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How the US Army aviation chief is prepping for the future fleet
Maj. Gen. Mac McCurry sat down with Defense News to discuss how the service will simultaneously balance the existing and future fleet.
By Jen Judson
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
US Special Operations Command gets first brand-new Chinook variant
Boeing has delivered the first MH-47G Chinook to U.S. Special Operations Command on time.
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
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