First parts from scrapped MRH90 fleet arrive to bolster NHI inventory as airframer boosts availability
Parts from Australia’s scrapped NH Industries (NHI) NH90 helicopters have begun arriving in Europe as the manufacturer continues to drive availability improvements for the global fleet.
Airbus Helicopters keeps Guepard on track as it eyes H160M export sales
Airbus Helicopters is making steady progress with the final assembly of its first H160M Guepard prototype ahead of the test asset’s maiden sortie next year.
Airbus Helicopters raises Racer’s cruise-speed target to 240kt
Having already comfortably beaten an earlier target, Airbus Helicopters has a new cruise speed goal for its Racer compound demonstrator: 240kt (444km/h).
Underwater escape training key in saving pilot of crashed Bell 204
Australian investigators have highlighted the importance of helicopter underwater escape training (HUET) following the crash of a Bell 204 conducting firefighting operations.
Guangzhou police receive H175
The Guangzhou Public Security Bureau has taken delivery of an Airbus Helicopters H175 super-medium twin.
Safran and MTU name top management for EURA military helicopter engine JV
Newly established military helicopter engine joint venture EURA is gearing up for a busy final quarter of the year following the appointment of top management at the firm as it contemplates a response to a prospective European Defence Fund (EDF)-backed research project.
Flight of the Phenix: Start-up completes first phase of flight tests with Ultra 2XL rotorcraft
Uncrewed rotorcraft developer Phenix Solutions has completed a flight-test programme with a full-size prototype of its Ultra 2XL heavy-lift aircraft.
Sikorsky hopes for S-92 availability boost after FAA life-extension approval
Sikorsky has received US regulatory approval for a life extension to a critical gearbox component on its S-92 helicopter that it believes will contribute to alleviating the availability challenges currently afflicting the heavy-twin.
How CHC keeps coming to the rescue for Australia’s military
Rotorcraft operator CHC has delivered vital support services for the Australian Defence Force’s aircraft operations over 35 years. Now it is pitching to extend that relationship.
OHS to add new AW139s from 2026 after SAR contract renewal
Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS) will introduce a pair of new Leonardo Helicopters AW139s providing search and rescue (SAR) services for the oil and gas industry following the renewal of a long-term contract.