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May- 2024 -

9 May

Air

The Ecuadorian Navy's Bell 430 aircraft with the ID HN-407 is seen on a helipad in the middle of a sandy area. The helicopter is painted white, with "HN-407" written on the right side of its body in black. On the back, green grass can be seen stretching all the way to the horizon. A body of water peeks a little bit farther. The sky is blue with lots of thin white clouds.

Ecuadorian Navy Helicopter Crashes, Second Mishap in Two Weeks

An Ecuadorian Navy helicopter has crashed in Santa Elena, killing crewmen Wilson Andrés Bohórquez Andrade and Jean Elías Ramírez Saltos.

9 May

Air

The MH-139A Grey Wolf was unveiled and named during the ceremony at Duke Field, Fla., Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Produce Seven More MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters for US

Boeing has accepted a $178-million contract to develop seven additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the US Air Force.

3 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Brunei Orders Six H145M Helicopters From Airbus

Brunei has signed a contract with Airbus to acquire six H145M helicopters to support the Royal Brunei Air Force's expanded missions.

2 May

Air

Joe Saballa

UK Cuts New Medium Helicopter Purchase by a Third

The UK Ministry of Defence is reducing its much-awaited purchase of New Medium Helicopters by a third.

Apr- 2024 -

29 April

Air

Joe Saballa

Sikorsky to Rival Bell, Leonardo for NATO’s New Medium Lift Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft has announced its bid to join NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability program.

26 April

Americas

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Protest Delayed Future US Army Assault Aircraft Fielding: Official

The US Army is facing further delay in officially fielding its much-awaited Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.

22 April

Air

Two Airbus H145 helicopters are seen operating in what appears to be an aircraft runway. The helicopters are painted black, with its rotary blades components and base painted yellow. The one in the foreground has the number "98" painted in white in front of its cockpit, while the one in the back has "97".

Juster Domingo

UK Buys Six H145 Helicopters for Training, Emergency Missions

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a 122-million euro ($152 million) contract with Airbus to order six additional H145 helicopters.

22 April

Air

United States Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Miami, training at Homestead ARB.

Rojoef Manuel

Safran Renews Engine Support for US Coast Guard Dolphin Helicopters

Safran has received a contract to extend in-service engine support for the US Coast Guard’s MH-65 Dolphin helicopters.

19 April

Africa

Kenya's defense chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla gestures

Staff Writer With AFP

Kenya Military Helicopter Crash Kills Defense Chief

Kenya's defense chief and nine other top brass died in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.

16 April

Air

A Colombian Army Black Hawk helicopter is seen grounded in a large open cemented field. The helicopter is painted various hues of dark green as camouflage. A soldier in camouflage is seen standing by the cockpit. "EJERCITO DE COLOMBIA" is seen painted in black on the aircraft's tail boom. The background is a mountain covered by a lush green forest, and a bright blue sky with big white clouds.

Juster Domingo

Colombian Army Begins Black Hawk Engine Maintenance

Colombia has tapped ITP Aero for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the armed forces’ Black Hawk helicopter engines.

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