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U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea during operations supporting the war with Iran, with four crew onboard. Three have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard USS George H. W. Bush, while one aircrewman remains missing as the search continues.

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2026-07-01T11:31:59.539423-07:00

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Canada advances RCAF tanker and utility helicopter programs: first flight for CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT and upgraded CH-149 Cormora

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2026-07-02T23:17:00.796313-07:00

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RCAF pauses CH-146 Griffon life-extension to refine upgrade targets

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2026-06-29T05:28:29.777171-07:00

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Heli-One launches Sikorsky-authorized S-92 customer support center in Brazil

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2026-05-28T05:49:27.920480-07:00

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Air Data News

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Canada advances RCAF tanker and utility helicopter programs: first flight for CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT and upgraded CH-149 Cormora Airbus Defence and Space in Spain has completed the maiden flight of Canada’s first CC-330 Husky (A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport), moving the 2027 Royal Canadian Air Force tanker program into flight testing. Separately, an upgraded CH-149 Cormorant has also flown for the first time as Canada’s rotary and airlift modernization continues.

2026-07-02T23:17:00.796313-07:00

Canada advances RCAF tanker and utility helicopter programs: first flight for CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT and upgraded CH-149 Cormora

The Hill

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U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea during operations supporting the war with Iran, with four crew onboard. Three have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard USS George H. W. Bush, while one aircrewman remains missing as the search continues.

2026-07-01T11:31:59.539423-07:00

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing

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RCAF pauses CH-146 Griffon life-extension to refine upgrade targets Canada’s Royal Canadian Air Force has paused its CH-146 Griffon life-extension project, citing the need to refine the upgrade targets. The delay affects the program’s near-term schedule while officials work through revised scope and future fleet plans for the type.

2026-06-29T05:28:29.777171-07:00

RCAF pauses CH-146 Griffon life-extension to refine upgrade targets

Vertical Mag

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Milestone support plan pushes Sikorsky S-92 offshore retirement wave into the 2030s Milestone CEO Pat Sheedy says Sikorsky’s improved product support and continued commitment to the S-92 will delay a planned retirement wave for the helicopter’s offshore role until the 2030s. The stance points to longer operational runway for offshore S-92 operators while aftermarket support remains a key lever.

2026-06-19T05:24:56.207337-07:00

Milestone support plan pushes Sikorsky S-92 offshore retirement wave into the 2030s

FlightGlobal

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US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy The US State Department has cleared a Foreign Military Sale worth $1.5 billion for Austria to acquire 12 additional Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. A new Congressional notification indicates the procurement includes a specification upgrade to match Austria’s earlier 12-unit 2024 order.

2026-06-19T04:16:11.949077-07:00

US approves $1.5B FMS for Austria’s second 12 UH-60M Black Hawk buy

Vertical Mag

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Indian Navy retires Westland Sea King Mk 42B/C after MH-60R selection The Indian Navy has formally retired its 25 Westland Sea King Mk 42B/C aircraft for maritime combat and maritime search-and-rescue, ending a process launched in autumn 2018 after the service selected the Sikorsky MH-60R. The move completes the transition away from the Sea King fleet.

2026-06-16T03:33:52.707320-07:00

Indian Navy retires Westland Sea King Mk 42B/C after MH-60R selection

Aviation Week

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US State Department clears $1.5B Foreign Military Sale for five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand The U.S. has approved a Foreign Military Sale valued at about $1.5 billion for New Zealand to acquire five Sikorsky MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment. The transfer supports New Zealand’s plan to nearly double military spending to bolster defense capabilities.

2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00

US State Department clears $1.5B Foreign Military Sale for five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand

FlightGlobal

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Norway abandons Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter buy after early US interest in 2025 disclosures Norway has dropped plans to purchase nine Sikorsky HH-60W combat search and rescue helicopters, citing a need to refocus on other defense priorities after initial US-built rotorcraft interest became public in 2025. The change resets Norway’s near-term CSAR procurement and expected sustainment footprint tied to the HH-60W fleet.

2026-06-03T09:26:17.870043-07:00

Norway abandons Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter buy after early US interest in 2025 disclosures

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