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11
2025
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Dallas, TX – 11 March 2025 – European Heli Center (EHC) and Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) are proud to announce a significant contract: REISER will deliver an H135/H145 Level D full-flight simulator to the brand new European Heli Center based at Lelystad Airport, near Amsterdam.
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11
2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 - Gama Group Limited (“Gama Aviation”) and Leonardo announced a further reinforcement of their collaboration in delivering and maintaining advanced rotorcraft capabilities to UK with an order for five more helicopters for emergency medical service (EMS) and Energy support operations. The announcement was made during Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March).
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2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 – Leonardo and the North Slope Borough (NSB) of Alaska are proud to announce the entry of two new AW189 super medium helicopters. The advanced aircraft, specifically outfitted with specialized EMS interiors, are set to significantly elevate the capabilities of the North Slope Borough's Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across its expansive 95,000 square-mile service area, located entirely above the Arctic Circle. These state-of-the-art AW189 helicopters will replace the Borough's current helicopter fleet and operate continuously, day and night, to perform essential missions. These missions include SAR operations to locate and assist distressed individuals, Emergency Medical Services that provide immediate medical care to those injured or critically ill, Inter-Facility Medical Transport to transfer patients between medical centers, and Emergency Supply Transport.
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2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 - At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March) Leonardo and Petroleum Air Services (PAS) announced a further reinforcement of their collaboration to deliver effective and safe helicopter operations supporting the energy industry in Egypt. PAS signed to procure five AW169 light intermediate twin engine 4.8t helicopters with skid undercarriage. These aircraft are expected to be delivered starting in the third quarter of 2026 or earlier and will carry out offshore transport, crew change and emergency response missions from the eastern desert region.
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2025
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Dallas, U.S., 11 March 2025 – Westair Helicopters has signed a multi-services HCare In-Service contract to support their fleet of three H225 helicopters. Westair Helicopters recently introduced the versatile H225 aircraft into its fleet to carry out offshore energy operations at its Lüderitz base in Namibia. With its extended range, the H225 fleet will support an exploration campaign with TotalEnergies.
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2025
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is partnering with a new service center to better serve its customers. Heli-Lynx Helicopters is now authorized to perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on both piston and turbine Enstrom models. Located in Southern Ontario, Heli-Lynx has offered premium support for private and commercial helicopter operators worldwide since 2002.
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2025
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Dallas, U.S., 11 March 2025 - ADAC Luftrettung, ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for the purchase of ten H140 helicopters, of which each operator will receive five. The German and Austrian helicopter emergency medical services operators are amongst the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled today at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas. For ADAC Luftrettung, the agreement also includes the acquisition of three H135 helicopters and one H145.
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2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 - Leonardo is excited to celebrate the successful partnership between HeliService USA and Sabine Bank Pilots, marking a key milestone in the US harbor pilot industry with the introduction of the AW169 intermediate twin engine helicopter. Sabine Bank Pilots, a highly skilled organization responsible for safely guiding vessels through the Sabine-Neches Waterway - one of Texas’ most vital shipping routes - will now integrate advanced aviation support into its operations. HeliService USA, the first and only helicopter operator dedicated to supporting offshore wind development in the United States, is expanding its capabilities to serve this new sector.
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2025
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Dallas, 11 March 2025 – Aero Asahi Corporation (Aero Asahi), one of Japan’s leading general aviation service providers, announced at Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March) orders for two more Leonardo AW169 light intermediate helicopters. These new aircraft, which add to the AW169 purchased in early 2024 marking the first Agusta-branded VIP helicopter in the Japanese market and planned to be delivered within Spring, will be used respectively for passenger services and premium VVIP charter services with deliveries expected in 2026.
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2025
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Dallas, U.S., 11 March 2025 - Metro Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to 36 H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. Metro Aviation is one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas.
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2025
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ASHBURN, Va. – March 11, 2025 – Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division today announced it has been awarded an approximately $50 million firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by Naval Air Systems Command to provide its high-speed data acquisition systems hardware and associated repair services in support of the Naval Air Systems Command Special Flight Test Instrumentation Pool. The contract, which is scheduled to run through January 2030, covers Curtiss-Wright's full line of flight test instrumentation products, including data acquisition units, network switches, data recorders, network gateways, Ethernet radios, RF transmitters, C-Band transponders, and high-speed cameras supporting fixed-wing and rotary military aircraft. This contract will support numerous platforms including the F-35, F-18, CH-53K, E-2D, EA-18, C-130, and future U.S. Navy development programs.
