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AgustaWestland Unveils the AW169 AAS
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas (April 10th-13th) today. The AW169 AAS is an advanced twin-engine helicopter with the capability to meet all US Army Armed [...]
Army Aviation Looking To Overcome ‘Degraded Visual Environment’
Army acquisition officials are pursuing solutions to help aircraft crews navigate through what is called a “degraded visual environment.” A degraded visual environment, or DVE, is a circumstance wherein weather, obscurants or obstacles thwart the ability of a crew to see properly or accurately know where they are in relation to surrounding terrain, service officials [...]
TRADOC sees role of Army aviation growing while force downsizes
With a smaller, leaner force in the future, aviation will play a bigger and more significant role than it has over the last decade, said the Army’s Training and Doctrine commander. Speaking before members of the Association of the U.S. Army today at its annual aviation symposium and exposition, Gen. Robert W. Cone said the [...]
Future Vertical Lift Aircraft Faster, with Less Logistics Footprint
The Army’s aircraft of the future will be faster than what the service has now, it will carry more weight, it will require less of a logistical footprint, and officials said it will better do what Army aviation is meant to do: serve the ground commander. While what is now being called “Future Vertical Lift,” [...]
Aging Kiowa, Vertical UAS Among Army Aviation Challenges
Probably by this summer, the Army will be floating a new idea past the troops for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Not a program of record, but something the Army expects to test in Afghanistan this summer, the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle. It’s a hybrid air vehicle — like a blimp — that can carry multiple [...]
Army Outlines Challenges for Aviation Branch
In remarks before members of the Association of the U.S. Army, the commander of the Army’s Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Ala., stressed that while there’s no doubt Army aviation continues to meet the needs of the nation today, significant challenges lie ahead for Army aviation as it grows. Kicking off the two-day [...]
Army aviation community tackles way ahead
FORT RUCKER, Ala.: More than 500 members of the Aviation Branch from around the world descended upon Fort Rucker Nov. 1-5 to discuss and solve issues within the Aviation Enterprise community. Aviation Synchronization Conference No. 20 addressed 42 issues ranging from medical evacuation and unmanned aircraft systems to training and equipment status. The conference consisted [...]
US Army aviation brigade strengthens Iraqi army
CAMP TAJI, Iraq: An Army aviation brigade from Fort Riley, Kan., deployed to Iraq this March to provide mobility and security for ground forces here, but one of the unit’s unofficial missions is possibly its most important: maintaining a healthy, visible relationship with Iraqi army aviators. While there are no policies requiring partnerships between U.S. [...]
