Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026, killing six and triggering an EV battery fire. CENIPA is investigating.
Airbus Helicopters readies the H160M Guépard for live fire tests, integrating weapons with avionics ahead of 2030 qualification.
NHV Group begins North Sea H160 operations from Den Helder, marking the type's European offshore energy debut.
Bell Textron finishes the first two MV-75 Cheyenne wing structures, achieving a 90% labor reduction vs. the V-22 Osprey.
A Pakistan Army Mil Mi-17 crashed near Muzaffarabad on June 10, 2026, killing all on board after a reported technical fault.
Airbus Helicopters revealed the U145 UAS mock-up at ILA Berlin 2026, targeting a maiden flight by end of 2026 and service entry in the early 2030s.
Volocopter and ADAC Luftrettung successfully flew VoloCity eVTOLs with rescue pilots using VR ground control, advancing emergency medical services.
The US State Department approved a $1.5B Foreign Military Sale of five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand.
A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed near Okehampton, Devon, during training, resulting in three fatalities. Investigation by MoD and CAA is underway.
The Airbus NH90 fleet surpasses 500,000 flight hours with upgrades and support contracts extending service life to 50 years into the 2080s.