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NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet

NHV Group has introduced factory-new Airbus H160 helicopters into its fleet, leased from GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), to bolster support for oil, gas and offshore wind operations across Europe. The move is positioned as part of NHV’s offshore fleet modernisation strategy as demand grows for next-generation rotorcraft.

2026-04-14T06:53:36.081577-07:00

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F/LIST expands from business-jet and airliner interiors into corporate helicopter cabin outfitting

2026-04-13T22:58:13.927034-07:00

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Enstrom 480B turbine helicopter clears final FAA and EASA approval for global deliveries

2026-04-13T05:56:08.806996-07:00

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Bell FLRAA nears delivery as Collins Aerospace wins contracts for five RTX systems

2026-04-13T23:39:29.135018-07:00

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NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet NHV Group has introduced factory-new Airbus H160 helicopters into its fleet, leased from GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), to bolster support for oil, gas and offshore wind operations across Europe. The move is positioned as part of NHV’s offshore fleet modernisation strategy as demand grows for next-generation rotorcraft.

2026-04-14T06:53:36.081577-07:00

NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet

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Bell selects RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace for MV-75 FLRAA mission systems RTX’s Collins Aerospace has been selected by Bell Textron to provide five mission systems for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The companies announced the partnership contracts tied to Bell’s rotorcraft modernization effort.

2026-04-13T23:39:29.135018-07:00

Bell selects RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace for MV-75 FLRAA mission systems

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Bell FLRAA nears delivery as Collins Aerospace wins contracts for five RTX systems Bell has selected Collins Aerospace to supply five critical systems for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor, awarding multiple contracts to deliver the package. Collins says the agreements support Bell’s aim to accelerate delivery of the next-generation rotorcraft’s higher speed and range performance.

2026-04-13T23:39:29.135018-07:00

Bell FLRAA nears delivery as Collins Aerospace wins contracts for five RTX systems

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F/LIST expands from business-jet and airliner interiors into corporate helicopter cabin outfitting Austrian high-end cabin interiors supplier F/LIST is using Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 to formally expand production into corporate helicopter interior outfitting. The company says it now serves customers across corporate helicopters, business/private jets, premium commercial cabins, and private residences, targeting a unified design and material concept across use cases.

2026-04-13T22:58:13.927034-07:00

F/LIST expands from business-jet and airliner interiors into corporate helicopter cabin outfitting

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FAA certification clears MD 530N upgrade to swap Rolls-Royce 250-C20B for 250-C30 MD Helicopters has received FAA certification for an upgrade to the MD 530N that allows operators to replace the Rolls-Royce 250-C20B engine with the more powerful Rolls-Royce 250-C30. The approval expands upgrade pathways for 530N fleet modernization using a higher-output powerplant.

2026-04-13T19:24:31.691940-07:00

FAA certification clears MD 530N upgrade to swap Rolls-Royce 250-C20B for 250-C30

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Rotortrade sells first Airbus H160 helicopter in Argentina, introducing type to the Southern Cone market Rotortrade has completed the first sale of an Airbus Helicopters H160 in Argentina, bringing the type to a new Southern Cone market. The deal signals expanding rotorcraft distribution in Latin America and adds another operator base for H160 support and sustainment activity in the region.

2026-04-13T15:08:19.571866-07:00

Rotortrade sells first Airbus H160 helicopter in Argentina, introducing type to the Southern Cone market

Vertical Mag

Enstrom 480B turbine helicopter clears final FAA and EASA approval for global deliveries Enstrom Helicopter Corporation says its turbine-powered 480B has achieved full regulatory compliance with the FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), removing the remaining clearance step for international deliveries. The approval follows the company’s plans to resume and ramp 480B production.

2026-04-13T05:56:08.806996-07:00

Enstrom 480B turbine helicopter clears final FAA and EASA approval for global deliveries

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Enstrom cleared by FAA and EASA to deliver new rotorcraft

2026-04-13T05:56:08.806996-07:00

Enstrom cleared by FAA and EAS

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NHV Group leases and integrates factory-new Airbus H160 medium-twin helicopters to modernize its offshore support fleet

F/LIST expands from business-jet and airliner interiors into corporate helicopter cabin outfitting

Enstrom 480B turbine helicopter clears final FAA and EASA approval for global deliveries

Bell FLRAA nears delivery as Collins Aerospace wins contracts for five RTX systems

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