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Australia

Australia now ‘burying’ retired MRH-90 fleet despite Ukrainian interest

30th January 2024

Over recent months, the Australian Army has been scrapping and subsequently burying its problematic fleet of MRH-90 Taipan (NH90 TTH) tactical transport helicopters – which were removed from operational service more than a year earlier than planned – despite recent second-hand interest from Ukraine

Airbus Helicopters

Spanish Navy’s first NH90 MSPT now in testing at Albacete

24th January 2024

The Spanish Navy’s first NH90 Maritime Spanish Tactical Transport Helicopter (MSPT) arrived at Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Albacete, Spain, on January 17, following a ferry flight from the firm’s plant at Donauwörth in Germany, where the aircraft completed its maiden flight on December 15, 2023

Ecuador

Ecuador to hand over Russian-made Mi-171 Hip fleet to the US

17th January 2024

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa announced that his government will transfer its Russian-made military equipment – including anti-aircraft systems and transport helicopters – to the US, which will then be exchanged for new materiel

Argentina

Argentina donará dos helicópteros Mi-171E a Ucrania?

19th December 2023

Tras la visita del presidente ucraniano, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Argentina con motivo de la toma de posesión del nuevo presidente argentino, Javier Milei, se ha sabido que la Fuerza Aérea Argentina (FAA) está negociando la donación a las Fuerzas Armadas ucranianas de dos helicópteros de transporte Mi-171E Hip-H actualmente fuera de servicio.

Argentina

Argentina to donate two Mi-171E helicopters to Ukraine?

19th December 2023

Following the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Argentina to mark the inauguration of newly elected Argentine President Javier Milei, it has been revealed that the Argentine Air Force is negotiating the donation of two currently out-of-service Mi-171E Hip-H transport helicopters to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Australia

Australia inmoviliza permanentemente su flota de MRH-90 tras el accidente mortal

16th October 2023

Australia ha retirado anticipadamente su flota de 45 helicópteros de transporte táctico MRH-90 Taipan, tras un accidente mortal ocurrido cerca de Hamilton Island, Queensland, durante el ejercicio Talisman Sabre 23, el 28 de julio.

Australia

Australia permanently grounds MRH-90 fleet after fatal crash

16th October 2023

Australia has retired its 45-strong fleet of MRH-90 Taipan tactical transport helicopters early, following a fatal accident that occurred near Hamilton Island, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 on July 28

Acquisitions

La US Navy encarga más CH-53K para el USMC e Israel

21st September 2023

La Armada estadounidense ha adjudicado a Sikorsky un contrato de 2.700 millones de dólares para construir y entregar 35 helicópteros de transporte pesado CH-53K King Stallion adicionales: 12 aeronaves del Lote 7 y 15 del Lote 8 para el USMC, junto con otros ocho ejemplares para Israel (que se suman a los cuatro anunciados en 2022).

Acquisitions

US Navy orders more CH-53Ks for USMC and Israel

20th September 2023

The US Navy has awarded Sikorsky a $2.7bn contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopters – comprising 12 Lot 7 and 15 Lot 8 aircraft for the USMC, along with a further eight examples for Israel (adding to the four announced in 2022)

Acquisitions

Germany reveals delivery, fielding details for future Chinook fleet

12th September 2023

Berlin has announced more details relating to its acquisition of 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters as the nation pushes forward with plans to replace the German Air Force’s ageing CH-53G Sea Stallion fleet

Acquisitions

Alemania se prepara para desplegar la mayor flota de CH-47F de Europa

12th September 2023

Berlín ha anunciado más detalles sobre la adquisición de 60 helicópteros de transporte táctico pesado CH-47F Block II Chinook, en un momento en el que el país sigue adelante con sus planes para sustituir a la vetusta flota de CH-53G Sea Stallion de la Luftwaffe (Fuerza Aérea Alemana).

Boeing

Los Chinooks de la RAF participan en el Vortex Warrior en El Centro

8th September 2023

Los Chinook HC5/HC6 y las tripulaciones aire/tierra del Escuadrón nº 27 de la RAF en RAF Odiham, Hampshire, se desplegaron recientemente en la Instalación Aérea Naval (NAF) El Centro en California en agosto para llevar a cabo un entrenamiento de vuelo especializado en el desierto en el Ejercicio Vortex Warrior.

Boeing

RAF Chinooks take part in Vortex Warrior at El Centro

8th September 2023

Chinook HC5/HC6s and air/ground crews from the RAF’s No 27 Squadron at RAF Odiham, Hampshire, recently deployed to Naval Air Facility El Centro in California in August to conduct specialist desert flying training in Exercise Vortex Warrior

Aircraft Deliveries

Kyrgyzstan receives additional Mi-17V-5 Hip transport helicopters

6th September 2023

The Kyrgyz Air Force has recently received a new Mi-17V-5 Hip-H tactical transport helicopter from Russia’s state-owned defence export/import company, Rosoboronexport

Aircraft Deliveries

Kirguistán recibe más helicópteros de transporte Mi-17V-5 Hip

6th September 2023

La Fuerza Aérea de Kirguistán ha recibido recientemente un nuevo helicóptero de transporte táctico Mi-17V-5 Hip-H de la empresa estatal rusa de exportación e importación de material de defensa Rosoboronexport.

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