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US Army’s new helicopter engine hit with another delay
The U.S. Army's ITEP engine is delayed again, raising questions for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program's schedule.
By Jen Judson
Latest "Improved Turbine Engine Program" stories
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US Army lacks plan to modernize Apache helicopter, lawmakers say
The Apache attack helicopter is expected to fly all the way into 2050, but the Army has not articulated its plans to modernize the aircraft. The House Armed Services Committee wants to see a more concrete plan from the service on the helicopter's way forward.
By Jen Judson
How much did engine delays set back the Future Attack Recon Aircraft program?
An Army prototype flight schedule, among other milestones, has slipped due to issues getting the first ITEP engine into testing during the pandemic, budget books show.
By Jen Judson
Industry teams aim to fly prototypes of future attack recon aircraft by end of 2023
Industry teams believe they are still on a path to fly FARA prototypes by the end of 2023, despite delays in next-gen engine assembly.
By Jen Judson
US Army faces key decisions to advance future vertical lift aircraft programs
The Army is close to firing up its ITEP engine for the first time that will power its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft and it will choose a winner in the coming months to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Next-gen engine for current and future helicopter fleets begins testing
The engine for the Improved Turbine Engine Program runs for the first time in tests on its way to replacing engines in UH-60 Black Hawks and AH-64 Apaches, and to power the Army's future attack reconnaissance aircraft.
By Jen Judson