22-Jan-2026Source: Airbus Helicopters
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems. The VSR700s will be operated from 2028 by the French Navy. “We are honored that the French Ministry for the Armed Forces has decided to launch the next phase of... Read more
19-Jan-2026Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Committee. Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice-President Strategy for Airbus, will succeed Bruno Even, who has decided to leave the... Read more
9-Jan-2026
Summary from Brazilian authorities “The aircraft took off from Cabo Frio airfield bound for the Deep Blue Maritime Unit (9DBL) on a personnel transport flight, with two crew members and six passengers on board. During the flight, abnormal vibrations occurred, leading the crew to perform a controlled forced water landing at sea.” The subject aircraft... Read more
8-Jan-2026Source: B&H Worldwide
Two Airbus H145 rescue helicopters have arrived in New Zealand, marking a major milestone in the fleet renewal programme for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust and operator GCH Aviation, with international transportation managed by global aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide. The helicopters, configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations, were transported from... Read more
7-Jan-2026Source: HeliHub.com
On 24 December, the French military – via their Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé = Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique) procurement process – notified NHV Group of a contract for the rental of helicopter flight hours for the benefit of the School of Specialisation on Embedded Helicopters (ESHE), part of the naval unit 34F. As... Read more
19-Dec-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus has been awarded a €30 million framework contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services for multipurpose maritime surveillance with the Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System. These services enhance Coast Guard missions by offering extended coastal range and long-endurance capabilities. “We are proud to partner with the... Read more
19-Dec-2025Source: Royal Air Force
The first Jupiter HC2 helicopter has entered service in Joint Aviation Command at RAF Benson, where RAF personnel are undertaking flying training ahead of deployment to Brunei and Cyprus, it will conduct roles previously performed by the Bell 212, 412 and Puma helicopters. Joint Aviation Command has welcomed the Jupiter HC2 into service, marking an... Read more
19-Dec-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, marking the entry of the next-generation rotorcraft into the country and the wider Southeast Asian energy market. The multi-mission H160 will bolster the Indonesian operator’s fleet and will be deployed for offshore energy missions as well as utility and commercial passenger transportation. “The... Read more
18-Dec-2025Source: Airbus
Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence. These four contracts, framed within the National Helicopter Plan announced in May, aim to boost the modernisation of Spain’s defence and security assets. The contracts, which represent the largest helicopter purchase by the... Read more
17-Dec-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters, through the joint venture NHIndustries, has handed over the first NH90 Sea Tiger to the German Navy during a delivery ceremony at the Navy’s base in Nordholz. A total of 31 helicopters are set to be delivered by 2030. The NH90 Sea Tiger will be used for anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions. “We... Read more
17-Dec-2025Source: UK MoD
Our Armed Forces will be better equipped thanks to a two-year £33.6 million contract we have awarded to Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) in the UK for initial support and service of six H145 helicopters. The contract covers maintenance and support of the six aircraft – known as Jupiter HC2s when in service – which were ordered... Read more
16-Dec-2025
Cincinnati Children’s will begin using a dedicated helicopter transport service to help kids with critical health needs access one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals. “Having a dedicated helicopter service will help us expedite the safe transfer of hundreds of neonatal and pediatric patients from outlying areas,” said Rich Falcone, MD, a pediatric surgeon who serves... Read more
16-Dec-2025Source: Airbus
The first H160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale was handed over to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) during a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane. Ten H160s were ordered in December 2021 by the DGA on behalf of the Ministry of Interior. “The delivery of the first H160 for the... Read more
15-Dec-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters. “We are honoured and proud that Germany has decided to order 20 additional H145M LKH helicopters. This further... Read more
15-Dec-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
NH Industries and the Greek Ministry of Defence have signed the follow-on support contract for their NH90 fleet. The contract, valued at €50 million, will establish a support ecosystem for the country’s NH90 fleet. Over the next five years, this agreement will provide spare parts and maintenance services to significantly increase the fleet’s operational availability.... Read more
11-Dec-2025Source: SkyAlyne
In October, members of SkyAlyne, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Government of Canada, and Airbus gathered at the Airbus Helicopters facility in Donauwörth, Germany. Together, the teams inspected the first assembled CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135), destined for RCAF use in the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Inspections and tests for the aircraft have proceeded... Read more
10-Dec-2025
