Bell and Leonardo eye NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept award

Bell and Leonardo eye NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept award
Bell and Leonardo eye NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept award

NGRC requirements mainly cover a future medium lift helicopter that costs no more than €35 million ($38.2 million) per aircraft and provisionally planned to enter service between 2035 and 2040.

Army cancels FARA helicopter program, makes other cuts in major aviation shakeup

Army cancels FARA helicopter program, makes other cuts in major aviation shakeup
Army cancels FARA helicopter program, makes other cuts in major aviation shakeup

In addition to halting the FARA competition, service leaders want to end UH-60 V Blackhawk production, postpone moving the Improved Turbine Engine Program into production, and phase out legacy drones.

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For Future Vertical Lift, FLRAA’s digital backbone will also underpin FARA

For Future Vertical Lift, FLRAA’s digital backbone will also underpin FARA
For Future Vertical Lift, FLRAA’s digital backbone will also underpin FARA

Different on the outside but with commonalities on the inside, the Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) will share a MOSA backbone with the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).

Air Force says it’s ‘unlikely’ to find survivors in V-22 Osprey crash off Japan

Air Force says it’s ‘unlikely’ to find survivors in V-22 Osprey crash off Japan
Air Force says it’s ‘unlikely’ to find survivors in V-22 Osprey crash off Japan

The Air Force transitioned from “rescue” to “recovery” operations after determining that two of the eight crew members who have not been located or recovered are likely also deceased.

Bell sees an opening in militarizing ‘cost-effective’ commercial helicopters for foreign buyers

Bell sees an opening in militarizing ‘cost-effective’ commercial helicopters for foreign buyers
Bell sees an opening in militarizing ‘cost-effective’ commercial helicopters for foreign buyers

An official with the Texas-based helo-maker explained how commercial or police models can be reconfigured for military use.

Cause of V-22 ‘hard clutch’ issue still unknown, even as fleet repairs moving ahead of schedule

Cause of V-22 ‘hard clutch’ issue still unknown, even as fleet repairs moving ahead of schedule
Cause of V-22 ‘hard clutch’ issue still unknown, even as fleet repairs moving ahead of schedule

An unknown number of Ospreys remain grounded after officials ordered a retrofit in February to address a safety issue.

Timeline revealed: Army, Bell flying towards FLRAA program of record in 2024

Timeline revealed: Army, Bell flying towards FLRAA program of record in 2024
Timeline revealed: Army, Bell flying towards FLRAA program of record in 2024

The Army chose the Bell-Textron bird based on a prototype, but an Army official predicted “very little” change for what soldiers will end up flying.

The 3 key questions the Army is asking about the UH-60 Black Hawk’s future

The 3 key questions the Army is asking about the UH-60 Black Hawk’s future
The 3 key questions the Army is asking about the UH-60 Black Hawk’s future

“For the next 40 to 60 years, I see us continuing to incrementally improve [the Black Hawk fleet],” Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville told lawmakers on April 19.

Sikorsky-Boeing will not sue Army over FLRAA

Sikorsky-Boeing will not sue Army over FLRAA
Sikorsky-Boeing will not sue Army over FLRAA

Sikorsky now sets sights on winning the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition and Black Hawk modernization.

GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing FLRAA protest; Bell, Army clear to proceed

GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing FLRAA protest; Bell, Army clear to proceed
GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing FLRAA protest; Bell, Army clear to proceed

“In denying the protest, GAO concluded that the Army reasonably evaluated Sikorsky’s proposal as technically unacceptable because Sikorsky failed to provide the level of architectural detail required by the RFP,” the office wrote in a statement. 

Engine production delay slips FARA prototype first flight until late 2024, Army official says

Engine production delay slips FARA prototype first flight until late 2024, Army official says
Engine production delay slips FARA prototype first flight until late 2024, Army official says

“Manufacturing challenges” continue to plague the Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program and delay FARA flight tests.

Three questions following the Army’s FLRAA decision

Three questions following the Army’s FLRAA decision
Three questions following the Army’s FLRAA decision

Douglas Bush, the assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, told reporters Monday that the service’s FLRAA schedule has “accounted” for a protest but did not disclose what amount of buffer has been factored into the timeline. 

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The “digital thread” is key to continual improvement for the Army’s Future Vertical Lift programs

The “digital thread” is key to continual improvement for the Army’s Future Vertical Lift programs
The “digital thread” is key to continual improvement for the Army’s Future Vertical Lift programs

By implementing a design-as-built methodology that digitally connects entire FVL programs throughout the lifecycle, Bell has increased its ability to collaborate in real-time with program partners and the Army to deliver new capabilities faster and more affordably.

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How digital systems integration makes future vertical lift more capable and affordable for the Army

How digital systems integration makes future vertical lift more capable and affordable for the Army
How digital systems integration makes future vertical lift more capable and affordable for the Army

The future of Army aviation depends on major improvements in aircraft speed, range, and reliability. Bell’s vision to ensure these programs enhance national security and are affordable relies on digital engineering and modeling to integrate missions and air vehicle systems with sustainment in mind so they all meld together in advance of manufacturing to reduce risk.