Increased operational flexibility and greater ability to track targets over larger areas are draws for air forces that have fewer aircraft.

Korea Aerospace Industries’ LCH-LAH civil and military helicopter is on track for prototype assembly in 2018 following conclusion of the KAI program’s critical design review.

Leonardo is looking to further strengthen its commercial helicopter presence in Southeast Asia.

Bell Helicopter sees China as the brightest spot in its Asian universe. A recent burst of orders there will likely triple its in-country fleet from 120 today to nearly 400 over the next few years.

Russian Helicopters will deliver seven multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopters to foreign customers in 2018.