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Mar
12
2026

Japan’s National Police Agency bolsters law enforcement fleet with order for three Airbus H135 helicopters

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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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Tags: Airbus H135 Japan Japan National Police Agency
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Mar
11
2026

ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus sign long-term framework contract for H135, H140 and H145 helicopters

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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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Tags: Airbus H135 H140 H145 ÖAMTC Flugrettung
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Mar
11
2026

ADAC Luftrettung and Airbus sign framework contract for H135, H140 and H145 helicopters

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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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Tags: ADAC Luftrettung Airbus H135 H140 H145
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Mar
11
2026

DRF Luftrettung expands fleet with order for four additional Airbus H145 helicopters

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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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Tags: Airbus DRF Luftrettung H145 HEMS
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Mar
11
2026

Metro Aviation Advances H160 EMS Interior STC Development

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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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Tags: Airbus H160 Metro Aviation
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Mar
11
2026

ROTORTRADE DELIVERS TWO H145D3 HELICOPTERS TO LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK, MARKING MAJOR U.S EMS MILESTONE

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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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Tags: Airbus H145 Life Flight Network Rotortrade
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Mar
11
2026

Air Transport Europe orders Airbus H135 and H140 helicopters

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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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Tags: Air Transport Europe Airbus H135 H140 HEMS
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Mar
11
2026

REISER and TRU Simulation collaborate to bring new helicopter model availability for the Veris Virtual Reality Simulator

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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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Tags: Airbus H125 Reiser Tru Simulation
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Mar
11
2026

Florida State Guard Has Selected Lifeseeker for Emergency Response Missions in the United States

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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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Tags: Airbus CENTUM Florida State Guard
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Mar
10
2026

Bristow receives first Airbus H160s from Milestone for offshore transportation in Nigeria

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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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Tags: Airbus Bristow Group H160 Milestone Aviation Group
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Mar
10
2026

Garuda selects Airbus Flexrotor to expand its UAS leasing portfoli

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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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Tags: Airbus Flexrotor Gruda UAS
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Mar
09
2026

Airbus ACH140 secures launch customers in US, Brazil and Europe

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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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Tags: ACH140 Airbus
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Feb
23
2026

Airbus unveils next generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO studies

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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

Airbus and partners launch the next phase of ENGRT

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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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Tags: Airbus Europen Union
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Feb
06
2026

Airbus and Singapore successfully complete HTeaming flight trials

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Singapore, 5 February 2026 – Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has involved an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter. 

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Feb
05
2026

Airbus and Singapore successfully complete HTeaming flight trials

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Singapore, 5 February 2026  – Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has involved an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter. 

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Tags: Airbus Singapore
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Feb
03
2026

The French Navy to become first operator of Airbus' Aliaca vertical uncrewed aerial system

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Marignane, France, 03 February 2026 – The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new version of the SMDM ("Onboard Mini Aerial Drone Systems for the Navy") from Airbus Helicopters (via its subsidiary Survey Copter). This UAS will now be delivered in the new vertical take-off and landing configuration (VTOL). The DGA has ordered a total of 34 Aliaca systems for the French Navy since 2022. Deliveries of this new version will begin in May 2026, following a qualification campaign.

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Tags: Airbus DGA SMDM VTOL
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Jan
30
2026

Trakka Continues Long-Standing Airbus Partnership with French Gendarmerie Nationale

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Ärla, Sweden – Trakka Systems announced the latest in a long line of successful integrations on Airbus helicopters with the installation of the class-leading A800 TrakkaBeam searchlight. Trakka’s partnership with Airbus has extended over 15 years, bringing mission-critical capabilities to the skies, this time on the cutting-edge H-160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale. The addition of H-160 aircraft to the Gendarmerie Nationale fleet brings expanded mission capabilities with the largest helicopter ever operated by this venerable organization.

