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Moody AFB Executes First HH-60W Sling Load Training

On August 29, 2024, the 347th Operations Support Squadron coordinated the inaugural sling-load training using the HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base, enhancing Agile Combat Employment. Involved units included the 41st Rescue Squadron and the 820th and 824th Base Defense Squadrons.

2024-09-06T09:07:53.074458-07:00

FlightGlobal

India Procures CAE Training Devices for MH-60R Seahawk Fleet

2024-09-04T08:38:29.857416-07:00

Aviation Week

Leonardo Sole Bidder in UK Medium Helicopter Program as Rivals Withdraw

2024-08-30T06:30:25.557394-07:00

FlightGlobal

Sikorsky S-92 Fleet Scarcity Poses Significant Risks for Oil Sector

2024-08-27T07:52:40.187904-07:00

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The Aviationist

Moody AFB Executes First HH-60W Sling Load Training On August 29, 2024, the 347th Operations Support Squadron coordinated the inaugural sling-load training using the HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base, enhancing Agile Combat Employment. Involved units included the 41st Rescue Squadron and the 820th and 824th Base Defense Squadrons.

2024-09-06T09:07:53.074458-07:00

Moody AFB Executes First HH-60W Sling Load Training

FlightGlobal

India Procures CAE Training Devices for MH-60R Seahawk Fleet CAE Defense & Security USA will deliver two new training devices to bolster the Indian Navy's Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet, enhancing pilot and crew readiness as part of a U.S. Navy foreign military sales contract.

2024-09-04T08:38:29.857416-07:00

India Procures CAE Training Devices for MH-60R Seahawk Fleet

Aviation Week

Leonardo Sole Bidder in UK Medium Helicopter Program as Rivals Withdraw Leonardo remains the only contender for the UK's New Medium Helicopter program with its AW149 proposal after Airbus Helicopters, Sikorsky, and Lockheed Martin withdrew. The deadline for bid submission passed on August 30, potentially prompting a recompetition by the UK Ministry of Defence.

2024-08-30T06:30:25.557394-07:00

Leonardo Sole Bidder in UK Medium Helicopter Program as Rivals Withdraw

FlightGlobal

Sikorsky S-92 Fleet Scarcity Poses Significant Risks for Oil Sector Offshore helicopter operators face severe availability challenges with Sikorsky S-92 helicopters, threatening safety and operations. These unprecedented issues have raised alarms among oil and gas producers over potential risks to their operational efficiencies and employee safety.

2024-08-27T07:52:40.187904-07:00

Sikorsky S-92 Fleet Scarcity Poses Significant Risks for Oil Sector

Times of India

US Approves $52.8M Sale of Sonobuoys to India for MH-60R Seahawks The United States has sanctioned a $52.8 million sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India, enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy's MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. This move aims to bolster strategic defense relations between the two nations.

2024-08-23T22:32:28.716395-07:00

US Approves $52.8M Sale of Sonobuoys to India for MH-60R Seahawks

AerialFire

Orange County Fire Authority Deploys Two New S-70 Firehawks by United Rotorcraft The Orange County Fire Authority has officially begun operations with two new S-70 Firehawks from United Rotorcraft. These advanced firefighting helicopters were showcased during a demonstration for media and local officials.

2024-08-20T09:39:07.183386-07:00

Orange County Fire Authority Deploys Two New S-70 Firehawks by United Rotorcraft

Associated Press

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Biden Takes First Flight in Sikorsky VH-92A Marine One President Joe Biden experienced his inaugural flight aboard the Sikorsky VH-92A helicopter, known as Marine One, marking the start of the helicopter's deployment after years of program delays.

2024-08-19T13:19:39.378447-07:00

Biden Takes First Flight in Sikorsky VH-92A Marine One

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US Marine Corps Receives Final VH-92A Presidential Helicopter from Sikorsky Marking the culmination of the project, the U.S. Marine Corps has accepted the final VH-92A presidential helicopter from Sikorsky. This delivery completes the program of record to supply 23 units, enhancing executive lift capabilities.

2024-08-19T11:14:35.159313-07:00

US Marine Corps Receives Final VH-92A Presidential Helicopter from Sikorsky