Army Advances Bell, Lockheed Martin, and M1 to Phase III of Flight School Next Competition
The Army has selected Bell, Lockheed Martin, and M1 to advance to Phase III of the Flight School Next competition at Fort Rucker. These companies will submit full Commercial Solution Proposals, building on the previous selection for Phase II. The program aims to train 900 to 1,500 rotary wing pilots annually over 26 years, utilizing a contractor-owned, contractor-operated model. Robinson will participate as a subcontractor. The Army expects to make an award by the end of September.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI Assisted
The Army has moved Bell, Lockheed Martin, and M1 to Phase III of the Flight School Next competition at Fort Rucker, requiring them to submit full Commercial Solution Proposals. This decision follows their selection for Phase II last month.
The Flight School Next program aims to train 900 to 1,500 rotary wing pilots per year over a 26-year period, using a contractor-owned, contractor-operated model. Robinson will serve as a subcontractor for Lockheed Martin and M1 with its R-66 aircraft.
The Army plans to announce an award by the end of September. Other companies such as Airbus, Leonardo, Boeing, MD Helicopters, and Enstrom Helicopters also expressed interest in the program.
Comments