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Iran helicopter crash shows Tehran's reliance on an aging fleet as well as its challenges at home
While the cause of the May 19 crash remains unknown, the sudden death of the hard-line protege of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei exposed the contradictions and challenges facing the country's Shiite theocracy. The Iranian military investigators probing the crash have previously faced international criticism over their report on troops shooting down a Ukrainian airliner in 2020.
Iran's president accident: All about the crashed Bell helicopter that killed Ebrahim Raisi
A Bell 212 helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister crashed in heavy fog on Sunday, with all feared dead, according to state media. The Bell 212, developed for the Canadian military in the late 1960s, is widely used for various purposes, including government transport. The crash's wreckage has been located by search teams.
What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president
A Bell 212 model helicopter, developed by Bell Helicopter for Canadian military, crashed in Iran, killing top officials. The aircraft, known for its versatility, is used globally for various purposes. Non-military organizations like Japan's Coast Guard operate it. Iran, a major buyer of Bell and Agusta helicopters, has a history of aviation competence.
Meta Platforms, banks pull Wall Street lower
Bank of America dipped 2.9% to lead declines in the financial sector. The lender's chief executive said the bank's research predicted three quarters of mild negative growth next year
Pentagon moves India office out, reduces manpower
The downgrade is significant – from being right next door to the US defence secretary, the India office is now housed in a largely administrative building six miles away.
Textron to wind down business in India as offset penalties hurt operations
Textron, which has already supplied CBU 105 Sensor Fuzed Weapons to the Indian Air Force, was recently penalised $300,000 by the defence ministry for not meeting offset obligations.
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Make in India: Adani Group may foray into defence manufacturing at Mundra
A clutch of Adani execs has been meeting representatives of large overseas defence cos to explore tieups for manufacturing a range of defence equipment.
Uber wants to build flying taxis & this is what's in store for you
Uber disclosed the initial steps of its air-travel vision this week, announcing five partner companies with various specialties aimed at making the sci-fi staple affordable and common.
India aims to be global aviation hub by 2020: Ministry of Civil Aviation official
India plans to be a global aviation hub and one of top three aviation markets worldwide by 2020 as the passenger traffic at airports here is expected to increase to 450 million by then from 159.3 million in 2012-2013, a senior Aviation ministry official said.
PM Narendra Modi's US tour: CEOs of 41 companies give suggestions and kudos
While sceptics question the need for a free trade agreement with EU, Ford president & CEO Mark Fields told Modi the proposed treaty can help India.
Bell helicopter ties up with India's Dynamatic Technologies
The agreement, which establishes Dynamatic as a single source supplier of major airframe assemblies, follows a MoU signed in 2012.
US aircraft maker Textron eyes India's defence space
"We have wanted to enter that space. We are better positioned today from a product portfolio standpoint and it has to satisfy missions that Indian military is looking at."
Largest US trade delegation to attend Aero India show
Corporate America is sending one of its largest industry delegations to the Aero India 2013 show in Bangalore.
Liberalised offset norms give Bell a better opportunity to compete: John L Garrison, Bell Helicopter
ET, Bell Helicopter's President & CEO, John L Garrison, says the firm is talking to the navy for its chopper requirements.
Helicopter makers such as Boeing, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, Bell Helicopter eye Indian military deals
The Indian armed forces are upgrading their ageing fleet and that means big orders and big money, running into billions of dollars, for these companies.
Why are super-rich Indians buying helicopters and why they are different from their counterparts in West
Choppers ensure that traffic jams are for labourers, the salaried and the rich - they restore parity to the super rich and the powerful.
Weather, dense forest shackle hi-tech chopper
The Bell 430, manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, US, lost contact with the air traffic control (ATC) at 79 nautical miles from Begumpet in Hyderabad.
Global Vectra to start shuttle services in Mumbai, B'lore & Kolkata
Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd (GVHL), a provider of offshore helicopter services to India’s oil and gas sector, intends to venture into helicopter shuttle services between airports and cities to ferry commuters wishing to avoid choked roads.
India to invite bids for purchase of 312 helicopters
Close on the heels of floating multi-billion dollar global tenders for buying long-range artillery guns, India plans to invite international bids for purchase of 312 light helicopters.
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