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Vertical Mag • Mark Huber

Helicopter OEMs Ramp Up Demonstrators to Shape Next-Gen Rotorcraft

In a new industry-wide survey, Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Leonardo and Sikorsky have unveiled rotorcraft technology demonstrators—from hybrid-electric powertrains to tiltrotor and autonomy systems—aimed at reducing emissions, boosting performance and informing the design of commercial and military helicopters set for service in the 2030s.

2025-05-27T06:46:16.760741-07:00

Vertical Mag

Helicopter Communications Systems Shrink in Size, Expand Capabilities

2025-05-28T05:58:16.522855-07:00

Washington Post

FAA Unaware of Three-Year Military–Civil ATC Hotline Outage Before DCA Near Miss

2025-05-14T08:19:36.422453-07:00

FlightGlobal

US approves $1.3B sale of six CH-47F Block II Chinooks to UAE

2025-05-12T23:51:33.081814-07:00

Helicopter News Timeline

Janes

US Army Eyes Single-Engine Trainer in Flight School Next Overhaul The US Army is evaluating a new single-engine helicopter trainer under its Flight School Next initiative, aiming to modernize initial pilot instruction by replacing aging assets. The program seeks to enhance readiness, boost training throughput and cut operating costs across Army aviation training pipelines.

2025-05-29T22:18:16.254533-07:00

US Army Eyes Single-Engine Trainer in Flight School Next Overhaul

FlightGlobal

RNZAF Advances NH90 Fleet with Rapid Avionics Upgrade The Royal New Zealand Air Force has undertaken a rapid avionics upgrade of its NH90 helicopters, replacing legacy avionics with modern digital cockpits, communication and navigation systems. The retrofit initiative aims to bolster mission readiness, reduce maintenance complexity and align the NH90 fleet with current interoperability standards.

2025-05-29T19:30:36.396902-07:00

RNZAF Advances NH90 Fleet with Rapid Avionics Upgrade

Vertical Mag

Spain’s Navy Receives First Two Navalized NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters Spain’s navy has taken delivery of its first two navalized NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) at Albacete, the initial tranche of seven in the country’s second batch. These additions mark the NH90’s entry into naval service, completing its fielding across all three branches with a 23-aircraft fleet.

2025-05-29T05:42:05.674176-07:00

Spain’s Navy Receives First Two Navalized NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters

AINonline

Rotortrade Sees Latin American Helicopter Market Accelerate on Brazil’s Energy Boom Broker Rotortrade reports surging rotorcraft transactions in Latin America, driven by Brazil’s expanding energy sector and investment in oil and gas infrastructure. The uptick underscores robust demand for pre-owned and leased helicopters, with ripple effects for OEMs, service providers and aftermarket specialists.

2025-05-28T09:10:54.252945-07:00

Rotortrade Sees Latin American Helicopter Market Accelerate on Brazil’s Energy Boom

AirMed&Rescue

Peru Takes Delivery of First Three US-Donated UH-60 Black Hawks The Peruvian National Police has received the first three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters of a nine-aircraft donation from the US government, marking a key upgrade to its rotorcraft fleet for counter-narcotics and public security missions. The remaining six are scheduled for delivery later this year.

2025-05-28T08:18:41.482337-07:00

Peru Takes Delivery of First Three US-Donated UH-60 Black Hawks

Vertical Mag

Helicopter Communications Systems Shrink in Size, Expand Capabilities As cockpit real estate becomes ever more constrained, helicopter communications equipment is undergoing a transformation toward smaller footprints and enhanced functionality. New tactical radios, audio management solutions and auxiliary mission systems leverage advanced miniaturization to deliver increased performance without compromising panel space or operational reliability.

2025-05-28T05:58:16.522855-07:00

Helicopter Communications Systems Shrink in Size, Expand Capabilities

AerialFire

Entrol to Deliver S-64E Level 6 Firefighting Helicopter Simulator to Korea Forest Aviation Headquarters Entrol has signed a contract to deliver an S-64 FTD Level 6 simulator to the Korea Forest Aviation Headquarters by late 2026. The unit, equipped with ENWALL LED, ENVISION visuals, NVIS, satellite imagery of South Korea, a vibration system and advanced firefighting mission modules, will be the world’s second S-64 Level 6 FTD.

2025-05-27T09:18:58.710150-07:00

Entrol to Deliver S-64E Level 6 Firefighting Helicopter Simulator to Korea Forest Aviation Headquarters

Vertical Mag

Helicopter OEMs Ramp Up Demonstrators to Shape Next-Gen Rotorcraft In a new industry-wide survey, Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Leonardo and Sikorsky have unveiled rotorcraft technology demonstrators—from hybrid-electric powertrains to tiltrotor and autonomy systems—aimed at reducing emissions, boosting performance and informing the design of commercial and military helicopters set for service in the 2030s.

2025-05-27T06:46:16.760741-07:00

Helicopter OEMs Ramp Up Demonstrators to Shape Next-Gen Rotorcraft

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