France commissions Airbus to advance defence systems with AI integration

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a framework contract valued at up to €50 million (US$58.5 million) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) components into the weapons, information, communication and cybersecurity systems used by the French armed forces. This multi-year initiative reinforces France’s ambition to strengthen technological sovereignty and accelerate […]

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Rendering of Linfox Airbus H160 helicopter

Airbus wins first Australian order for the H160

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Airbus Helicopters has won its first order for the H160 helicopter in Australia, with the privately owned logistics and supply chain company Linfox placing the purchase. The aircraft, destined for passenger transport missions across the country, represents Linfox’s first procurement from Airbus. The order follows a four-week demonstration tour in Australia, during which the H160

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Morocco orders ten H225M helicopters to renew puma fleet

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The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters, marking a major modernisation step for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The new aircraft will be configured for combat search and rescue operations and will replace the service’s ageing Puma fleet, which has been in operation for more than four

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Bristow Group becomes the latest operator of the Airbus H160 helicopter © Airbus

Bristow adds Airbus H160s for offshore missions in Africa

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Airbus Helicopters has welcomed Bristow Group as the latest operator of the Airbus H160, marking an expansion of the type’s presence in the offshore energy sector. Bristow will introduce up to five H160 helicopters into its fleet, with all aircraft leased from Milestone Aviation Group, to support offshore operations across Africa. “Bringing these new Airbus

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The Hiroshima City Fire Services bureau will become the world’s first firefighting operator of the H160

Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau takes delivery of first Airbus H160

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The Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau has received its first Airbus H160 helicopter, becoming the world’s first firefighting operator of this helicopter. The aircraft will begin service in early 2026. It will support firefighting, search and rescue, medical emergencies and disaster response. It will also be used for aerial surveys of affected areas. The H160

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GKN Fokker and Airbus Helicopters deepen partnership with new defence agreement

Military & Defense

GKN Aerospace’s Dutch business, GKN Fokker, has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Helicopters. The signing took place on October 1, during the visit of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Airbus in Toulouse. The royal visit underscores the strategic value of the long-standing relationship between Airbus,

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Royal Thai Air Force’s H225M © Royal Thai Air Force

Royal Thai Air Force commits to Airbus H225 helicopters for SAR and EMS

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Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H225 multi-role helicopters, a purchase that will broaden the service’s capacity in search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS). The agreement reflects the RTAF’s commitment to safeguarding national security while also providing rapid humanitarian assistance when needed. The

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StarFlight orders Airbus H145 Helicopters

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Australian aviation provider StarFlight has confirmed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to support emergency helicopter operations for Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The new aircraft are expected to enter service in late 2027 and will undertake a wide range of missions across the island state. The order follows StarFlight’s recent appointment to deliver

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Tokyo Fire Department's Airbus H225 helicopter

Tokyo Fire Department orders Airbus H225 to enhance emergency response fleet

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The Tokyo Fire Department has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for a new H225 helicopter following a competitive tender process. The acquisition is part of the agency’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and will replace an older aircraft to improve operational readiness for critical missions, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency medical services and disaster

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H175 Helicopter in Skyco livery © Airbus Helicopters

SKYCO orders six more Airbus H175 helicopters

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Airbus Helicopters has signed a new contract with SKYCO International Financial Leasing (SKYCO) for the purchase of six additional H175 helicopters. This latest order follows an initial agreement earlier in 2024 for six H175s, intended for emergency management and public service missions in Guangdong Province. With this second acquisition, SKYCO demonstrates its continued confidence in

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France commissions Airbus to advance defence systems with AI integration

Airbus wins first Australian order for the H160

Morocco orders ten H225M helicopters to renew puma fleet

Bristow adds Airbus H160s for offshore missions in Africa

Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau takes delivery of first Airbus H160

GKN Fokker and Airbus Helicopters deepen partnership with new defence agreement

Royal Thai Air Force commits to Airbus H225 helicopters for SAR and EMS

StarFlight orders Airbus H145 Helicopters

Tokyo Fire Department orders Airbus H225 to enhance emergency response fleet

SKYCO orders six more Airbus H175 helicopters

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