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Releasing Sep 29, 2026
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Helicopters

Helicopters are an announced transport mode with helipads appearing in multi-purpose constructions.

Official systemsChecked September 8, 2026Pre-release guide
Heavy-lift helicopter transporting timber
Heavy-lift helicopter transporting timber · Official pre-release image ↗
The confirmed picture

What we know

The cargo blog describes harbors combining ship piers and helipads. ↗

Deluxe includes Sikorsky S-76 Spirit. ↗

Operations schematicConceptual

Choose for the entire route

CompatibilityCargo and infrastructure
Capacity & handlingMeasure demand and dwell
Ownership costPurchase, running, maintenance
Comfort & impactPassenger experience, noise, pollution
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From information to action

How to approach the decision

Editorial planning advice based on the confirmed systems above.

  1. Treat pad access, destination demand and onward transfers as a complete route.
  2. Compare costs using your own observed values after launch.

A mistake to avoid

A helipad example is not proof of every possible cargo or passenger configuration.

Verify at launch

What still needs live data

Helicopter capacity, cargo compatibility and pad rules.

We will update this guide before opening individual database records. Unverified shells are excluded from search and the sitemap.

Put it to work

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Official sources

Industries & Cargo dev blogRelease announcementSteam store

Last editorial review: September 8, 2026. Evidence policy and source ledger.