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Tags: Airbus Trakka Systems
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Jan
30
2026

Trakka Continues Long-Standing Airbus Partnership with French Gendarmerie Nationale

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Ärla, Sweden – Trakka Systems announced the latest in a long line of successful integrations on Airbus helicopters with the installation of the class-leading A800 TrakkaBeam searchlight. Trakka’s partnership with Airbus has extended over 15 years, bringing mission-critical capabilities to the skies, this time on the cutting-edge H-160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale. The addition of H-160 aircraft to the Gendarmerie Nationale fleet brings expanded mission capabilities with the largest helicopter ever operated by this venerable organization.

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Tags: Airbus Trakka System


Jan
30
2026

A baptism of fire in Albania for Hungary's H225M helicopters and crew

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In the summer of 2025, Albania was particularly affected by wildfires. A multinational response offered support, including aerial assets from Croatia, Italy, Czechia and Slovakia. Despite only receiving their final two H225Ms days earlier, the Hungarian Air Force also joined the operation. Major Gabor Olàh details the helicopters’ critical role. 

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Tags: Airbus Albania H225M wildfire
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Jan
27
2026

Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025

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Marignane, France, 26 January 2026 – Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% of the civil and parapublic market and its military market share rose to 28%. The Company delivered 392 helicopters in 2025.  

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Jan
16
2026

France orders Airbus VSR700 uncrewed aerial system

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Marignane, France, 14 January 2026 – The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems. The VSR700s will be operated from 2028 by the French Navy. 

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters VSR700
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Jan
15
2026

Ghana places first order for multi-mission Airbus helicopters

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Marignane, France, 15 January 2026 - Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence of Ghana for two H175Ms, one ACH175 and one ACH160. The H175Ms will be used as multi-mission helicopters for transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services and disaster relief. The ACH175 and ACH160 will be operated for transport.

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Tags: ACH160 ACH175 Airbus Ghana H175M
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Jan
13
2026

Matthieu Louvot appointed Airbus Helicopters CEO

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Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 13 January 2026 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Committee.

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Jan
09
2026

Airbus Helicopters proactively releases an EASB in response to H160 ditching in Brazil

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Marignane, France, 09 January 2026 - Airbus Helicopters was informed of an event that occurred on a H160 operated in Brazil on January 2nd 2026.

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Tags: Airbus Brazil H160
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Jan
06
2026

B&H Worldwide Plays Key Role in Delivery of Life-Saving Rescue H145 Helicopters

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New Zealand – Two Airbus H145 rescue helicopters have arrived in New Zealand, marking a major milestone in the fleet renewal programme for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust and operator GCH Aviation, with international transportation managed by global aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide.

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Tags: Airbus B&H Worldwide H145
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Dec
19
2025

Derazona Helicopters becomes Southeast Asia's first energy operator of the Airbus H160

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 19 December 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, marking the entry of the next-generation rotorcraft into the country and the wider Southeast Asian energy market. The multi-mission H160 will bolster the Indonesian operator's fleet and will be deployed for offshore energy missions as well as utility and commercial passenger transportation.

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Dec
18
2025

Spanish Ministry of Defence orders 100 Airbus helicopters

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Albacete, Spain, 18 December 2025 – Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence. These four contracts, framed within the National Helicopter Plan announced in May, aim to boost the modernisation of Spain’s defence and security assets.

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Tags: Airbus Spain
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Dec
17
2025

European Maritime Safety Agency selects Airbus Flexrotor drone for maritime surveillance missions

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Marignane, France, 17 December 2025 - Airbus has been awarded a €30 million framework contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services for multipurpose maritime surveillance with the Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System. These services enhance Coast Guard missions by offering extended coastal range and long-endurance capabilities.

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Tags: Airbus EMSA
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Dec
16
2025

Airbus delivers first H160 for the Gendarmerie Nationale

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Marignane, France, 16 December 2025 – The first H160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale was handed over to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) during a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane. Ten H160s were ordered in December 2021 by the DGA on behalf of the Ministry of Interior.   

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Tags: Airbus French Defence Procurement Agency French Gendarmerie Nationale H160
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