Dozen helicopters ordered by customers in Egypt, Alaska, and the UK

Leonardo announces new helicopter orders from Petroleum Air Services in Egypt, Gama Aviation in the UK, and North Slope Borough in Alaska.

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Company has also launched a new rotorcraft leasing arm

When AAM aircraft get closer to certification and entry into service, THC will apply the rigorous process it uses for new helicopters to evaluate the new machines. 

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Helicopter has more space and performance, along with a Safran Arrius 2ES engine

Airbus says customers including emergency medical support operators have helped defined the improved mission flexibility expected from the new H140 helicopter.

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Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives

At its booth this week in Verticon, Sikorsky exhibited the first S-92 equipped for fire fighting, a joint project between Milestone Aviation and VIH Helicopters.

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

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Leonardo Announces Helicopter Orders at Verticon 2025

Dozen helicopters ordered by customers in Egypt, Alaska, and the UK

THC, Rotortrade Fleets Expand; AAM on the Horizon

Company has also launched a new rotorcraft leasing arm

Airbus Unveils H140 To Bridge Light Twin Market Gap

Helicopter has more space and performance, along with a Safran Arrius 2ES engine

First Firefighting Sikorsky S-92 Unveiled at Verticon

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives

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