
African Pilot Magazine:
Helicopter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



