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AW149 wins £1bn UK new medium helicopter contract It’s official: Leonardo’s AW149 wins £1bn UK new medium helicopter… Eurocopter AS365 Dauphi… March 2, 2026 Leonardo CEO hints UK’s New Medium Helicopter decision could come within days Leonardo CEO hints UK’s New Medium Helicopter decision could come… Leonardo February 26, 2026 ROTOR Act fails in House despite Senate approval and NTSB backing after 2025 Potomac crash ROTOR Act fails in House despite Senate approval and NTSB… ADS-B out February 25, 2026 Iranian military helicopter crashes into market: 4 killed, including 2 civilians Iranian military helicopter crashes into market: 4 killed, including 2… Bell 212 February 24, 2026 Airbus unveils twin rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC medium-lift helicopter replacement Airbus unveils twin rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC medium-lift helicopter… Airbus Helicopters February 24, 2026 BAE Systems wins $137m US Army deal for missile warning systems on Apache, Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters 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