Bell 407

Soon, and for the first time since Panama disbanded its armed forces in 1989, the country will add a dedicated armed aircraft capability in the form of four A-29 Super Tucanos to help enhance its surveillance, close-air support, special operations, drug interdiction and border monitoring capabilities.

Texas Children’s Hospital announced the entry into service of a “Kangeroo Crew” helicopter for critical pediatric and neonatal transport services in Austin.

Skyryse has completed the first flight of a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter equipped with its SkyOS automated flight control system.

The FAA is adopting new airworthiness directives (AD).

Bell Textron’s 407GXi is available with a new interior package, part of the company’s latest entry to its Designer Series.

Leonardo has been forced to pause flight testing of its AW09 light helicopter after discovering issues with parts provided by a supplier.

Eve Air Mobility and Helicopters Inc. have signed a letter of intent for up to 50 electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The 6,000-lb., MQ-8C will soon be gone, but the requirement will not be forgotten.

With a vast population, fast-growing middle class and stifling urban congestion, India looks ripe to be a major early launch market for UAM services.

Sales of preowned single-engine helicopters totaled 58 units valued at $132 million during the first half of 2023.

Airbus Helicopters is set to market its Made in America light attack helicopter.

An upturn in commercial deliveries marks turnaround for Bell as the long-delayed certification of the 525 helicopter nears.

The U.S. government has approved a Foreign Military Sale package for Iraq to buy 15 407M and 16 412M attack helicopters.

Bell Textron is developing military modification kits for its commercial helicopters, targeting nations with urgent security needs but limited defense budgets.