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May
07
2026
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Tucson, Arizona – June 20, 2022 – Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply its EVS4000 multispectral Enhanced Vision cameras for installation on 8 new Airbus H145 helicopters destined to the Bavarian Police. The addition of the EVS4000 improves safety by increasing situational awareness in low-visibility situations including inclement weather and during night missions.
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May
07
2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a proposed rule that would allow specific categories of critical infrastructure sites to apply for restrictions on drone operations around their facilities. Restrictions--which would be submitted and approved via a new FAA web portal--will be approved based on safety or security criteria. Sixteen sectors would be eligible for restrictions including energy production, transportation systems, chemical facilities, water treatment plants, and defense industrial complexes.
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May
07
2026
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RotorTech – Brisbane, Australia (6 May 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today celebrates the commissioning of three Bell 429 helicopters by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for use in North Queensland. With a total of six Bell aircraft in their fleet, QPS operates Australia’s largest Bell law enforcement fleet, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety and operational capabilities across Queensland.
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May
07
2026
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 7, 2026 – The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft's entry into service in the UAE.
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The F-15E Strike Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing, recently painted to commemorate Operation El
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Three U.S. Navy F-14D Tomcats would be transferred to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in
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Designed by Northrop Grumman and subsidiary Scaled Composites, the unmanned XRQ-73 features an
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CENTCOM says the jet targeted the rudder of M/T Hasna in the Gulf of Oman with its M61 Vulcan cannon
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A Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ900, operated by Endeavor Air, had a close call with a private
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There's a picture of the aircraft broker life that lives in the popular imagination, shaped largely
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May
06
2026
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As the Army Transformation Initiative pushes the force toward rapid, multidomain operations, Sikorsky is accelerating a suite of upgrades that builds on the proven UH-60 Black Hawk lineage to deliver a future ready network-centric node. The result is a helicopter that not only carries more payload farther and with less maintenance, but also acts as an autonomous hub for drones, a low maintenance workhorse and a seamless partner to the MV-75 and the F35.
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May
06
2026
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Alexandria, VA (May 4, 2026) – In a joint letter organized and led by Vertical Aviation International (VAI), 37 prominent aviation associations today urged FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford to review whether slacklines and similar temporary obstructions are addressed with sufficient clarity under existing notice and marking frameworks. The request, which aims to reduce the risk of low-altitude aircraft striking obstructions, highlighted concerns raised by the Jan. 2, 2026, fatal accident near Superior, Arizona, where a helicopter struck a slackline, resulting in the deaths of four people.
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May
06
2026
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DART Aerospace has received an updated FAA STC for its Cable Cutter system, now approved for installation on Airbus H145 BK117D3 models.
This latest update expands DART’s existing coverage for the Airbus H145 / EC145 T2 and BK117D2 platforms, further strengthening its portfolio of safety solutions across the H145 family.
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May
06
2026
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Melbourne, FL – May 5, 2026 – Southeast Aerospace (SEA) is pleased to announce that it has received Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) validation SA26-19 for its Bell 407 Mission Console Structural Provisions installation.
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May
06
2026
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entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, continues to expand its presence in Australia following the simultaneous sale of two advanced mission simulators to Toll Aviation, a premier operator in the region. This double-unit agreement includes a Bell 429 FTD Level 6 and an AW139 FTD Level 5, both equipped with the manufacturer’s latest technological innovations.
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Textron Aviation announced on Tuesday that its new service facility at the Essendon Fields Airport
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Wisk Aero announced on Monday that its second Gen. 6 autonomous eVTOL has completed its first
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The UAE is procuring ten C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, with an option for ten more, making
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Following the Milestone C decision in April, the U.S. Air Force has cleared T-7A Red Hawk for serial
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ARGUS Analytics has released its April aircraft activity report and WingX has released its business
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Textron Aviation has announced that it has delivered the first three Cessna Citation Ascend business
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Russian Tu-95MS Bear bombers conducted a rare flight with Kh-101 cruise missiles over the Barents
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A (N77066) hit a bakery truck and a light pole while attempting to land at the Newark-Liberty
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U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk and U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used to sink six Iranian small
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The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52
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Preowned business aircraft transactions fell 10.5% year-over-year in Q1 2026, according to AMSTAT's
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The Maintenance Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the
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Otto Aerospace today announced a planned leadership transition as the company moves into its next
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May
04
2026
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Fargo, North Dakota, May 4, 2026 — Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in customized air medical interior solutions, announced the addition of two new team members. The new hires strengthen both its engineering and project management capabilities as the company continues to support increasing project demand.
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May
04
2026
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May 1, 2026 – Midwest Aerospace, LTD., a leader in helicopter parts and MRO services, proudly announces the official opening of Midwest Blade Tech, its new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to main and tail rotor blade repair and servicing. Located at the company’s headquarters in Lowell, Indiana, the facility expands Midwest’s capabilities to meet growing demand for high-quality rotor blade maintenance and advanced repair solutions.
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