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Bell President and CEO Lisa Atherton joined by Executive Delegation from Ukraine

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.
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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
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • 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
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  • 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.
  • Gabriel Semelas Reaffirms Airbus Commitment to Africa as New Support Centre Opens in Johannesburg

    Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg as Gabriel Semelas highlights the company’s long-term commitment to Africa’s aviation, defence, and innovation sectors.

    Gabriel Semelas Reaffirms Airbus Commitment to Africa as New Support Centre Opens in Johannesburg
  • Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa

    Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot training and improve regional aviation safety.

    Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa
  • Vaisala Next-Generation Helideck Monitoring Software To Optimise Offshore Operations

    Discover Vaisala’s next-generation Elements Helideck Monitoring Software, now featuring lidar wind profiling, lightning detection, and real-time forecasting to enhance offshore safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

    Vaisala Helideck Monitoring System
  • Rotortrade: Shifting Landscape of Helicopter Sales

    Following the release of the Rotortrade Global Helicopter Market Report 2024–2025, CEO Philippe Lubrano shares insights on financing trends, fleet shortages, and global expansion strategies as demand outpaces supply across regions like Africa and South America.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Vaisala Next-Generation Helideck Monitoring Software To Optimise Offshore Operations

    Discover Vaisala’s next-generation Elements Helideck Monitoring Software, now featuring lidar wind profiling, lightning detection, and real-time forecasting to enhance offshore safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

    Vaisala Helideck Monitoring System
  • Rotortrade: Shifting Landscape of Helicopter Sales

    Following the release of the Rotortrade Global Helicopter Market Report 2024–2025, CEO Philippe Lubrano shares insights on financing trends, fleet shortages, and global expansion strategies as demand outpaces supply across regions like Africa and South America.

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