Airbus Helicopters, through the NHIndustries joint venture, has delivered the first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter to the German Navy. A total of 31 aircraft are scheduled for delivery by 2030. The NH90 Sea Tiger will be deployed for anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions, forming a core element of the German Navy’s future maritime combat capability. […]
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NH Industries (NHI) and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence have signed a follow-on support contract for Greece’s NH90 helicopter fleet, reinforcing the long-term operational readiness of this critical military capability. Valued at €50 million, the agreement establishes a comprehensive support ecosystem designed to significantly improve fleet availability over the next five years. Under the
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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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