Solvay and Leonardo launch joint research lab for thermoplastic composites Solvay and Leonardo have announced the launch of a joint research lab dedicated to the development of novel composite materials and production processes critical for the future of the aerospace…
Sikorsky reveals assault helicopter proposal for US Army Sikorsky has revealed its advanced helicopter for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft competition (FLRAA). The aircraft, named Defiant X, aims to be the fastest, most manoeuvrable and…
Airbus unveils its helicopter Flightlab to test tomorrow’s tech Airbus Helicopters has started in-flight tests on board its Flightlab, a platform-agnostic flying laboratory exclusively dedicated to maturing new technologies. Flightlab provides an agile and efficient test bed to quickly…
Helicopter sale strengthens GKN Aerospace’s defence portfolio NHIndustries and NAHEMA, acting as the contracting authority on behalf of the German Bundeswehr, have signed the contract for the procurement of 31 NH90 helicopters for shipborne operations. The contract…
GKN Aerospace receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award GKN Aerospace today announce that it has received a 2019 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognise suppliers who have achieved superior performance. The…
Coronavirus forces postponement of European Rotors event Due to latest developments in regard to the spread of the coronavirus, European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have postponed the first edition of European…
Composite Integration collaborates to build revolutionary helicopter Hill Helicopters recently unveiled its disruptive, ground-up new helicopter, the HX50. The five-seat, turbine-powered, 500hp rotorcraft is said to be the world’s first truly private, luxury helicopter crafted to deliver…
New UAV helicopter platform Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced MultiFlyer, a UAV squadron of small unmanned helicopters that can fulfill a large range of non-military tasks. MultiFlyer provides advanced monitoring capabilities for large…
thyssenkrupp Aerospace supports Hyundai WIA with a one-stop shop solution thyssenkrupp Aerospace says it is supplying the Korean aircraft landing gear manufacturer, Hyundai WIA with 48 ship sets and is integrating the various supply chains involved in the process. The…
Solvay and Leonardo sign supply agreement Solvay and Leonardo have signed a five-year material supply agreement for programmes across its Aerostructures, Aircraft, Helicopters and Electronics divisions. Solvay will provide a broad range of market leading and…
BladeSense research advances rotor blade health monitoring Airbus Helicopters in the UK is exploring future activities to follow on from a four-year research project that has shown strong potential for advancing the state-of-the-art in measuring deformation of…
CBE+ gains sponsorship from Leonardo to obtain SC21 certification Specialist precision engineering subcontractor CBE+ has been selected by Leonardo for sponsorship on the SC21 operational excellence programme. Securing SC21 certification will enable CBE+ to extend its aerospace credentials further,…
Boeing reveals new attack helicopter design Boeing has gone public with its submission to the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition, simply named Boeing FARA. Two competitors will be picked from a pool of five…
When ballistic protection is a must Permali Gloucester is a world leader in the manufacture of composite materials for the aerospace and defence markets, Ian Parker hears more about the company’s ballistic protection solutions. Military helicopters…
New and unique helicopter show launches in Cologne For the first time, the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are joining forces to offer the international rotorcraft community a unique event format.…
Airbus partners with Aston Martin to launch new edition helicopter The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, the first offering from the recently-announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters, was revealed at Courchevel in the French Alps. This stylish…
University leverages VABS software for rotor blade simulation AnalySwift, a provider of efficient high-fidelity modelling software for composites, has announced that Carleton University is participating in its recently launched Academic Partner Program (APP), and the university is using…
Permali wins helicopter ballistic protection contract Permali Gloucester says it has been contracted by Leonardo Helicopters to supply a comprehensive ballistic protection solution for the Royal Navy’s new Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters. The requirement - valued…
SGL Carbon delivers composites for Airbus Helicopter rotor blades SGL Carbon says it has delivered two special glass fibre textiles, so-called non-crimped fabrics, for the new version of helicopter model H145 from Airbus Helicopters. These materials are used in…
Key helicopter companies to attend Dubai Airshow The Dubai Airshow will bring together key players from all aspects of the aerospace industry, including the world’s leading helicopter companies. When the show opens on 17th November 2019, trade…
Leonardo thinks ahead The Yeovil site is making sure it stays at the leading edge of helicopter manufacturing. Ian Parker spoke to Leonardo’s business development and capability manager, Tom Egan at the company’s…
KASTO helps Airbus saw AM components At Airbus Helicopters, a special KASTO bandsaw is put through its paces to separate titanium components supplied from the 3D printer from their baseplate efficiently - and in a way…
Airbus H160 - flies smooth, made fast There is as much innovation in the way the H160 is made as there is in the helicopter itself. Ian Parker reports. Airbus Helicopters calls its H160 model ‘The first…
Gundrilling machine aids helicopter part manufacture Kays Engineering says its DeHoff 1536T gundrilling machine is ideal for the manufacture of high-performance military helicopter components. Several of the helicopter’s drivetrain components are gundrilled to produce hollow centres,…
