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European Defence Fund Backs SHARP Military Engine Project

Jun 12, 2026 · 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.
Schiebel S-300 Drone Selected for European Sword Project

Jun 1, 2026 · The Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-300 helicopter drone has been selected for the European Defence Fund-backed SWORD project, supporting the development of stand-off anti-submarine ASW warfare capabilities.
EASA Advances AW09 Evaluation at Mollis Facility

Apr 29, 2026 · European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) progresses AW09 certification with new flight tests at Mollis, marking a key milestone for the Leonardo AW09 helicopter program.
Enstrom Cleared by FAA and EASA to Deliver New Helicopter

Apr 13, 2026 · Enstrom turbine-powered 480B helicopter has achieved full regulatory compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), meaning is ready to begin arranging delivery
EASA Approval for Mission Console Installation on Bell 407

Mar 11, 2026 · Southeast Aerospace receives European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) validation for mission console installation STC on the Bell 407 helicopter
AMST Unveils First H145M EASA FTD Level 3 Simulator

Mar 10, 2026 · AMST becomes the first manufacturer to deliver an H145M / BK117D3M mission trainer meeting the EASA Flight Training Device Level 3 standard, expanding advanced training capabilities for Airbus Helicopters operators.

Mar 4, 2026 · Airbus Capa-X Drone Selected for EDA M2UAS Project
Mar 3, 2026 · Entrol’s Bell 412 Simulator Achieves FTD Level 3 Certification in Germany
Mar 3, 2026 · VR Helicopter Training in Nepal by Loft Dynamics, EASA and Airbus
Feb 26, 2026 · Leonardo to Offer Pegasus Rescue Hoist Across Its Helicopter Portfolio
Feb 11, 2026 · EASA Approves DART Heli-Utility-Basket for Bell 505
Dec 20, 2025 · Leonardo’s Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor Makes First Flight
Dec 17, 2025 · Extensee to Operate Flexrotor Drone for EMSA
Nov 18, 2025 · Firehawk to Join Europe’s Fight Against Wildfires
Nov 13, 2025 · SPAES Launches EASA / EMAR Training Platform
Nov 6, 2025 · Recoil Tsunami Certified in Europe for the Super Puma
Sep 18, 2025 · Life Raft System Modification for EC155 Helicopter
Jun 3, 2025 · EASA Certifies Airbus H160 for Public Service Missions
Mar 6, 2025 · Camcopter S-100 Drone for European Defence Agency Logistics
Mar 3, 2025 · Tanis Helicopter Preheat Systems for H135 T1/T2/T3
Feb 6, 2025 · OPTIMAS Cybersecure Communications in Free Space
Jan 23, 2025 · Schiebel Renews Drone Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency
Jan 20, 2025 · European Approval for BOOST Complex Personnel Cargo System
Jan 18, 2025 · Anti-Submarine Trials for the Camcopter S-300 Drone
Jan 7, 2025 · BOOST HEC System for Blugeon H125 Helicopters
Dec 21, 2024 · Robinson New Stabilizer Approved by EASA, Argentina, Japan and India
Dec 3, 2024 · EASA Certification for the Subaru/Bell 412EPX Helicopter
Oct 10, 2024 · Airbus FlightLab and VSR700 Teaming for MUSHER project
Sep 25, 2024 · Camcopter Coastguard Drone in France and Belgium
Sep 5, 2024 · French Navy Camcopter S-100 Drone Approved by EASA
Sep 3, 2024 · Handle for Life Raft in Airbus H155 Helicopter
