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The U.S. Marine Corps will field the ATAWS on its F/A-18 Legacy Hornet fleet starting in early 2026.
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The DragonFire system successfully shot down drones travelling at up to 650km/h at a range in
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Operation Flyswatter tested the AH-64E Version 6 Apache for its networked, data linked combat
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Washington signals the will for a fast approval of a Saudi F-35 sale, reflecting a renewed effort
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Boeing is now testing the new Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46A’s troubled telescoping boom
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November 26, 2025 Ft Cambell, KY 5 NMR; SFC –
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This is the second crash of the LCA Tejas, with the first one in 2024 blamed on an ‘engine seizure.’
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If you missed out before, don’t worry. Here’s your second chance to own a real piece of the
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Cologne, 19 November 2025 - Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHS UK - part of the Ultimate Aviation Group) announced today the signing of a contract to procure two more Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered from Italy’s Vergiate final assembly plant in late 2026. These helicopters will join two AW139 SAR (Search and Rescue) which had been ordered by OHS in late 2024 and that are planned to enter service in the second quarter of 2026.
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Cologne, 19 November 2025 - At European Rotors 2025 (17-20 November), Leonardo announced two major steps to further expand the level of proximity and service to its growing customer base in Norway. On top of an existing fleet of over 25 helicopters of various types for emergency medical services, public services, security and long range rescue duties, around 20 more aircraft in a mix of AW139 intermediate twins and AW189 super medium for SAR and energy support missions are expected to be delivered and enter service by 2027 following contracts signed in 2024 and 2025, with a first batch of units already arrived in the country this summer.
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Cologne, 19 November 2025 - Prime helicopter training service provider HeliOperations of Portland, UK, is set to expand its AW139 intermediate twin-engine fleet with a contract for two units announced at European Rotors 2025 (17-20 November). Deliveries are expected to be carried out between 2026 and 2027, bringing the total number of AW139s operated by HeliOperations to six. These aircraft will supply training and logistics/passenger transportation services to its customer base, leveraging the modern design and unrivalled capabilities of the world’s most successful type in its category.
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Cologne, Germany (November 19, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during European Rotors 2025 that Heli Transair has signed a purchase agreement for three additional Bell 505s with support from its Bell 505 dealer, Rheinland Air Service, bringing Heli Transair’s total Bell 505 fleet to five aircraft.
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Cologne, Germany, 19 November 2025 – 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.
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Cologne, Germany (November 19, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during European Rotors 2025 that Slovakian-based HEMS operator, Air Transport Europe, has signed a purchase agreement for its fifth HEMS-configured Bell 429. With the purchase of its newest Bell 429, Air Transport Europe has earned its spot as Europe’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) field.
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The Kizilema has been testing an AESA radar for a while, while a previous prototype progressed from
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November 25-30, 2025 Lexington,
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Ten U.S. students are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day
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Boeing Defence Australia and the RAAF conducted a series of significant trials by teaming the Ghost
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Cologne, Germany (November 19, 2025) - Bell Textron Prague, a.s., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TEREM Holding Bulgaria regarding cooperation and mutual support for a fleet of six Bell 206 aircraft owned by the Bulgarian Air Force.
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Dubai, UAE - 19 November 2025: The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s premier commercial helicopter operator, has signed an agreement at this year’s Dubai Airshow with Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a U.S.-based aerospace innovator designing and developing the key enabling technologies and aircraft necessary to power the future of aviation and Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA. The partnership will focus on the development, testing, and potential integration of Archer’s eVTOL aircraft into RSG’s operations as one of the first deployments of eVTOL aircraft in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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COLOGNE, GERMANY, November 18, 2025 - SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC) and Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) have announced the launch of a line-fit, real-time Helionix alerting solution that is available on H135, H145, H160, and H175 rotorcraft. This solution will allow operators to receive operational data from the helicopter while in-flight.
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A Florida state representative has introduced a bill that would rename Palm Beach International
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Good afternoon,Asheville ATCT has advised that an overnight power outage is scheduled during
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The KC-135 was used to expand tactical communications across joint and combined forces for
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The UK Defense Secretary said the Russian ship pointed lasers at a RAF P-8 Poseidon while on the
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TSA Flight Training Security Program Update for All Flight Training Providers This rule applies to
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Pittsburgh Airport has redefined its identity, moving beyond decades of USAir dominance. The latest
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Anduril previously said a breakthrough in Omen’s development came through collaboration with Archer
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The 919th Special Operations Wing flew the AC-130A Spectre for 20 years, before transitioning to
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European Rotors — Helicopter Alliance and Skyrise Leasing, an innovative new player in the aviation leasing sector, have announced the signing of a strategic acquisition agreement for 12 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. This agreement marks a major step in expanding access to mission-driven leasing solutions across international markets and reinforces both companies’ commitment to advancing critical aviation missions worldwide.
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