NHIndustries NH90

By Robert Wall
Airbus has secured a blockbuster helicopter order from the Spanish Defense Ministry that has committed to taking 100 rotorcraft of different types.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
NHIndustries is looking to regain momentum in securing new orders for its NH90 helicopter in the new year after securing several top-up deals.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Germany's military has a sense of urgency to bring into service and enhance its new NH90 Sea Tiger anti-surface warfare and sub-hunting helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Despite post-pandemic growth, stalled flagship programs raise questions about whether the commercial market is ready for the next leap in rotorcraft technology.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Spain’s navy is preparing to embark the NHIndustries NH90 helicopter onboard its ships.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands has become the latest NH90 operator to top-up its orders for the European military utility helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
NHIndustries and Norway have reached an out of court settlement over a dispute around Oslo’s decision to take the NH90 helicopter out of service early.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brandon Patrick
In all, more than 180 new-build aircraft could enter Australian service in the coming decade.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Tony Osborne
Madrid’s funding package positions Airbus at the center of Spain’s contribution to European defense autonomy.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
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AWIN Knowledge Center

By Samuel Archer
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AWIN Knowledge Center

By Tony Osborne
Belgium will halt operations with its land-based NH90 tactical transport helicopters, aiming to replace them in 2026, Defense Minister Theo Francken says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
NHIndustries aims to extend the NH90’s frontline role with a Block 2 upgrade, which could help position it for NATO’s rotorcraft needs in the 2040s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The first steps in a Spanish plan to modernize the country’s rotary-wing fleets have been agreed by Airbus Helicopters and the country’s defense ministry.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Samuel Archer
The AW149’s Polish contract provides a much-needed foothold in the medium-lift military helicopter market, where it faces stiff competition against more established platforms.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal New Zealand Navy is waiting for the government in Wellington to select a new fleet of naval helicopters to replace its Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprites.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
In the country’s second batch of NH90s, the Spanish armed forces are set to receive 23 NH90s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
New orders are rolling in, buoyed by upticks in defense spending and increased demand from the public safety, air ambulance and energy sectors.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The German Air Force and Army have agreed to create a joint helicopter brigade to bolster the country’s ability to meet NATO operational demands.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Mark Carreau
The joint venture company of Airbus, Leonardo and Fokker paid to strip the parts from Australia’s NH90 fleet.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The six aircraft are part of a wider defense spending package worth €2.4 billion ($2.6 billion).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne, Guy Norris
GE Aerospace has revealed it is working to develop a new rotary-wing turboshaft engine with Airbus Helicopters.
Farnborough Airshow

By Tony Osborne
Swedish defense materiel agency FMV announced July 10 that it has signed a contract to buy 12 additional UH-60Ms.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters has begun flight testing of a new configuration of the NH90 battlefield transport helicopter developed for France's special forces.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Four NH90 customer nations have partnered to launch an upgrade program for the twin-engine European utility helicopter.
Aircraft & Propulsion