US Army moves to Robinson R66 under $10B helicopter training program
The US Army has selected the Robinson R66 as its next primary helicopter trainer under a contract with…
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U.S. Army Selects M1 for Flight School Next Program
The U.S. Army M1 Support Services to train new pilots as part of the Flight School Next program, with the Robinson R66 helicopter replacing the UH-72 Lakota. The U.S. Army announced on Aug. 13, 2026, the selection of M1 Support Services for the Flight School Next program which will take over the training of new […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso14 AugA
US Army taps Collins for Chinook avionics upgrade
The US Army has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to US$472 million to provide engineering services supporting the modernisation and sustainment of its CH-47 Chinook fleet. The RTX business will deliver avionics upgrades designed to support the integration of new capabilities, address obsolescence and strengthen the helicopter’s avionics architecture. Collins said the work […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm14 AugA
Two US Army soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood
Two US Army soldiers were killed on Wednesday when an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field near Fort Hood, Texas, the US Army has confirmed. The two-seat helicopter was based at Fort Hood and crashed near Salado, south of the military installation. Local authorities received the first emergency call shortly after 13:30 local […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 Aug
U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Crashes in Texas, Both Crew Members Killed
A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache crashed in Salado, Texas, leaving no survivors and sparking a 100 acres grass fire. A U.S. Army AH-64E attack helicopter crashed at about 1:30 pm Central Standard Time on Aug. 12, 2026, in Salado, Texas. Both crew members died in the impact, which also sparked a large grass fire spanning […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso13 AugA
Two crew killed as US Army AH-64E Apache crashes near Fort Hood
Two US Army crew members were killed when an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field near…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau13 AugAN
Two Soldiers Killed in Violent Apache Helicopter Crash Near Fort Hood, Texas
Aviation News – Two U.S. Army soldiers lost their lives on Wednesday after an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, triggering a grass...
US Army awards Collins Aerospace $472M deal to modernize Chinook fleet
The US Army has awarded RTX’s Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to $472 million to provide engineering…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim12 AugAN
RTX Unit Collins Aerospace Secures $472 Million U.S. Army Chinook Modernization Contract
AviationNews – Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX, has secured a U.S. Army contract valued at up to $472 million to deliver engineering services...
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Elroy Air Demonstrates Automated Cargo Deliveries for US Army Using Chaparral Autonomous VTOL Drone
AviationNews – Elroy Air has successfully demonstrated three new unattended delivery modes for its Chaparral autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft during flight testing for the U.S....
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F-Drones Delivers 2,000 F10 Strike Drones to U.S. Army in Historic Ukrainian Defense Export
AviationNews – Ukrainian defense manufacturer F-Drones has completed the delivery of 2,000 F10 FPV attack drones to the U.S. Army, marking the first direct export...
The Highest Paid US Army Helicopter Pilot Ranks In 2026
The pay scale for America's rotary-wing warriors.
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LMS wins Sikorsky contract to update UH-60M fuel quantity gauging
LMS®, a leading provider of innovative fuel measurement and management solutions, announced it has been awarded a contract by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to design and supply the modernized Fuel Quantity Gauging System (FQGS) for the UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter under the U.S. Army’s ongoing fleet modernization program. The award marks LMS’s first direct
The US Army Is Training Its Future Tiltrotor Pilots On A Marine Aircraft They'll Never Fly
Army helo pilots team up with the Jarheads for a new era in rotary-wing flying.
RTX’s Collins Aerospace to equip US Army’s new MV-75 Cheyenne rotorcraft
RTX announced that its Collins Aerospace business has been selected by Bell Textron, a Textron company, to supply…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim14 JulH
Bell to display MV-75 Cheyenne mockup at Farnborough
At this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, one of the United Kingdom’s premier aerospace and defense events, Bell plans to showcase its full-size mockup of the MV-75 Cheyenne to the show’s estimated 100,000 visitors. Alongside the U.S. Army’s newest vertical lift asset, Bell will also have two aircraft from its commercial lineup on display, including the
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Hegseth vows to ‘fix’ US Army Apache pilots suspension over July 4 beach flybys
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he will “fix” the suspension of eight South Carolina Army National Guard…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau10 Jul
Why The US Army Locks Its Aviation Warrant Officers Into A 10-Year Flying Contract
The struggle to keep talent inside the world's biggest helo fleet.
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US Army turns to startups in push for cheaper missile interceptors
The US Army has launched a new prize competition offering up to $8 million to accelerate the development…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau9 Jul
How Much Do US Army Helicopter Pilots Make Compared To US Navy Helicopter Pilots In 2026?
The unique career paths for Americans serving their country from the flight deck.