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Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform

12th March 2026

The new entity incorporates crewed and uncrewed capabilities to tackle a variety of mission demands in both defence and commercial markets.

UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

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UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract

2nd March 2026

The £1 billion contract has secured jobs at Leonardo’s Yeovil site and will provide the British forces with 23 new medium-lift helicopters.

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First AW139s delivered to Royal Thai Army

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First AW139s delivered to Royal Thai Army

13th February 2014

Two AW139 twin-engine helicopters ordered by the Royal Thai Army in 2012 have been delivered by AgustaWestland. The company announced the delivery from the Singapore …

SGA14: New air data module for in-flight calculations

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SGA14: New air data module for in-flight calculations

13th February 2014

Curtiss-Wright has used the Singapore Airshow to introduce its new Air Data Computer Module (ADCM) for the calculation of aircraft altitude and airspeed. It is …

Philippine Navy opts for more AW109 aircraft

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Philippine Navy opts for more AW109 aircraft

12th February 2014

AgustaWestland will supply an additional two AW109 Power maritime helicopters to the Philippine Navy following the signing of a contract, announced on 11 February. The …

PTDI, Airbus Helicopters team for Indonesian market

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PTDI, Airbus Helicopters team for Indonesian market

12th February 2014

PT Dirgantara Indonesia and Airbus Helicopters have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the two companies expand their cooperation to include support …

Netherlands restricts NH90 flying hours

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Netherlands restricts NH90 flying hours

11th February 2014

Dutch NH90 aircrews are now restricted to flying a maximum of one hour a day due to cockpit noise level concerns, it has emerged. The …

SGA14: Elbit targets utility helicopter market for Brightnite piloting system

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SGA14: Elbit targets utility helicopter market for Brightnite piloting system

11th February 2014

Elbit is confident that its Brightnite multi-layered piloting system will appeal to utility helicopter operators whose only alternative currently are the more costly systems used …

CH-53K helicopter powers up and spins rotor heads

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CH-53K helicopter powers up and spins rotor heads

11th February 2014

The first Sikorsky Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) prototype CH-53K helicopter in development for the US Marine Corps has been powered up and had its rotor …

EASA grants AW189 helicopter type certification

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EASA grants AW189 helicopter type certification

10th February 2014

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted the AgustaWestland AW189 helicopter type certification following the completion of the final validation activities of the first fully …

SGA14: Bell looks to increase footprint in Asia

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SGA14: Bell looks to increase footprint in Asia

8th February 2014

Bell Helicopter is set to showcase its range of aircraft at the Singapore Air Show, as the company looks to draw new custom and capitalise …

Aurora awarded DARPA VTOL X-Plane contract

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Aurora awarded DARPA VTOL X-Plane contract

7th February 2014

Aurora Flight Sciences has confirmed that it will build its LightningStrike Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft for DARPA’s VTOL X-Plane programme. The company has been …

Second RAN LHD hull arrives in Australia

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Second RAN LHD hull arrives in Australia

7th February 2014

Construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) second Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) is making progress, with the hull arriving at Web Dock in …

Lockheed Martin wins UK Apache M-TADS/PNVS work

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Lockheed Martin wins UK Apache M-TADS/PNVS work

6th February 2014

Lockheed Martin will sustain and support the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system on the UK’s Apache AH Mk-1 fleet until …

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