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February 13, 2007

Sikorsky Opens CH-53K Heavy Lift Development Center

Team Of Engineers To Develop Newest USMC Super Stallion

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation told ANN it has officially dedicated its CH-53K program's new Heavy Lift Development Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by state and local elected officials and more than 50 invited guests.

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Military Now Believes CH-46 Downed Last Week By Enemy Fire

Officials: Video Posted On Website 'Very Convincing'

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 02.13.07 08:30 EST: A video posted last Friday on a web forum popular with Islamic militants depicting the downing of a helicopter by a missile likely holds the clues to the fate of a US CH-46 Sea Knight (file photo below). The helicopter crashed last week claiming the lives of all seven aboard.

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Boeing Officially Offers KC-767 To USAF For KC-X Competition

Program Reaches New Milestone With Hose Extension

Boeing officially announced Tuesday it will offer the KC-767 Advanced Tanker for the US Air Force's KC-X Tanker competition.

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US Official Says Despite Downings, Air Still Safest Way To Travel In Iraq

Adds Recent Sea Knight Downing May Be Due To Mechanical Failure

A top US military official in Iraq states despite a rash of recent downings of US helicopters to enemy ground fire, air travel is still the safest way to transport troops and supplies in the embattled country.

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