iscoverThe Army has lifted the grounding of its five Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters, after satisfying itself there were no problems with the heavylift helicopter’s advanced flight control system (AFCS). “Through thorough investigation and consultation with Boeing and the US Army – the largest operator of the CH-47D Chinook – we established there are no issues
The Australian Army has grounded its fleet of five CH-47D Chinook heavy lift helicopters after a possible safety issue with the aircraft’s advanced flight control system (AFCS) was discovered. The ADF says the grounding was to ensure safety and was consistent with Army Operational Airworthiness procedures. “The precautionary suspension will remain in place pending technical
The federal parliament’s Public Works Committee (PWC) is conducting inquiries into the redevelopment of HMAS Albatross in NSW, and RAAF East Sale in Victoria. Both bases are due to receive extensive redevelopments to support the introduction and service of new capabilities in the next decade. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
An event to mark the opening of Boeing’s newly renovated H-47 Chinook manufacturing plant also commemorated the 50th anniversary of helicopter’s first flight in 1961. The US$130 million factory revamp will allow Boeing to increase Chinook production rates to six aircraft per month, up from the current rate of four per month, helping it to
Two HH-60G Pave Hawks have become the first USAF operated H-60 Black Hawk series helicopters to reach the 10,000 flight hour milestone, during simultaneous flights over Kirtland Air Force Base on August 30. The two machines – serials 81-23680 and 81-23644 – are operated by the USAF’s 512th Rescue Squadron, and first entered operational service
Raytheon Australia will provide three Bell 429 helicopters to “maintain and develop the skills” of junior RAN aircrew under a new, four year Retention and Motivation Initiative (RMI) contract from 2012. Raytheon will support and maintain the Bell 429s under the four year, $26 million contract. They will fly approximately 1500 hours per year in
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