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Aramco Leonardo AW139 crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14; investigation underway

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed Sunday morning near Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people onboard. The Saudi Ministry of Energy said the incident occurred in Ras Tanura, and authorities have begun investigations into the cause.

2026-06-28T04:57:38.094200-07:00

FlightGlobal

FAA mandates inspections of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 turbines after exhaust-frame crack emergency directive

2026-06-26T08:56:11.085055-07:00

Vertical Mag

Leonardo forecast: civil helicopter fleet to exceed 28,000 aircraft by 2035; demand for 7,000+ over next decade

2026-06-25T05:40:27.036604-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

2026-06-24T12:08:00.130323-07:00

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Aramco Leonardo AW139 crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14; investigation underway A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed Sunday morning near Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people onboard. The Saudi Ministry of Energy said the incident occurred in Ras Tanura, and authorities have begun investigations into the cause.

2026-06-28T04:57:38.094200-07:00

Aramco Leonardo AW139 crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14; investigation underway

FlightGlobal

FAA mandates inspections of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 turbines after exhaust-frame crack emergency directive After Transport Canada issued an emergency airworthiness directive, the FAA is requiring helicopter operators to promptly complete inspections of certain Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 turbines. The issue involves exhaust frame cracks affecting helicopters operated by Sikorsky and Leonardo.

2026-06-26T08:56:11.085055-07:00

FAA mandates inspections of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 turbines after exhaust-frame crack emergency directive

Vertical Mag

Leonardo forecast: civil helicopter fleet to exceed 28,000 aircraft by 2035; demand for 7,000+ over next decade Leonardo Helicopters projects the global civil helicopter fleet will grow to more than 28,000 aircraft by 2035, driven by demand for over 7,000 helicopters across the coming decade. The forecast frames a multi-year growth runway for manufacturers and supporting services tied to rotorcraft utilization.

2026-06-25T05:40:27.036604-07:00

Leonardo forecast: civil helicopter fleet to exceed 28,000 aircraft by 2035; demand for 7,000+ over next decade

Vertical Mag

Demand for over 7,000 civil helicopters forecast for next decade

2026-06-25T05:40:27.036604-07:00

Demand for over 7,000 civil he

Aviation Week

Belgium receives first Airbus H145M light attack helicopter as part of expanded 20-aircraft fleet renewal The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of the first Airbus H145M light attack helicopter, handed over on June 23, as Belgium starts fielding a new rotorcraft capability. The aircraft supports defense and Federal Police fleet modernization under an expanded order for 20 H145Ms.

2026-06-25T04:11:52.211038-07:00

Belgium receives first Airbus H145M light attack helicopter as part of expanded 20-aircraft fleet renewal

Flying Magazine

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FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris The U.S. Coast Guard says FAA changes aimed at improving safety in congested Washington, D.C., airspace are having the opposite effect for rotorcraft, increasing risk of helicopter collisions. The dispute underscores unresolved disagreement over what specific mitigations best prevent midair encounters in complex metro airspace.

2026-06-24T12:08:00.130323-07:00

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

FlightGlobal

Bell targets late-2026 certification milestone for super-medium twin helicopter Bell says progress is “edging” toward a critical certification milestone for its super-medium-twin helicopter, with the approval timeline pointing to late 2026 and continued momentum toward a final-quarter aircraft arrival. The schedule checkpoint is a key gating item for downstream customers and program capitalization.

2026-06-24T09:40:14.956624-07:00

Bell targets late-2026 certification milestone for super-medium twin helicopter

FlightGlobal

Bell targeting late-2026 certification milestone for 525 super-medium twin Bell is nearing a key certification milestone for its 525 super-medium twin, with indications it could arrive in the final quarter. The progress signals the aircraft’s certification ramp is moving from engineering proof toward regulatory approval and program timeline locking.

2026-06-24T09:25:44.188738-07:00

Bell targeting late-2026 certification milestone for 525 super-medium twin

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Aramco Leonardo AW139 crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14; investigation underway

FAA mandates inspections of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 turbines after exhaust-frame crack emergency directive

Leonardo forecast: civil helicopter fleet to exceed 28,000 aircraft by 2035; demand for 7,000+ over next decade

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

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