Cologne, 19 November 2025. — Prime helicopter training service provider HeliOperations of Portland, UK, is set to expand its Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin-engine fleet with a contract for two units announced at European Rotors 2025 (17-20 November). Deliveries are expected to be carried out between 2026 and 2027, bringing the total number of AW139s operated Leer másHeliOperations signs for two Leonardo Helicopters AW139[…]
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, 25 July 2024 — EUROPEAN ROTORS registration is open for the 2024 edition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which will take place from 04 November to 07 November, with the show floor open from 05 to 07 November. As Europe’s largest event dedicated to the vertical flight industry, EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024 promises to be an Leer másEUROPEAN ROTORS 2024 will take off in Amsterdam in November[…]
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 closed the doors on a highly successful event late last week, spurred by Industry growth and an exciting new host city. Held in Madrid from 27-30 November, the show featured educational opportunities, career development, safety demonstrations, and presentations and displays on exciting new technologies within the vertical flight industry. The four-day show, Leer másEUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 success in Madrid[…]
Madrid, Spain, European Rotors. November 28, 2023 — Bell Textron Inc. announced at European Rotors 2023 the delivery of its third Bell 429 to Air Zermatt, the Swiss-based rescue helicopter company. “Air Zermatt’s acquisition of a third Bell 429 not only highlights their devotion to providing life-saving search and rescue (SAR) missions in a particularly Leer másBell announces delivery of its 3rd Bell 429 to Air Zermatt[…]
Madrid, Spain, European Rotors. November 29, 2023 – Bell Textron Inc. announced today the signed purchase agreements for two Bell 407GXi and one Bell 505 helicopters to be sold to JB Investments in Poland, to be used predominantly for private travel. The purchase of the three aircraft was celebrated with a signing ceremony at the Bell Leer másJB Investments signs for two Bell 407GXi and one 505[…]
Madrid, European Rotors, IFEMA. November 29, 2023 — Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three H145 Five-Bladed multi-mission helicopters at European Rotors 2023 show, expanding the service’s fleet. These three additional H145s bring the total number of Airbus helicopters in service with the Lithuanian government to eleven, further strengthening Airbus Leer másLithuanian State Border Guard orders 3 Airbus Helicopters H145[…]
IFEMA, Madrid, November 28, 2023 — The third edition (annual periodicity) of the EUROPEAN ROTORS show arrives in Madrid and opens its doors today to thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Twenty helicopters are installed throughout the fairgrounds, open from November 28 to 30 at IFEMA. Before the ribbon-cutting that opened the show, show Leer másThe EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 show arrives in Madrid[…]
Marignane — Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in theaircraft’s development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. «We are pleased to receive FAA certification for the H160, which is testament to many years of hard work and commitment from our teams in order Leer másAirbus Helicopters H160 receives FAA certification[…]
Rome, 02/02/2023 – Guardia di Finanza (Italy’s Police Force, with general capability in economic and financial matters, is the only maritime Police Force in Italy) opened its Air-Naval Operations Simulation Centre at Pratica di Mare Air Base (Rome) today, during an official ceremony in the presence of institutional and Leonardo representatives. The new centre was Leer másGuardia di Finanza Air-Naval Operations Simulation Centre in Italy[…]
Rome/Bordes, 26/01/2023 – Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines have joined forces to further enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of the next generation AW09 single-engine helicopter with the Safran Arriel 2K turboshaft. The Leonardo Helicopters AW09 will feature the 1,000 shp class of power Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K, the newest generation of the Arriel family. Leer másLeonardo AW09 will be powered by the Safran Arriel 2K turboshaft[…]