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Latecoere to supply additional cockpit control panels for the H175 helicopter

Latecoere wins H175 cockpit panel contract

French aerospace supplier Latecoere has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply additional cockpit control panels for the H175 helicopter as part of its new Full Icing Protection System (FIPS) configuration. The contract strengthens the companies’ longstanding partnership and highlights Latecoere’s expertise in high-reliability cockpit equipment for safety-critical aerospace applications. The H175 is a twin-engine […]

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Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

Romania has signed a contract to acquire 12 Airbus H225M helicopters, as Bucharest moves to modernise its military rotorcraft fleet under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The agreement was signed with France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA) under SAFE, the EU financial instrument designed to support urgent defence investments by member states

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France orders more Airbus U050 Capa-X drones

France’s Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus Helicopters for four U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems following a successful evaluation of an initial system acquired in late 2025, Airbus said. The order covers four systems, each comprising two U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial vehicles. Two systems will be assigned to the French

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Airbus H160 helicopter

Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency orders first H160

Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) has ordered an Airbus H160, marking the agency’s first acquisition of the next-generation helicopter. The aircraft will be based in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu and join the FDMA’s existing helicopter fleet, strengthening Japan’s nationwide emergency response capability. The H160 will be used primarily for rapid aerial reconnaissance and

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NH90 helicopter

Airbus delivers first NH90 Standard 2 to France

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 helicopter to France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA), marking the entry into service of the special operations variant of the NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH). France has ordered 18 NH90 Standard 2 helicopters, with all deliveries scheduled for completion by mid-2029. The fleet will be operated by

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Saudi THC orders Eight More Airbus H145 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters secured an order for eight additional H145 helicopters from Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC), at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028 under a framework agreement signed at Verticon in 2024, which covers up to 120 Airbus helicopters of various types over a three-to-five-year period.

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The NSDNR has taken delivery of its fourth H125 helicopter

Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources completes H125 fleet renewal

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the fourth and final H125 to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), completing the province’s fleet renewal programme. Ordered in 2024, the four new helicopters replace a fleet that entered service in 2016. They will support a range of critical provincial missions, including wildfire response, search and rescue, aerial

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Digital rendering of Kasi Healthcare's Airbus H135

Airbus Helicopters lands Nigeria H135 HEMS order

Airbus Helicopters and Kasi Healthcare have signed an agreement for the purchase of up to two Airbus H135 helicopters to support emergency medical services (EMS) in Nigeria, marking a significant step forward in the country’s aeromedical capabilities. Announced at the third Nigeria Airlift 2026 Forum, the agreement makes Kasi Healthcare the first operator in Nigeria

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Armenia has ordered six H145 helicopters © Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters receives order for H145 helicopters from Armenia

Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the purchase of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, finalised during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Yerevan, has now entered into force, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between France and Armenia. The multi-role helicopters will be used for transport missions

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H145 helicopter

Avincis expands H145 fleet with Airbus deal

Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has signed a new agreement with Airbus Helicopters for up to 15 additional H145 helicopters, reinforcing its commitment to critical aviation services across the continent. The aircraft will be deployed throughout Avincis’ extensive European network, enhancing operations in the Nordic region, Italy and Spain. The new helicopters will

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