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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

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Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion

2026-03-12T10:38:53.563625-07:00

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KAI targets international sales of Surion 8t-class twin with surprise VertiCon Atlanta debut

2026-03-12T09:40:12.749926-07:00

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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

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Fatal Kadena incident spotlights helicopter rotor-wash hazard A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the dangers of helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard now attracting greater scrutiny. The event highlights risks to personnel and ground operations near military flight zones and is prompting renewed focus on mitigation and procedures.

2026-03-12T17:54:01.563051-07:00

Fatal Kadena incident spotlights helicopter rotor-wash hazard

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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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Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion Airbus Helicopters and GE Aerospace will continue their joint research into a next‑generation rotorcraft propulsion system designed to deliver significantly lower fuel burn than contemporary turboshaft engines. The collaboration focuses on maturing technologies intended to reduce operational fuel consumption for future rotorcraft platforms.

2026-03-12T10:38:53.563625-07:00

Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion

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KAI targets international sales of Surion 8t-class twin with surprise VertiCon Atlanta debut Korea Aerospace Industries has stepped up its push to sell the Surion 8t-class twin-engined helicopter internationally, making a surprise public debut at VertiCon Atlanta in early March as it targets civil and parapublic operators and seeks to broaden export prospects in U.S. and other markets.

2026-03-12T09:40:12.749926-07:00

KAI targets international sales of Surion 8t-class twin with surprise VertiCon Atlanta debut

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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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RMCI and Onboard Systems link Pegasus rescue hoists to local access and cloud fleet visibility RMCI and Onboard Systems have partnered to deliver a software suite and ground station for the Pegasus rescue hoist, enabling operators to access hoist and mission data locally in remote environments while synchronizing telemetry to a cloud platform for fleet-wide visibility and monitoring worldwide.

2026-03-12T04:54:09.106366-07:00

RMCI and Onboard Systems link Pegasus rescue hoists to local access and cloud fleet visibility

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Kadena Air Base fatality spotlights helicopter rotor‑wash risk A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year highlights the underappreciated danger of helicopter rotor wash, which can produce lethal debris and downwash hazards to ground personnel and nearby civilians. The case has renewed scrutiny of operating procedures, training and perimeter controls.

2026-03-11T17:18:50.717839-07:00

Kadena Air Base fatality spotlights helicopter rotor‑wash risk

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Airbus secures H135/H140/H145 orders and multi‑aircraft framework deals with European HEMS operators at VertiCon Airbus Helicopters said it has won firm light‑twin orders and long‑term framework agreements with four European operators at VertiCon, including ADAC Luftrettung and ÖAMTC Flugrettung, for H135, H140 and H145 types. The packages combine immediate deliveries with multi‑aircraft frameworks covering future replacements and services.

2026-03-11T09:20:48.219920-07:00

Airbus secures H135/H140/H145 orders and multi‑aircraft framework deals with European HEMS operators at VertiCon

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

Airbus Helicopters and GE to advance next‑generation, lower‑fuel‑burn rotorcraft propulsion

KAI targets international sales of Surion 8t-class twin with surprise VertiCon Atlanta debut

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

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