Airbus, Bell and Leonardo have recorded orders for 26 helicopters during this year’s Verticon rotorcraft exhibition in Atlanta.

Electric propulsion provider MagniX is preparing a power system for flight tests later this year in a modified Robinson Helicopter Corporation R66.

Safran’s Aneto engine has been selected to power new-build and refurbished Bell 214ST Super Transporter helicopters.

GE Aerospace has said it is moving into a new phase in its joint research with Airbus Helicopters into next-generation rotorcraft engines.

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra.aero held a familiarization meeting with the FAA earlier this month, marking another step toward Part 23 type certification of the company’s nine-seat EL9 ultra-STOL aircraft.

MD Helicopters is close to finalizing a sale of the type certificate for the MD Explorer twin-engine light helicopter.

MD Helicopters has lifted the veil on a new variant of its famed 500 series of single-engine light helicopters.

The industry has long demurred on major capex or capacity increases in favor of issuing shareholder returns, both public and private.