DefenseU.S. Army expects first MV-75 tiltrotor delivery by late 2026 for testingService says accelerated schedule will allow early evaluation of Black Hawk replacementJanuary 15, 2026Read More
DefenseBell V-280 Valor Officially Designated MV-75 by U.S. ArmyTiltrotor to replace Black Hawk helicopters with greater speed, range, and mission versatility starting next decadeMay 15, 2025Read More
DefenseSikorsky is defeated in appeal against selection of Bell V-280 Valor for the US ArmyManufacturer of the Defiant X helicopter had filed an appeal with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to challenge the decision that appointed the tiltrotor as a replacement for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopterApril 08, 2023Read More
DefenseSikorsky disputes US Army's choice of Bell V-280 tiltrotorCompany says proposals submitted to the FLRAA program “were not consistently evaluated”. Winning aircraft will replace Black Hawk helicoptersDecember 30, 2022Read More
DefenseBell V-280 tiltrotor will replace the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the US ArmyAircraft awarded FLRAA program contract, defeating innovative Sikorsky Defiant XDecember 06, 2022Read More
DefenseTilt-rotor V-280 Valor completes test flight programBell aircraft participates in U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition to replace Black Hawk helicopterJune 24, 2021Read More
General AviationWorld's first civil tilt-rotor, AW609 has started productionAircraft manufacturer, Leonardo plans to deliver first unit in 2020 after FAA certificationApril 19, 2019Read More
HelicoptersTiltrotor AW609 returns to fly with third prototypeLeonardo's aircraft intends to be certified in 2018 after accident delay programFebruary 16, 2017Read More