The current military serial system was introduced on 1 January 1968. Prior to this date, the serial was coded to the wing where the airframe was flying. So, before 1968, when a helicopter moved to another squadron, the serial changed as well.
Jul 13, 2026 · Reiser Simulation and Training’s Airbus H145 helicopter XR-SIM has been declared “Ready for Training” by Germany’s Federal Aviation Office, allowing operational mixed-reality helicopter training to begin at Lufthansa Aviation Training’s Fra
Jul 1, 2026 · German air ambulance DRF Luftrettung has fully digitized its technical operations, moving CAMO, maintenance, flight logs and documentation into real-time paperless workflows.
Jun 29, 2026 · REISER and Varjo demonstrated advanced XR-based training technologies during the Experience Day event in Germany, featuring the H135 XR Simulator and mixed reality solutions for civil and military operators.
Jun 12, 2026 · DRF Luftrettung’s Christoph 41 is marking 40 years of operations from its Leonberg base. The air ambulance has provided emergency medical services in the Stuttgart region since 1973 and remains a key part of Baden-Württemberg’s rescue network.
Jun 11, 2026 · 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.
Jun 11, 2026 · Leonardo showcased the AW249 next-generation exploration and escort helicopter at ILA Berlin, highlighting its flight performance, operational advantages, and international collaboration opportunities.