STATE-OF-PLAY OF THE NEXT GENERATION ROTORCRAFT CAPABILITY Interview with Cyril Heckel

As Acquisition and Development Officer at the NSPA leading the Concept Stage of the NGRC, few people would be better suited for answering questions on the NGRC status. The Next Generation Rotor Craft Programme sets out to create a multinational framework for the design, development, and delivery of a medium multi-role helicopter in preparation for the upcoming requirements as older platforms reach their end of life. This interview covers:

• Current Status of the NGRC
• Associated challenges with the programmes
• Implications for industry