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					</image><item><title>Ecuador Orders Seven AW139M Helicopters</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/ecuador-aw139m-helicopters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/ecuador-aw139m-helicopters/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ecuador has ordered seven Leonardo AW139M helicopters in a $209.8 million deal. The new fleet will support Army, Navy, Air Force, and presidential transport missions, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2028.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:04:46 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>H160M Guépard Prepares for First Live-Fire Campaign</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/h160m-live-fire-trials-12-7mm/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/h160m-live-fire-trials-12-7mm/</guid><description><![CDATA[Airbus Helicopters is preparing the first live-fire campaign of the H160M Guépard equipped with a 12.7 mm machine gun, marking a key milestone in the development of France’s next-generation military helicopter.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:01:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Portuguese Air Force Accepts Seventh Black Hawk  Helicopter</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/portugal-black-hawk-kc-390-7th/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/portugal-black-hawk-kc-390-7th/</guid><description><![CDATA[Portugal has accepted its seventh Black Hawk helicopter, an UH-60L variant from Ace Aeronautics, strengthening the Portuguese Air Force’s aerial firefighting fleet.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:32:03 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Robinson Named One of America’s Greatest Manufacturing Workplaces</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/robinson-americas-greatest-workplaces-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/robinson-americas-greatest-workplaces-2026/</guid><description><![CDATA[Robinson Helicopter Company has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, highlighting its position among the nation’s top manufacturing employers.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:05:33 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>European Defence Fund Backs SHARP Military Engine Project</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/european-engine-sharp-enghe-funds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/european-engine-sharp-enghe-funds/</guid><description><![CDATA[The European Defence Fund will provide approximately €25 million to the SHARP program, a joint project by Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero to develop technologies for a next-generation military helicopter engine.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:34:40 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>CAE to Upgrade German Navy NH90 NTH Sea Lion Simulators</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/prodigy-cae-image-generator-nht90-sea-lion/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/prodigy-cae-image-generator-nht90-sea-lion/</guid><description><![CDATA[CAE has been awarded a contract by NATO’s NSPA to upgrade the visual systems of the German Navy’s NH90 NTH Sea Lion full-mission simulators with its Prodigy image generator technology.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:56:29 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Bell Completes First MV-75 Cheyenne Wing Structures</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/mv-75-first-wing-structures-amarillo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/mv-75-first-wing-structures-amarillo/</guid><description><![CDATA[Bell has completed assembly of the first two wing structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor, a key milestone as the company prepares the initial test aircraft for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:41:02 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Leonardo AW249 Attack Helicopter Highlights Progress at ILA Berlin 2026</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/ila-2026-aw249/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/ila-2026-aw249/</guid><description><![CDATA[Leonardo showcased the AW249 next-generation exploration and escort helicopter at ILA Berlin, highlighting its flight performance, operational advantages, and international collaboration opportunities.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:26:55 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>BOOST Systems Launches Starlink Mount for AS350/H125 Cargo Baskets</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/starlink-mount-h125-as350-basket-boost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/starlink-mount-h125-as350-basket-boost/</guid><description><![CDATA[BOOST Systems has introduced a Starlink Mount for Airbus AS350 and H125 cargo baskets, providing helicopter operators with a secure solution for integrating satellite connectivity to enhance communications and mission effectiveness.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:23:08 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Teledyne FLIR Introduces Boson SX8 Thermal Camera Module</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/teledyne-flir-boson-sx8-thermal-camera/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/teledyne-flir-boson-sx8-thermal-camera/</guid><description><![CDATA[Teledyne FLIR OEM has launched the Boson SX8, the first NDAA-compliant 1280×1024 LWIR thermal camera module, delivering high-performance imaging with optimized size, weight, and power for defense and commercial applications.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:54:14 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>How HTAWS and Modern Technology Are Improving Helicopter Safety and Navigation</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/htaws-improve-helicopter-safety/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/htaws-improve-helicopter-safety/</guid><description><![CDATA[Learn how HTAWS, GPS navigation, ADS-B, synthetic vision, and advanced cockpit systems are helping improve helicopter safety, terrain awareness, and pilot decision-making.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:08:36 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Airbus and Quantum Systems Partner on Counter-Drone Interceptors</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/ila-2026-airbus-quantum-counter-drones/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/ila-2026-airbus-quantum-counter-drones/</guid><description><![CDATA[Airbus and Quantum Systems are collaborating to integrate counter-UAS interceptor systems on military platforms including the H145M helicopter and the newly unveiled U145 uncrewed rotorcraft.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:52:21 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Romania Orders H145 and H160 Airbus Helicopters</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/ila-2026-romania-h160-h145/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/ila-2026-romania-h160-h145/</guid><description><![CDATA[At the Berlin ILA 2026 airshow, Romania ordered seven Airbus H160 helicopters for the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) to support public safety and law enforcement missions, along with five H145s for the SMURD emergency medical service.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:28:36 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL Prototype First Piloted Flight</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/vx4-first-piloted-flight/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/vx4-first-piloted-flight/</guid><description><![CDATA[Vertical Aerospace has completed the first piloted flight of its latest VX4 eVTOL prototype in the UK, marking the start of an expanded flight test campaign ahead of certification and commercial service.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:48 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Aerius Leasing Completes First AW139 Leaseback Deal</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/eni-oilgas-indonesia-aerius-weststar-aw139/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/eni-oilgas-indonesia-aerius-weststar-aw139/</guid><description><![CDATA[Aerius Leasing has completed its first purchase and leaseback transaction for a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, supporting ENI offshore oil and gas operations in Indonesia through PT Weststar Aviation Indonesia.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:26:23 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>How Helicopter Charter Operators Make Money in Niche Markets</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/helicopter-charter-niche-markets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/helicopter-charter-niche-markets/</guid><description><![CDATA[From scenic tours and corporate transfers to offshore energy support and medevac operations, explore the niche markets that drive profitability for helicopter charter operators.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:16:02 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Airbus Unveils U145 Uncrewed Helicopter at ILA Berlin 2026</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/u145-uncrewed-helicopter-ila-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/u145-uncrewed-helicopter-ila-2026/</guid><description><![CDATA[Airbus unveiled the U145, an uncrewed derivative of the H145 helicopter, at ILA Berlin 2026. The new logistics platform is expected to make its first flight in late 2026 and enter service early next decade.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:39:17 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>MH-60R Seahawks Approved for New Zealand</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/new-zealand-mh-60r-seahawks-approval-dsca/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/new-zealand-mh-60r-seahawks-approval-dsca/</guid><description><![CDATA[The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, including APKWS-guided rockets, Hellfire missiles, and related equipment, in a package valued at US$1.5 billion.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:10:54 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>French Caracal and Fennec Helicopters Conduct Counter-Drone Trials</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/france-helicopters-anti-drone-trials/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/france-helicopters-anti-drone-trials/</guid><description><![CDATA[France has successfully conducted its first helicopter-based counter-drone (C-UAS) live-fire trials, using Airbus H225M Caracal and AS555 Fennec helicopters to engage Shahed-type UAV targets.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:48:39 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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<item><title>Flying Banana CH-125 Workhorse Added to Canadian Air Force Museum</title><link>https://www.helis.com/database/news/workhorse-flying-banana-museum-canada/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.helis.com/database/news/workhorse-flying-banana-museum-canada/</guid><description><![CDATA[A rare Piacecki H21 / CH-125 Workhorse “Flying Banana” helicopter has been added to the National Air Force Museum of Canada, preserving a key aircraft from the RCAF’s Arctic transport and search-and-rescue history.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:49 +0000</pubDate><media:content 
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