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Apr
30
2025

Greece orders eight Airbus H215 helicopters to combat forest fires

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Athens, Greece, 30 April 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters (with an option for two additional aircraft) to support the combat of wildfires in the country following a tender conducted by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the Ministry. This contract is supported by two European funds and aligns with the Ministry’s Aegis Programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Civil Protection forces. The contract will be based on a “government owned contractor operated” (GO-CO) model for which Airbus Helicopters will be partnering with experienced H215 firefighting operators, Airtelis and SAF Hélicoptères, for the technical and operational support.

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Tags: Airbus H215
Categories: Press Releases


Nov
20
2025

SKYTRAC and Airbus Helicopters Announce Real-Time Helionix Alerting Solution

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COLOGNE, GERMANY, November 18, 2025 - SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC) and Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) have announced the launch of a line-fit, real-time Helionix alerting solution that is available on H135, H145, H160, and H175 rotorcraft. This solution will allow operators to receive operational data from the helicopter while in-flight.

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Tags: Airbus SKYTRAC
Categories: Press Releases


Jul
28
2025

France’s ‘Archange’ SIGINT Aircraft Flies for the First Time

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The Archange, based on the Dassault Falcon 8X, will replace the two Transall C-160G Gabriel SIGINT

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Aug
26
2025

Rapper Rick Ross shows off custom Gulfstream G550, luxury hangar in Miami

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?Rapper and record executive Rick Ross showed off his Gulfstream G550 and private hangar in a newly

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Feb
18
2026

Daher to showcase Kodiak aircraft family at VERTICON 2026 as force multipliers

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Daher Aircraft announced on Wednesday that it make its first exhibitor appearance at the annual

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Sep
22
2025

COPTERSAFETY ORDERS NEW AW139 FULL FLIGHT SIMULATOR FROM TRU SIMULATION

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Coptersafety and TRU Simulation signed an agreement for a new AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for Coptersafety’s facility in Finland adjacent to Helsinki International Airport.

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Tags: AW139 Coptersafety Tru Simulation
Categories: Press Releases


Oct
29
2025

Entrol to develop an H135 FTD Level 3 simulator for the Royal Thai Air Force through its partner RV Connex

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Madrid, October 29th, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the sale of an H135 FTD Level 3 helicopter simulator to the Royal Thai Air Force. This agreement marks a significant milestone, strengthening the company's presence in the defense market and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Tags: EASA Entrol FAA H13 Royal Thai Air Force Simulator
Categories: Press Releases


Aug
13
2025

Poland Signs $3.8B Deal for F-16V Upgrade

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As part of the contract, Poland will upgrade its entire fleet of 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ jets to the

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Nov
29
2025

What I Wish I Knew as a New Regional Pilot

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Becoming a regional airline pilot is one of the most exciting steps in any aviation career. It's

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Mar
02
2026

F-15 Seen Crashing in Flames in the Middle East, Crew Ejected

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A video appears to show a U.S. F-15 spinning toward the ground in flames in the Middle East, as

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