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 by Richard Tomkins Washington (UPI) Mar 13, 2017
Arizona-based MD Helicopters has debuted a single-engine concept aircraft for the military, law enforcement, emergency medical services and special operations markets. The MD 6XX, displayed at last week's HAI Heli-Expo Trade Show & Exhibition in Texas, features a number of newly designed structural elements and technologically advanced systems, the company said. "With the development of the MD 6XX I have assembled some of the industry's most well-respected companies to work directly with me and my internal technology, engineering, and R&D teams to deliver an aircraft that will provide unparalleled value and performance for our operators," Lynn Tilton, chief executive officer at MD Helicopters, said in a press release. The components and enhancements of the helicopter include all-glass primary displays providing digital, open architecture for aircraft-independent installation; high-definition tactical displays; a mission management system from Tek Fusion Global; S411 main rotor blades by Helicopter Technology Company; and a four-bladed tail rotor for enhanced performance and reduced noise. The MD 6XX will have a range of 500 nautical miles, an endurance of four-and-a-half hours and a cruise speed of 140 knots, the company said. "As the design of the MD 6XX is completed, we expected the performance of the all-new helicopter will set the standard for single-engine helicopters for years to come in performance, functionality, and safety," said Mark Johnson, chief technology officer at MD Helicopters.
QinetiQ buys 4 Airbus helicopters for Empire Test Pilots' SchoolLondon (UPI) Mar 7, 2017 QinetiQ will purchase four H125 helicopters from Airbus to support its modernization efforts for Britain's Empire Test Pilots' School. The Empire Test Pilots' School, or ETPS, is an institution tasked with training British military pilots. Students can also receive training in flight test engineering. The facility is managed by QinetiQ alongside the U.K. Ministry of Defense. "Ass ... read more Related Links Aerospace News at SpaceMart.com 
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