Aircraft deliveries at record levels

Between July and September 2014, 326 aircraft delivered and the aircraft order book is the strongest it has ever been with 12,140 aircraft on order.

Overall, 2014 deliveries so far this year are 5% higher than the same period last year. These deliveries could be worth around £15.5 billion to the UK.

Paul Everitt, chief executive ADS Group, said: “For the UK, the priority is to maintain our global position and grow the 3,000 companies and 109,100 individuals that the sector comprises. Our research demonstrates that UK aerospace output is growing 10 times faster than the rest of the economy, making it a critical sector to our nation’s future prosperity. Working with government through the Aerospace Growth Partnership, Industry is accessing the support it needs to forge new partnerships, develop new technologies, explore new markets and hire new talent.”

Angolan armed forces to get new helicopters, navy vessels

The Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) has said it would from January next year acquire new helicopters, naval vessels and military equipment for ground forces as part of a re-equipment and modernisation programme that should enable the military to respond to new operational challenges.

Addressing members of the army and government officials who attended the 23rd anniversary of the establishment of the unified army in Luanda, FAA Chief of Staff General Sachipengo Nunda said the air force will be equipped with new helicopters which will be flown by Angolan pilots who have just concluded a six-year training programme in Russia.

General Dynamics Canada receives contract to upgrade Peruvian Navy helicopters

General Dynamics Canada has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to upgrade four SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters with an integrated mission system to enhance the operational capability of the Peruvian Navy, the company said in a news release Monday.

Britain poised to send Apache helicopters to Iraq in battle against Isis

British armed forces could become deeper embroiled in the battle against the Islamic State after it was revealed last night that Apache helicopters could be deployed to Iraq.

Until now, only the Royal Air Force has been involved in air strikes against the terror group.

If Apaches are sent to Iraq – which are piloted by the Army Air Corps – it would mark the first British Army involvement in a conflict role in the country.

China’s first medical helicopter takes to Beijing skies

Beijing traffic jams are legendary. With a population bigger than the whole of Australia, rush hour on the ringroads can be a nightmare for ambulance drivers. Things are about to change, though, with the introduction of China’s first professional air-ambulance – which officials say will save many more lives.

NY Army Guard gets 3 new Chinook helicopters

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Army National Guard at Rochester is getting three of the latest model Chinook helicopters.

The CH-47F aircraft will arrive from Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, Wednesday afternoon at Rochester International Airport.

The aircraft can be used to support state emergency response missions as the CH-47D helicopters flown out of Rochester did in 2011 and 2012 when they were used to move priority supplies.

Universal Helicopters hosts 2014 safety and standardization seminar

Universal Helicopters Press Release

Universal Helicopters’ annual 2014 Safety and Standardization Seminar (SSS) and FIRC, was held once again at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz. This was a full three-day event which included a full company stand down.

Here’s ISIS’ Plan To Destroy American Apache Helicopters

An ISIS-made guide for downing American military helicopters briefly hit Twitter last month, before the responsible account was suspended.

A US-led coalition of western and regional players has been bombing ISIS targets for weeks in an effort to check the militant group’s lightning expansion. The American-led campaign has been almost entirely waged from the air, and the ISIS guide goes into fairly technical detail on how to shoot down enemy aircraft with a shoulder-fired man-portable air-defense system, or MANPADS.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/isiss-plan-to-destroy-american-helicopters-2014-10#ixzz3HWTBbK7W