Investigators probing the crash of a Canadian Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone naval helicopter in the Mediterranean in April say the aircraft “did not respond as the crew would have anticipated” as it maneuvered to land on its embarked warship.

Korea Aerospace Industries is aiming to hand over the first LCH civil helicopter in 2023, the same year in which it will begin deliveries of the military LAH version to South Korea’s army.

The Canadian government is replacing two Challenger 601 utility aircraft with two Bombardier Challenger 650 jets for the Canadian Armed Forces for mission-critical roles in a contract valued at $105 million.  The contract also includes training and spare parts. 

Videos posted on social media showed Airbus UH-72A Lakotas with medevac markings and a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk apparently using their rotor downwash to disperse crowds of protesters.

The 757-200s perform a variety of roles for the Air Force, including VIP transport. Their replacement begins phase two of the RNZAF’s mobility fleet recapitalization process.

The delivery to Korea Aerospace Industries comes three years ahead of scheduled flight tests of the first KF-X prototype.

The June 4 flight took place from Sigonella airbase, Sicily.

The Balkan air arm has signed a purchase agreement for two Model 505s for training use, Bell announced June 5.