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May 07, 2014

Sikorsky Wins U.S. Navy Contract To Replace ‘Marine One’ Helicopter Fleet

To Be Built On The S-92 Platform, 17 To Be Produced

The U.S. Navy announced Wednesday that Sikorsky has been selected to build the next fleet of Marine One helicopters for the Office of the President.

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Guardian Angels Conduct Rescue Mission Off Coast Of Mexico

Training Exercise Turns Into Real-World Scenario

Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group responded to a rescue mission after being notified of a Venezuelan fishing boat 1,100 nautical miles off the Pacific coast of Mexico with two critically injured Chinese sailors May 02.

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Boeing Delivers 100th EA-18G Growler To US Navy

Need For Additional Navy And Joint Forces Electronic-Attack Capability Highlighted At Delivery Ceremony

The 100th EA-18G Growler has been delivered to the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in the program that has transformed airborne electronic warfare capability for the U.S. and its allies.

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MQ-8C Fire Scout To Undergo Electromagnetic Interference Tests

Aircraft Being Prepped For Ship-Based Flights

In preparation for ship-board flights this spring, the MQ-8C Fire Scout will be tested for its ability to operate safely in the intense electromagnetic environment aboard U.S. Navy ships. The MQ-8C Fire Scout uses specially-designed cages, known as Faraday cages, to protect sensitive equipment on the aircraft from signal interference.

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Sikorsky Unveils CH-53K Helicopter

USMC Reveals Aircraft Name

The CH-53K heavy lift helicopter, the next generation in the CH-53 type series that the U.S. Marine Corps expects to begin operational service in 2019, has been officially unveiled by Sikorsky. During the rollout ceremony, attended by members of Congress, the Department of Defense, major suppliers to the program, international guests and company employees, the Commandant of the Marine Corps General F. Amos introduced the name for the new aircraft: the “King Stallion.”

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Bell Helicopter Adds To Valor Team

Astronics, Meggitt To Provide Key Components

Two key suppliers have been named to the team producing Bell Helicopter's new V-280 Valor. Astronics Advanced Electric Systems will design and manufacture power distribution systems for the aircraft, while Meggitt Inc. will be providing the fuel system.

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Bell Cutting Additional Jobs In Texas

Hourly And Salaried Employees To Be Let Go As Defense Budgets Shrink

About 325 additional jobs are being cut primarily at Bell Helicopter's Hurst, TX facility as defense spending declines. The cuts come on top of some 700 jobs that have been cut since early last year.

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