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12
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March. 11, 2025 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami AFSS tank system for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters.
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12
2025
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Oxford, UK, 12 March 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H135 helicopters as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme.
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12
2025
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Metro Aviation is introducing its latest air medical interior for the H135, featuring notable upgrades while retaining popular elements from the previous design.
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12
2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 12 March 2025 - Rotortrade, proudly announces the launch of RotorLease, a new leasing line of services tailored to meet the evolving needs of the global helicopter market.
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2025
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NAASCO, a leader in the aviation component overhaul, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, is proud to announce Jennifer Llera's promotion from Inside Sales Manager to an executive-level position as Director of Sales. This promotion recognizes Llera's dedication and outstanding contributions and reaffirms NAASCO's unwavering commitment to growing talent from within. It's a testament to our belief in nurturing and promoting our own, ensuring a promising future for the company.
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2025
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Dallas, U.S., 12 March 2025 - DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the purchase of ten H140 helicopters. The German helicopter emergency medical services operator agreed to be one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas.
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Dallas, U.S., 12 March 2025 – New York State Police has placed an order for an Airbus H160 and three H145 helicopters, making them the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to add an H160 to their fleet. This announcement follows the agency’s order of two H145s in 2024 as New York State Police moves to replace their existing helicopters.
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2025
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Dallas, U.S., 12 March 2025 – Omni Taxi Aéreo has signed a multi-services HCare Initial contract to support the entry into service of three H160 helicopters. The next-generation helicopters are expected to begin operations in May 2025 and will provide offshore transportation services for the Brazilian energy industry.
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2025
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12 MAR 2025 – Dallas, TX – Metro Aviation is set to deliver the first EMS-configured Airbus H160 in the United States, with plans to secure a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the first quarter of 2026.
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2025
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12 MAR 2025 – Dallas, TX – Metro Aviation is proud to be a launch customer for the highly anticipated H140, a groundbreaking aircraft in the H135 series that is poised to redefine HEMS.
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2025
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Dallas, U.S., 12 March 2025 – GDAT, one of China’s most prominent helicopter operators, has signed an HCare In-Service contract with Airbus to cover ten H225 helicopters. The fleet of H225 helicopters will be used in multiple missions like emergency services and forest protection by governmental organisations.
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2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 — Leonardo and Mercy Flight Central today announced the signature of the first training contract for the AW119Kx IFR helicopter, utilizing Leonardo's state-of-the-art VxR simulator to enhance pilot training and operational readiness.
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12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - Leonardo’s long established regional helicopter distributor for UK and Ireland Sloane Helicopters (Sloane) announced the signing for five more AW109 GrandNew light twin engine helicopters at Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March). The delivery of these VIP-configured aircraft are expected to be carried out between the end of 2026 and first half of 2027 and add to utility configured AW109 GrandNew purchased during 2024 and planned for handover in the first half of 2026.
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12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - The Leonardo AW189 super-medium helicopter’s success in Northern Europe and in the energy market continues to grow with the addition of a further two newly built units to be operated by Norwegian company Lufttransport RW AS with deliveries expected in 2026 to deliver offshore transport services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
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12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March) Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced the renewal of the Distributor Agreement for AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter sales and support & services in Japan and a commitment to procure eleven new helicopters from all types over the 2025-2027 period.
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12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 – Leonardo and Parkview Health today announced the execution of an option for a second AW169 helicopter with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2026, further strengthening the Parkview Samaritan critical care transport program after the first AW169 entered service in 2024.
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12
2025
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Dallas, Texas (March 12, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at VAI Verticon 2025 the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 429s to Entergy Services, LLC, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
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12
2025
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Dallas, Texas (March 12, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at VAI Verticon 2025 that it set a new record for aircraft orders in Latin America during FY2024, marking the largest number of Bell 429s ordered in a single year in the region. This milestone underscores the growing demand for Bell’s aerial solutions and its success in the Latin American market.
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12
2025
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Dallas, 12 March 2025 - Synerjet Latina SA (Synerjet), official distributor of Leonardo civil helicopters for Colombia, Peru, Chile and Paraguay since 2023, is further expanding its collaboration with Leonardo with the purchase of two AW169 light-intermediate helicopters in utility configuration with deliveries in late 2027. Moreover, the company has been appointed an official distributor for the next-generation AW09 single helicopter in the relevant markets.
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