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The US Army Aviation Association of America's (Quad-A) annual convention sets the military aviation agenda for the year. All the major issues are reviewed and discussed -- from preset and reset, to acquisition programs, future developments, integrated warfighting and even perspectives from commanders and soldiers who have recently returned from the battlefield.

Which major issues were examined at this year's Quad-A convention in Fort Worth, Texas in mid-April? And how will these issues affect the military rotorcraft segment in 2010 – and beyond?

According to Maj. Gen. James O. Barclay III, Commanding General, USAACE/Fort Rucker, "Since the mid-1990s, the roles, missions and numbers of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) have expanded at unprecedented rates. Born out of necessity to protect the force, our UAS today are the 'Eyes of the Army,' proving themselves in key operational missions and are embraced by the warfighters who employ them. The continuing expansion of UAS will have ever increasing utility in future Army operations."

What does this mean for the manned helicopter fleet? Is there still a role for the man in the loop or are we heading towards an all UAS aircraft fleet? What about investment in the future?

What are the chances of the US Army getting its long awaited OH-58D replacement anytime soon? Following the cancellation of Sikorsky's RAH-66 Comanche in 2004, then shutting the door on Bell's ARH-70A in 2008, the recently released Request for Information (RFI) for a new Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) has prompted the military rotorcraft sector to wonder if this situation will be "third time lucky".

Pundits also will be trying to find whether any forward momentum has been gained on the Joint Heavy Lift debate, now that Eurocopter and Boeing are talking together about the future of tandem rotor "heavy lift" in Europe.

Our expert speakers will assess the real messages coming from US Army Aviation:

• What was the whispered news on the exhibition floor at Quad-A?

• Is US Army Aviation where it needs to be? If not, where does it require industry support?

• Where are US Army Aviation's leaders taking capability in the next 12 months?

• A type-by-type report of aircraft upgrades and program milestones.

• An examination of the effect that the lingering global recession is exerting on Army spending and which areas are likely to suffer from a lack of funds.

• Who has ideas to take Science & Technology (S&T) forward and which areas need more support?

• AAS – manned or unmanned?

• Joint Heavy Lift – fact or fiction?

Hear from these experts:

Speakers:

	Andrew Drwiega Military Editor, Rotor & Wing
	Ernie Stephens Pilot, Maryland State Police Aviation Command Contributing editor, Rotor & Wing magazine
Moderator:
	Joy Finnegan Aviation Today

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