Airbus has secured the first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, from privately-owned logistics and supply chain enterprise, Linfox. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus. Linfox has been a long-time customer of Leonardo, ordering a total of eleven helicopters from the... Read more
10-Dec-2025Source: Airbus
The Council of Ministers in Belgium has recently approved the purchase of five additional H145M helicopters, announced by Defence Minister Theo Francken and Interior Minister Bernard Quintin in a press statement. The five are split between three for the Belgian Army, and two for the Federal Police, ultimately taking their fleets to 18 and 4... Read more
9-Dec-2025
Davenport Aviation is proud to announce the delivery of the first of two new Airbus H125 helicopters to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, marking a significant investment in the agency’s aviation capabilities and strengthening its long-term operational readiness. This aircraft, delivered in green configuration, will be outfitted with mission equipment to support the Sheriff’s Office’s... Read more
4-Dec-2025Source: Entrol
entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators,announces the sale and upcoming delivery of an H135 simulator to The Aerotech Group, a prominent aviation company in Australia. The Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) was successfully completed at the end of September 2025, with installation planned for 1Q 2026. The simulator will support... Read more
2-Dec-2025
NHV has announced the award of a new contract with energy company RWE. The Belgian based operator will fly an Airbus H175 helicopter to support crew change flights for the Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Farm during its construction phase. The contract will commence April 2026 and will continue through Q3 of 2026, thus a 4-6 month project.... Read more
1-Dec-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus Helicopters has quietly been in emergency mode for over two months after a serious H175 incident on the North Sea. An NHV H175 experienced a noticeable torque kick through the airframe and lost nearly 600ft of altitude when flying at 1000ft, after a high speed shaft failure which resulted in engine turbine blades being... Read more
27-Nov-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is proud to announce the sale of a second helicopter to Heli Support, one of New Zealand’s leading MRO providers and an Airbus completion centre. This new transaction underscores the strong trust and long-term partnership between the two companies, reinforcing Rotortrade’s role as a dependable global source for high-quality pre-owned... Read more
24-Nov-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Korean National Police Agency has placed an order for one Airbus H225 helicopter, marking its entry as a new Airbus customer. The multi-purpose helicopter will serve as a vital platform for a wide range of public service operations, reinforcing national security and emergency response capabilities. The H225 will be deployed primarily for law enforcement... Read more
20-Nov-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has once again demonstrated its strength in managing complex international transactions with the successful sale of an Airbus AS365 N3 Dauphin to AMAN Aviation in India. Originally sold by Rotortrade in 2017 to a Cambodian operator, this marks a repeat sale of the same airframe — a testament to the... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, announced a contract for 10 Airbus H125s at this year’s European Rotors. This order, when combined with four H125s already booked earlier in 2025, brings the total number of H125s ordered through Østnes Helicopters this year to 14 aircraft. “Our customers... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, proudly announces that its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Tallard, France, has officially been recognized as an Airbus Helicopters Approved Maintenance Centre. The certification, granted under agreement SC-EUR-4221-2024, confirms that Rotortrade Tallard meets Airbus’s strict standards for infrastructure, processes, and personnel training. The approval covers maintenance centre O/I... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters will now support the entire fleet of H145 family helicopters of the French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, following a new contract signed with France’s Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé). This latest agreement covers 46 H145 helicopters (40 for the Sécurité Civile and six for the Gendarmerie Nationale) for up to ten years and... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by Uztechtrade, the Uzbekistan state unitary enterprise in charge of importing military and dual equipment, for the delivery of an undisclosed number of Flexrotor systems. “Uzbekistan is a long-standing and valued partner for Airbus Helicopters, and we are proud that Uztechtrade has chosen the cutting-edge Flexrotor to advance... Read more
18-Nov-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has achieved a record-fast delivery of an Airbus H135 T3 from Italy to India’s Star Air, which is the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, underscoring its expertise in managing complex international transactions. The aircraft, sold in September 2025, is now fully operational in India, supporting Star Air’s expansion... Read more
18-Nov-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air). They will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 years.... Read more
17-Nov-2025Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Bristow Group Inc for five new Airbus H160 helicopters. The helicopters, four of which are scheduled for delivery in November 2025, will support Bristow’s oil and gas operations in Nigeria. The fifth and final aircraft is... Read more
17-Nov-2025Source: Ex-Change Parts
