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Dallas, U.S., 11 March 2025 - Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The multi-mission helicopter raises the bar in the light twin-engined category, for performance, cost-effectiveness, and passenger and crew comfort. The H140 is a 3-tonne class rotorcraft that complements Airbus Helicopters' current light twin offering for the emergency medical services, passenger transport, and private and business aviation markets. The entry into service of the helicopter is planned in 2028 for the emergency medical services segment.
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Toulouse, France - March 11, 2025 - Ascendance just announced it has selected ENGINeUS, the first EASA-certified electric motor, developed by Safran Electrical & Power, for the prototype flying ATEA, its hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
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ZURICH and BOSTON (Mar. 11, 2025) — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices, today announced the worldwide release of its highly anticipated Airbus H145 VR simulator—the first-ever VR flight simulator for this widely used rotorcraft. Designed to support the demanding training needs of H145 operators across air ambulance, law enforcement, and military missions, the new simulator provides a high level of accessibility, realism, and efficiency.
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STRATFORD, Conn., March 11, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), unveiled the highly anticipated S-92® Phase IV main gearbox, a transformative innovation that sets a new benchmark for reliability, performance and safety in the commercial helicopter industry.
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Dallas (March 11, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, introduces new luxury interiors for the Bell 407GXi, creating a new addition for its Designer Series catalogue. This latest offering was directly inspired by customer feedback on new interiors and features requested to amplify their flight experience.
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 11, 2025 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), a leading company in aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS) and aviation liquid utility tanks, has expanded its service levels in the Asia Pacific region with a key management promotion.
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DALLAS, TX, March 11, 2025 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), has announced it has received its first supplemental type certifications (STCs) for the DLS-140, SKYTRAC’s Iridium Certus® 100 solution. The system, which delivers speeds of up to 88 Kbps over the Iridium satellite network and higher bandwidth using 3G/4G LTE cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity, received its certification on various aircraft this year. As of January 2025, STCs for Sikorsky S92A, Bell 206, and Bell 407 aircraft are complete, with STCs for Airbus H130, H135, H125, and H145, Leonardo AW119, and AW139, and Sikorsky S76 to be completed by the end of 2025. In addition, SKYTRAC is certifying the DLS-140 on fixed-wing aircraft, including the King Air C90, B200, and B300, and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The development of these STCs will support the over 400 deliveries of the DLS-140 made last year and planned for 2025.
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DALLAS, TEXAS – March 11, 2025 – Astronautics Corporation of America is providing its new dealer Patria Helicopters AB with 32 RoadRunner electronic flight instruments (EFIs) to support the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s (RNoAF’s) Bell 412 upgrade program. The upgrade program is contracted between the Norwegian Defence Material Agency and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS), with Patria acting as a subcontractor to KAMS for aircraft modification and certification.
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DALLAS, TEXAS – March 11, 2025 – Astronautics Corporation of America is providing Airbus a new version (V3) of its wireless Airborne Communication System (wACS), or AeroSync Max, for their H225/M helicopters.
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Madrid, March 11th, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the sale of a Bell 429 FTD Level 5 to Helicopter Institute, one of the most prestigious helicopter training centers in the United States. The installation is scheduled for summer 2025, further strengthening the academy’s training capabilities at its Fort Worth, Texas facility.
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 11, 2025 Two leading aerospace companies are teaming to bring their respective equipment and services to global helicopter operators.
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GPMS International announced today that Precision Support Services (PSS) has agreed to the acquisition of up to seven additional AS332 GPMS Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS). This strategic investment not only enhances PSS’s operational capabilities but also expands access to advanced predictive monitoring technology for its diverse AS332 customer base.
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Fargo, ND – Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in air medical solutions, is expanding its certified helicopter offerings with two new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Airbus helicopters. The certifications cover the H145 D-3 and Super Puma variants, giving operators more options for high-quality, innovative medical interiors designed for the demands of aeromedical transport.
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2025
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Georgetown [March 10, 2025] -- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI, Omni), Latin America's leading air mobility solutions provider today announced a joint offshore operational evaluation program for the Bell 525 helicopter, to be conducted over several months at Omni’s high-tempo operation in Georgetown, Guyana, pending type certification.
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DALLAS, TX, March 10, 2025 – Aero Asset, a global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, kicked off VERTICON 2025 with the release of its 2024 Annual Heli Market Trends Twin-Engine Edition, offering in-depth insights into the evolving preowned twin-engine helicopter market. The report revealed that pricing for preowned twin-engine helicopters held strong last year despite supply and performance shifts across market segments.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10 March 2025 - Rotortrade has released its Global Helicopter Market Report 2024-2025, offering an in-depth analysis of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global rotorcraft sector. This year’s report highlights a growing supply-demand imbalance, geopolitical influences, sustainability imperatives, and shifting regional market dynamics.
