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After 60 years, Chinook keeps getting better

This month marks 60 years since the Chinook prototype took to the skies, setting the stage for the rotorcraft’s eventual dominance in heavy-lift heroics.

  
 

 

 
 
USAF 416th FLTS, AFRL Tests “Gray Wolf” Cruise Missile
• USAF 416th FLTS, AFRL Tests “Gray Wolf” Cruise Missile
— The USAF 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Resear....>>
 
Airbus adds 250 more helicon to global support contracts
• Airbus adds 250 more helicon to global support contracts
— Airbus Helicopters added 250 helicopters to HCare Smart and Infinite contracts in 2019, increas....>>
 
Canadian Air Force accepts first new SAR plane despite issue with manuals
• Canadian Air Force accepts first new SAR plane despite issue with manuals
— The Canadian military has accepted the first of 16 new search-and-rescue (SAR) planes despite o....>>
 
Air Force Technology’s 2019 year in review
• Air Force Technology’s 2019 year in review
— The world’s Air Forces in 2019 began to try and get a firm grasp on space, while contracts were....>>
 
Robinson R66 Turbine Surpasses 1 Million Flight Hours

• Robinson R66 Turbine Surpasses 1 Million Flight Hours

 
 
Sikorsky Receives Contract To Build Presidential Helicopters • Sikorsky Receives Contract To Build Presidential Helicopters  
 
Sikorsky Receives Contract To Build 12 CH-53K for USMC
• Sikorsky Receives Contract To Build 12 CH-53K for USMC
— 12 CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopters to be built at Connecticut plant with deliveries beginning in ....>>
 
US Spy Plane Spotted Snooping Near Russian Maritime Border in Black Sea
• US Spy Plane Spotted Snooping Near Russian Maritime Border in Black Sea
— Wednesday's flight was the third time a US recon aircraft was spotted near Russia's southern bo....>>
 
Russian Spy Plane Flies Over Nuclear Bases in US Southwest, Radar Data Shows
• Russian Spy Plane Flies Over Nuclear Bases in US Southwest, Radar Data Shows
— The flight was carried out by a Tu-214ON observation plane packed with airborne surveillance to....>>
 
MBDA to develop next-generation MICA missile
• MBDA to develop next-generation MICA missile
— The French Defence Procurement Agency DGA has awarded MBDA a contract to develop the upgraded M....>>
 
  XAIRFORCES NEWS ARCHIVES: News & Headlines
• Finmeccanica SMAT F1 UAS Project (7.10.2011)
• Hong Kong Government Flying Service order Two Challenger 605 (4.10.2011)
• Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules Delivered (24.09.2011)
• The first C-27J is flying the skies of Mexico (24.09.2011)
• US Team Prepares For Summer In Antarctica (23.09.2011)
• Air Greenland orders 2 EC225 helicopters for use in all-weather missions (14.09.2011)
• Boeing Receives USAAF Contract for A-10 Avionics Modernization (8.09.2011)
• UH-72A Lakota Selected and Delivered for the Mission (6.09.2011)
• Boeing Receives UK Contract for 14 New Chinooks (3.09.2011)
• Army Enlisting Unmanned Systems for Supply Missions (28.08.2011)
• U.S. Navy conducts JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon) C-1 free-flight testing (13.07.2011)
• Alenia launches gunship variant of C-27J (22.06.2011)
• Turkey develops domestic missile, rocket (19.06.2011)
• Boeing-Airbus tanker war heats up as deadline nears (2.06.2011)
• A floating Special Pilatus PC-6 Seaplane (30.05.2011)
• A400M contract amendment finalised with customer nations (8.04.2011)
• Boeing Receives US Air Force Contract for Additional C-130 Modernization Kits (2.04.2011)
• Diabetic pilot aims for record-breaking flight (2.04.2011)
• 2009: New 5-Year Contract Keeps Kiowa Warriors’ Eyes Sharp (1.08.2009)
• U.S. spy chief says North Korea remains grave threat... (1.12.2007)
 
• Finmeccanica SMAT F1 UAS Project (7.10.2011)
• Hong Kong Government Flying Service order Two Challenger 605 (4.10.2011)
• Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules Delivered (24.09.2011)
• The first C-27J is flying the skies of Mexico (24.09.2011)
• US Team Prepares For Summer In Antarctica (23.09.2011)
• Air Greenland orders 2 EC225 helicopters for use in all-weather missions (14.09.2011)
• Boeing Receives USAAF Contract for A-10 Avionics Modernization (8.09.2011)
• UH-72A Lakota Selected and Delivered for the Mission (6.09.2011)
• Boeing Receives UK Contract for 14 New Chinooks (3.09.2011)
• Army Enlisting Unmanned Systems for Supply Missions (28.08.2011)
• U.S. Navy conducts JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon) C-1 free-flight testing (13.07.2011)
• Alenia launches gunship variant of C-27J (22.06.2011)
• Turkey develops domestic missile, rocket (19.06.2011)
• Boeing-Airbus tanker war heats up as deadline nears (2.06.2011)
• A floating Special Pilatus PC-6 Seaplane (30.05.2011)
• A400M contract amendment finalised with customer nations (8.04.2011)
• Boeing Receives US Air Force Contract for Additional C-130 Modernization Kits (2.04.2011)
• Diabetic pilot aims for record-breaking flight (2.04.2011)
• 2009: New 5-Year Contract Keeps Kiowa Warriors’ Eyes Sharp (1.08.2009)
• U.S. spy chief says North Korea remains grave threat... (1.12.2007)
 
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• Russian Spy Plane Flies Over Nuclear Bases in US Southwest, Radar Data Shows
(21.04.2019)
The flight was carried out by a Tu-214ON observation plane packed with airborne surveillance tools, panoramic and topographic cameras, airborne radar, and other equipment....>>

• MBDA to develop next-generation MICA missile
(12.11.2018)
The French Defence Procurement Agency DGA has awarded MBDA a contract to develop the upgraded MICA NG missile, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026....>>

• Into the Blue Skies: Chinese C919 Passenger Jet Prototype Makes Successful Test Flight (VIDEO)
(14.01.2018)
Into the Blue Skies: Chinese C919 Passenger Jet Prototype Makes Successful Test Flight (VIDEO)...>>

• US Army AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter Outfitted With Laser Gun Crushes Target
(27.06.2017)
The US Army has successfully acquired and hit an unmanned target using a high-energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter....>>

• Boeing Senior VP Fancher to Retire After 40 Years of Service
(27.06.2017)
Successfully led breakthrough commercial, defense and space projects. Created company's first integrated program management function. Solidified and deployed common program managem...>>

• Belarus Plans Future Purchases of Russia's Iskander Missile Systems - Ambassador
(26.06.2017)
Belarus could in the future consider buying Russia's Iskander missile systems, Belarusian Ambassador to Moscow Igor Petrishenko told Sputnik....>>

• Test Pilot School team proves how 'a dummy' can save money
(5.04.2014)
In an Air Force setting that is locked on being financially-conscious and proactive under the current financial challenges, the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, at the request of ...>>

• World leaders to land on helipads in the Kremlin
(15.07.2013)
The all-weather 4162-square metre Helicopter Pad 1 built on the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin near the wall bordering Tainitsky Garden can handle helicopters of various classes....>>

• F-16 crashes near Arizona Air Force base
(26.06.2013)
Two pilots safely ejected before an F-16 crashed Wednesday night near Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona, an Air Force spokeswoman told CNN....>>

  



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