Stockholm, Sweden – Ex-Change Parts AB, a leading provider of pre-owned parts to helicopter owners, announced today the achievement of 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling. This landmark reinforces Ex-Change Parts’ leadership position in the global rotary-wing MRO marketplace. As sustainability is brought into ever-sharper focus across the aerospace industry, Ex-Change Parts seized the opportunity to... Read more
4-Nov-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters in Canada is marking an important fleet modernisation milestone with Niagara Helicopters, as the operator celebrates four Airbus H130 helicopters that will support their aerial tourism operations. The completion of the fleet renewal, initially announced in 2024, supports Niagara Helicopters’ continued delivery of premium aerial tour experiences over the internationally-renowned Niagara Falls landmark. The new... Read more
30-Oct-2025Source: Air Methods
On Monday at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2025, Air Methods, Airbus, and ChristianaCare celebrated the official ribbon cutting of ChristianaCare’s new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter. This event marks a milestone in emergency medical aviation for the Northeast, as ChristianaCare introduces the first H145 D3 to the region, further advancing the mission of providing... Read more
30-Oct-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the sale of an H135 FTD Level 3 helicopter simulator to the Royal Thai Air Force. This agreement marks a significant milestone, strengthening the company’s presence in the defense market and the Asia-Pacific region. The simulator’s final acceptance test (FAT)... Read more
28-Oct-2025Source: Ex-Change Parts
Ex-Change Parts AB, the Swedish-based helicopter parts and component support specialist, has launched a strategic expansion program designed to both strengthen its purchasing operations and also increase the availability of certified components. With a strong financial base, a proven AAA financial rating and over 26 years of industry experience, Ex-Change Parts is now well positioned... Read more
27-Oct-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau of Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus H160, becoming the world’s first firefighting operator of the type. The helicopter will enter into service in early 2026, and will be deployed for a wide range of public service missions including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency medical missions, and... Read more
27-Oct-2025Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, a recognized leader in air-medical transport solutions and aircraft completions, is proud to announce two significant developments that strengthen its support for critical-care rotorcraft operations. First, Metro will be the first completion center to offer an EMS-interior Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the new Airbus H160. Second, Metro has signed a purchase agreement... Read more
24-Oct-2025Source: HeliHub.com
New Zealand’s Government is investing in seven more emergency helicopters to replace some of the country’s ageing air ambulance fleet, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced this week. An additional NZ$12.6M ($7.23M) is being invested this financial year, NZ$7.3M by Health New Zealand and NZ$5.3M by the Government-owned Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to enable the... Read more
23-Oct-2025Source: HeliHub.com
China Southern Airlines General Aviation Company Limited (CSAGA) has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter for offshore energy projects during the seventh China Helicopter Exposition, which opened on Thursday and will run through Sunday in north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The Airbus H160 is capable of performing missions in a wide range of fields, including law enforcement,... Read more
21-Oct-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus H160 has landed in Melbourne, kickstarting a month-long demonstration tour across Australia. The next-generation helicopter will visit key cities and coastal communities to showcase how it supports a wide range of missions, from saving lives to homeland security, natural disaster management, and transporting offshore crew, while setting new standards in safety, performance and sustainability.... Read more
21-Oct-2025Source: NLR
Netherlands Aerospace Centre has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to innovate a preventive maintenance strategy supporting the new H225M Caracal helicopters purchased by the Dutch Ministry of Defence. The agreement is part of a broader Industrial Participation Agreement between the Commissariat for Military Production (CMP) of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Airbus... Read more
7-Oct-2025
Loft Dynamics, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) flight training, announced that its Airbus H125 simulator has been qualified at FAA Level 7, the highest fidelity standard for Flight Training Devices (FTDs). The qualification, conducted at Marshall University, makes it the first U.S. university to integrate an FAA-approved VR flight simulator into its curriculum... Read more
7-Oct-2025Source: US Coast Guard
The Coast Guard recently completed contract actions aimed at accelerating delivery of new MH-60 medium-range recovery helicopters and HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft and expanding mission capabilities of the expanded aviation fleet. On Sept. 8, the Coast Guard placed a $14.3 million order for delivery of 13 General Electric T700 engines for its MH-60 helicopter fleet. On... Read more
7-Oct-2025
Alpine Aerotech is pleased to announce they have officially received a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for their latest Bear Paw Kit, designed specifically for the Airbus H145 D3. This development follows a close collaboration with STARS, a critical care air-ambulance provider operating across Western Canada. The H145 Bear Paw was... Read more
7-Oct-2025Source: HeliHub.com
