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Dec
15
2025

FAA Accident Report: MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING AFTER TAKEOFF IN A FIELD AND CAME TO REST ON ITS SIDE, DILLEY, TX.

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Dec
15
2025

Anthelion Helicopters Expands Training Fleet with First Cessna 172 TAA, Offering Dual Fixed-Wing and Helicopter Ratings in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA — [December 14th 2025] — Anthelion Helicopters proudly announces the addition of its first fixed-wing aircraft, a Cessna 172 Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA), marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to comprehensive flight training. With this expansion, Anthelion Helicopters becomes one of the few flight schools in the Los Angeles area able to offer dual training pathways in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, along with add-on and stand-alone ratings.

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Dec
15
2025

DIU, JIATF-401, USNORTHCOM, US ARMY Announce Winner for C-UAS Low-Cost Sensing Challenge

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Washington, D.C., (December 12, 2025) — Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in close collaboration with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, announced top-performing solutions for the Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) Low-Cost Sensing (LCS) challenge. MatrixSpace Inc. has been selected as the overall winner and will receive the top award of $500k. In addition, the top three performers following the overall winner will each receive award amounts of $100k in recognition of their performance: Guardian RF, Hidden Level, Inc., and Teledyne FLIR Defense.

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Dec
15
2025

Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters

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Donauwörth, Germany, 15 December 2025 – Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters. 

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Dec
15
2025

Joby Caps Year of Flight, Demonstrating Global Commercial Readiness and Operational Momentum Towards FAA Certification

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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 the successful completion of its final international flight demonstration of 2025, at the Fuji Speedway in Japan. The week-long campaign marks the culmination of a year filled with extensive flight activity and operational maturity worldwide.

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Dec
12
2025

Greece signs NH90 follow on support contract

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Marignane, France, 12 December 2025 - NH Industries and the Greek Ministry of Defence have signed the follow-on support contract for their NH90 fleet. The contract, valued at €50 million, will establish a support ecosystem for the country's NH90 fleet. Over the next five years, this agreement will provide spare parts and maintenance services to significantly increase the fleet's operational availability.

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Dec
11
2025

FAA Accident Report: ANNISTON, AL

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AIRCRAFT LANDED ON A SLOPE WHICH RESULTED IN A ROTOR STRIKE TO THE WIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, ANNISTON, AL

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Dec
11
2025

AVINCIS BECOMES WORLD’S FIRST OPERATOR TO SURPASS 5,000 FLYING HOURS ON THE LEONARDO AW169

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11/12/2025 – Lisbon, Portugal: Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has become the first operator in the world to surpass 5,000 flying hours on the Leonardo AW169.

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Dec
10
2025

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation Advances Archer’s Pathway for Electric Air Taxi Deployment

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - December 10, 2025 - Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), today announced the signing of an agreement with Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) under which the parties will collaborate to accelerate the deployment of electric air taxis across the Kingdom.

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Dec
10
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R66 SURPASSES 2,300 HOURS ACROSS U.S. MILITARY TRAINING FLEET IN SEVEN MONTHS

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Robinson Helicopter Company's (RHC) combined fleet of six R66 helicopters has collectively surpassed a total of 2,300 flight hours in just over seven months this year across U.S. Army and Navy/Coast Guard/Marine training efforts in Florida and Texas. This milestone underscores the R66’s durability and capability in rigorous flight instruction environments.

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Dec
10
2025

First Australian Airbus H160 order secured by Linfoxq

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Brisbane, Australia, 10 December 2025 – Airbus has secured the first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, with Australia’s privately-owned logistics and supply chain enterprise, Linfox, placing the purchase. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus. 

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Dec
09
2025

Archer Completes First Phase of Transactions To Acquire Control Of Hawthorne Airport

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Hawthorne, CA - December 9, 2025 - Today, Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it has now completed the first phase of its Hawthorne Airport transactions that includes the acquisition of the master lease from the City of Hawthorne and the associated subleases, giving it control of the real estate that makes up the airport. In early November, Archer signed a series of definitive agreements to acquire control of this one-of-a-kind Los Angeles aviation asset. 

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Dec
07
2025

NTSB Final Report: North Las Vegas, NV

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A Robinson R-44 helicopter N744AF, VW02 (View 02), and a Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, N857PA were involved in a near midair collision (NMAC) approximately 1.7 miles west of the North Las Vegas Airport (VGT).

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Dec
07
2025

RECOIL TSUNAMI EXTERNAL AERIAL FIREFIGHTING TANK FOR BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS APPROVED FOR 1000-GALLON CAPACITY

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BOWLING GREEN Kentucky  Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil) announces approval of 1000-gallon capacity for its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK for the UH-60 Black Hawk Tsunami External Wildfire Suppression Tank.

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Dec
04
2025

entrol delivers advanced H135 simulator to transform pilot training for The Aerotech Group

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Madrid, December 4th, 2025 -entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators,announces the sale and upcoming delivery of an H135 simulator to The Aerotech Group, a prominent aviation company in Australia. The Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) was successfully completed at the end of September 2025, with installation planned for 1Q 2026. The simulator will support both internal and external pilot training activities.

