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Mar
13
2025

VERTICON 2025: NEW ORDERS AND NEW MARKETS CONFIRM LEONARDO’S STRONG POSITION IN THE GLOBAL COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER SECTOR

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Rome,13 March 2025 – At Verticon 2025 (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March), a prime exhibition for the world’s rotorcraft industry and community, Leonardo announced further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 30 helicopters of various models to several operators across Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, VIP transport operations. Combined orders for the AW109 GrandNew, AW169, AW139, and AW189 types have a total value of approximately 370 million EUR, with deliveries between 2026 and 2028. These orders add to preliminary sales contracts for 15 AW09 next-generation single-engine helicopters for European and Southeast Asian customers. Moreover, Leonardo also announced the entry into new markets, particularly supporting the energy industry and rescue missions with the AW169 and AW189 and the latest simulation technologies for pilot training, including the VxR virtual and extended reality pilot simulator.

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Jan
13
2025

French Army Tests FPV Drone Controlled from Gazelle Light Attack Helicopter

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The goal of the experimentation with FPV drones is to ‘accelerate cooperation between nano drones

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Jan
29
2025

Video Shows F-35A Crashing In Alaska

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The F-35A crashed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The pilot successfully ejected. On Jan. 28,

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Mar
26
2025

A Cessna 172 Once Flew for 64 Days Without Stopping

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A Cessna 172 holds the record for the longest endurance flight in history: 64 days, 22 hours, and 19

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May
28
2025

Norway Takes Control of U.S. Network-Enabled GBU-53s Launched by F-15Es During Test

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The groundbreaking test saw Norwegian soldiers take control of two GBU-53 glide bombs released by

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Dec
19
2024

FLIGHT ADVISORY – TFR ALERT – Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes - Washington, D.C.

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FLIGHT ADVISORY – National Special Security EventCounting and Certification of Electoral

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Dec
10
2024

Delta Opening New Pilot Training Academy in Salt Lake City

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Some west coast pilots that fly for Delta Air Lines won’t need to trek all the way to Atlanta,

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Mar
05
2025

Pratt & Whitney Successfully Tests Rotating Detonation Engine

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The Rotating Detonation Engine being developed by Pratt & Whitney  has no moving parts, which

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Jun
25
2025

The Bizarre German Aircraft with an Identity Crisis: The BV 155

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First conceived by Messerschmitt as a carrier-borne fighter, the Me 155 morphed into a high-speed

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Jun
19
2025

Archer Partners With Jetex to Integrate Global Infrastructure Portfolio Into Air Taxi Network

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Paris, France - June 19, 2025 – Archer (NYSE: ACHR) today announced a strategic partnership with Jetex, a leading global aviation services provider, focused on developing infrastructure across Jetex’s international portfolio of private terminals to support Archer’s planned commercial air taxi network. 

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