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U.S. Army’s UH-60V to get Thales FMS software

Posted on February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 by alert5

Northrop Grumman has selected Thales to supply its Flight Management System software, i-FMS200, for the U.S. Army’s UH-60V modernization program.
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Pilot error caused fatal Apache crash

Posted on February 8, 2015February 8, 2015 by alert5

Two Idaho National Guardsmen were killed in a crash after their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter lost power from both engines, an investigation was concluded.
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Oldest flying Chinook being retired

Posted on February 8, 2015 by alert5

The world’s oldest CH-47 Chinook helicopter is about to be retired and go on display at Stockton, California.

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Japan has no intention of buying more AH-64Ds at the moment

Posted on February 7, 2015February 7, 2015 by alert5

A Japanese Ministry of Defense spokesman told IHS Jane’s that the government currently has no intention of buying more AH-64D attack helicopters.
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Photos: PLA Z-18 and Z-20 together (Update)

Posted on February 3, 2015February 3, 2015 by alert5

This is probably the first photo of the two helicopters together. (Update: Apparently, the smaller helicopter is the Z-20. This is the second time a photo of the aircraft has surfaced. The location is Mohe Gulian Airport, where most of the Chinese aircraft go there for cold temperature testing.)