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Jun
18
2026
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Auckland, New Zealand, 18 June 2026 - Auckland-based charter operator Advanced Flight took delivery of the country’s first Airbus ACH160 helicopter today, following the aircraft's recent grant of NZ Type Certification by New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority.
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Jun
18
2026
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Donauwörth, Germany, 18 June 2026 - Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Yerevan, recently entered into force, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between France and Armenia.
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Jun
17
2026
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Albacete, Spain, 17 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has officially inaugurated its new Albacete Digital Campus. The President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, the Secretary of State for Defence, Amparo Valcarce, and the Mayor of Albacete, Manuel Serrano López, attended the official opening ceremony. The new facility integrates core digital capabilities that will build the future of aeronautics and support the entire Airbus Helicopters fleet globally.
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Jun
17
2026
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Fort Erie, Canada, 17 June 2026 – Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
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Jun
15
2026
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Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for up to 15 H145 helicopters. The new aircraft will be deployed across Avincis’ extensive network, strengthening its operational presence in the Nordics, Italy, and Spain for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services and other mission segments like offshore transportation.
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Jun
10
2026
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Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania for the acquisition of 12 multirole helicopters, comprising seven H160 and five H145 aircraft. This significant investment is part of the European initiative Security Action for Europe (SAFE), which aims to strengthen European civil protection, emergency response, and public safety frameworks.
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Jun
10
2026
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Airbus Helicopters and Quantum Systems have signed a cooperation agreement at ILA Berlin 2026 to jointly explore the integration of advanced counter-UAS (C-UAS) interceptors of Quantum Systems capabilities onto Airbus’ military helicopters, beginning with the multi-role H145M. This strategic partnership builds upon a shared commitment to enhancing Europe's defence ecosystem and providing armed forces with agile, combat-ready solutions to counter modern, asymmetric airborne threats.
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Jun
09
2026
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Den Helder, Netherlands, 9 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters’ H160 helicopter has entered into service for its first European offshore energy missions. NHV Group has begun operating two helicopters leased from GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) to support oil and gas and offshore wind crew change operations in Northern Europe.
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Jun
09
2026
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Berlin, Germany, 09 June 2026 – At this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most comprehensive and versatile Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) portfolios, demonstrating its leadership in autonomous flight that meets the demands of defence customers. Highlighting the line-up are two major innovations: the newly introduced U145 - the autonomous, uncrewed version of the tried-and-tested H145 helicopter - and the U760 Ravenstorm combat drone, designed to operate alongside fighter pilots in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and electronic warfare.
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Jun
08
2026
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Berlin, Germany, 8 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company has displayed a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements Airbus’ helicopter and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) offering. A maiden flight with a safety pilot onboard is planned for the end of 2026, with entry into service at the beginning of the next decade.
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May
27
2026
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Prague, Czech Republic, 27 May 2026 – The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety infrastructure. These state-of-the-art multi-role aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service, serving as the backbone of its fleet for law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical missions. The comprehensive agreement encompasses not only the delivery of the helicopters but also an extensive training and logistics package to ensure seamless operational integration.
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Apr
20
2026
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Marignane, France, 20 April 2026 – The NATO agency in charge of the NH90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries (a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace) to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study. The Block 2 upgrade will include key structural improvements to the aircraft such as modular avionics, greater configuration commonality, improved maintenance and performance, as well as new capabilities in the fields of collaborative combat, connectivity and crewed-uncrewed teaming.
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Apr
09
2026
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We are proud to share the successful completion of a significant transaction in Latin America, with the sale of an Airbus H160 to Helipatagonia in Argentina.
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Apr
07
2026
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Hanoi, Vietnam, 7 April 2026 – The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH)’s subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters, to support the continued expansion of its offshore energy operations, and progressively replace ageing aircraft in its fleet.
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Mar
26
2026
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Nîmes, France, 26 March 2026 – Airbus has just successfully completed a unique first-of-its-kind trial in forest firefighting. By linking aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground personnel via communication and data processing systems, Airbus has demonstrated the ability to carry out highly accurate water drops and significantly reduce the time between fire detection and extinguishment.
