USMC completes first Link 16-configured AH-1Z flight
The USMC has successfully completed the first flight of a Bell AH-1Z Viper configured with Link 16 hardware and software, demonstrating a two-way connection capability between the attack helicopter and a ground station
US approves sale of AH-64E or AH-1Z to the Philippines
The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of six Bell AH-1Z Viper and six Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the Philippines.
Bell, Sikorsky progress in FARA competition
The US Army has selected Bell’s 360 Invictus and Sikorsky’s Raider X to progress through to the second phase of its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme.
FLRAA: Modernising the Army
As part of the US Army’s large-scale recapitalisation of its aviation assets, it’s preparing to choose its next-generation medium-lift helicopter under the FLRAA programme, as Khalem Chapman reports.
ANALYSIS: FARA in Focus
Khalem Chapman provides detailed insight into each contender in the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft – Competitive Prototype (FARA-CP) programme before the US Army narrows its selection down to just two concepts.
Cheviot Hills’ airmen remembered
In December a special flypast took place to salute airmen who lost their lives on the Cheviot Hills, Northumberland, during World War Two.
First CMV-22B delivered to US Navy
The US Navy has received its first CMV-22B Osprey carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft.
Rolls-Royce secures five-year 'MissionCare' V-22 contract
Rolls-Royce announces a five-year ‘MissionCare' contract, worth US$1.2bn, to maintain AE 1107C turboshaft engines on the US Air Force (USAF), Marine Corps (USMC) and Navy V-22 Osprey tiltrotor fleet.
ROTARY REVOLUTION
Bell has revealed its entrant for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition...
MV-22 upgrade, maintenance contract awarded to Bell-Boeing
Bell-Boeing awarded a contract to provide upgrades and maintenance on US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors.