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Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push

Bell says it’s entering a “big year” for the MV-75, with construction under way on the first six test aircraft. The company’s milestone indicates a transition from development toward a broader test campaign ahead of future flight and certification activity.

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2026-07-22T05:43:03.536961-07:00

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Rotortrade CEO: Helicopter market turning bullish despite first-half inventory pressure

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2026-07-21T14:08:03.537338-07:00

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Portuguese Army selects Moog avionics for Black Hawk UH-60L modernization

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2026-07-21T11:10:24.211278-07:00

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

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2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

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Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push Bell says it’s entering a “big year” for the MV-75, with construction under way on the first six test aircraft. The company’s milestone indicates a transition from development toward a broader test campaign ahead of future flight and certification activity.

2026-07-22T05:43:03.536961-07:00

Bell starts build on first six MV-75 test aircraft, setting up a major 2026 push

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Loft Dynamics and Indocopters deploy VR H125 simulator to expand helicopter pilot training in India Loft Dynamics is partnering with Indocopters, described as the Indian subcontinent’s largest specialist helicopter MRO, to roll out a VR H125 pilot simulator. Indocopters will use the VR training platform to extend its safety role from aircraft readiness to pilot readiness as Airbus H125 activity grows.

2026-07-22T05:25:58.364360-07:00

Loft Dynamics and Indocopters deploy VR H125 simulator to expand helicopter pilot training in India

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Rotortrade CEO: Helicopter market turning bullish despite first-half inventory pressure Rotortrade CEO said the company is seeing a constructive shift in the helicopter market, citing a turn toward stronger demand even as first-half conditions remain shaped by inventory pressure. The comment frames near-term headwinds against a more positive outlook for helicopter trading and allocation.

2026-07-21T14:08:03.537338-07:00

Rotortrade CEO: Helicopter market turning bullish despite first-half inventory pressure

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Portuguese Army selects Moog avionics for Black Hawk UH-60L modernization Moog has been selected to modernize the Portuguese Army’s UH-60L Black Hawk fleet with advanced avionics aimed at improving operational effectiveness. The program focuses on upgrading core aircraft systems to enhance mission capability and performance across the fleet.

2026-07-21T11:10:24.211278-07:00

Portuguese Army selects Moog avionics for Black Hawk UH-60L modernization

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Bell marks 700th delivery of the Bell 505 at Farnborough Bell Textron delivered the 700th Bell 505 at the Farnborough International Airshow to a corporate customer, highlighting the type’s adoption in the corporate helicopter segment. The manufacturer says the aircraft has logged more than 390,000 flight hours, underscoring sustained operational demand.

2026-07-21T09:08:21.736165-07:00

Bell marks 700th delivery of the Bell 505 at Farnborough

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Loft Dynamics launches Airbus H145 multi-pilot VR simulator for flying training; Babcock commits Loft Dynamics has introduced an Airbus H145 Multi-Pilot virtual-reality simulator designed for flying training, supporting multi-crew procedures in a VR environment. The announcement also includes a commitment from Babcock, signaling near-term adoption of immersive simulation for helicopter training workflows.

2026-07-21T06:08:44.641047-07:00

Loft Dynamics launches Airbus H145 multi-pilot VR simulator for flying training; Babcock commits

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Sikorsky studying advanced airframe configurations for NATO’s medium-helicopter replacement as it weighs a European production f Sikorsky says it is evaluating advanced airframe configurations as part of the NATO medium helicopter replacement effort, positioning its next-generation rotorcraft design work alongside an assessment of a potential European production line. The move signals how Sikorsky intends to align manufacturing footprint and airframe development for the program.

2026-07-21T04:42:19.338224-07:00

Sikorsky studying advanced airframe configurations for NATO’s medium-helicopter replacement as it weighs a European production f

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU to pursue the Barracuda missile for the C-390, without a timeline for initial testing. Separately, Anduril and Archer Aviation unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform for both defense and commercial missions. In adjacent drone-defense moves, Kratos was selected by the US Energy Department to protect nuclear transports from drone attacks, and X-Bow announced its Buckler interceptor after successful flight testing against Shahed-type drones.

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

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