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Whirly-Girls Opens Applications for $550K in 2025 Helicopter Scholarships

The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund has launched its 2025 scholarship season, offering more than $550,000 in helicopter flight training and educational opportunities for deserving female aviators seeking to advance their careers in the industry.

2024-09-13T05:34:22.300560-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Ukraine Pressures Slovakia on Viper Helicopter Acquisition

2024-09-13T03:59:15.802222-07:00

Vertical Mag

Israeli UH-60 Black Hawk Crash in Gaza Kills 2 Soldiers; Investigation Underway

2024-09-11T05:29:44.635636-07:00

Air Data News

Brazil Considers HAL Tejas for Combat Aircraft Fleet Enhancement

2024-09-12T05:11:38.705364-07:00

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Vertical Mag

Whirly-Girls Opens Applications for $550K in 2025 Helicopter Scholarships The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund has launched its 2025 scholarship season, offering more than $550,000 in helicopter flight training and educational opportunities for deserving female aviators seeking to advance their careers in the industry.

2024-09-13T05:34:22.300560-07:00

Whirly-Girls Opens Applications for $550K in 2025 Helicopter Scholarships

DefenseNews.com

Ukraine Pressures Slovakia on Viper Helicopter Acquisition Ukrainian lawmakers urge Slovakia to finalize the decision on acquiring 12 Viper attack helicopters. The pending offer remains in limbo as Bratislava evaluates its defense strategy against regional threats.

2024-09-13T03:59:15.802222-07:00

Ukraine Pressures Slovakia on Viper Helicopter Acquisition

Air Data News

Brazil Considers HAL Tejas for Combat Aircraft Fleet Enhancement Brazil is evaluating the HAL Tejas as a potential addition to its fighter fleet, alongside interest in selling Embraer's C-390 to India. Such moves could enhance defense cooperation between the two nations, marking a strategic shift in Brazil's air combat capabilities.

2024-09-12T05:11:38.705364-07:00

Brazil Considers HAL Tejas for Combat Aircraft Fleet Enhancement

FlightGlobal

Asia Pacific Aerospace to Overhaul Black Hawk T700 Engines in Queensland Between 2024 and 2026, Asia Pacific Aerospace will conduct overhaul repairs on Black Hawk T700 engines for various international users at its Pinkenba, Queensland facility, following its selection by Lockheed Martin for regional engine MRO support.

2024-09-11T19:17:46.203088-07:00

Asia Pacific Aerospace to Overhaul Black Hawk T700 Engines in Queensland

insidedefense.com

US Air Force to Acquire 14 MH-139 Grey Wolf Helos in FY-26 The Pentagon has approved the purchase of 14 additional MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters for the Air Force in the fiscal year 2026, aiming to reduce program cost growth from 'critical' to 'significant', as detailed in the recent Selected Acquisition Report.

2024-09-11T10:39:31.653763-07:00

US Air Force to Acquire 14 MH-139 Grey Wolf Helos in FY-26

BBC

London's Air Ambulance to Deploy Two New Helicopters Following a successful two-year fundraising campaign, London's Air Ambulance will introduce two new helicopters to its fleet, enhancing its emergency response capabilities. This strategic move will support critical lifesaving efforts, providing advanced medical support to the city.

2024-09-11T05:54:58.919316-07:00

London's Air Ambulance to Deploy Two New Helicopters

Vertical Mag

Israeli UH-60 Black Hawk Crash in Gaza Kills 2 Soldiers; Investigation Underway A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash in Rafah, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and left several others injured. The crash occurred during a medical evacuation mission. The Israeli Air Force is investigating potential causes, including mechanical failure or sabotage.

2024-09-11T05:29:44.635636-07:00

Israeli UH-60 Black Hawk Crash in Gaza Kills 2 Soldiers; Investigation Underway

UK Defence Journal

Royal Navy Carriers Intensify Operational Training at Sea HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales are engaged in rigorous onboard training, including navigation exercises and Chinook helicopter operations, marking a critical phase in operational preparedness for forthcoming deployments.

2024-09-10T09:37:42.161441-07:00

Royal Navy Carriers Intensify Operational Training at Sea

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