One Button to Fly: Moog Demos Full UH‑60 Automation From Liftoff to Landing
New York-based Moog Inc. has taken aviation a step further by pairing its GRC 4000 system with the Black Hawk’s Genesys Avionics Suite in a recent demonstration.
Elbit Brings 3D ‘Video Game’ Vision to Black Hawk Fleet
Black Hawk pilots are gaining enhanced situational awareness as Elbit equips the fleet with its new Helmet Display and Tracking System.
Keep Engines On: US Air Force Debuts R-20 Hot-Pit Refueling Tech
R-20 refueling is a next-gen hot-pit system that allows helicopters to stay powered during fueling, pumps up to 450 gallons per minute per hose, and draws from bulk bladders holding over 200,000 gallons.
Flying by Fingertip: US Defense Sec Pilots Black Hawk Without Leaving the Room
US Defense Secretary Hegseth offered a glimpse at the next evolution of American aviation, piloting a Black Hawk using only touchscreen controls.
Lithuanian Armed Forces Receive First Two UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters
Lithuania has formally received its first two of four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters ordered from the US in 2020, which included additional equipment, spare parts, training, maintenance, and logistics packages, as well as an option for two more choppers.
Black Hawk Reborn as Autonomous U-Hawk Utility Drone
S-70UAS U-Hawk is a fully autonomous variant of the UH-60L Black Hawk, featuring 25 percent more cargo space, actuated clamshell doors with a loading ramp, and the MATRIX autonomy system.
US National Guard Pulls Off First-Ever In-Flight 3D Printing on Black Hawk
The Indiana Army National Guard has achieved a technological first: 3D printing while airborne aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
Sikorsky Bags $43M US Army Deal to Modernize Black Hawk Helicopters
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky an initial $43-million contract to modernize the Black Hawk medium-lift multi-role helicopter.
Malaysia Scraps Black Hawk Deal After King Calls Aging Helicopters ‘Flying Coffins’
The Malaysian Armed Forces has called off a plan to buy four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters following its king’s warning over safety, according to local media.
US Army Rolls Out New Helicopter Navigation After DC Black Hawk Collision
The US Army has begun equipping its helicopter crews with new navigation tools after a Black Hawk crashed into a commercial jet in Washington DC in January, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft.
Pentagon Halts Army Helicopter Flights in Virginia
The US Department of Defense has announced the suspension of military helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
CAE Secures US Army Advanced Helicopter Training Support Deal
CAE Defense & Security has secured a contract to provide training support services for advanced rotary-wing aircraft operators in the US Army.
Czechs’ ‘Gift for Putin’ Turns Into $2.9M Black Hawk Donation for Ukraine
The Czech Republic’s “A Gift for Putin” volunteer initiative may sound like it was meant for the Russian leader, but it was actually raising funds for war-torn Ukraine.
Australian Army Black Hawk Helicopter Achieves Initial Operating Capability
Australia’s Department of Defence has announced the initial operating capability of the army’s UH-60M Black Hawk medium-lift utility helicopter.
Black Hawk Ground Tested With New Engine
A US Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter has completed its initial ground run with the T901 engine.
US Marines to Test Autonomous Flight With Black Hawk Helicopters in 2025
The US Marine Corps will test Sikorsky’s MATRIX flight autonomy system installed on its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters next year.
Sikorsky Secures $376M Full Funding for US Army’s Black Hawk Choppers
The US Army has awarded Sikorsky a full $376 million in funding for the continued production and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.
Poland Accepts Final Two S-70i Helicopters From Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has delivered the final two S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces as part of a contract signed in 2021.
Bell Textron Selects Kansas Factory for US Army’s FLRAA Fuselage Assembly
Bell Textron has revealed its fuselage assembly site in Wichita, Kansas, for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program.
Airbus, Lockheed Exit UK’s New Medium Helicopter Program
Airbus and Lockheed Martin have decided to opt out of an ambitious program to develop a new medium-lift helicopter for the British military.
Swedish Military Enhances Black Hawk’s Range by 50 Percent
The Swedish Armed Forces is modifying its UH60-M Black Hawk helicopter fleet to enhance its flight time by 50 percent.
Bell Cleared for US Army Future Assault Helicopter Prototyping
The US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program has reached the engineering and manufacturing development phase.
Sikorsky Wins $251M Black Hawk Helicopter Deal With Jordan, Croatia
Sikorsky has received a $251.4-million contract to produce UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for Jordan and Croatia.
US Army Receives GE T901 Engines for Black Hawk Trials
The US Army has received two T901 engines from GE Aerospace for integration and testing aboard its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
