Verticon 2026

The stop-fold tiltrotor uncrewed aircraft under development by Bell for a DARPA project to fly a high-speed VTOL demonstrator has been designated the X-76.

Texas-based helicopter mission equipment outfit Davenport Aviation has completed initial testing of an armed Airbus H125 helicopter.

Airbus Helicopters’ new H140 light twin-engine rotorcraft is set to be the next model in the company’s product line to receive the corporate VIP treatment.

Bell is preparing for a ramp-up in production rates as it sees growth across both its commercial and military markets.

With flight tests nearing completion, Leonardo is targeting year-end approval as it eyes strong demand from U.S. single-engine operators.

Leonardo Helicopters is continuing its push toward certification of the AW609 commercial tiltrotor.

Leonardo Helicopters has given his strongest indication yet that the company is working on an evolution of its best-selling AW139 medium-twin rotorcraft.

Leonardo Helicopters has revealed a concept for a next-generation tiltrotor architecture that potentially simplifies development and could broaden the appeal of the configuration.

Leonardo Helicopters has expressed confidence that it can finally bring its AW09 single-engine light helicopter to market by year-end.

Defense contracts are restoring momentum to the helicopter market, but commercial sales appear to have hit a plateau.