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Broomfield, CO – March 10, 2025 - Air Rescue Systems (ARS), a Vita Inclinata company providing advanced technology, comprehensive helicopter rescue training, and field-proven equipment, announced today the launch of ARS 2.0—an enhanced, real-world training program designed to equip helicopter rescue teams with the latest techniques, technology, and mission-critical skills. The company will introduce this next-generation approach at VAI Verticon, where it will also debut the first-ever trade show demonstration of the Air Reach Seat™ alongside its suite of trusted rescue solutions engineered for precision and performance in the field.
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Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced the sale of a new H145 FFS Level B to Air Corporate, a leading company in private aviation services and helicopter fleet management. Scheduled for installation in the first quarter of 2027, this marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two companies.
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is proud to officially welcome Charles “Chuck” Wade into his role as Senior Vice President of Product, Sales, and Customer Excellence. With an eye on growth and a passion for customer service, Wade will work to solidify Enstrom’s relationship with current clients and expand the company’s reach into new markets.
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DALLAS, TX – March 10, 2025 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed long-term lease agreements for two new Leonardo AW189 helicopters with CHC Helicopter (“CHC”). The announcement was made during Verticon, formerly HAI Heli-Expo, in Dallas, Texas.
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DALLAS, TX – March 10, 2025 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited (“OHS”) for four additional helicopters, including two new Leonardo AW139s, one new Airbus H175, and one Sikorsky S-92, which are scheduled to deliver in 2025 through 2026. The announcement was made during Verticon, formerly HAI Heli-Expo, in Dallas, Texas.
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DALLAS, TX – March 10, 2025 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Omni Helicopters International (“OHI”) for seven helicopters. The transactions include the lease of two Airbus H145s, one Airbus H135, one new Airbus H160 and one new Airbus H175, in addition to lease extensions on two Sikorsky S92 helicopters. The announcement was made during Verticon, formerly HAI Heli-Expo, in Dallas, Texas.
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10th March, 2025 - Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Masaki Tachibana, hereinafter referred to as "SMFL") and LCI Investment Limited（CEO: Jaspal Jandu, hereinafter referred to as “LCI”）are pleased to announce that their joint venture helicopter leasing company, SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited ("SMFLH") has entered into an agreement to acquire Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited ("MRL"), Macquarie Asset Management’s helicopter leasing business. The details of the transaction are commercial in confidence.
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Dallas, TEXAS: March 10, 2025 – The Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) is proud to announce that 100 students from Texas and Oklahoma will attend Verticon 2025 in Dallas on March 13. This initiative, in collaboration with Vertical Aviation International, provides students passionate about aviation and STEM fields with the unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge innovations at the most influential event in the rotorcraft industry.
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2025
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Everett, Wash., March 10, 2025 — BLR Aerospace, LLC, announced it has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand for its FastFin® System for the Airbus AS355. This follows a successful collaboration with Skywork Helicopters, New Zealand’s leading helicopter service provider.
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2025
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Ex-Change Parts AB is proud to announce its official accreditation as a supplier to Airbus Helicopters France. This partnership highlights Ex-Change Parts’ role as a trusted provider of premium, sustainable helicopter parts, reinforcing our established relationships with various Airbus subsidiaries worldwide.
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2025
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FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., March 10, 2025 - The very popular line of StartStick portable ground power units (GPU) has found utilization with a longstanding charitable entity’s aviation program.
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2025
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10 March 2025 – BIRD Aerosystems, a global leader in defense technology, has secured a contract to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the SPREOS (Self-Protection Radar Electro-Optic System) DIRCM, to an additional African Air Force. The contract includes the delivery of a comprehensive self-protection suite for Mi-17/8 and Mi-35 helicopters, ensuring enhanced survivability against missile threats.
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2025
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TORRANCE, CA – March 9, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, launched its newly redesigned website www.robinsonheli.com. The new website offers a modern design, intuitive navigation, a new helicopter configurator and access to Robinson publications, flight training and maintenance courses. These tools and more are accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
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2025
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STRATFORD, Conn, March 10, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes. Powered by batteries, the 115 pounds (52kg) twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated operational stability and maneuverability across all flight regimes, and the potential to scale the unique vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) design to larger sizes requiring hybrid-electric propulsion.
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