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Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says

The outgoing head of Airbus Helicopters said a rally in oil prices and renewed offshore investment could accelerate the H225 Super Puma's return to the offshore transport market, ten years after the type was largely withdrawn following a safety crisis. The remark highlights shifting demand for medium/heavy twins.

2026-03-30T04:45:25.063215-07:00

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Modern aviation rivalries: how industry competition is driving speed, cost and efficiency

2026-03-30T04:05:16.395776-07:00

ch-aviation

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

2026-03-29T20:38:09.420614-07:00

Vertical Mag

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market

2026-03-29T17:35:36.490775-07:00

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Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says The outgoing head of Airbus Helicopters said a rally in oil prices and renewed offshore investment could accelerate the H225 Super Puma's return to the offshore transport market, ten years after the type was largely withdrawn following a safety crisis. The remark highlights shifting demand for medium/heavy twins.

2026-03-30T04:45:25.063215-07:00

Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says

AeroTime

Modern aviation rivalries: how industry competition is driving speed, cost and efficiency Competition among aviation’s largest firms is forcing moves to do things quicker, cheaper and more efficiently across OEMs, airlines and suppliers. Companies are compressing development cycles, automating operations and reworking supply chains to shave costs and gain market advantage in a margin‑tight industry.

2026-03-30T04:05:16.395776-07:00

Modern aviation rivalries: how industry competition is driving speed, cost and efficiency

ch-aviation

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26 Vietnam Airlines will issue a request for proposals for 12 widebody aircraft by the second quarter of 2026, a concrete procurement step toward long‑haul fleet renewal or capacity expansion. Specific aircraft types, delivery timing and financing details were not disclosed.

2026-03-29T20:38:09.420614-07:00

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

ch-aviation

Australian Corporate Jet Centres sees demand for 50–100‑seat aircraft Australian Corporate Jet Centres told ch-aviation it is optimistic about rising demand for 50–100‑seat aircraft amid stronger business‑aviation activity and operator interest in larger regional types. The company says the outlook will open opportunities across sales, charter and aftermarket services in the Asia‑Pacific market over the next few years.

2026-03-29T17:46:12.856376-07:00

Australian Corporate Jet Centres sees demand for 50–100‑seat aircraft

Vertical Mag

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market Garmin's GFC 600H autopilot was flight‑tested on the Robinson R66 and is set to become standard equipment on the forthcoming R66 NxG. Vertical also profiles Europe’s rapidly expanding offshore‑wind helicopter market and its implications for rotorcraft demand and operator equipment choices.

2026-03-29T17:35:36.490775-07:00

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market

Air Data News

Saab: talks with Canada over Gripen remain ‘intensive’ as Ottawa weighs mixed Gripen–F‑35 fleet Saab CEO Micael Johansson said discussions with the Canadian government over a potential Gripen sale remain “intensive” as Ottawa considers operating a mixed fleet of Gripen and F‑35 fighters amid ongoing uncertainty around its F‑35 procurement. Saab is pressing the Gripen as an interoperable alternative while talks continue.

2026-03-29T09:50:57.991517-07:00

Saab: talks with Canada over Gripen remain ‘intensive’ as Ottawa weighs mixed Gripen–F‑35 fleet

ch-aviation

GOL Linhas Aéreas — Route network & fleet update (29 Mar 2026) The Airflow's 29 March 2026 operator briefing summarizes GOL’s latest route network adjustments and fleet movements, consolidating aircraft order activity, redeployments and partnership changes. The update outlines near‑term capacity shifts and fleet decisions that will influence scheduling, procurement and network planning.

2026-03-29T07:40:38.490090-07:00

GOL Linhas Aéreas — Route network & fleet update (29 Mar 2026)

Runway Girl

Seat architecture must be redesigned to integrate power and IFEC from the outset As in‑flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) and passenger power become core elements of the onboard product, seatmakers must redesign seating architecture to embed power and data provisioning from the outset. That integration changes seat interfaces, installation scopes and airline retrofit versus line‑fit planning.

2026-03-29T07:06:12.284677-07:00

Seat architecture must be redesigned to integrate power and IFEC from the outset

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Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says

Modern aviation rivalries: how industry competition is driving speed, cost and efficiency

Vietnam Airlines to issue RFP for 12 widebodies by 2Q26

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market

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