MDHI Awarded $1.4 Billion IDIQ for Armed Scout Attack Helicopters

 MD Helicopters Press Release

MDHI Awarded $1.4 Billion IDIQ for Armed Scout Attack Helicopters

Initial Deliveries are 30 MD 530F Cayuse Warriors for the Afghan Air Force
5-year, $1.4 Billion, 150-unit IDIQ establishes MDHI’s armed scout attack helicopter platform as preferred choice for U.S. and Partner Nation Army Aviation Force. The Contract has an estimated completion date of Sep. 30, 2022 and a potential value of $1,385,497,987.

Mesa, Ariz., September 06, 2017. MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today that it has been awarded a 5-year, firm-fixed price Contract to provide an estimated quantity of 150 armed MD 530 aircraft and the required production support services, including program management, delivery support, pilot training, and maintenance, to U.S. and Partner Nation Army Aviation Forces in support of U.S. Army foreign military sales (FMS) opportunities.

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Published on Apr 22, 2015

Afghan Air Force MD-530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter pilots and their advisors from the Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air, prep and demonstrate the close air attack capabilities of the MD-530F at the MD-530F Rollout ceremony at Kabul Afghanistan International Airport. Video by Airman 1st Class Eric Mann | Date: 04.09.2015
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The Contract has an estimated completion date of Sep. 30, 2022 and a potential value of $1,385,497,987. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is the contracting agency (W58RGZ-17-D-0089). 

 

 

“This Contract is recognition of our ability to rapidly respond to the needs of our military customers,” said Lynn Tilton, Chief Executive Officer for MDHI, “and a testament to the effective, efficient role the MD 530 Armed Scout Attack Helicopters play in the global fight against terror. It is MDHI’s great honor to continue to serve and support the Warfighter."

Initial Delivery
> The first Deliveries under the Contract will be thirty (30) new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for the Afghan Air Force. Valued at $176.6 million, these first aircraft will be configured with MDHI’s newly certified Block 1 glass cockpit, featuring the Howell Instruments Engine Instrumentation System, Garmin GDU 620 Electronic Flight Instruments, Garmin GTN 650H Communication/Navigation/Global Positioning System (COM/NAV/GPS), and Northern Airborne Technology Cabin Audio System.
> Mission Equipment for these aircraft will include a ballistic crash worthy fuel system, consisting of a main fuel tank and a 38-gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank, high capacity landing gear, FN Herstal Weapons Management System, DillonAero Mission Configurable Armament System (MCAS) weapons plank and Fixed-Forward Sighting System, Rohde & Schwarz M3AR Tactical Mission Radio, and FN Herstal .50 caliber HMP 400 Machine Gun Pods and M260 7-shot rocket pods.

“The MD 530F Cayuse Warrior has been a proven performer in support of ground operations and in the execution of close air support interactions since it first arrived in Kabul,” Tilton continues.
“It is extremely gratifying to see that our focus on quality, technology, and rapid delivery has resulted in such a significant contract; one that solidifies MDHI’s position as a preferred provider of armed scout attack helicopter solutions.”

“Serving the Warfighter is our legacy. It is at the heart of who we are as a company,” Tilton concludes. “We are honored to have received this contract and the initial Delivery Order for Afghanistan, and remain steadfast in our commitment to rapidly delivering safe, reliable, and customizable armed scout attack helicopter solutions that meet a full range of mission profiles.”

Aircraft deliveries on the initial Contract Delivery Order will be complete by September 2019.

 

 

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Published on Aug 26, 2016

Train Advise Assist Command – Air (TAAC – Air) advisors from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing fly Afghan Air Force's newest MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for a training event. The new helicopters are capable of firing 2.75” rockets and .50-cal machine guns for close air support.
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Published on Sep 6, 2017

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IN SPANISH >> 20170905MEX Origional

BEA Announces July 2017 Goods & Services Deficit @ - $43.7 BILLION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AT 8:30 A.M. EDT, Wednesday, September 6, 2017
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today:
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $43.7 billion in July, up $0.1 billion from $43.5 billion in June, revised.
July exports were $194.4 billion, $0.6 billion less than June exports.
July imports were $238.1 billion, $0.4 billion less than June imports.
The full text of the release on BEA's Web site can be found at www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/trade/tradnewsrelease.htm 
See the navigation bar at the right side of the news release text for links to data tables, contact personnel and their telephone numbers, and supplementary materials.
The July increase in the goods and services deficit reflected a decrease in the goods deficit of less than $0.1 billion to $65.3 billion and a decrease in the services surplus of $0.2 billion
to $21.6 billion.
Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit increased $27.9 billion, or 9.6 percent, from the
same period in 2016.

Exports increased $76.8 billion or 6.0 percent. Imports increased $104.8 billion
or 6.7 percent.
Just one extract:
Goods by Selected Countries and Areas: Monthly – Census Basis (Exhibit 19)

The July figures show surpluses, in billions of dollars, with South and Central America ($3.5),
Hong Kong ($2.8), Brazil ($0.8), Saudi Arabia ($0.8), and Singapore ($0.7). Deficits were recorded,
in billions of dollars, with China ($31.8), European Union ($12.1), Japan ($5.5), Mexico ($5.4),
Germany ($5.3), Italy ($2.4), India ($1.9), Taiwan ($1.9), South Korea ($1.8), France ($1.3), Canada
($0.9), United Kingdom ($0.2), and OPEC ($0.1).

     * The surplus with South and Central America increased $0.9 billion to $3.5 billion in July.
       Exports increased $1.0 billion to $12.9 billion and imports increased $0.1 billion to $9.4
       billion.
     * The balance with Saudi Arabia shifted from a deficit of less than $0.1 billion to a surplus
       of $0.8 billion in July. Exports increased $0.4 billion to $1.9 billion and imports decreased
       $0.4 billion to $1.2 billion.

