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King Stallion heavy transport helicopter completes inflight refuelling tests
Defence

The CH-53K King Stallion heavy transport helicopter has successfully completed several inflight refuelling tests with a United States Marine Corp KC-130J Super Hercules tanker. The test flight took place at the beginning of April off the east coast of the United States and lasted several hours. The Sikorsky family of CH-53 transport helicopters has been

Kobe Bryant’s Sikorsky S-76 pilot had no drugs in system during crash
Headlines

The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others didn’t have drugs in his system when his Sikorsky S-76 crashed into a hillside in January, an autopsy has revealed.

Leonardo completes Kopter acquisition
Headlines

Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has announced the completion of its acquisition of Swiss company Kopter Group AG ('Kopter'), which produces the upcoming light single SH09 helicopter.

Dubai company completes industry-first AW139 blade repair
Headlines

In a defence industry first, RBI Hawker recently completed a leading-edge abrasion strip replacement on the Leonardo AW139 helicopter's main rotor blade at its facility in Dubai.

Japan Coast Guard orders two more H225 helicopters
Headlines

The Japan Coast Guard has placed a new order for two H225 helicopters, bringing its total Super Puma fleet to 15.

NASA helicopter order an Airbus first
Headlines

US space agency the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has ordered three new H135 helicopters to support its current space programs. The aircraft will be used for security during rocket launches, emergency medical services and qualified personnel transport. The order marks the first-ever partnership between NASA and Airbus Helicopters. Operating from Kennedy Space Center,

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