helicopters as part of the continuation of its fleet strengthening programme agreement launched in 2012. Delivery of the two additional EC725s is scheduled for 2019. The RTAF’s EC725s are specially equipped with fast roping,

The Spanish Air Force took receipt of its first H215, a robust, cost-effective latest-generation helicopter with an extensive mission capability. The purchase was negotiated in July by the Spanish Ministry of Defense, through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). A member of the tried-and-tested Super Puma family, the H215 is a twin-engine, heavy rotorcraft

The Mexican Navy took delivery of the first of ten AS565 MBe Panther helicopters it purchased in 2014, becoming the first customer in the world to receive the new version of this multi-role, medium-class military rotorcraft. The Navy will receive three other units before the end of the year and the remaining six by early

Air Partner’s aviation safety consultancy division Baines Simmons has been awarded a contract to provide Integrated Operational Support (IOS) consultancy services to BAE Systems, with a specific focus on Typhoon aircraft. As a result of the continuous drive for air forces to increase the efficiency of their fleets, there is a growing demand for IOS

Airlift Group has received a three-month extension on its contract with Military Sealift Command (MSC) to provide Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) services in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. The three-month period of performance is valued at approximately US$3.9m. Under the extension agreement, AAR Airlift will keep its existing four helicopters, personnel and logistics systems in

The Directorate General of Armament and Equipment (DGAM) completed the transfer of the first two NH90 tactical transport helicopters from the Airbus Helicopters plant in Albacete to the Spanish Army. The handover was made at the Coronel Maté Air Base in Colmenar Viejo, the headquarter of the Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET) and marked the

Boeing and its partner Saab AB will use their two production T-X aircraft, revealed on September 13, to show the U.S. Air Force the performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of their approach. Boeing T-X is an all-new aircraft designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force training mission, and takes advantage of the latest technologies, tools