Aug 4, 2024 · Rotortrade Part 145 for EC120 and AS350/H125 Helicopters
Aug 2, 2024 · First Ground Run Test of NGCTR Technology Demonstrator
Jun 12, 2024 · World’s First VR Helicopter External Sling Load Simulator
May 10, 2024 · Enstrom Receives EASA Repair Station Validation
Apr 25, 2024 · Airbus Racer Demonstrator First Flight
Mar 14, 2024 · NHV Denmark H175 First in North Sea with Heli Sa Cat 1 Approval
Mar 9, 2024 · PHI MRO Services Receives EASA Certification
Feb 27, 2024 · European Approval for Garmin GFC 600H on Bell 505
Feb 26, 2024 · EASA Certification for EC145 and H145D3 Step Mount
Oct 23, 2023 · EASA STC to ASU for Bell 429 Night Vision Modification
Sep 2, 2023 · EASA Proposes Rules for VTOL Air Taxis Operations
Jul 7, 2023 · Helicopter Underwater Escape Training for ESA
Jun 29, 2023 · EMSA Camcopter Maritime Surveillance in France
Jun 7, 2023 · EU Doubles rescEU for Firefighting Season 2023
Jun 2, 2023 · SPAES Solution for New EU HEMS Regulation
Jun 1, 2023 · German Police Patrols North Sea for Ship Emissions
May 12, 2023 · EASA STC for H125/AS350 HEC System
Mar 8, 2023 · Heli-One Approved for H215 RNP Modification
Feb 24, 2023 · Exciting 2023 Kicked Off for GHS
Feb 1, 2023 · Europe Funds Next Generation Military Helicopter
Jan 23, 2023 · European Plan for Aviation Safety 2019 - 2023
Nov 10, 2022 · Skids and Advanced SAR Mode for AW169
Oct 13, 2022 · EH216 Drone in Spain for EU AMU-LED Demo Flight
Sep 13, 2022 · Bell 505 Autopilot HeliSAS Certified by EASA
Jul 7, 2022 · Camcopter Drone for Icelandic Coast Guard
Jun 30, 2022 · EASA Publishes First Rules for Air Taxis Operations
Jun 29, 2022 · Unmanned Flight Ecosystem in Ireland
Jun 28, 2022 · Heli-One Achieves CAMO Certification in Poland
Jun 17, 2022 · EASA Approval for Garmin GFC 600H on AS350
Jun 15, 2022 · European Commission Firefighting Fleet for 2022 Season
May 31, 2022 · ESMA Camcopter Returned to Romania
May 26, 2022 · First EASA Qualified H125 VR Level 3 Simulator
May 25, 2022 · Royal Danish Navy Operating Camcopter Drone
May 20, 2022 · Helicopter Underwater Escape Study
May 12, 2022 · Drones for Air traffic Management
May 11, 2022 · EASA Qualified Trainer VR Fight Simulator
Oct 25, 2021 · H125 Engine Power Upgrade
Oct 21, 2021 · UMS Skeldar Drone Trials in Finland
Aug 26, 2021 · Second Sea Demonstration for OCEAN2020
Jul 8, 2021 · First Spanish NH90 Arrives in Mali
Jul 7, 2021 · HOT BLADE 2021
Jul 7, 2021 · Camcopter Drones for Spanish SASEMAR
Jul 5, 2021 · More Sustainable Aviation System
Jun 21, 2021 · Baltic Sea Surveillance with EMSA Drones
May 19, 2021 · EASA and UK CAA Agree on TIP
May 5, 2021 · EASA Certification for Bell 505 Cargo Hook
Apr 29, 2021 · Spanish NH90 Ready for Mali
Apr 22, 2021 · EMSA Camcopter Drones for Estonia
Apr 17, 2021 · Extra 140 Kgs Payload for H125
Apr 14, 2021 · Racer Demonstrator Takes Shape
Apr 9, 2021 · Camcopter Maritime Surveillance in Romania and Bulgaria
Apr 1, 2021 · Camcopter Sulphur Emission Monitoring for EMSA
Mar 28, 2021 · Skeldar Selected by EU Detect and Avoid Programme
Feb 10, 2021 · GHS to Support MINUSMA in Mali
Feb 1, 2021 · Nordic Unmanned Acquires Two Camcopter Drones
Jan 30, 2021 · Starlite H215 Helicopters in Mali
Jan 12, 2021 · AC67 Flex Medical Interior for H135
