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Advancing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in Africa

Africa’s first HEMS Symposium examines emergency medical helicopter operations, training, governance, and Airbus Helicopters’ role in advancing care by air.
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  • Rotortrade Delivers Two Airbus H145 D3 Helicopters to SAF Helicopters

    Rotortrade has delivered two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to SAF Hélicoptères for EMS operations in Catalonia, completing a time-sensitive acquisition and delivery process within two months.

    Rotortrade Delivers Two Airbus H145 D3 Helicopters to SAF Helicopters
  • Bell at the Forefront of Vertical Innovation: Ready for the Dubai Airshow

    Bell returns to Dubai Airshow showcasing the Bell 505 and SUBARU Bell 412EPX, reinforcing its long-term commitment to operators across the Middle East and Africa.

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    14 November 2025

    Bell at the Forefront of Vertical Innovation: Ready for the Dubai Airshow
  • Bell Textron Announces Letters of Intent to Explore Significant Cooperation with Ukraine

    Bell Textron has signed Letters of Intent with Ukraine to explore cooperation on potential procurement of AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft under a U.S. FMS programme.

    Bell President and CEO Lisa Atherton joined by Executive Delegation from Ukraine
  • Robinson Helicopter Company Appoints Glenn W. E. Ford as COO to Accelerate Manufacturing Expansion

    Robinson Helicopter Company appoints veteran aviation executive Glenn W. E. Ford as Chief Operations Officer to drive manufacturing efficiency, logistics optimisation, and production expansion for new helicopter models.

    Robinson Helicopter Company: Glenn W.E. Ford
  • Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering

    Airbus consolidates its tactical uncrewed aerial systems, creating a unified portfolio under Airbus Helicopters to enhance defence and security capabilities.

    Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering
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  • Robinson Helicopter Company Appoints Glenn W. E. Ford as COO to Accelerate Manufacturing Expansion

    Robinson Helicopter Company appoints veteran aviation executive Glenn W. E. Ford as Chief Operations Officer to drive manufacturing efficiency, logistics optimisation, and production expansion for new helicopter models.

    Robinson Helicopter Company: Glenn W.E. Ford
  • Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering

    Airbus consolidates its tactical uncrewed aerial systems, creating a unified portfolio under Airbus Helicopters to enhance defence and security capabilities.

    Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering
  • New Heights for the Pre-Owned Helicopter Market

    The global pre-owned helicopter market is rebounding, with demand driven by EMS, SAR, firefighting, and offshore operations, and growth forecast to USD 48.06B by 2032.

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    14 September 2025

  • Rotortrade Delivers AS350 B3+ Utility Helicopter To MERAVO Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft, Germany

    Rotortrade delivers an Arctic-proven AS350 B3+ utility helicopter from Air Greenland to Meravo, highlighting strong demand in Europe’s helicopter market.

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    9 September 2025

    Rotortrade Delivers AS350 B3+ Utility Helicopter To MERAVO Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft, Germany
  • Rotortrade Launches Market Analysis For Africa 2024–2025

    Rotortrade’s Africa 2024–2025 market analysis highlights growth in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya, with rising demand for pre-owned helicopters.

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    1 September 2025

    Rotortrade Launches Market Analysis For Africa 2024–2025
  • International: OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps Team Up to Bring Wildfire Mapping to Utility Helicopters

    OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps join forces to bring advanced wildfire mapping to utility helicopters, boosting efficiency and real-time aerial firefighting data.

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    1 September 2025

    OFIL Airborne
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Rotortrade Launches Market Analysis For Africa 2024–2025

    Rotortrade’s Africa 2024–2025 market analysis highlights growth in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya, with rising demand for pre-owned helicopters.

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    1 September 2025

    Rotortrade Launches Market Analysis For Africa 2024–2025
  • International: OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps Team Up to Bring Wildfire Mapping to Utility Helicopters

    OFIL Airborne and Nova Maps join forces to bring advanced wildfire mapping to utility helicopters, boosting efficiency and real-time aerial firefighting data.

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    1 September 2025

    OFIL Airborne
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.