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Sabine Pilots adopts AW169 helicopters to boost pilot‑transfer safety and efficiency in Port Arthur

Sabine Pilots has introduced Leonardo AW169 helicopters to its Port Arthur, Texas operations to perform maritime pilot transfers. The type is being used to enhance safety, reduce at‑sea transfer risk and improve efficiency and schedule reliability for high‑stakes ship‑to‑shore movements.

2026-03-16T06:13:49.561132-07:00

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CHC wins 12-month crew-change contract for Northern Endurance Partnership in Southern North Sea

2026-03-16T02:58:43.389056-07:00

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Nose‑wheel misalignment preceded Air Antilles DHC‑6 runway excursion and collision with parked helicopter

2026-03-16T05:04:25.903812-07:00

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Sikorsky seeks up to 81 S-92A+ orders to underpin potential 12/yr production as market shifts

2026-03-13T11:24:25.767817-07:00

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Sabine Pilots adopts AW169 helicopters to boost pilot‑transfer safety and efficiency in Port Arthur Sabine Pilots has introduced Leonardo AW169 helicopters to its Port Arthur, Texas operations to perform maritime pilot transfers. The type is being used to enhance safety, reduce at‑sea transfer risk and improve efficiency and schedule reliability for high‑stakes ship‑to‑shore movements.

2026-03-16T06:13:49.561132-07:00

Sabine Pilots adopts AW169 helicopters to boost pilot‑transfer safety and efficiency in Port Arthur

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Nose‑wheel misalignment preceded Air Antilles DHC‑6 runway excursion and collision with parked helicopter French investigators report an Air Antilles De Havilland DHC‑6’s nose‑wheel was not centred before the turboprop veered off the runway during landing and struck a parked helicopter, prompting a formal investigation into the circumstances of the excursion and collision.

2026-03-16T05:04:25.903812-07:00

Nose‑wheel misalignment preceded Air Antilles DHC‑6 runway excursion and collision with parked helicopter

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CHC wins 12-month crew-change contract for Northern Endurance Partnership in Southern North Sea CHC Helicopter has been awarded a 12-month crew-change contract to support routine offshore personnel movements for the Northern Endurance Partnership, developing CO2 transport and storage infrastructure for the East Coast Cluster in Teesside and the Humber. The agreement begins March 2026 and covers NEP operations in the Southern North Sea.

2026-03-16T02:58:43.389056-07:00

CHC wins 12-month crew-change contract for Northern Endurance Partnership in Southern North Sea

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Sikorsky seeks up to 81 S-92A+ orders to underpin potential 12/yr production as market shifts Sikorsky is pursuing orders for up to 81 of its upgraded S-92A+ helicopters to build a backlog that would support production of as many as 12 heavy-twins per year. Its latest forecast, however, indicates a changing market for the type.

2026-03-13T11:24:25.767817-07:00

Sikorsky seeks up to 81 S-92A+ orders to underpin potential 12/yr production as market shifts

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South Africa's NTCSA signs for seven Bell 407GXi to support powerline utility ops South Africa's National Transmission Company (NTCSA) signed a purchase agreement with Bell Textron for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support utility and powerline operations. The aircraft are intended for inspection and maintenance roles, reinforcing the operator's rotorcraft capability for national transmission infrastructure.

2026-03-13T05:53:27.172168-07:00

South Africa's NTCSA signs for seven Bell 407GXi to support powerline utility ops

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Helicopter Alliance forecasts demand for 20–40 refurbished UH‑60 Black Hawks in Europe by 2030 for firefighting Czech Republic-based Helicopter Alliance projects Europe will need 20–40 refurbished Sikorsky UH‑60 Black Hawks by 2030 to bolster civil firefighting and disaster‑relief capacity as wildfire risk rises. The forecast targets conversion of surplus military Black Hawks for wet/dry‑bucket and utility missions.

2026-03-13T05:39:24.719060-07:00

Helicopter Alliance forecasts demand for 20–40 refurbished UH‑60 Black Hawks in Europe by 2030 for firefighting

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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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Sabine Pilots adopts AW169 helicopters to boost pilot‑transfer safety and efficiency in Port Arthur

CHC wins 12-month crew-change contract for Northern Endurance Partnership in Southern North Sea

Nose‑wheel misalignment preceded Air Antilles DHC‑6 runway excursion and collision with parked helicopter

Sikorsky seeks up to 81 S-92A+ orders to underpin potential 12/yr production as market shifts

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