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Aeronautics Boosts Production as Drone Applications Grow

Orbiter, Dominator, Aerostar, and Octoper drones can be adapted for new uses

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aeronautics Dominator UAS

Bell Sells Three 429s to UK, Estonia VIP Operators

VIP interior can accommodate up to seven passengers

Bell 429 helicopter cabin

DLR Tests Experimental Vibrational Anti-Icing System

Technology to fly onboard clean-sheet, all-electric, ducted-fan gyrocopter

Sustainability and Environment

Future Vision S2TOL Jet Demonstrator at Aero Friedrichshafen stand

Bell Q1 Revenues Climb, Commercial Helo Deliveries Drop

Bell delivered 20 commercial helicopters in Q1 of this year, compared to 29 in Q1 2025

Bell

Videos

United Aircraft of China Debuts Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at Singapore Airshow

The company envisions a variety of uses for the aircraft including firefighting, utlility, cargo delivery, and medevac missions.

February 5, 2026

United Aircraft Boying T1400 Tandem Helicopter at Singapore Airshow 2026

Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.

February 2, 2026

Four helicopters in formation from Sarang Indian Air Force display team

For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity

Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.

December 16, 2025

Joby eVTOL aircraft flying in the United Arab Emirates

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

December 3, 2025

Honda 1/3 scale eVTOL technology demonstrator on display at Dubai Airshow 2025

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São Paulo Airshow Season Kicks Off with HeliXP

Catarina Aviation Show is May 21 to 23, and LABACE takes place August 4 to 6

HeliXP

Enstrom’s Newest Turbine 480B Approved and Ready

First models feature legacy instruments but glass panel approval pending

Enstrom 480B helicopter

Seventh HeliXP Helicopter Show Returns to São Paulo

Seventh annual event features demonstration flights, industry exhibits

Over two days, the entire industry gathers at Helipark in Carapicuíba to see the latest developments in the sector, meet clients and partners, and take demonstration flights.

Rotortrade Sells First Airbus H160 in Argentina

Southern Cone sale introduces model to new Latin America market

Rotortrade sells Airbus H160 in Argentina

How Leonardo's AW139 Helicopter Helps Track Nuclear Threats from the Sky

It flies low over cities and often between buildings.

Nuclear Emergency Support Team Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

Vietnam Helicopter Corp Orders Three More H225s

Offshore fleet renewal and expansion builds on long-lasting relationship with OEM

Two VNH-painted orange and blue H225s hovering above tarmac

Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant

The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.

Airbus Helicopters H140 Prototype

Airbus Racer Expands Flight-test Envelope

Conclusion of first test campaign phase precedes scheduled ‘eco-mode’ operations

Airbus Racer mid flight

Historic Helicopter OEM Schweizer RSG Up for Sale

Starman Bros Auctions is accepting written offers for the entire company

Brazilian President Witnesses eVTOL Flight Demonstration

Engineering prototype has conducted 35 test flights to date

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Journalists taking photos of Eve eVTOL on the tarmac

Airbus Launches Mercedes-edition ACH145 Helicopter

Cabin takes its cue from the Mercedes-Benz G-Class off-road vehicle

Airbus ACH145 Mercedes Benz edition

Robinson Unmanned Envisions Collaboration between Uncrewed Helicopters and Drones

Unmanned helicopters and drones can help with a variety of missions.

Robinson Helicopter TurbineTruck with crate loaded

U.S. Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk

UH-60MX serves as testbed for Army’s ‘SAFE’ autonomy program

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UH-60MX Black Hawk

Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate

Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype.

Vertical Aerospace Valo eVTOL mockup at Verticon 2026

Metro Aviation Aims for June H160 Interior STC Approval

The H160 platform allows air medical providers to serve broad areas and transport critically ill patients

Metro Aviation is developing an STC for the Airbus H160 air medical interior with approval anticipated in June 2026.

TRU Simulation, Reiser Deal Adds H125 to Veris Platform

Platform uses Reiser model from Level D simulators

Training and Workforce

Reiser and Tru Simulation collaborate to bring new helicopter model availability for the Veris Virtual Reality Simulator

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