Goods and Services by Selected Countries and Areas: Quarterly – Balance of Payments Basis (Exhibit
20)

The second quarter figures show surpluses, in billions of dollars, with
South and Central America
($18.4), Hong Kong ($7.5), Brazil ($6.4), Singapore ($5.1), United Kingdom ($4.3), OPEC ($3.1),
and Saudi Arabia ($1.8). Deficits were recorded, in billions of dollars, with China ($83.6), European
Union ($23.7), Mexico ($18.5), Germany ($16.9), Japan ($13.6), Italy ($8.8), India ($7.4), Taiwan
($3.9), France ($3.6), South Korea ($1.5), and Canada ($1.0).

     * The balance with Saudi Arabia shifted from a deficit of $0.6 billion to a surplus of $1.8
       billion in the second quarter. Exports increased $0.5 billion to $7.1 billion and imports
       decreased $1.8 billion to $5.3 billion.
     * The deficit with South Korea decreased $2.2 billion to $1.5 billion in the second quarter.
       Exports increased $1.6 billion to $18.7 billion and imports decreased $0.6 billion to $20.2 billion.
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NOTES:
> All statistics referenced are seasonally adjusted;

> statistics are on a balance of payments basis unless otherwise specified.

> Additional statistics, including not seasonally adjusted statistics and details for goods on a Census basis, are available in Exhibits 1-20b of this release.

> For information on data sources, definitions, revision procedures, and scheduled release dates through December 2017, see the information section on page A-1 of this release.

> The next release is October 5, 2017.

Fall 2017 Mesa Housing Highlights Newsletter

Housing Highlights Fall 2017 Newsletter

Post Date:09/06/2017 08:02 

Source: http://www.mesaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3141/ 

Please see the attached Housing Highlights Newsletter.  Enjoy!

Housing Highlights Fall 2017 Newsletter [PDF] 

 

The Fall 2017 Newsletter includes this

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Mesa City Council approved the 2017/2018 Annual Action Plan that has now been submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD announced the following allocations on June 15:

• CDBG $3,210,202

• HOME $1,018,678

 • ESG $290,296

There is an additional $1,877,034 (CDBG and HOME) from a prior year and program income that has not yet been allocated to programs and projects.

Staff will return to City Council this fall with additional recommendations for this funding.

The Annual Action Plan contains the City’s short-term goals and strategies, including specific activities recommended for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.

The funds are used for housing and community development activities that benefit low and moderate-income residents and assist in the prevention or elimination of slum and blighting influences.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1F0GqKs and click on the “FY 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan” link.

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS/EVENTS

THUR., SEPT. 7. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD. 6pm. Lower Level Council Chambers, 57 E. 1st St.
FRI., SEPT. 8. MESA ARTS CENTER SEASON KICKOFF. 6pm-10pm. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St.
MON., SEPT. 11. CITY COUNCIL. 5:45pm. Upper Level Council Chambers, 57 E. 1st St.
MON., SEPT. 18. CITY COUNCIL. 5:45pm. Upper Level Council Chambers, 57 E. 1st St.
MON., OCT. 2. CITY COUNCIL. 5:45pm. Upper Level Council Chambers, 57 E. 1st St.

THUR., OCT. 5. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD. 6pm. Lower Level Council Chambers, 57 E. 1st St.
MON., OCT. 16. CITY COUNCIL. 5:45pm. Upper Level Council Chambers, 57 E. 1st St.

SAT., OCT. 21. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT. 8am-Noon. East Mesa Service Center, 6935 E. Decatur St.
SAT., OCT. 21. CELEBRATE MESA. 5pm9pm. Red Mountain Soccer Complex, 6935 E. Decatur St.
SAT., OCT. 28. MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY.

NO MERCY Aviation Battalion Celebrates 30 Years

No Mercy’ aviation battalion celebrates 30th year             

By Aviation and Missile Command Public Affairs 2 hours ago

Link > http://www.theredstonerocket.com/military_scene 

It’s a feeling, an attitude and a mindset that is important; it’s all about the people

Tracing its rich history to 1942, the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment (101st Airborne) Fort Campbell, Kentucky, is poised to continue its tradition as the battalion observes a 30-year reunion with the “Expect No Mercy” motto resonating across the Army.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-101 Aviation began with the Apache fielding program in 1987, and it was the first aviation unit to arrive in Vietnam.

In August 1990, immediately after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, the 1-101st Aviation Regiment deployed, with Task Force Normandy firing the first shots of the allied offensive, destroying two Iraqi early warning/ground control radar intercept sites.

This action marked the beginning of Operation Desert Storm.

Indeed, the motto has been exemplified by Maj. Gen Doug Gabram, commander of the Aviation and Missile Command. He was in the front seat of an Apache attack helicopter using the “No Mercy Six” call sign.

“I think that it’s the best attack battalion in the Army,” Gabram said. “It’s a feeling, an attitude and a mindset that is important; it’s all about the people. . . ."

 

 

 

 

“I made it a routine to go to Mesa, Arizona, and to thank the workers who make the AH-64.

 

The division history narrative says, “As we take time to reflect on our division’s great history and many extraordinary achievements, on and off the battlefield, we must remember that these accomplishments were not won by aircraft, weapons and technology. They were earned by our Soldiers. Our thoughts remain with those Screaming Eagles currently engaged in combat operations in Afghanistan.”  

 

Animated Map: Where The Most U.S. Troops Are Stationed

Published on Sep 5, 2017

Views: 4,108

The US has a total of 199,005 active duty troops stationed abroad. Here are the countries with the most US troops.