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Leonardo is targeting an order book of over 200 of its upcoming light single AW09 by the time the aircraft is certified, with the hope that it will repeat the success of its AW139 program once the type arrives on the market.

The manufacturer and operator are developing a civilian version of Kaman’s KARGO UAV, with PHI committing to a 50-unit order.

Pilots from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flew the Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor on Feb. 22, representing the first time the regulator’s pilots had flown the type, as it moves towards the final stage of certification testing activity.

MD Helicopters hopes to build 50 aircraft a year by 2025, as its new leadership team laid out their plan to rebuild the storied MD brand on the eve of HAI Heli-Expo 2023 after a tumultuous year of change for the manufacturer.

Skyryse has announced plans to certify a version of the Robinson R66 helicopter for instrument flight rules, promising to radically reduce the cost of helicopter IFR flight while enabling new levels of safety and reliability.

Drawn to the Lilium Jet’s “sleek design,” U.K.-based eVolare plans to add the aircraft to its fleet for service in the region's premium aviation market, providing Lilium with a 50% pre-delivery deposit on the yet-to-certified aircraft.

The weekend prior to Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, Collins Aerospace once again hosted its annual Goodrich Hoist Operators Conference.

Airbus Helicopters will pursue type certification for the H175 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as soon as the H160 has completed the same process, as it seeks to combine growth from a recovering offshore market with a more diverse mission set for the super medium aircraft.

With a view to begin eVTOL manufacturing in 2024, Archer is tapping into the experience of its manufacturing partner Stellantis to help address supply chain challenges in aviation.

Sixty-three Hughes/MD 500s recently took part in a special fly-in in New Zealand’s South Island, believed to be the largest ever civilian gathering of the type. Vertical was invited behind the scenes.