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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Battery technology remains insufficient for electric program progress

Airbus Orders Climb, CityAirbus eVTOL Program Pausing

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The developing advanced air mobility sector has seen consolidation of late.

Vertical Flight Society Assesses eVTOL Market Churn

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Helius is Ascent Aerosystems’ first sub-250g coaxial UAV

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Program fuels curiosity and passion of next generation of aviation professionals

Jeff Pino Foundation Brings 100 Students to Verticon

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Unit also offers 3G/4G cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi

Skytrac Adds First Iridium Certus DLS-140 STC

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Verticon 2025

Leonardo Announces Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

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

THC, Rotortrade Fleets Expand; AAM on the Horizon

Company has also launched a new rotorcraft leasing arm

Airbus Unveils H140 To Bridge Light Twin Market Gap

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

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

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

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Vertical Flight Society Assesses eVTOL Market Churn

THC, Rotortrade Fleets Expand; AAM on the Horizon

Leonardo Announces Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

Robinson-owned Drone Maker Debuts ‘Helius’ Nano UAV

Jeff Pino Foundation Brings 100 Students to Verticon

Skytrac Adds First Iridium Certus DLS-140 STC

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