Rotortrade released its North America Helicopter Market Report 2025, providing an in-depth analysis of the world’s largest and most mission-intensive helicopter market. The report examines the structural forces shaping helicopter activity across the United States and Canada, where demand is underpinned by EMS, utility, firefighting, and public-service operations. North America...
Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% o...
Skyryse announced the successful first flight of a Black Hawk helicopter equipped with SkyOS, the world’s first operating system for flight. While in flight, Skyryse also executed precision flight maneuvers using SkyOS’ single control stick, and witnessed SkyOS’ maturity on its very first flight, on a new platform. The first flight comes just 91 days after installat...
Airbus Helicopters delivered the first H160 to Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, marking the entry of the next-generation rotorcraft into the country and the wider Southeast Asian energy market. The multi-mission H160 will bolster the Indonesian operator's fleet and will be deployed for offshore energy missions as well as utility and commercial passenger transportation. Bapak Ram...
Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh, marking the company’s entry into the Saudi Arabian market and the expansion of its global network into the Kingdom.This development follows the full acquisition of Rotortrade by The Helicopter Company and forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen Rotortrade’s international footprint...
SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform has taken a historic step forward as it embarks on its first-ever demonstration tour in the Middle East. Stopping at rotorcraft facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar, the demonstration tour is expected to attract hundreds of prospective customers across the public safety and defense industries to see the vertical lift capabilities...
The first H160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale was handed over to the French Defence Procurement Agency during a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane. Ten H160s were ordered in December 2021 by the DGA on behalf of the Ministry of Interior. This delivery is part of the Gendarmerie Nationale’s helicopter fleet renewal programme, which beg...
Germany decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters. The first H145M LKH helicopter was delivered to Germany, less than a year after the contract signature, in November 2024 and additional helicopters have since been delivered. The helicopter's missions include t...
Rotortrade successfully completed two AW119 helicopter transactions supporting the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service’s ongoing modernization program. AMS, a non-profit organization celebrating nearly 60 years of lifesaving service in the emergency medical services sector, continues to expand and upgrade its capabilities while reinforcing its long-standing partnership w...
Airbus has secured first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, with Australia’s privately-owned logistics and supply chain enterprise, Linfox, placing the purchase. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus.The order follows a four-week demonstration tour in Australia, during which the H1...
Rotortrade announced the sale and delivery of two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters (MSN 21150 – 2023 / MSN 21210 – 2024) to SAF Hélicoptères, one of France’s leading helicopter operators. The transaction began in February 2025 and was finalized in July 2025, with both aircraft delivered the same month and entering operational service in August 2025. The two helicopters wi...
Robinson Helicopter Company and Safran Helicopter Engines provided details regarding progress of the R88 helicopter, equipped with the 950 shp class Arriel 2W engine, and supported by the Safran serenity package. Robinson is the only helicopter company offering serenity support package standard with every purchase of an all-new R88. Since the R88's unveiling at Verticon 202...
