Taiwanese authorities determined that environmental factors and human error contributed to the crash of a AH-64E in April.
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AW149 attains military certification
The Italian Directorate of Air Armaments (ARMAEREO) has issued a military type certification for the AgustaWestland AW149 helicopter.
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Kuwaiti Air Force KC-130J training at MCAS Cherry Point
The Kuwaiti Air Force’s first KC-130J is now at MCAS Cherry Point where four of its pilots are being trained to operate the aircraft to the same standard as the U.S. Marine Corps.
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VAW-125 is first squadron to have five E-2s
VAW-125 received its fifth E-2D at NAS Norfolk on Jul. 1, making it the first squadron to have five aircraft.
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Bangladesh Air Force orders two AW139s for SAR duties
The Bangladesh Air Force will established its first dedicated maritime SAR helicopter fleet with the purchase of two AW139 helicopters.
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