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US Marine Corps awards Sikorsky–Robinson Unmanned $15.5M for MARV-EL Increment 2 autonomous R66 cargo helicopter flight demonstr

The U.S. Marine Corps selected Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin) and Robinson Helicopter’s Robinson Unmanned for the second increment of the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle–Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) program, awarding $15.5 million to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform based on the R66 TurbineTruck into flight testing.

2026-04-27T13:05:14.237181-07:00

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Boeing’s Approach-to-X autonomy completes first fully automated supervised landing test on U.S. Army CH-47F

2026-04-27T02:56:08.021934-07:00

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TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC

2026-04-27T05:35:42.673696-07:00

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US Army joins Israel’s AH-64 Apache rear rotor blade crack investigation

2026-04-26T15:34:24.870541-07:00

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US Marine Corps awards Sikorsky–Robinson Unmanned $15.5M for MARV-EL Increment 2 autonomous R66 cargo helicopter flight demonstr The U.S. Marine Corps selected Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin) and Robinson Helicopter’s Robinson Unmanned for the second increment of the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle–Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) program, awarding $15.5 million to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform based on the R66 TurbineTruck into flight testing.

2026-04-27T13:05:14.237181-07:00

US Marine Corps awards Sikorsky–Robinson Unmanned $15.5M for MARV-EL Increment 2 autonomous R66 cargo helicopter flight demonstr

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TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is warning that the danger of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) remains present for helicopter operations. The TSB’s caution follows findings from a West Coast Helicopters accident report highlighting how quickly crews can encounter IMC outside intended conditions.

2026-04-27T05:35:42.673696-07:00

TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC

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Boeing’s Approach-to-X autonomy completes first fully automated supervised landing test on U.S. Army CH-47F Boeing says it completed the first fully automated approach and landing test of U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters using Approach-to-X (A2X) autonomous flight software. The trial adds to ongoing Army-focused autonomy work toward greater rotorcraft automation, transitioning from supervised autonomy to fully automated landing capability.

2026-04-27T02:56:08.021934-07:00

Boeing’s Approach-to-X autonomy completes first fully automated supervised landing test on U.S. Army CH-47F

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US Army joins Israel’s AH-64 Apache rear rotor blade crack investigation The U.S. Army has joined the Israeli Air Force in investigating a crack discovered in the rear rotor blade of an Apache helicopter in Israel. The expanded probe signals cross-operator scrutiny of the AH-64’s rotor blade integrity and related maintenance/airworthiness processes.

2026-04-26T15:34:24.870541-07:00

US Army joins Israel’s AH-64 Apache rear rotor blade crack investigation

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House defense bill seeks sole-source authority for Air Force “Huey” replacement contract, initially targeted at Sikorsky A House defense bill would grant the U.S. Air Force authority to sole source the contract for a Huey replacement after the service initially sought a single-source award to Sikorsky for UH-60 Black Hawks. The proposal elevates procurement flexibility for a legacy helicopter recapitalization effort.

2026-04-26T15:34:24.780761-07:00

House defense bill seeks sole-source authority for Air Force “Huey” replacement contract, initially targeted at Sikorsky

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Boeing halts work at Philadelphia plant for two weeks amid COVID-19 spread, pausing H-47 and V-22 production Boeing will close for two weeks at its Philadelphia facility as COVID-19 spreads in the region, temporarily stopping work tied to the H-47 and V-22 programs. The pause adds near-term risk to defense production schedules during an ongoing push to stabilize Boeing’s manufacturing throughput.

2026-04-25T10:05:26.426162-07:00

Boeing halts work at Philadelphia plant for two weeks amid COVID-19 spread, pausing H-47 and V-22 production

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Slovakia plots up to €300m buy of nine UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters Slovakia’s defence minister Martin Glváč has unveiled plans to acquire nine UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in a deal estimated at up to €300 million (about US$348 million), according to local daily Pravda. The announcement frames a near-term rotary-wing capability refresh and potential follow-on sustainment demands.

2026-04-25T00:50:55.044897-07:00

Slovakia plots up to €300m buy of nine UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters

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USAF plans to modify HH-60W Jolly Green II for VIP airlift and continuity-of-government “doomsday” evacuation missions, replacin The Air Force will modify its HH-60W Jolly Green II fleet for VIP airlift and continuity-of-government evacuation missions in Washington, D.C., moving away from aging UH-1N Twin Hueys. The change reframes the HH-60W as a broader continuity-of-operations platform, not only combat rescue.

2026-04-24T12:22:49.827182-07:00

USAF plans to modify HH-60W Jolly Green II for VIP airlift and continuity-of-government “doomsday” evacuation missions, replacin

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US Marine Corps awards Sikorsky–Robinson Unmanned $15.5M for MARV-EL Increment 2 autonomous R66 cargo helicopter flight demonstr

Boeing’s Approach-to-X autonomy completes first fully automated supervised landing test on U.S. Army CH-47F

TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC

US Army joins Israel’s AH-64 Apache rear rotor blade crack investigation

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