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Verticon 2026: 19 helicopter orders and 12,852 attendees highlight rotorcraft demand and mission‑system demos

Verticon 2026 in Atlanta drew 12,852 attendees and saw Airbus, Bell and Leonardo record 19 helicopter orders, while a hands‑on show floor — including an indoor drone demonstration cage — showcased mission‑system interoperability and AI demos such as FlySight’s OPENSIGHT and ASU’s OWL awards.

2026-03-12T12:38:54.760020-07:00

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Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

2026-03-12T09:40:12.208531-07:00

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Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation

2026-03-12T07:00:05.285665-07:00

De Havilland

Asman Airlines signs for three refurbished De Havilland Dash 8‑400s

2026-03-11T14:08:41.630504-07:00

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Verticon 2026: 19 helicopter orders and 12,852 attendees highlight rotorcraft demand and mission‑system demos Verticon 2026 in Atlanta drew 12,852 attendees and saw Airbus, Bell and Leonardo record 19 helicopter orders, while a hands‑on show floor — including an indoor drone demonstration cage — showcased mission‑system interoperability and AI demos such as FlySight’s OPENSIGHT and ASU’s OWL awards.

2026-03-12T12:38:54.760020-07:00

Verticon 2026: 19 helicopter orders and 12,852 attendees highlight rotorcraft demand and mission‑system demos

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Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has abandoned plans to take two Airbus A321XLRs and launch services to India this year after delivery delays mean the aircraft would not arrive in time for the summer flying season, forcing the carrier to defer the route and associated capacity build-up.

2026-03-12T09:40:12.208531-07:00

Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

Airbus

Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation Japan's National Police Agency has placed a follow-on order for three Airbus H135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation programme, bringing the agency's total Airbus-operated fleet to 26 aircraft. The new H135s will bolster national law‑enforcement and public‑service rotary capability.

2026-03-12T07:00:05.285665-07:00

Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation

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Surf Air and BETA to launch first commercial all‑electric ALIA passenger service; Surf Air signs for up to 100 aircraft Surf Air Mobility and BETA Technologies have partnered to launch the first commercial all‑electric passenger service using BETA's ALIA aircraft. Surf Air signed a purchase agreement for up to 100 ALIA airframes (25 firm, 75 options) to support planned fleet and route expansion.

2026-03-12T04:21:45.340039-07:00

Surf Air and BETA to launch first commercial all‑electric ALIA passenger service; Surf Air signs for up to 100 aircraft

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STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet Taiwan's STARLUX will lease eight Airbus A321neo aircraft to expand its narrowbody fleet. The move increases the carrier's single-aisle capacity as it grows operations. Details on the lessor, delivery schedule and financial terms were not publicly disclosed.

2026-03-11T21:03:45.560502-07:00

STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet

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Asman Airlines signs for three refurbished De Havilland Dash 8‑400s De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has signed a purchase agreement with Asman Airlines for three refurbished Dash 8‑400 (Q400) turboprops. The aircraft will be reconfigured and modified to Asman’s operational specifications, highlighting sustained demand for the type across the Asia‑Pacific region.

2026-03-11T14:08:41.630504-07:00

Asman Airlines signs for three refurbished De Havilland Dash 8‑400s

FlightGlobal

Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s Lesha Bank's newly formed subsidiary LAC 10 has agreed a recommended £190 million cash acquisition of Amedeo's Air Four Plus, buying a 12‑aircraft widebody portfolio: six A380s and two 777‑300ERs previously with Emirates, and four A350‑900s with Thai Airways. Norton Rose Fulbright advises AA4+.

2026-03-11T11:33:50.248931-07:00

Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

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Boeing records 15 net orders in February 2026 Boeing recorded 15 net orders in February 2026, the company reported. The monthly tally updates Boeing's visible backlog and provides a snapshot of near-term demand for its commercial jets, reflecting modest sales activity for the OEM in the latest month.

2026-03-11T09:38:29.526112-07:00

Boeing records 15 net orders in February 2026

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Verticon 2026: 19 helicopter orders and 12,852 attendees highlight rotorcraft demand and mission‑system demos

Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation

Asman Airlines signs for three refurbished De Havilland Dash 8‑400s

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