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Feb
03
2026
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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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Jan
30
2026
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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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Jan
30
2026
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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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Jan
27
2026
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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
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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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Jan
15
2026
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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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Jan
13
2026
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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
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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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Jan
06
2026
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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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Dec
19
2025
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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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