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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.

NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

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NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort

27th February 2026

The NATO agency gave further updates on the next stages of its rotorcraft programme and timelines for the next three years, with the initiative aimed at replacing ageing medium-lift helicopters in various NATO countries.

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Sikorsky may win presidential helicopter by default

1st August 2013

All but one of the three major industry teams expected to compete for the US VXX Helicopter Replacement Program have dropped out, blaming anti-competitive requirements. AgustaWestland …

Scepticism greets EADS rebranding

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Scepticism greets EADS rebranding

31st July 2013

In its biggest shake-up since the failed merger with BAE Systems last year, EADS has revealed plans to bring all its divisions under the Airbus …

HAD/E Tiger helicopter programme marks milestone

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HAD/E Tiger helicopter programme marks milestone

31st July 2013

The first HAD/E variant of the Tiger combat helicopter assembled at Eurocopter's Spanish facilities in Albacete, Spain, completed its maiden flight on 29 June. This …

 Poland in talks for 70 military helicopters

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Poland in talks for 70 military helicopters

25th July 2013

Poland’s Ministry of Defence has started technical negotiations with three manufacturers for an initial procurement of 70 helicopters, it has emerged. The deal is part …

Kuwait Air Force completes EW training

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Kuwait Air Force completes EW training

23rd July 2013

The Kuwait Air Force has completed a six month EW training programme at Selex ES’ EW Operational Support (EWOS) facility in Lincoln, UK. Completed last …

MD Helicopters overcomes Boeing legal challenge

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MD Helicopters overcomes Boeing legal challenge

20th July 2013

MD Helicopters (MDHI) has overcome a legal challenge from Boeing aimed at preventing it from offering the MD 540F helicopter in direct competition to Boeing’s …

RAN RMI 2 programme delivers Bell 429 upgrade

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RAN RMI 2 programme delivers Bell 429 upgrade

17th July 2013

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Bell 429 helicopter has been upgraded to allow operations at an internal gross weight of 7,500lbs as part of the …

REBTECH completes Estonia NVG modifications

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REBTECH completes Estonia NVG modifications

17th July 2013

REBTECH has announced that it has completed the modification of all aircraft lighting on four Robinson R44 helicopters for the Estonian Air Force. The lighting …

Cobham acquires full ownership of FBH

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Cobham acquires full ownership of FBH

16th July 2013

Cobham announced on 15 July the acquisition of Bristow Helicopter’s 50% share in their FBH joint venture for £74 million. The move is aimed at …

 Eurocopter demonstrates low-noise helicopter landings

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Eurocopter demonstrates low-noise helicopter landings

15th July 2013

Eurocopter has demonstrated new landing procedures that significantly reduce a helicopter’s perceived sound footprint as part of the Green Rotorcraft Integrated Technology Demonstrator programme. The …

Germany selects EC645 T2 LUH for special forces

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Germany selects EC645 T2 LUH for special forces

11th July 2013

The German Federal Ministry of Defense (MoD) has selected Eurocopter’s EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) for Germany’s Special Forces Command. The MoD has signed …

EC225 fix approved by EASA

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EC225 fix approved by EASA

9th July 2013

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Eurocopter’s interim fix to the main gearbox (MGB) problem that has grounded the North Sea EC225 fleet …

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