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LifeFlight and Leonardo to open Leonardo‑authorized immersive training centre at Australia's Gold Coast

LifeFlight and Leonardo will establish a Leonardo‑authorized training centre at the LifeFlight Academy on Queensland’s Gold Coast, installing the only full‑suite Leonardo immersive simulation systems outside Italy. The facility will provide Leonardo‑authorized type and mission training using the OEM’s complete simulator suite.

2026-03-10T18:08:07.102693-07:00

Vertical Mag

StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350

2026-03-10T18:08:06.743830-07:00

Airbus

Bristow takes delivery of first two Airbus H160s from Milestone for Nigerian offshore operations

2026-03-10T13:03:48.586700-07:00

Associated Press

Preliminary report cites rotor failure in Flagstaff police helicopter crash that killed two during shootout

2026-03-10T14:38:32.203059-07:00

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LifeFlight and Leonardo to open Leonardo‑authorized immersive training centre at Australia's Gold Coast LifeFlight and Leonardo will establish a Leonardo‑authorized training centre at the LifeFlight Academy on Queensland’s Gold Coast, installing the only full‑suite Leonardo immersive simulation systems outside Italy. The facility will provide Leonardo‑authorized type and mission training using the OEM’s complete simulator suite.

2026-03-10T18:08:07.102693-07:00

LifeFlight and Leonardo to open Leonardo‑authorized immersive training centre at Australia's Gold Coast

Vertical Mag

StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350 StandardAero has launched an authorized installer network to fit StableLight, the only fully integrated four‑axis autopilot currently available for the H125/AS350 series. Establishing certified installers accelerates retrofit availability and operator access to the system across maintenance shops and MRO providers.

2026-03-10T18:08:06.743830-07:00

StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350

Associated Press

Preliminary report cites rotor failure in Flagstaff police helicopter crash that killed two during shootout A preliminary investigation found evidence of a major rotor‑system failure before a police helicopter crashed during a shootout in Flagstaff, Arizona, killing two people. Radio audio captured two loud bangs and a crewmember saying “we’re going down” immediately before impact.

2026-03-10T14:38:32.203059-07:00

Preliminary report cites rotor failure in Flagstaff police helicopter crash that killed two during shootout

AINonline

Leonardo posts 5.1% YoY order growth, momentum in civil and military rotorcraft Leonardo posted a 5.1% year‑on‑year increase in orders versus 2024, reporting sustained momentum across both civil and military rotorcraft segments and stronger demand for aftermarket and support services. The result highlights resilience in its helicopter portfolio amid wider industry headwinds.

2026-03-10T14:04:08.394854-07:00

Leonardo posts 5.1% YoY order growth, momentum in civil and military rotorcraft

Vertical Mag

Leonardo delivers AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health for EMS pilot training Leonardo has delivered an AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health, providing an immersive training environment to support emergency medical services helicopter pilots. The simulator arrival marks a key step toward enhancing crew proficiency, standardising procedures and improving safety across EMS operations.

2026-03-10T13:08:20.479840-07:00

Leonardo delivers AW109 GrandNew VxR full‑flight simulator to Intermountain Health for EMS pilot training

Airbus

Bristow takes delivery of first two Airbus H160s from Milestone for Nigerian offshore operations Bristow has taken delivery of the first two of five Airbus H160 medium‑twin helicopters leased from Milestone Aviation Group for Nigerian offshore support. The aircraft are in final preparations in Nigeria ahead of entry into service, marking the H160’s initial operational presence in the African offshore market.

2026-03-10T13:03:48.586700-07:00

Bristow takes delivery of first two Airbus H160s from Milestone for Nigerian offshore operations

Aviation Week

Guimbal launches Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2 Hélicoptères Guimbal has unveiled the Grand Cabri G5, a five‑seat turbine single derived from its two‑seat Cabri G2. The G5 will be powered by a Safran Arrius 2D (450 shp) developed for the type, with Airbus announced as a programme partner; it targets the Robinson R66/Bell 505 segment.

2026-03-10T13:03:47.741440-07:00

Guimbal launches Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2

FlightGlobal

Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market Davenport Aviation will next year test-fire guided munitions from the Virtus, a weaponized Airbus AS350/H125 light-single, validating weapons carriage and targeting integration on a low-cost light-attack helicopter. The live-fire evaluation will assess handling, integration and operational suitability for small-unit strike roles.

2026-03-10T12:19:16.176347-07:00

Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market

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LifeFlight and Leonardo to open Leonardo‑authorized immersive training centre at Australia's Gold Coast

StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350

Bristow takes delivery of first two Airbus H160s from Milestone for Nigerian offshore operations

Preliminary report cites rotor failure in Flagstaff police helicopter crash that killed two during shootout

News Timeline