Air Force Pilots Get Certified on Helicopter Set to Replace UH-1N Huey Pilots from the 413th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base received the certification they need to fly the MH-139.
Increased Funding for Next-Gen Army Helos, Vehicles in Senate’s NDAA The Senate has passed its version of the Pentagon's budget bill.
Sikorsky Gets $542M Navy Contract to Build 6 New Presidential Helicopters The next president will have a new ride.
Top Marine Aviator Defends 'King Stallion' Heavy-Lift Helo Despite Setbacks The Corps will not pursue buying Boeing's CH-47 in place of the King Stallion, Lt. Gen. Steven Rudder said at Sea-Air-Space.
As Future Vertical Lift Gets Underway, Army Eyeing Chinook Replacement Esper said he wants aircraft makers to start planning for the next heavy-lift helicopter as a replacement for the CH-47.
Army Chinook Helicopter Destroyed by 'Hard Landing' in Afghanistan The Chinook was "totally destroyed" during the landing, and U.S. and Afghan personnel on board were injured.
Senate Panel Green-Lights More Money for Army Helos, New Auto Rifle The SASAC approved defense spending bill provides dollars for Army helicopters and a weapon to replace the M249.
Top Enlisted Navy Leader with California Helicopter Squadron Relieved The top enlisted sailor with a California-based helo squadron was removed over a loss in confidence in his ability to lead.
Marine Corps Wants to Upgrade its K-MAX Pilotless Cargo Helicopters The Marine Corps plans to upgrade its K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopters to improve its ability to autonomously deliver gear.
Army Secretary Defends Decision to Cut CH-47 Chinook Program The U.S. Army's top officials on Tuesday had to defend the service's decision to stop buying CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...