Airbus Helicopters concluded VERTICON 2025 with 118 commitments, including 63 firm orders, from global customers for a range of its multi-mission helicopters. A key highlight of the event was the strong demand for the newly unveiled H140, a light twin-engine multi-mission helicopter. More than 74 commitments were made for the aircraft, with emergency medical services
Airbus Helicopters has announced significant agreements with leading emergency medical services (EMS) operators for its newly unveiled H140 helicopter. ADAC Luftrettung, ÖAMTC Flugrettung, and Global Medical Response (GMR) have all committed to acquiring the latest aircraft, strengthening their fleets with advanced aeromedical capabilities. Under the agreement, ADAC Luftrettung and ÖAMTC Flugrettung will each receive five
Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has acquired a CFM56-5A engine for part-out, with disassembly scheduled for completion by the end of March. This purchase enhances BAS’ engine asset base within a niche market, as the CFM56-5A shares parts commonality with the 5B and 7B engine variants, which power the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737NG. Previously
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced its first direct order with Airbus, securing 50 A320neo-family aircraft. This significant deal strengthens JSA’s partnership with Airbus and supports its strategy to offer fuel-efficient narrow-body fleet solutions to airlines worldwide. Kevin McDonald, JSA’s Chief Executive Officer, described the order as a key milestone for the company, highlighting its
Phoenix Aviation Capital, a full-service aircraft lessor, AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on asset-based finance, and LuminArx Capital Management, a global capital solutions provider, have successfully acquired a portfolio consisting of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The portfolio includes two 2012 vintage Airbus A330-300 aircraft, identified by MSN 1346 and MSN 1367, both powered
Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company have announced an exclusive partnership to equip the new R88 helicopter with the Arriel 2W engine. This 950 shaft horsepower (shp) power-class engine is the latest variant in the Arriel family, known for its reliability and high performance in the light helicopter market. With more than 66 million
Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone) has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS) for four additional helicopters, further strengthening their long-term partnership. The deal includes two new Leonardo AW139s, one new Airbus H175, and one Sikorsky S-92, all scheduled for delivery between 2025 and 2026. The announcement was made at Verticon, formerly HAI Heli-Expo,
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy have announced the expansion of the Academy’s training fleet with the acquisition of 38 new aircraft. The fleet will include the Tecnam P2010, powered by the Lycoming IO-360, and the P2006T MKII, powered by the Rotax 912S3. Deliveries will take place from now until the first quarter of 2026, with
The H125’s single pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters‘ assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi. This new feature, developed in collaboration with Moog’s Genesys Aerosystems, comprises an upgraded cockpit and a new autopilot, along with
Kuehne+Nagel UAE has inaugurated a purpose-built hub in Dubai to streamline the delivery of Rolls-Royce aircraft engines across the Middle East. Rolls-Royce, a prominent global supplier of aircraft engines for civil aerospace, operates distribution centres in the Netherlands, the U.S., and the U.K. The expansion of its UAE facility is part of preparations for the
