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Reuters • Terje Solsvik

Norway nears settlement of $3.3bn NH90 claim with NHIndustries

Norway is close to settling a $3.3 billion claim against NHIndustries over the cancellation of delayed NH90 anti‑submarine helicopters, people familiar with the matter said. The settlement would resolve litigation tied to delivery and performance failures on Norway's NH90 procurement.

2025-11-02T23:25:27.897160-08:00

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F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued

2025-10-26T15:59:52.474675-07:00

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Helicopter spirals out of control and crashes into palm trees at Huntington Beach; five injured

2025-10-11T15:48:55.527873-07:00

Textron

Textron names Bell CEO Lisa Atherton president and CEO; Scott Donnelly to become Executive Chairman (effective Jan. 4, 2026)

2025-10-22T13:07:47.161340-07:00

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EASA validates Recoil's Tsunami external wildfire‑suppression tank STC SR02584AK EASA has validated Recoil Aerospace’s Supplemental Type Certificate SR02584AK for the Tsunami external wildfire‑suppression tank, clearing the system for use on certified helicopters across Europe. The low‑profile carbon‑fiber tank mounts directly to the fuselage during installation and requires no landing‑gear modifications.

2025-11-06T10:08:18.879149-08:00

EASA validates Recoil's Tsunami external wildfire‑suppression tank STC SR02584AK

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ATSB: Pilot’s 15‑year H120 recency gap linked to uncommanded‑yaw Airbus H120 accident The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's final report found the pilot of an Airbus H120 involved in an accident had not flown that type for almost 15 years. The ATSB linked the extended lack of recency to an uncommanded‑yaw event that precipitated the crash.

2025-11-06T06:20:28.600470-08:00

ATSB: Pilot’s 15‑year H120 recency gap linked to uncommanded‑yaw Airbus H120 accident

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Safran ramps production amid strong demand and advances engines for Robinson R88 and Airbus H140 Safran says strong demand is supporting a production ramp despite a challenging operating climate, and provided an update on efforts to boost output. The company is also progressing development of new engines for the Robinson R88 and the Airbus H140 to expand its rotorcraft portfolio.

2025-11-06T02:22:35.537234-08:00

Safran ramps production amid strong demand and advances engines for Robinson R88 and Airbus H140

Shephard Media

UK launches Project Nyx competition to develop drones to team with Army Apaches, up to four contracts by 2026

2025-11-06T00:55:49.731697-08:00

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VerdeGo wins NASA Phase II to mature VH-3/VH-4T hybrid‑electric turboshafts for high‑speed helicopter NASA awarded VerdeGo Aero a Phase II contract to mature the VH‑3 and VH‑4T hybrid‑electric turbine powerplants for a novel high‑speed advanced helicopter. During Phase II VerdeGo demonstrated the concept application of both turboshaft hybrid systems in the aircraft design, de‑risking propulsion integration.

2025-11-04T12:03:47.174890-08:00

VerdeGo wins NASA Phase II to mature VH-3/VH-4T hybrid‑electric turboshafts for high‑speed helicopter

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Rotorcraft MRO leaders warn of supply‑chain delays and rising costs at inaugural Vertical MRO Conference Industry leaders at the inaugural Vertical MRO Conference warned that unpredictable supply‑chain delays and rising parts and labour costs are squeezing rotorcraft maintenance operations, forcing MROs and operators to adopt creative workarounds to keep fleets airborne and minimise aircraft‑on‑ground time.

2025-11-04T07:44:22.436536-08:00

Rotorcraft MRO leaders warn of supply‑chain delays and rising costs at inaugural Vertical MRO Conference

Breaking Defense

US Army’s Flight School Next transforms helicopter pilot training

2025-11-03T05:36:31.372397-08:00

Army’s Flight School Next tran

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Rotortrade opens FAA Part 145certified MRO facility in Latrobe, Pennsylvania Rotortrade has officially launched its U.S. maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, after securing FAA Part 145 certification. The site provides Rotortrade with an FAA-approved base to service U.S.-registered aircraft and shorten logistics and turnaround times for operators.

2025-11-03T05:12:37.852181-08:00

Rotortrade opens FAA Part 145certified MRO facility in Latrobe, Pennsylvania

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