Among the military platforms highlighted at this month’s “Heli-Expo 2013” was the MD 540F from MD Helicopters. Described by its manufacturer as an upgrade to the MD 530F, the MD …
Representatives from both Eurocopter Group and American Eurocopter highlighted the current military market and potential opportunities in that market during this week’s “Heli-Expo 2013,” held in Las Vegas, Nev. by …
Less than three months after U.S. Army representatives announced that the former “Apache Block III” attack helicopter would be re-designated as the AH-64 “Echo,” the service has officially tied a …
In a significant milestone toward the integration of unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight operations into the National Airspace System (NAS), the U.S. Army successfully validated the technology and capabilities of …
Following the recent arrival of the first full company of U.S. Army Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Afghanistan, service representatives provided a media update on program status, evolving …
In roll-out ceremonies held at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) the Army received the first OH-58D Kiowa Warrior to be upgraded under the Wartime Replacement Aircraft (WRA) program.
The WRA …
After months of anticipation, the U.S. Army has released a new request for information (RFI) seeking updated industry input “on commercial, commercial-modified, military, conceptual air vehicle technologies, performance capabilities and …
This video of an AH-64 Apache crash in Afghanistan is the real thing. Apparently it was taken Feb. 8, 2012 at a combat outpost near Marzak in Paktika province, Afghanistan. …
As part of the Army Aviation balance between modernizing today’s high OPTEMPO fleets and planning for future requirements, Army leadership acknowledges the genesis of a next generation multi-service platform commonly …
Ceremonies held on Nov. 2, 2011, at The Boeing Company facility in Mesa, Ariz., marked the delivery of the first AH-64D Apache Block III multi-role attack helicopter to the U.S. …