Dec 19, 2020 · Extra Weight and Single Cockpit for Helionix H135
Dec 6, 2020 · H160 Level D Full Flight Simulator
Nov 30, 2020 · EASA Approves HTC Blades for Bell Huey
Nov 19, 2020 · Joint FAA/EASA Helicopter Pilot Training
Oct 31, 2020 · GHS Approved as EASA Part 145 Company
Oct 13, 2020 · SPAES is EASA Part 21G Production Organisation
Oct 13, 2020 · H135 Simulator Ready in Norway
Sep 28, 2020 · Camcopter to Monitor Ship Emissions in France
Aug 19, 2020 · SMART-FTI Test Instrumentation for RACER
Aug 19, 2020 · EASA Chooses DART Aerospace for Float Research
Aug 14, 2020 · Camcopter Drones Monitoring Ship Emissions
Aug 6, 2020 · NCCH H145 Simulator Re-Qualified by EASA
Jul 24, 2020 · EASA Proposed Standards for Light Drones
Jul 20, 2020 · OCEAN2020 Drones in the Gulf of Taranto
Jul 16, 2020 · Camcopter to Monitor Ship Emissions in Denmark
Jul 15, 2020 · EASA Certification for Philadelphia Repair Station
Jul 6, 2020 · Camcopter Drones for Finland Coast Guard
Jul 3, 2020 · GHS now EASA Approved Air Training Organization
Jul 1, 2020 · H160 Received EASA Type Certificate
Jun 13, 2020 · EASA Certificate for AW189K with Aneto-1K
Mar 14, 2020 · High Voltage at 270 VDC in Fast Helicopters
Mar 6, 2020 · Lido Surface Data NEXTView EASA Certification
Jan 28, 2020 · ESG Mission Systems for Bundespolizei Helicopters
Jan 9, 2020 · Volocopter Received EASA Design Organisation Approval
Dec 13, 2019 · EASA Certification for Safran Aneto-1K in AW189K
Nov 23, 2019 · Indra Pelicano Drone in OCEAN2020
Nov 20, 2019 · Bell 505 Standard and Float Skidtubes
Nov 19, 2019 · Leonardo AWHero in First OCEAN2020 Demonstration
Nov 16, 2019 · EASA Certificate for EC130 Single Pole Mount
Nov 11, 2019 · EMSA Extends Coast Guard Camcopter in Croatia
Nov 9, 2019 · EASA Certification of Ardiden 1U for HAL LUH
Oct 22, 2019 · EASA Certification for Finland’ H125 Simulator
Oct 4, 2019 · Search and Landing Lights for Bk117
Oct 2, 2019 · Airbus and EASA Partners for NextGen VTOL
Sep 17, 2019 · Camcopter Demonstration aboard Finland OPV Turva
Sep 15, 2019 · Becker ADS-B for Bundespolizei Super Pumas
Jul 23, 2019 · EMSA Coast Guard Camcopter in Croatia
Jul 22, 2019 · EASA Certification for Roadrunner EFI in AW109/119
Jun 21, 2019 · Airbus and Safran Team Up For Greener Vertical Flight
Jun 20, 2019 · First Ground Run of Safran Tech TP Demonstrator
Jun 19, 2019 · EASA Certification for H160’ Engine Arrano 1A
Jun 5, 2019 · EASA Certification for Metro Completion Center

Jun 5, 2019 · EASA Aproval for G500H TXi Flight Display
Jun 2, 2019 · European Certification for DART’ R66 Floats
May 8, 2019 · EASA Approves FLARM Collision Warning for Helicopters
Apr 15, 2019 · H130 Flotation System Approved by FAA and EASA
Apr 14, 2019 · Skeldar Drone to Patrol Danish Waters
Apr 3, 2019 · Digital Wind Tunnel for Airbus RACER Development
Mar 30, 2019 · Trakka Gets POA Certificate from EASA
Feb 13, 2019 · Certifications for EC135 / H135 Crosstubes
Feb 11, 2019 · Aero Medical Evacuation Services in Europe and Africa
Dec 12, 2018 · Certifications for AS350/AS355 Heli Utility Basket
Oct 15, 2018 · Donaldson IBF for AW189 Certified by EASA
Sep 15, 2018 · Certification for Super Puma Weighing System
Aug 23, 2018 · NCCH H145 Simulator Qualified to EASA FFS Level D
Aug 6, 2018 · Pulselite Bird Strike Prevention System for Bell 407