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Mar
17
2026
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SPRING, Texas, March 16, 2026 Helicopter Services, Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, has announced the purchase of three Airbus H125 helicopters scheduled for delivery in 2026. The aircraft will be offered for completion and sale to operators across a range of mission profiles.
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Mar
12
2026
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Tokyo, Japan, 12 March 2026 – Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has placed a follow-on order for three H135 helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. These versatile aircraft will be deployed to the Hokkaido, Shimane, and Miyagi Prefectural Police departments, enhancing their capacity for multi-role law enforcement missions, covering patrol, search and rescue, and tactical transport.
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Mar
11
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 11 March 2026 – ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced the signature of a strategic long-term framework contract for Airbus H135, H140 and H145 helicopters. This framework contract solidifies the initial agreement announced at last year’s Verticon, where ÖAMTC Flugrettung was presented as a launch customer and development partner of the new H140 helicopter.
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Mar
11
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 11 March 2026 – ADAC Luftrettung, one of Europe’s biggest Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operators, and Airbus Helicopters have announced the signature of a strategic long-term framework contract for Airbus H135, H140 and H145 helicopters. This framework contract solidifies the initial agreement announced at last year’s Verticon, where ADAC Luftrettung was presented as a launch customer and development partner of the new H140 helicopter.
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Mar
11
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 11 March 2026 – German helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operator DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced a new order for four H145 helicopters. This latest agreement underscores the long-standing partnership between the two organizations and their shared commitment to advancing air rescue capabilities.
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Mar
11
2026
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11 MAR 2026 – Shreveport, LA – SHREVEPORT, La. — Metro Aviation continues development of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Airbus H160, marking another step forward in bringing next-generation air medical capabilities to operators around the world. The Memorial Hermann H160 currently on display at the Airbus booth serves as the primary conforming aircraft for Metro Aviation’s comprehensive STC program, with formal issuance anticipated in June 2026.
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Mar
11
2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Atlanta, GA, United States, 11 March 2026 - Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has successfully completed the sale of two 2023 Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to Life Flight Network, one of the leading not-for-profit air medical operators in the United States.
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Mar
11
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 11 March 2026 – Air Transport Europe (ATE), a helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operator in Slovakia, and Airbus Helicopters have announced a contract for the purchase of one Airbus H135 and one Airbus H140 helicopter.
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Mar
11
2026
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VERTICON Atlanta, Georgia – 10th March 2026 - REISER today announced a new training offering for the Airbus H125 helicopter on the Veris Virtual Reality (VR) Flight Simulator. Developed in collaboration with TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and an affiliate of Textron Aviation, the Veris H125 provides a high-fidelity, cost-effective solution for immersive pilot instruction.
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Mar
11
2026
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Atlanta, March 2026 – The Florida State Guard has selected Lifeseeker systems from CENTUM to support airborne emergency response missions.
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Mar
10
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 10 March 2026 – Bristow Group Inc. has officially received the first two of five Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters leased from Milestone Aviation Group. This arrival marks a major milestone in the introduction of this next-generation aircraft to the African continent, with the helicopters now undergoing final preparations in Nigeria ahead of their scheduled entry into offshore operations in the upcoming months.
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Mar
10
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 10 March 2026 - Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers through both dry and wet lease options for a broad spectrum of civil and parapublic missions including infrastructure (roads, railways, and oil and gas pipelines, power lines) inspection, law enforcement, search, wildfire monitoring and disaster relief.
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Mar
09
2026
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Atlanta, U.S., 9 March 2026 - Airbus’ ACH140 makes its debut at Verticon 2026 with a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior. The Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Line collection showcases the brand new design philosophy defined by a dynamic and sophisticated aesthetic, establishing a singular style which will be gradually rolled out across the ACH range.
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Feb
23
2026
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Marignane, France, 23 February 2026 - Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next generation rotorcraft concepts to address the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements.
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Feb
12
2026
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In the world of military aviation, "strategic autonomy" is more than a buzzword; it is a necessity for the next generation of defence. Following the completion of the first phase of the European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies (ENGRT) project, Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo Helicopters have officially kicked off ENGRT II.
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