Sikorsky-Boeing SB1 Defiant begins ground tests
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB1 Defiant helicopter has started ground runs of its unique rotor at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, Florida
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Bell V-280 Valor reaches 280 knots airspeed
Bell’s V-280 Valor achieved its optimal cruise speed of 280 knots last week during a test flight at the company’s Flight Research Center in Arlington, Texas
Bell-Boeing wins multi-million contract extension for V-22 Osprey testing
US$23 million contract extension is to fund the ongoing flight testing and evaluation of the V-22 Osprey test aircraft.
Indian light helicopter progresses through flight test program
Hindustan Aeronautics’ Light Utility Helicopter project has achieved a milestone this month as the third prototype for its test program made its maiden flight
In depth: Airbus’ Racer fast helicopter set for 2020 test flight
With one year to go before its maiden flight, Airbus Helicopters’ Racer technology demonstrator, which aims to reach speeds of up to 400km/h (250mph) is innovating in terms of its design and flight testing
S-97 Raider exceeds speed expectations during flight tests
The prototype light tactical helicopter is being developed for the US Army
Northrop Grumman begins flight testing MQ-8C Fire Scout at Mississippi factory
Flight testing at production site is a “major milestone” for unmanned helicopter project
Russian Rostvertol Mi-26T2V helicopter makes maiden flight
Rostvertol recently unveiled the Mi-26T2V helicopter, which has now made its first flight at the…
Norwegian navy tests helicopter/ship landings in the North Sea
The Norwegian Navy has tested landing NH90 helicopters on the deck of its ships using…
Farnborough 2018: Airbus hands over modified H125 helicopters to Empire Test Pilot School
Colin James, Airbus Helicopters’ UK managing director, formally handed over the first of four H125…