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US Army replaces problematic engine part on Chinooks
The Army is nearly finished replacing an incorrect part in some T-55 engines on CH-47 helicopters.
By Jen Judson
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US Army turns to predictive maintenance to cut mishaps
The Army says it is increasingly catching problems before they generate in-flight issues for their aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Best pics of the week: March 28, 2021
A freestyle drill team performs at Keesler Air Force Base, Utah National Guard's Best Warrior competition, USS Mitscher departs Souda Bay, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: Jan. 31, 2021
Snow at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, well-deck operations aboard the USS Essex, National Guard troops in Washington, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Latest Chinook helo variant has excessive rotor blade vibrations heading into major test
The Army is dealing with excessive vibrations with its new Chinook rotor blade design heading into a limited-user test this spring.
By Jen Judson
Congress clashes with Army over purchasing cargo helicopters
In FY21 spending bills, Congress is continuing to push back on the Army's decision to curb fielding the latest CH-47 variant to the active force.
By Jen Judson
Army to conduct thorough review of aviation fleet in FY23
With two new helicopters and a number of other enablers, the Army plans to take a hard look at its entire fleet in fiscal 2023.
By Jen Judson
New Army aviators will incur 10-year service obligations, up from six, starting in October
The Army has struggled with pilot retention in recent years and the cost of aviation training has increased.
By Kyle Rempfer
MH-47 helo, task saturated and under PKM fire, had zero visibility prior to fatal 2017 mishap
When the crew awoke, the MH-47 was upside down with the ramp crushed shut, the cockpit and forward part of the aircraft was demolished and fires had started on both ends.
By Kyle Rempfer
Best pics of the week: Aug. 9, 2020
Marines take a break Down Under, cadets and plebes transition to service academies, awe-inspiring sunsets and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Boeing wins $265 million to build more special ops Chinook helos
The Army has minted another deal with Boeing for more special ops Chinooks.
By Jen Judson