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November 10, 2014

Airbus Helicopters Hands Over Indonesia’s First EC725

Aircraft To Fly Combat Search And Rescue Missions

Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first of six EC725 rotorcraft acquired by Indonesia for combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions. Present at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane, France facility to accept the aircraft included members of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, the Indonesian Air Force, as well as PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).

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Indonesian Army Receives The First Of 12 Airbus Helicopters

Initial Light Attack Ecureuil/Fennec Family Rotorcraft Delivered

The Indonesian Army has taken delivery of an Airbus Helicopters lightweight rotorcraft, the first in a fleet of 12 which will provide this military service with advanced capabilities in attack missions. Comprising six single-engine and six twin-engine versions, the helicopters are to be supplied through 2016.

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CPI Aero Announces $86 Million Multi-Year Contract From NGC

Will Provide Wing Kits For E-2D, C-2A Aircraft

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. has received a multi-year contract worth approximately $86.1 million from Northrop Grumman Corporation for Outer Wing Panel (OWP) kits. The kits are for use in the manufacture of complete wings for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and the C-2A Greyhound aircraft.

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'Fly Navy' Mural Unveiled At Museum Of Flying

Work Of Art Another Tribute To The Douglas Aircraft Company

A newly completed mural painting called "Fly Navy" has been unveiled at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, CA. The mural was created by aviation artist, author, and historian Mike Machat. The image depicts the only US Naval cruise on the USS Forrestal that carried all Douglas aircraft in 1958.

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Raytheon Begins Flight Testing DARPA's PCAS Program

Persistent Close Air Support Designed To Speed Close Air Support To Ground Troops

Raytheon has begun flight testing DARPA's Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program. PCAS Phase 3 is an 18-month, $25.5 million effort scheduled to culminate in live-fire demonstrations. The program is designed to speed close air support to soldiers on the battlefield.

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UK, France Prepare For Future Combat Aerospace

Study To Be Conducted By BAE Systems, Dassault Aviation

Following the political agreement announced at the Farnborough Air Show in July this year, Dassault Aviation, BAE Systems, and a group of industrial partners have been awarded a two-year £120 million (approx $191 million) contract by the UK and French governments for a two-year co-operative Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Feasibility Phase study, formally signalling the start of work.

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Helo Crew Suspended For Candy Drop

Black Hawk Crew Dropped Candy Over A Phoenix, AZ Neighborhood

A National Guard Black Hawk crew has been suspended from flying status after they reportedly dropped candy over an upscale Phoenix neighborhood three days before Halloween.

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