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published an update on their investigation of the completed acquisition by SMFL LCI Helicopters Ltd of Macquarie Rotorcraft Ltd. The CMA has indicated that it now has sufficient information in relation to the completed acquisition by SMFL LCI Helicopters Ltd of Macquarie Rotorcraft Ltd to enable... Read more
29-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new aircraft will significantly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS) operations, reinforcing their commitment to national security and humanitarian support. This latest acquisition expands the RTAF’s existing... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
In the dynamic and often challenging realm of maritime security, the ability to rapidly detect, track, and interdict illicit activities is paramount. Recent operations have underscored the critical role of advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) like Airbus’ Flexrotor, demonstrating their capability to support the most demanding military and law enforcement missions, even in complex operating environments. Proving... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has officially opened its Western Australia Distribution Platform. The inauguration ceremony was hosted by Romain Trapp, Executive Vice President Customer Support and Services, Airbus Helicopters and attended by Samantha Rowe MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier, and Tanya Richardson, Mayor for the City of Swan. The expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Australian aviation provider StarFlight has placed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services for the Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The H145 fleet is set to enter into service in late 2027, with the aircraft performing missions across Tasmania. The order follows StarFlight’s recent selection to deliver emergency air services... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters will showcase capabilities of its H160 helicopter for the Australian aeromedical community at the Aeromed Conference in Hobart, Tasmania. The company unveiled a full-scale cabin demonstrator configured for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), highlighting how the aircraft is purpose-built to meet the unique demands of long-distance patient transport across Australia’s vast and diverse... Read more
23-Sep-2025Source: Avincis
Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. KN Helicopters has been delivering helicopter services to the offshore wind sector since 2016, having secured contracts with wind farm owners and operators such as Vattenfall and Siemens. The company is led by CEO Niels Peter Kjeldahl, who will continue to lead... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: CENTUM
CENTUM and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to linefit the Lifeseeker on Airbus Helicopters’ platforms. Lifeseeker, the airborne phone location system is designed to support search and rescue (SAR) operations by transforming phones into distress beacons, even in areas without mobile network coverage. Integrating Lifeseeker as a factory-installed solution ensures seamless compatibility with the... Read more
8-Sep-2025Source: Smith Myers
Multi-award-winning global cellular technology company, Smith Myers proudly announces a major contract with Airbus Helicopters. Under this Framework agreement, Smith Myers’ ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location Systems (MPDLS) – will be factory-fitted and offered as a retrofit option across Airbus Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft. Andrew Munro, Managing Director of Smith Myers, stated, “This tender and contracting activity was highly rigorous. ... Read more
3-Sep-2025Source: B&H Worldwide
B&H Worldwide, the global leader in aerospace logistics, has successfully managed the transportation of an Airbus H145 helicopter from Zurich, Switzerland, to Auckland, New Zealand, on behalf of GCH Aviation. The delivery marks the first of four H145 helicopters that GCH Aviation is bringing into the country as part of its investment programme to enhance... Read more
26-Aug-2025Source: Tasmania Government
Following a rigorous and competitive open tender process, Australian aviation provider StarFlight has been selected to provide vital helicopter emergency air services in Tasmania from 12 January 2026. StarFlight is an Australian owned aviation services company specialising in providing mission-critical aviation services, including aeromedical retrieval and law enforcement. The new agreement will ensure the ongoing... Read more
21-Aug-2025Source: Care Flight
Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health has received a $3.25 million conditional pledge from the William N. Pennington Foundation to support the purchase of one of two urgently needed helicopters. To secure the pledged funds, REMSA Health is actively fundraising to match the remaining $3.25 million to fund the purchase of the new helicopter... Read more
13-Aug-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 helicopter in China to GDAT, enabling the start of H160 operations in the country. This helicopter is one of the fifty H160 helicopters originally ordered by GDAT in April 2023, and five out of these fifty H160 helicopters have been delivered to GDAT. The aircraft will be used most notably... Read more
13-Aug-2025Source: Maui Police Department
The Maui Police Department held a blessing ceremony at the Central Maui Regional Sports Complex to officially welcome its new multi-mission helicopter, Hekili — meaning “thunder” in Hawaiian. The name reflects the department’s strength, resolve, and commitment to public safety across Maui County. The event brought together police personnel, county officials, and community partners to... Read more
1-Aug-2025Source: HeliHub.com
On Wednesday 30th July, a pair of Airbus H175s were delivered to U-Tapao in Thailand aboard an Antonov An124 of Maximus Air Cargo. These represent the third and fourth in the Royal Thai Police fleet, and carry the serials 3103 and 3104. We await further information as to the intended use of the new deliveries,... Read more
