Dozen helicopters ordered by customers in Egypt, Alaska, and the UK

Leonardo announces new helicopter orders from Petroleum Air Services in Egypt, Gama Aviation in the UK, and North Slope Borough in Alaska.

Leonardo Announces Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

Company has also launched a new rotorcraft leasing arm

When AAM aircraft get closer to certification and entry into service, THC will apply the rigorous process it uses for new helicopters to evaluate the new machines. 

THC, Rotortrade Fleets Expand; AAM on the Horizon

Helicopter has more space and performance, along with a Safran Arrius 2ES engine

Airbus says customers including emergency medical support operators have helped defined the improved mission flexibility expected from the new H140 helicopter.

Airbus Unveils H140 To Bridge Light Twin Market Gap

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives

At its booth this week in Verticon, Sikorsky exhibited the first S-92 equipped for fire fighting, a joint project between Milestone Aviation and VIH Helicopters.

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

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The venerable helicopter manufacturer is looking at expanding its portfolio.

Sikorsky’s Blown Wing Aircraft Gives Glimpse of Future Hybrid-electric Technology

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At 17 years old, she already has her PPL.

Meet Olivia Thompson, the UK's Youngest-Ever Female Helicopter Pilot

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Power lines can be nearly impossible to see with the naked eye.

Obstacle Detection Tech Helps Helicopter Pilots Avoid Power Lines

Curt Epstein

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Reiser will deliver an H135/H145 full-flight sim to European Heli Center’s new HQ

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The 525 is the first civil fly-by-wire helicopter.

Bell Pilot on Flying the 525 Relentless Fly-by-Wire Helicopter and Program Update

The R88 can seat 10 and carry up to 1,800 pounds of payload.

Robinson's New R88 Model Supersizes its Helicopter Family

Geared towards emergency medical services, it offers more interior space and performance.

Airbus Expands its Twin-Engine Helicopter Family With the New H140 Model

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Annual awards honor outstanding achievements in the helicopter industry

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