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Rotortrade Reports Record-breaking Performance in 2025

6 May 2026 Rotortrade

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Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce another year of record-breaking performance in 2025, achieving more than 50% revenue growth and a 35% year-over-year increase in the number of transactions.

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UAVOS Supplies Advanced Rotor Blades to U.S. Teams

6 May 2026 UAVOS

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UAVOS Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced unmanned systems and components, today announced it is supplying high-performance rotor blades to U.S. aerospace startups participating in the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge.

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Joby Brings Electric Air Taxis to New York City

2 May 2026 Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation, Inc. announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network.

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U.S. Army Orders Six Boeing CH-47F Block II

18 Apr 2026 Boeing

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The U.S. Army awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. The $324 million contract builds on the Army’s acquisition strategy to get critical equipment in the hands of the warfighter sooner and increases the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 24.

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Australia – RAC Rescue marks 11 000 missions

15 Apr 2026 DFES

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As of Thursday, 9 April 2026, RAC Rescue helicopters have successfully undertaken 11,000 missions, providing critical assistance to individuals in urgent and often life-threatening situations.

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Operator in Paraguay orders two A109S Trekkers

2 Apr 2026 Leonardo

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Private company Aeropar, of Paraguay, has procured two AW109 Trekker light twin helicopters to perform utility transport missions starting in 2028, marking the entrance of Leonardo helicopters into the country’s rotorcraft market.

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EHang meets with Thai CAA and Ministry of Transport

2 Apr 2026 EHang

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On March 19, EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), held an important meeting in Bangkok with various high-ranking Thai government officials and local enterprise representatives.

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Mecaer to offer MD500E glass cockpit upgrade

30 Mar 2026 Mecaer

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Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), an Italian company specializing in the design, production, and support of aerospace components and systems, has entered into an agreement with MD Helicopters to upgrade the avionics of MD500E helicopters.

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TIGHITCO Announces FAA Part 145 Approval

18 Mar 2026 TIGHITCO

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TIGHITCO, Inc. announced that its MRO division, Overhaul Support Services (OSS), is now FAA Part 145 approved to perform overhaul of Chinook swashplates for commercial operators.

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DigiFlight CEO to receive Tech Leader Award

1 Mar 2026 DigiFlight

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Stanford Oliver, CEO of DigiFlight, Camelot Secure, and Phoenix NextGen, LLC (flight training and simulation), has been selected to receive a BEYA STEM Conference Outstanding Achievement, Modern Day Technology Leader award. Oliver will receive the award at the 2026 BEYA STEM Conference, held February 12-14, at the Baltimore Convention Center and online.

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Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Partnership

1 Mar 2026 Leonardo

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Adani Defence & Aerospace, the flagship defence and aerospace arm of Adani Enterprises Ltd and a frontrunner in India's defence sector, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo.

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Help Appeal first hospital helipads in Wales

1 Mar 2026 Help Appeal

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Work is set to begin on the construction of two new hospital helipads at Ysbyty Gwynedd – a project that will see the hospital gain one additional helipad, significantly improving emergency air access for some of the most seriously ill and injured patients in North Wales.

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