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21 November

Air

Two 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment MH-47G Chinook helicopters hoover above Banana River, Florida, Feb. 15, 2023, during combat search and rescue training. The 160th SOAR's mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. (Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

USSOCOM Expands MH‑47G Fleet Through $877M Boeing Award

Boeing has secured an $877.7-million contract to deliver an undisclosed number of MH-47G helicopters for the US Special Operations Command.

19 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

M1, Robinson Bid R66 Helicopter for US Army’s Next-Gen Training Program

Texas-based M1 Support Services has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company in California to offer the R66 system for the US Army’s Flight School Next program.

19 November

Africa

Christine Casimiro

Morocco Orders 10 Airbus H225M Helicopters to Replace Pumas

Morocco has placed an order for 10 H225M choppers from Airbus Helicopters, which the Royal Moroccan Air Force will use in combat search and rescue operations.

13 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Thai Navy Accepts Revamped 212 Helicopter From Bell Textron

Bell Textron has handed over an upgraded Bell 212 medium utility helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy as part of an operational life extension project.

10 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Russia’s Mi-38T Helicopters Enter Service Abroad for First Time in Myanmar

Myanmar has taken delivery of three Russian Mi-38T medium helicopters, becoming the first foreign operator of the rotary-wing aircraft family after a long-delayed 2020 contract.

3 November

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Airbus-Led Group to Pay Norway $351M Over Cancelled NH90 Helicopters

Airbus-led NHIndustries has agreed to pay Norway $351 million to settle a dispute over a cancelled order for long-delayed military helicopters.

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23 October

Air

FA-50 Fighting Eagles. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Signs Deal With GE Aerospace for S. Korea Jet, Helicopter Engines

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to buy new engine kits for South Korea’s homegrown fighter aircraft and helicopters, according to local media.

22 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Nine CH-47F Chinooks From Boeing in $461M Deal

The US Army has ordered nine new CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing under contracts worth $461 million.

21 October

Air

A brightly colored background with a mountainous terrain featuring the MQ-72C helicopter

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Airbus Shows Off Futuristic Helicopter With No Cockpit

Airbus has brought a twist to aviation with its unmanned helicopter, the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, showcased during the Association of the US Army expo.

21 October

Air