Jul 31, 2018 · United Rotorcraft Gets EASA STC for AW139 and AW169
Jul 17, 2018 · Airgreen AB139/AW139 with Night Vision Lighting
Jul 13, 2018 · AeroStretcher Gets EASA STC for H135 / EC135
Jul 9, 2018 · Special Purpose Operator Status to Nova Systems UK
May 23, 2018 · Airbus Supporting Clean Sky with Blade and Racer
May 17, 2018 · GHS Approved EASA HEMS Operator
Apr 30, 2018 · EASA Certification for H145 Utility Basket
Apr 20, 2018 · Ardiden 3C obtains EASA Certification
Apr 4, 2018 · EASA Certification for DART Bell 505 Bearpaws
Mar 28, 2018 · Leonardo Signed OCEAN2020 Contract
Mar 20, 2018 · RUAG Gets EASA Approval for Night Vision Systems
Feb 21, 2018 · Kopter Gets Design Organization Approval from EASA
Feb 5, 2018 · Airbus Now Single Production Organization for EASA
Jan 12, 2018 · EDA OCEAN2020 Program
Dec 27, 2017 · AW109 Trekker Achieves EASA Certification
Nov 12, 2017 · Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Certification Granted by EASA
Oct 5, 2017 · Rig’N Fly Automatic Oil Platform Approach For H175
Oct 5, 2017 · EASA Certification for A800 Searchlight on Bell 212/412
Oct 2, 2017 · Alpine Secures EASA Approvals for OEM Parts
Aug 24, 2017 · HUMS IRIS Certified for S-92 in Europe
Aug 24, 2017 · EASA Approves Heli-Union Super Puma LPV
Aug 17, 2017 · Cable Cutter System Saves Lives
Aug 2, 2017 · DART H145 Emergency Float System
Jun 19, 2017 · Ka-62’s Ardiden 3G Obtains EASA Type Certification
Apr 21, 2017 · EASA Approves Increased Engine Power for H145
Mar 27, 2017 · Leonardo and Polytechnic University of Milan
Mar 7, 2017 · H175 Performance Enhanced to 7.800 kg MTOW
Mar 1, 2017 · Helicentre New Flight Instructor Course
Feb 8, 2017 · Polish Institute of Aviation ‏DREAM Project kick-off
Feb 6, 2017 · EASA Approves Bell 206L and 407 Bear Paw
Jan 24, 2017 · EASA Approves Aero Design Cyclic Friction for Bell 206/407
Jan 18, 2017 · EASA Approves Aero Design AS350 Products
Jan 9, 2017 · EASA Approves BLR FastFin for AB412
Jan 9, 2017 · Bell Training Academy in Valencia Complete
Jan 5, 2017 · R66 Turbine Marine Receives EASA Final Approval
Dec 21, 2016 · EASA Approves AS350 Maximum Pilot View Kit
Dec 7, 2016 · AW139 Maintenance in Poland
Nov 18, 2016 · EASA Certification for 4.8 Tonne AW169
Nov 16, 2016 · EASA Certification for Helionix in the H135
Nov 8, 2016 · Black Blade 2016 in Belgium
Oct 11, 2016 · STC Approval for AS332L/L1 Upgrade
Oct 7, 2016 · EASA Lifts Temporary Suspension of Super Puma
Aug 23, 2016 · Oceania Aviation Approved for Part 145 EASA Certification
Jul 28, 2016 · Bell 429 Bear Paw Kit
Jul 11, 2016 · AW189 Gets EASA Full Ice Protection System Certification
Jul 11, 2016 · S-76D VIP Receives Expanded EASA Validation
Jul 11, 2016 · First AW169 Full Flight Simulator Certified
Jun 9, 2016 · EASA Approved Bell 206/407 Frameless Seat Cushions
Jun 7, 2016 · Vector Aerospace UK Gains EASA DOA
Jun 3, 2016 · Marine Nationale Exercise Gascogne 2016
Jun 1, 2016 · Clean Sky 2 Demonstrator Advancing
May 16, 2016 · EASA STC for VIH Master Caution Panel in Bell 212/412
May 13, 2016 · EASA Approves Alpine Aerotech AS350 Floor Protection
May 4, 2016 · EASA Task Force to Assess Drones Aircraft Risk Collision
Mar 3, 2016 · Heli-One Norway EASA Approved Flight Test Organization
