Sikorsky chases over 80 new sales for S-92A+, but forecast reveals changing market
US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky is working on orders for up to 81 of its upgraded S-92A+ as it attempts to build a backlog to support production of up to 12 of the heavy-twins each year. But its latest forecast reveals a changing market for the type.
Helicopter Alliance waits for ‘avalanche’ of European orders for refurbished Black Hawks
Czech Republic-based Helicopter Alliance believes there is a need for 20-40 refurbished Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks in Europe for civil firefighting or disaster relief operations by 2030 as the continent tackles the growing threat from wildfires.
Japanese national police order three H135s
The Japan National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered three Airbus Helicopters H135s as part of its fleet modernization efforts.
Airbus Helicopters and GE to continue joint research on next-generation rotorcraft engines
Airbus Helicopters and GE Aerospace are to continue their collaboration on a next-generation rotorcraft propulsion system offering significantly lower fuel burn than current engines.
KAI targets Surion helicopter export sales as it makes Verticon debut
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has stepped up its pursuit of international sales of its Surion 8t-class twin-engined helicopter into the civil and parapublic market, making a surprise debut at the Verticon exhibition in Atlanta in early March.
Guimbal grows ambitions with launch of Grand Cabri G5
Pioneering light helicopter manufacturer Guimbal has confirmed one of the industry’s worst kept secrets, launching – in the softest way possible – a “bigger brother” of its two-seat Cabri G2.
Robinson chief Smith hails R88’s rapid progress and maintains 2026 first-flight target
One year since the public launch of its new 10-seat R88, Torrance, California-based Robinson Helicopter continues to make strong progress on the light-single’s development, with chief executive David Smith describing it “as fast as any programme” in his career.
Airbus Helicopters stands up European supply chain for H175M, pitches Canadian final assembly line
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed that it has stood up a European supply chain for the H175M, removing Chinese aerostructures from the military variant of its super-medium-twin.
Sikorsky plans three first flights this year as it defines next product
The helicopter manufacturer is advancing multiple technology demonstrators including a hybrid-electric tiltwing, the autonomous Nomad 100 rotor-blown-wing aircraft and an unmanned U-Hawk Black Hawk variant, with first flights scheduled for 2026.
Bell closes on certification for 525 but declines to commit to firm target
After a development process now stretching into its 15th year, Bell appears increasingly confident that its 525 super-medium-twin is on the home straight.