Aviation News
Australia’s recent decision to acquire 29 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters has reignited the debate on the relevance of these aerial warriors in the modern battlespace, says Andrew McLaughlin in this piece for PS News.
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A Philippine Navy Robinson R22 training helicopter crashed near a public market in Cavite City, Philippines, on Thursday morning, April 11th, 2024. Both pilots onboard, a 36-year-old male pilot and a 27-year-old female co-pilot, were declared dead.
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The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has further strengthened its rotary-wing fleet by placing an order for three additional Airbus H225 helicopters. This latest acquisition brings the JCG’s total H225 fleet to 18, solidifying their position as the leading operator of Super Puma family helicopters in Japan.
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Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have announced a collaboration to explore adaptations of existing Embraer platforms for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Image: Embraer
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is deploying a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and crew for the sixth time in support of UN Security Council sanctions enforcement against North Korea. This deployment marks several significant firsts for the RNZAF’s newest maritime patrol platform.
Photo: Royal New Zealand Air Force
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