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US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search

An Iranian projectile or drone reportedly struck and damaged a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, while forces were conducting a search for a downed F-15E. Iranian media published photos of the wreckage, highlighting helicopter vulnerability and questions about base air defences in the Gulf.

2026-04-03T10:52:47.548539-07:00

Vertical Mag

Airbus Helicopters expands safety toolkit to improve rotorcraft safety record

2026-04-02T10:31:24.769041-07:00

Aviation Today

Army Accepts First Optionally‑Piloted Black Hawk; Will Test Autonomy to Inform Fleet Scaling

2026-04-02T09:38:59.528988-07:00

Vertical Mag

AirMed World Congress 2026 to convene ~800 delegates in Munich, Sept. 16–18

2026-04-02T07:26:07.326526-07:00

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US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search An Iranian projectile or drone reportedly struck and damaged a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, while forces were conducting a search for a downed F-15E. Iranian media published photos of the wreckage, highlighting helicopter vulnerability and questions about base air defences in the Gulf.

2026-04-03T10:52:47.548539-07:00

US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search

FlightGlobal

HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reported revenue of INR323 billion for the 12 months ended 31 March, a 4.1% increase, helped by deliveries of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and two locally produced Saturn AL-31FP engines, even as the company continues to wrestle with supply‑chain challenges.

2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00

HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results

Vertical Mag

Airbus Helicopters expands safety toolkit to improve rotorcraft safety record Florence Verlut, head of aviation safety and quality at Airbus Helicopters, describes the company’s effort to expand its safety toolkit to help improve the rotorcraft sector’s safety record. She framed the initiative as a coordinated move to support operators and raise industry-wide safety standards.

2026-04-02T10:31:24.769041-07:00

Airbus Helicopters expands safety toolkit to improve rotorcraft safety record

Aviation Today

Army Accepts First Optionally‑Piloted Black Hawk; Will Test Autonomy to Inform Fleet Scaling The U.S. Army has formally accepted its first optionally‑piloted Black Hawk helicopter and will subject the aircraft to a rigorous test campaign. Data from the evaluations will be used to inform decisions on scaling autonomous and optionally‑piloted capabilities across the UH‑60 fleet.

2026-04-02T09:38:59.528988-07:00

Army Accepts First Optionally‑Piloted Black Hawk; Will Test Autonomy to Inform Fleet Scaling

Vertical Mag

AirMed World Congress 2026 to convene ~800 delegates in Munich, Sept. 16–18 AirMed World Congress 2026 will convene approximately 800 participants in Munich from Sept. 16–18. The three‑day programme comprises more than 160 presentations, 85 workshops and 15 panel discussions, creating a dense schedule of sessions across multiple formats for attendees.

2026-04-02T07:26:07.326526-07:00

AirMed World Congress 2026 to convene ~800 delegates in Munich, Sept. 16–18

Vertical Mag

The MD Super D20R: The next step in MD’s legacy reinvention MD Helicopters' Super D20R — the latest product in its Field Fleet Upgrades initiative — completed demonstration flights in Mesa, Arizona with Vertical Plus invited to evaluate the type. The flight campaign represents a concrete step in MD's program to refresh and market its legacy rotorcraft lineup.

2026-04-01T05:56:59.277043-07:00

The MD Super D20R: The next step in MD’s legacy reinvention

FlightGlobal

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang The Republic of Korea Navy has inducted and deployed Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters, with an induction ceremony at the naval air command in Changwon announced by DAPA. The move is aimed at strengthening anti-submarine warfare and maritime operations amid concerns over an increasing North Korean submarine threat.

2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

Vertical Mag

Garmin flight‑tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66 as Europe’s offshore wind helicopter market expands Garmin has flight‑tested its GFC 600H autopilot on the Robinson R66, with the system set to become standard equipment on the R66 NxG. The feature also examines Europe’s rapidly growing offshore wind helicopter sector and its implications for rotorcraft demand and operations.

2026-03-31T17:51:13.692650-07:00

Garmin flight‑tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66 as Europe’s offshore wind helicopter market expands

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US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search

Airbus Helicopters expands safety toolkit to improve rotorcraft safety record

Army Accepts First Optionally‑Piloted Black Hawk; Will Test Autonomy to Inform Fleet Scaling

AirMed World Congress 2026 to convene ~800 delegates in Munich, Sept. 16–18

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