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2025
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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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Nov
20
2025
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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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Nov
25
2025
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Seoul, South Korea, 24 November 2025 – The Korean National Police Agency has placed an order for one Airbus H225 helicopter, marking its entry as a new Airbus customer. The multi-purpose helicopter will serve as a vital platform for a wide range of public service operations, reinforcing national security and emergency response capabilities.
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Nov
25
2025
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Cologne, Germany (November 24, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key milestone that showcases Bell’s commitment to SAF usage and builds on its sustainability practices in its flight operations.
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Nov
25
2025
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Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH and Royal NLR – Netherlands Aerospace Centre today announced a strategic partnership to deliver high-fidelity H225M Caracal helicopter tactical training devices to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) with Reiser in the role as the prime.
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Nov
25
2025
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., 20 November 2025 – VerdeGo Aero™, Inc. has announced that their VH-4T-RD 400kW-class hybrid-electric powerplant has entered low-rate production for developmental non-certified applications including ground and flight test of hybrid-electric aircraft. This progression reflects the maturity of VerdeGo’s hybrid-electric technology, which combines conventional fuels with electric power to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation electrified aircraft. With extensive ground testing and validation complete, VerdeGo has begun manufacturing limited quantities of the VH-4T-RD for delivery to customers for use in their ground test and flight test programs prior to the availability of the VH-4T-415 production variant, which is intended for high volume production and FAA certification. VerdeGo is positioned as an industry leader advancing hybrid-electric propulsion technology from concept demonstration to operational capability.
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Nov
25
2025
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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), has entered into a teaming agreement with Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT) to collaborate on the integration and potential market introduction of advanced obstacle detection systems aimed at enhancing flight safety.
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Nov
26
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, November 25, 2025 Kentucky-based Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), has outlined the positive potential fiscal impact of recent tax changes for aerial firefighting equipment acquisition.
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Nov
26
2025
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Cologne, Germany (November 26, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during European Rotors 2025 that it recently secured six aircraft orders for a mix of Bell 505s, Bell 407GXis, and Bell 429s in the corporate segment, bringing its year-to-date corporate sales in Europe to seventeen aircraft. The orders were placed by customers in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland, underscoring the growing demand for Bell’s aerial solutions across the European market.
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Nov
28
2025
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Cologne, Germany - At the European Rotors Show, REISER Simulation and Training GmbH announced it will join forces with Leonardo to codevelop a new-generation AW139 helicopter FTD (Flight Training Device) Level 3 simulator to meet specific civil-market requirements for high-fidelity, cost-effective solutions.
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Nov
28
2025
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MESA, Ariz., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire(opens in a new tab)/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] will produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for international customers, including 96 for the Polish Armed Forces, under a Foreign Military Sales contract awarded by the U.S. Army valued at nearly $4.7 billion. Poland's order represents the largest number of Apache aircraft ordered outside of the United States in the program's history.
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Nov
28
2025
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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), has entered into a teaming agreement with Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT) to collaborate on the integration and potential market introduction of advanced obstacle detection systems aimed at enhancing flight safety.
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Nov
28
2025
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The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight, he made multiple passes over the field, while avoiding power lines. On the accident pass, the helicopter struck one of the power lines suspended above the field with the center of the rotor mast. The helicopter subsequently impacted terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor blades during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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Nov
28
2025
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The pilot of the helicopter was practicing hovering and maneuvering just above the surface of the ground, around a cone. The pilot stated that because he was focused on the cone and not the helicopter’s altitude, the rear portion of the right skid contacted the ground resulting in dynamic rollover. The helicopter’s tailboom was substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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Dec
01
2025
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Orlando, Florida, USA — December 2025 — A new multinational defence consortium, Farpoint (CZ), has been established to deliver a new standard in tactical and command-level drone warfare training. Bringing together capabilities from Quanti, TRL Drones, Vrgineers, and the International Defence Aerospace Group (IDAG), Farpoint is dedicated to preparing forces to command, integrate, and defend against uncrewed systems in modern conflict. This initiative integrates tactical insights and operational lessons from recent conflicts with state-of-the-art simulation technologies linked directly to real drone hardware, combining the strengths of its founders into a deployable, NATO-aligned training capability.