28-Jul-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Japan’s Tokyo Fire Department has awarded Airbus Helicopters with a contract for an Airbus H225 following a tender. This new helicopter will replace an older aircraft as part of the organisation’s fleet modernisation strategy. This acquisition reinforces the agency’s commitment to maintaining high operational readiness across critical missions including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency... Read more
25-Jul-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has started flight-testing the H160M Guépard. This militarised version of the H160 is being developed for the French Armed Forces as part of the Joint Light Helicopter programme. The flight test crew consisted of Samuel Chartier, H160M flight test pilot, and flight test engineers Nicolas Certain, Laurent Maruejols, and Alban Corpron. The H160M’s... Read more
23-Jul-2025Source: CNC Technologies
CNC Technologies Delivers First Two Airbus H125s to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office CNC Technologies are proud to announce the delivery of the first two fully equipped Airbus H125 helicopters to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office—part of a four-aircraft fleet upgrade that began with a bid process in late 2021. Each aircraft features a full CNC mission suite,... Read more
21-Jul-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as SKYCO) have signed a contract for six offshore transport H175 helicopters. This order is in addition to the initial six H175s SKYCO ordered in early 2024 for Guangdong Emergency Management and Public Service missions. This new order reinforces the commitment of the... Read more
18-Jul-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau placed an order for an Airbus H160. The helicopter will be deployed for fire fighting, search and rescue missions, as well as disaster response operations, including reconnaissance of affected areas. “We are honoured that our long-standing customer Nagoya City Fire Bureau has selected the H160 for their vital missions. This... Read more
9-Jul-2025Source: US DoD
Airbus Helicopters Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas, is awarded a $39,834,430 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide performance based logistic support services required to support five Navy UH-72A helicopters owned by the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland. This effort shall include all maintenance support services and equipment including sustaining engineering. Work will be... Read more
9-Jul-2025Source: Helicopter Services, Inc.
Helicopter Services, Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, has announced delivery of a new Airbus H125 helicopter to a telecommunications client from Alaska, GCI Communications (GCI). “GCI is a new client for Helicopter Services, Inc.” states HSI Project Manager Ali Durham. “They are the largest communications provider in Alaska and we outfitted their new H125 to... Read more
4-Jul-2025Source: Garmin
Garmin announced Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of the GFC™ 600H Helicopter Flight Control System for retrofit in Airbus H130 helicopters, providing operators with an advanced flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness. The GFC 600H provides a number of helicopter-tailored features, including attitude hold with speed stability, the innovative hover assist... Read more
2-Jul-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Malta-based Gulf Med Aviation Services has won a five year air ambulance contract in Portugal. The operator will supply four Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to INEM (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica) to provide 24/7 national coverage from four bases. The contract started 1 July, reportedly lasts to 31 December 2030, and is valued at €77.475... Read more
30-Jun-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the leading global helicopter dealership, is proud to announce the successful delivery of two Airbus H145D3 multirole helicopters to Omni Taxi Aéreo, a leader in the aviation Brazilian market delivering vertical air solutions. This strategic transaction further strengthens Rotortrade’s footprint in South America, further diversifies Omni’s fleet to grow Latin America’s largest civil rotorcraft network, and reflects... Read more
25-Jun-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus and Leonardo have submitted bids to the Slovenian Government under a Ministry of the Interior tender for two EMS helicopters which closed earlier this week. Leonardo have bid 31.96 million euros to supply two AW169s, while Airbus Helicopters are offering two H145s for 30.36 million euros. Both prices include VAT, according to the national... Read more
25-Jun-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce the successful sale of a 2020 Airbus H125 utility helicopter to Aeromot, a leading Brazilian aerospace and defense company. This transaction marks the beginning of a strategic relationship and reflects Rotortrade’s growing footprint in South America. Originally based in the Middle East, the aircraft is currently... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus have signed a frame contract for up to eight H145 helicopters, including the firm acquisition of two helicopters. “We are honored to open yet another chapter with the Norwegian Air Ambulance, providing up to eight H145 helicopters under this new frame contract,” said Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are joining forces to carry out an architecture study to define the basis of the NH90 long-term evolution, known as Block 2, responding to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency). The Block 2 upgrade will include key structural improvements to the aircraft such as modular avionics, greater configuration commonality,... Read more
