Bristow Receives First Airbus H160 Helicopters for Offshore Operations in Nigeria Aviation News – Bristow Group Inc. has received the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria, marking the introduction of the next-generation rotorcraft to the African offshore aviation market. The helicopters are part of a five-aircraft lease agreement between Bristow Group Inc. and Milestone Aviation Group, announced last year. The aircraft have now arrived in Nigeria, where they are undergoing final preparations before entering offshore transport service in the coming months, supporting energy industry operations along the country’s coastline.

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Nakanihon Air Orders Two More Bell 429s for Japan’s Air Ambulance Missions Aviation News – Bell Textron is expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific after securing new Bell 429 helicopter orders in Japan and completing a recent delivery to Indonesia, boosting regional emergency and utility aviation capacity. Japan’s Nakanihon Air Co., Ltd. (NNK), one of the country’s largest helicopter operators, has signed an agreement to purchase two additional Bell 429 aircraft for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) missions.

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Bangladesh Confirms Order for Six T129 ATAK Attack Helicopters Aviation News – Bangladesh has ordered six T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), marking the country’s first acquisition of dedicated attack rotorcraft and a major step in modernising its air combat capabilities. The deal came to light following a courtesy visit on 13 January 2026 by TAI’s Director of Flight Test to Dhaka, where he met Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hasan, Principal Staff Officer of the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division (AFD).

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Airbus Delivers First H160 to Indonesia, Expanding Southeast Asia Energy Operations Aviation News – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, introducing the next-generation rotorcraft to the country and the wider Southeast Asian energy market, strengthening offshore and commercial aviation capabilities. The aircraft delivery marks Derazona Helicopters’ selection of the H160 as a multi-mission platform, supporting offshore energy operations alongside utility and commercial passenger transport. The handover positions the Indonesian operator as the first to deploy the H160 for energy missions in Southeast Asia, reflecting growing regional demand for modern, efficient helicopter solutions.

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