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France taps helicopters and CL-415s as Poland starts Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK production for Czech aerial firefighting

French civil security forces are fighting multiple wildfires with a mix of rotorcraft and CL-415 waterbombers while, in parallel, Poland’s PZL Mielec (a Lockheed Martin company) has begun production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters. The initial units are being built for Czech Republic firefighting and emergency response.

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2026-07-15T05:45:46.605164-07:00

Vertical Mag

Aero Asset: single-engine helicopter market faces tighter supply but strong 1H 2026 liquidity

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2026-07-15T07:30:43.878633-07:00

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Electra signs Safran “life-of-program” production deal for TG600 turbogenerators to support EL9 hybrid-electric certification, w

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2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00

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Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

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2026-07-14T12:00:01.245880-07:00

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Vertical Mag

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Aero Asset: single-engine helicopter market faces tighter supply but strong 1H 2026 liquidity Aero Asset’s latest report on 2026 half-year helicopter market trends points to tightening supply conditions in the single-engine helicopter segment, alongside strong market liquidity. The update focuses on market dynamics and expectations for the first half of 2026, as operators and buyers assess availability and deal velocity.

2026-07-15T07:30:43.878633-07:00

Aero Asset: single-engine helicopter market faces tighter supply but strong 1H 2026 liquidity

Vertical Mag

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France taps helicopters and CL-415s as Poland starts Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK production for Czech aerial firefighting French civil security forces are fighting multiple wildfires with a mix of rotorcraft and CL-415 waterbombers while, in parallel, Poland’s PZL Mielec (a Lockheed Martin company) has begun production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters. The initial units are being built for Czech Republic firefighting and emergency response.

2026-07-15T05:45:46.605164-07:00

France taps helicopters and CL-415s as Poland starts Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK production for Czech aerial firefighting

eVTOL Insights

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Electra signs Safran “life-of-program” production deal for TG600 turbogenerators to support EL9 hybrid-electric certification, w Electra has selected Safran Helicopter Engines’ TG600 turbogenerator for its EL9 ultra-short hybrid-electric aircraft, extending an earlier prototype selection into a “life-of-program” production agreement. The pact includes an initial order for 250 units to back Electra’s planned certification campaign toward 2030.

2026-07-15T05:14:11.386714-07:00

Electra signs Safran “life-of-program” production deal for TG600 turbogenerators to support EL9 hybrid-electric certification, w

Urban Air Mobility News

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Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter Co. and BETA Technologies have agreed to a strategic partnership to establish electric air-taxi services in South Korea. The collaboration is positioned to support the South Korean government’s target of launching commercial advanced air mobility services by 2029.

2026-07-15T03:45:26.953110-07:00

Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor

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Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal Airbus Helicopters has delivered the last of four H125 aircraft to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, completing the province’s helicopter fleet renewal. The aircraft are intended to strengthen Nova Scotia’s capability for critical emergency missions, following delivery of the earlier three.

2026-07-14T12:00:01.245880-07:00

Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

Vertical Mag

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Kaman K-Max helicopter pilot killed in Colorado wildfire firefighting crash Police in southwestern Colorado say a helicopter crash killed Nicholas Dale, a pilot from Sooke, British Columbia, while he was battling the Gold Mountain Fire. Authorities identified the aircraft as a Kaman K-1200 K-Max used by Helicopter Express for aerial firefighting operations.

2026-07-14T07:30:14.107146-07:00

Kaman K-Max helicopter pilot killed in Colorado wildfire firefighting crash

Vertical Mag

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ATSB issues final report on Robinson R22 incidents linked to drive belt failure Australia’s ATSB has released its final report into multiple Robinson R22 helicopter incidents in northern Australia involving drive belt failures. The investigation findings detail causal factors and safety issues identified by the inquiry, closing out the regulator’s look at how the failure occurred and why it matters for operators.

2026-07-14T05:30:26.730626-07:00

ATSB issues final report on Robinson R22 incidents linked to drive belt failure

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace selected CT7-2E1 to power Leonardo AW149 fleet under UK NMH program GE Aerospace says Leonardo has chosen the CT7-2E1 turboshaft to power 23 AW149 helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The deal also includes spare engines/parts and long-term support, with GE backing battlefield transport maintenance.

2026-07-14T04:30:12.424039-07:00

GE Aerospace selected CT7-2E1 to power Leonardo AW149 fleet under UK NMH program

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