Key Takeaways
- The US Army has selected three companies to compete for a rotary-wing training contract.
- Training will cover 1,200 pilots annually starting in 2027.
- Final contract award expected in Q3 2026.
US Army to Award $500M Helicopter Training Contract
Army Selects Bell, Boeing, Sikorsky for Pilot Training Program Amid Strategic Shift
The US Army has selected Bell, Boeing, and Sikorsky to compete for a new rotary-wing training program worth up to $500 million. Training will cover 1,200 pilots annually starting in 2027, representing a significant expansion of Army aviation training capacity. The final contract award is expected in Q3 2026, with the winning bidder taking over training operations from the current provider.
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