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ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, unveiled the new R44 Utility trim at Verticon in Atlanta. Known for decades as the industry’s reliable, multi-mission workhorse, the R44 is getting even tougher with an all-new interior designed specifically for high intensity, "dirty" missions.
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ATLANTA and TORRANCE, CA, March 10, 2026 — Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced today the establishment of Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit dedicated to the development and support of a full suite of remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. The formation of this division expands Robinson’s current business to include the broadest range of manned and unmanned vertical lift solutions currently available, addressing a diverse set of mission requirements across civil, commercial, and defense sectors.
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ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, advanced its R88 development program, integrating a new group of strategic suppliers to further enhance the aircraft’s mission readiness. Building upon the foundational partnerships established last year with Garmin and Safran Helicopter Engines, these new collaborators will introduce state-of-the-art health monitoring and datalink systems in addition to equipment designed specifically to reduce downtime.
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2026
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MD Helicopters unveiled a new high-performance light single platform prototype, the MD 564 — an aircraft designed to extend the legacy of the iconic 500-series into a new era of capability. Building upon the proven 500-series lineage, the MD 564 concept integrates the Rolls-Royce 250- C47E/3 engine, delivering significant gains in power margin, payload flexibility, and high/hot performance.
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Madrid, March 10th, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce a significant expansion in the Oceanian market. Northern Rescue Helicopter has signed an agreement for two AW169 FNPT II MCC simulators, a move that reinforces the operator's commitment to the highest standards of Search and Rescue (SAR) and HEMS training.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky., March 10, 2026 — Recoil Aerospace, Inc. (Recoil) today announced a strategic partnership with Aero Products of Show Low, Arizona, naming the company an Authorized Service Support Center for Recoil Aerospace products.
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Mar
09
2026
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Through the program, Joby has the opportunity to begin early operations this year in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah, marking a major milestone for the U.S. air taxi industry with the potential to significantly accelerate Joby’s path to commercial service.
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2026
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WASHINGTON, DC - March 9, 2026 - Archer (NYSE: ACHR) announced today that the US Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration have selected its partners in Texas, Florida and New York to participate in the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), marking a major step toward bringing electric air taxis to market in the United States.
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Atlanta, Georgia (March 9, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has revealed during VAI Verticon 2026 that it has launched new luxury interior options for the Bell 429 – the latest upgrade in the Designer Series offerings for the platform that was inspired by customer feedback to amplify their flight experience.
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2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Atlanta, USA - 9th of March 2026 - Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, announces that Rotortrade MRO Latrobe has been appointed an official Garmin dealership, strengthening its certified avionics installation and integration capabilities in the United States.
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Fort Worth, Texas (March 9, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, successfully held the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s SPeed and Runway INdependent Technologies (SPRINT) program. This milestone allows Bell to begin building the next-generation aircraft demonstrator, recently designated as the X-76.
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2026
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SHREVEPORT, La. — Metro Aviation will highlight several aircraft and key partnerships at VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, including an EC145 C2 and the AW09 aircraft on display at the Metro booth, and multiple completed aircraft featured on the Airbus exhibit.
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DARPA’s X-76 experimental aircraft could transform military aviation with high-speed,
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2026
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Atlanta, GA — March 10, 2026 — Axnes, a global leader in wireless intercom solutions with more than 30 years of proven aviation experience, today announced at VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, the launch of the CPX Wireless Intercommunication System, a nextgeneration Passenger Address (PA) and Intercommunication System (WICS), providing state of the art hearingprotection designed specifically for passenger transport and mission operations, like offshore, helicopter tourism, air medical and VIP . Built and engineered in Norway, CPX delivers certified performance, superior comfort, and seamless integration into modern rotorcraft cabins.
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DARPA has assigned the designation X-76 to the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT)
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09
2026
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March 9, 2026 – McMinnville, OR- Precision Support Services, LLC (PSS) announced today they have added to their existing Repair Station certifications. PSS is an approved EASA Repair Station (EASA.145.8157).
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2026
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ATLANTA, Georgia, — March 9, 2026 — The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, and Sikorsky - a Lockheed Martin company - today announced the display of a landmark Sikorsky S‑92 helicopter, tail number 920006, at Verticon 2026. As the first ever S‑92 to enter commercial service in September 2004, this aircraft represents more than two decades of global operational excellence, fleet sustainment, and the enduring capability of the S‑92 platform.
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Atlanta, Georgia – March 9, 2026 – Precision Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added services for the aerospace and defense industries, today announced it has been approved as an Authorized Autopilot Installer (AAI) for the Thales and StandardAero StableLight Autopilot System, a next-generation 4-axis autopilot designed specifically for the light rotor-wing aircraft market.
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09
2026
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LockNClimb LockNCarts are made one at a time by skilled craftsmen out of welded structural quality 2-inch square aluminum tube in the USA at the company’s 50,000 sf facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. These carts are custom made to hold the blades of any model helicopter and can be powder coated in any color.
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Atlanta, U.S., 9 March 2026 - Airbus’ ACH140 makes its debut at Verticon 2026 with a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior. The Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Line collection showcases the brand new design philosophy defined by a dynamic and sophisticated aesthetic, establishing a singular style which will be gradually rolled out across the ACH range.
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2026
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Stratford, Conn., March 9, 2026 — In a significant boost to S-92® helicopter aftermarket support, six operators during 2025 and early 2026 have renewed multi-year Total Assurance Program (TAP™) contracts offered by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. Equivalent to a power-by-the-hour service, TAP enables operators to fly their aircraft at a known cost-per-hour basis, and receive replacement parts when needed.
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STRATFORD, Conn., March 6, 2026 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is preparing to build the first production batch of S-92A+™ helicopters, the latest variant of its flagship commercial heavy-lifter. A+ model aircraft will be manufactured and assembled in Stratford and Owego, New York, for a new head-of-state transport customer, and anticipated orders from Head of State and offshore-energy customers, marking an exciting development for current and future operators.
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Three B-52H Stratofortress bombers deployed to RAF Fairford, joining B-1B Lancers deployed in the
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France completed a first operational test campaign of the NH90’s Special Forces variant, also called
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2026
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March 2026 – Sacramento, California, U.S.A. - Aerometals, a precision aerospace design and manufacturing company, has announced the successful completion of its H225 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) development program. The program represents a major advancement in engine protection technology for the Airbus H225 platform and is now fully transitioned into production.
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2026
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GPMS International and Bell Textron Inc. announced today a collaboration to bring Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) to the Bell 505 helicopter. The effort expands the portfolio of Bell platforms supported by Foresight MX and will provide Bell 505 operators with advanced vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance insights, and flight data monitoring capabilities.
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2026
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March 9, 2026 — GPMS International, Inc., the industry leader in helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), today announced that Helicopter Express has become the first operator to upgrade from the Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitor (BHVM) System to the GPMS Foresight MX HUMS platform for their Bell 412 EPX. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the growing BHVM-to-GPMS upgrade program developed in partnership with Bell, as operators across the industry seek modern, supportable alternatives to aging legacy monitoring systems.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced the extension of France’s nuclear deterrent to eight
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Iranian F-14 fleet attacked at a base in central Iran believed to host all the remaining F-14s in
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The B-1B is the Lancer 86-0115 “Rage” regenerated from the Boneyard to be returned to active
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