Feb 29, 2016 · Trakka A800 Searchlight Gets EASA Certification for AW139
Feb 26, 2016 · EASA Approval for H125 Crew Bubble Window
Feb 24, 2016 · EASA Approves HELIFAB S-76 Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Feb 17, 2016 · Cold Blade 2016 in Finland
Feb 4, 2016 · Automatic Oil Platform Approach for the H225
Feb 4, 2016 · Heli-One Poland Now Offers H225 Maintenance
Jan 21, 2016 · H145 Maximum Take-Off Weight Raises to 3,700kg
Jan 4, 2016 · Aerolite Receives EASA STC for AW169 Air Medical Interior
Dec 18, 2015 · EASA Paves the Way for Safe Use of Drones in Europe
Dec 16, 2015 · Bell 505 Arrius 2R engine Passes EASA Certification
Nov 23, 2015 · Mecaer Interior for the H145 Mercedes Benz
Nov 16, 2015 · Flightsafety S-76D Simulator Receives Level D Qualification
Nov 10, 2015 · High-Compression Engine for Higher-Performance
Oct 20, 2015 · EASA Virtual Academy Takes Off
Oct 13, 2015 · CAE Brunei Training Centre certified by EASA
Oct 6, 2015 · EASA Certifies AgustaWestland Navigation Database
Sep 28, 2015 · EASA Certification for AW189 Ice Protection System
Aug 18, 2015 · EASA Certification for EC130T2 HeliSAS Autopilot
Jul 16, 2015 · AW169 Achieves EASA Certification
Jun 23, 2015 · Italian Blade 2015 Multinational Helicopter Exercise
Jun 15, 2015 · EASA Certifies Sikorsky S-92 Rig Approach
Jun 10, 2015 · Bell Helicopter Prague Expands Capabilities
May 15, 2015 · H145M / EC645T2 Receives EASA certification
May 11, 2015 · Vector EASA Certification for Super Puma Data Recorder
Apr 27, 2015 · Max Gross Weight Increase For MD900/902
Apr 22, 2015 · The EC145e Receives EASA Certification
Mar 31, 2015 · AW169 Simulator Ready for Training
Mar 27, 2015 · FAA and EASA Approved Dart R66 Cargo Hook
Mar 4, 2015 · Donaldson AW139 Inlet Barrier Filter Installation
Mar 3, 2015 · HeliAir / ASU Gets EC135 EASA STC
Mar 3, 2015 · PW206B3 Engine Receives Key EASA Validation
Mar 3, 2015 · EASA Approves Type Certification for S-76D
Mar 2, 2015 · EASA Approves VIHA EC135 Bubble Window
Mar 2, 2015 · EC145T2, EC135 T3/P3 and Bell 429 EMS Interior
Jan 26, 2015 · Bell 407 and Bell 429 Training Academy in Valencia
Jan 23, 2015 · Turbomeca Arriel 2N gains EASA Certification
Dec 23, 2014 · AW189 SAR Variant Achieves EASA Certification
Dec 15, 2014 · Airbus Helicopters China receive EASA approval
Dec 10, 2014 · PW210A Engine Wins Key EASA Validation
Dec 4, 2014 · Helicopter Tactics Symposium held in Prague
Oct 21, 2014 · EC135 T3/P3 Receives EASA Certification
Jul 24, 2014 · Building cooperation at Hot Blade 2014
Jul 16, 2014 · Airbus Helicopters to design LifeRCraft
May 20, 2014 · EASA certifies enhanced functionality for the S-92
Apr 30, 2014 · Robinson R66 Receives EASA Certification
Apr 22, 2014 · EASA certifies EC225 gear shaft redesign
Feb 10, 2014 · AW189 Achieves EASA Certification
Feb 4, 2014 · EASA certifies the EC175
Jul 22, 2013 · EC225 to resume their full mission operability
Jul 17, 2013 · Hot Blade 2013: Preparing Together for Operations
Jun 18, 2013 · Bell Aviation Service EASA DOA Certification
Jul 10, 2012 · EASA Approves Bell 429 Pilot Training Program
Jul 4, 2012 · EDA Helicopter Training Programme Hot Blade 2012
Apr 12, 2012 · EASA certification of the EC-135 Inlet Barrier Filter
Mar 16, 2012 · EASA approves BK117-850D2 STC