The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed an order for an additional two H-135 helicopters, bringing the total fleet renewal programme to nine units.

The firm order, which follows the arrival of the first two fleet renewal aircraft at Airbus Helicopters in the UK in April for extensive policing customisation, comes under the original 2025 Framework Contract signed with the BlueLight Commercial procurement agency, which confirms Airbus as the exclusive supplier of helicopters for NPAS for up to six years.

NPAS currently operates 16 H-135 and four H-145 helicopters from 14 locations on behalf of the 43 police forces in England and Wales. Airbus Helicopters in the UK additionally provides maintenance and support for the NPAS fleet which includes the most intensively used police helicopters in the world.

The new helicopters, which will arrive at Airbus’ Oxford site in 2028 ahead of their completion to NPAS’ configuration, will be equipped with Airbus’ Helionix avionics system, new to NPAS pilots who are already conducting training and familiarisation flights with the system which enhances safety and operational effectiveness by markedly reducing pilot workload.

More than 1,470 H-135s are in service worldwide and have exceeded 8 million hours with over 325 customers.

Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has firmed up an order for six additional A-350/1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment for the type to 31 airplanes.

The agreement forms part of the airline's original commitment for up to 50 A-350/1000s announced in 2025. Riyadh Air will become the first airline in Saudi Arabia to operate this model and will use the aircraft to support its international growth ambitions and the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives.

The A-350 is the world’s most modern widebody aircraft, designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical  miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop, setting new standards for intercontinental travel. The aircraft includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering standards of efficiency and comfort. Its latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25 per cent advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compared to previous generation aircraft. The A-350’s unique Airspace cabin offers passengers and crews the latest modern in-flight products.

At the end of June 2026, the  A-350 Family had won 1,595 firm orders from 68 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.