Leonardo

By Tony Osborne
The new-configuration Hero rotary-wing uncrewed air system unveiled by Leonardo Helicopters has a maximum takeoff weight of 250 kg and a new payload bay.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian helicopter operator also inked a deal with Leonardo for five more AW139 twin-engine helicopters at the LIMA Exhibition in Langkawi.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Boeing has delivered four of the six aircraft ordered under the research, development, test and evaluation contract, with two more set to come this summer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
The spacecraft will be designed to perform a wide range of robotic operations on existing satellites.
Space

By Tony Osborne
European missile manufacturer MBDA has conducted the first Common Anti-Air Modular Missile-Extended Range (CAMM-ER) missile firings.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Liebherr and Safran have joined the growing list of suppliers for the Eurodrone medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems will fit Radar 2 into a development aircraft ready for initial flight tests planned for next year.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Eurofighter GmbH, the joint venture that coordinates the multinational Eurofghter Typhoon program, has a new CEO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The £656 million ($822 million) contract was awarded to BAE Systems on April 14.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Helen Chachaty
The country’s latest military programming law was presented to the Council of Ministers on April 4.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Roberto Cingolani has been put forward to succeed Alessandro Profumo as Leonardo CEO.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Helicopter lessor LCI has been bolstered by investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The purchase aligns with efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Armed Forces to help tackle the threats posed by Islamic insurgents.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo has conducted the first flight of its re-engined AW09 single-engine light helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo Helicopters Managing Director Gian Piero Cutillo talks digitalization, supply chains and his vision for the company’s UK operation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, Leonardo UK and both Leonardo and Elettronica from Italy are collaborating on the Global Combat Air Program’s (GCAP) electronics.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Offshore helicopter industry faces supply chain challenges, strong competition and squeezed pricing from energy companies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Leonardo has responded to a request for information from the Japanese ministry of defense about a replacement for its Kawasaki T-4 trainers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Clean Aviation’s Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft thrust is developing technology for a mid-2030s service entry.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boeing plans to deliver the final pair of developmental MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to the U.S. Air Force in July-August.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Sikorsky is working with Leonardo Helicopters to evaluate its X2 coaxial rigid-rotor compound helicopter technology for application to an emerging Italian Army.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo Helicopters has updated on the progress of its AW609 and the Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor (NGCTR) technology demonstrator.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo executives believe their AW09 single-engine helicopter could achieve similar levels of success as the company’s twin-engine AW139.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo Helicopters is expanding its use of simulation, enabling the company’s engineers to iterate faster and reduce the cost of development.
Emerging Technologies