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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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Nov
25
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY AND LAKE FUSION TECHNOLOGIES SIGN TEAMING AGREEMENT

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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), has entered into a teaming agreement with Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT) to collaborate on the integration and potential market introduction of advanced obstacle detection systems aimed at enhancing flight safety.

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Tags: Lake Fusion Technologies LFT Robinson Helicopter Company
Categories: Press Releases


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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Nov
07
2025

The flight crew of UPS 2976

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UPS shared the names of the three crew members on Thursday night aboard Flight 2976, a McDonnell

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Jan
16
2026

Proteus Autonomous Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight

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The UK’s first full-size autonomous helicopter, produced by Leonardo, has taken flight for the first

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Nov
12
2025

Research suggests hypersonic flight may not require significant design changes

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A new study suggests that aircraft design may not have to be changed drastically for hypersonic

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Dec
15
2025

15 Years Ago: Last Operational British Harrier Flights

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On Dec. 15, 2010, sixteen Harriers took off from RAF Cottesmore for a farewell formation flight

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Jan
12
2026

GPS Interference Testing at Fort Polk, LA 15 -17 JAN

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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGFORT POLK LOUISIANA (FTPKLA) 26-06 15 – 17 JanuaryFort Polk,

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