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Dec
02
2025
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SANTA CLARA & ORANGE COUNTY, CA, December 1, 2025 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced an exclusive collaboration with Karem Aircraft, giving Archer access to the key aspects of Karem’s advanced, military-grade rotor and tiltrotor technologies for integration into Archer’s next-generation autonomous, hybrid-propulsion VTOL aircraft.
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Dec
03
2025
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Fargo, North Dakota — Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in customized air medical interiors and equipment, has announced the appointment of Shannon Schell as its new President. Schell brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in aviation, healthcare, and logistics, including extensive expertise in the air ambulance industry.
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Dec
03
2025
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Atlanta, Georgia – December 3, 2025 – Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services and value-added supply chain solutions to the global aerospace and defense industries, today announced its acquisition of H.E.R.O.S. Inc., a premier Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine MRO provider based in Chandler, Arizona.
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Dec
03
2025
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Miami, FL - December 3, 2025 - Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today revealed its plans for a Miami metropolitan area based air taxi network designed to transform how residents and visitors move across one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach via 10 - 20 minute electric flights, bypassing ground-based traffic and unlocking a new mobility ecosystem in the air that is safe and efficient.
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Dec
03
2025
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Columbus, OH (December 1, 2025) — FlightSafety International Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric Hinson as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Hinson will succeed former president Barbara Telek who recently announced her retirement.
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Dec
04
2025
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Madrid, December 4th, 2025 -entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators,announces the sale and upcoming delivery of an H135 simulator to The Aerotech Group, a prominent aviation company in Australia. The Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) was successfully completed at the end of September 2025, with installation planned for 1Q 2026. The simulator will support both internal and external pilot training activities.
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Dec
07
2025
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BOWLING GREEN Kentucky Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil) announces approval of 1000-gallon capacity for its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK for the UH-60 Black Hawk Tsunami External Wildfire Suppression Tank.
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Dec
07
2025
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A Robinson R-44 helicopter N744AF, VW02 (View 02), and a Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N857PA were involved in a near midair collision (NMAC) approximately 1.7 miles west of the North Las Vegas Airport (VGT).
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Dec
09
2025
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Hawthorne, CA - December 9, 2025 - Today, Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it has now completed the first phase of its Hawthorne Airport transactions that includes the acquisition of the master lease from the City of Hawthorne and the associated subleases, giving it control of the real estate that makes up the airport. In early November, Archer signed a series of definitive agreements to acquire control of this one-of-a-kind Los Angeles aviation asset.
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Dec
10
2025
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Brisbane, Australia, 10 December 2025 – Airbus has secured the first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, with Australia’s privately-owned logistics and supply chain enterprise, Linfox, placing the purchase. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus.
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Dec
10
2025
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Robinson Helicopter Company's (RHC) combined fleet of six R66 helicopters has collectively surpassed a total of 2,300 flight hours in just over seven months this year across U.S. Army and Navy/Coast Guard/Marine training efforts in Florida and Texas. This milestone underscores the R66’s durability and capability in rigorous flight instruction environments.
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Dec
10
2025
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - December 10, 2025 - Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), today announced the signing of an agreement with Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) under which the parties will collaborate to accelerate the deployment of electric air taxis across the Kingdom.
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Dec
11
2025
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11/12/2025 – Lisbon, Portugal: Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has become the first operator in the world to surpass 5,000 flying hours on the Leonardo AW169.
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Dec
11
2025
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AIRCRAFT LANDED ON A SLOPE WHICH RESULTED IN A ROTOR STRIKE TO THE WIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, ANNISTON, AL
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Dec
12
2025
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Marignane, France, 12 December 2025 - NH Industries and the Greek Ministry of Defence have signed the follow-on support contract for their NH90 fleet. The contract, valued at €50 million, will establish a support ecosystem for the country's NH90 fleet. Over the next five years, this agreement will provide spare parts and maintenance services to significantly increase the fleet's operational availability.
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