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South Africa's NTCSA signs for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support powerline operations

Bell Textron announced South Africa's National Transmission Company (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support utility and powerline operations. The light single‑engine 407GXi fleet will be used for inspection, maintenance and emergency response across the national grid.

2026-03-13T05:53:27.172168-07:00

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LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded

2026-03-13T05:08:35.846142-07:00

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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

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

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VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta

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

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South Africa's NTCSA signs for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support powerline operations Bell Textron announced South Africa's National Transmission Company (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support utility and powerline operations. The light single‑engine 407GXi fleet will be used for inspection, maintenance and emergency response across the national grid.

2026-03-13T05:53:27.172168-07:00

South Africa's NTCSA signs for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support powerline operations

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Helicopter Alliance forecasts demand for 20–40 refurbished UH‑60 Black Hawks in Europe by 2030 for firefighting Czech Republic-based Helicopter Alliance projects Europe will need 20–40 refurbished Sikorsky UH‑60 Black Hawks by 2030 to bolster civil firefighting and disaster‑relief capacity as wildfire risk rises. The forecast targets conversion of surplus military Black Hawks for wet/dry‑bucket and utility missions.

2026-03-13T05:39:24.719060-07:00

Helicopter Alliance forecasts demand for 20–40 refurbished UH‑60 Black Hawks in Europe by 2030 for firefighting

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LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded Mozambique’s state-owned carrier LAM is embroiled in a corruption probe after its maintenance director was indicted, while mounting debt has left recently acquired Embraer jets grounded as the airline struggles to put aircraft into service. The twin legal and financial crises threaten LAM’s operations and fleet utilization.

2026-03-13T05:08:35.846142-07:00

LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded

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Equatorial Guinea eyes ATR72-600s for CEIBA Intercontinental Equatorial Guinea is exploring acquisition of ATR72-600 turboprops for flag carrier CEIBA Intercontinental. The move signals a potential regional fleet renewal to support short-haul connectivity and replace ageing equipment, with details on quantity, financing and delivery timing yet to be disclosed.

2026-03-13T04:18:44.438976-07:00

Equatorial Guinea eyes ATR72-600s for CEIBA Intercontinental

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VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta VertiCon 2026 in Atlanta drew 12,852 attendees and produced 26 helicopter orders for Airbus, Bell and Leonardo, while exhibitors showcased operational tech — a dedicated indoor drone cage, FlySight's OPENSIGHT mission console with interoperability and AI, and ASU awarding OWL early-adopter recognition.

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

VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta

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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

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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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South Africa's NTCSA signs for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support powerline operations

LAM Mozambique hit by corruption probe as debt leaves Embraer jets grounded

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

VertiCon 2026: 26 helicopter orders, 12,852 attendees and drone/AI demonstrations in Atlanta

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