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Dec
03
2025

FlightSafety International Appoints Eric Hinson as Chief Executive Officer

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Columbus, OH (December 1, 2025) — FlightSafety International Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric Hinson as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Hinson will succeed former president Barbara Telek who recently announced her retirement.

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Dec
03
2025

Archer Reveals Plans for Miami Air Taxi Network Featuring Partnerships With Related Ross and Magic City Innovation District

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Miami, FL - December 3, 2025 - Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today revealed its plans for a Miami metropolitan area based air taxi network designed to transform how residents and visitors move across one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach via 10 - 20 minute electric flights, bypassing ground-based traffic and unlocking a new mobility ecosystem in the air that is safe and efficient.

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Dec
03
2025

Precision Aviation Group Expands Capabilities for the Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 with the Acquisition of Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services, Inc. (H.E.R.O.S).

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Atlanta, Georgia – December 3, 2025 – Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services and value-added supply chain solutions to the global aerospace and defense industries, today announced its acquisition of H.E.R.O.S. Inc., a premier Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine MRO provider based in Chandler, Arizona.

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Dec
03
2025

SPECTRUM AEROMED ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT, SHANNON SCHELL

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Fargo, North Dakota — Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in customized air medical interiors and equipment, has announced the appointment of Shannon Schell as its new President. Schell brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in aviation, healthcare, and logistics, including extensive expertise in the air ambulance industry. 

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Dec
02
2025

Archer And Karem Aircraft Announce Exclusive Collaboration To Utilize Military-Grade Rotor Technology On Archer’s Next-Generation Dual-Use VTOL Aircraft

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SANTA CLARA & ORANGE COUNTY, CA, December 1, 2025 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced an exclusive collaboration with Karem Aircraft, giving Archer access to the key aspects of Karem’s advanced, military-grade rotor and tiltrotor technologies for integration into Archer’s next-generation autonomous, hybrid-propulsion VTOL aircraft.

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Dec
01
2025

Farpoint Established to Support Allied Training for Uncrewed Systems Operations and C2 Integration

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Orlando, Florida, USA — December 2025 — A new multinational defence consortium, Farpoint (CZ), has been established to deliver a new standard in tactical and command-level drone warfare training. Bringing together capabilities from Quanti, TRL Drones, Vrgineers, and the International Defence Aerospace Group (IDAG), Farpoint is dedicated to preparing forces to command, integrate, and defend against uncrewed systems in modern conflict. This initiative integrates tactical insights and operational lessons from recent conflicts with state-of-the-art simulation technologies linked directly to real drone hardware, combining the strengths of its founders into a deployable, NATO-aligned training capability.

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Nov
28
2025

NTSB Final Report: Holley, NY

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The pilot of the helicopter was practicing hovering and maneuvering just above the surface of the ground, around a cone. The pilot stated that because he was focused on the cone and not the helicopter’s altitude, the rear portion of the right skid contacted the ground resulting in dynamic rollover. The helicopter’s tailboom was substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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Nov
28
2025

NTSB Final Report: Hawesville, KY

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The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight, he made multiple passes over the field, while avoiding power lines. On the accident pass, the helicopter struck one of the power lines suspended above the field with the center of the rotor mast. The helicopter subsequently impacted terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor blades during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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Nov
28
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY AND LAKE FUSION TECHNOLOGIES SIGN TEAMING AGREEMENT

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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), has entered into a teaming agreement with Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT) to collaborate on the integration and potential market introduction of advanced obstacle detection systems aimed at enhancing flight safety.

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Nov
28
2025

Boeing to Build 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters for Poland

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MESA, Ariz., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire(opens in a new tab)/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] will produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for international customers, including 96 for the Polish Armed Forces, under a Foreign Military Sales contract awarded by the U.S. Army valued at nearly $4.7 billion. Poland's order represents the largest number of Apache aircraft ordered outside of the United States in the program's history.

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Nov
28
2025

REISER JOINS FORCES WITH LEONARDO TO CODEVELOP AW139 FTD LEVEL 3 TO MEET TARGETED MARKET REQUIREMENTS

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Cologne, Germany - At the European Rotors Show, REISER Simulation and Training GmbH announced it will join forces with Leonardo to codevelop a new-generation AW139 helicopter FTD (Flight Training Device) Level 3 simulator to meet specific civil-market requirements for high-fidelity, cost-effective solutions.

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Nov
26
2025

Bell Secures Six New Corporate Aircraft Orders in Europe

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Cologne, Germany (November 26, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during European Rotors 2025 that it recently secured six aircraft orders for a mix of Bell 505s, Bell 407GXis, and Bell 429s in the corporate segment, bringing its year-to-date corporate sales in Europe to seventeen aircraft. The orders were placed by customers in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland, underscoring the growing demand for Bell’s aerial solutions across the European market.

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Nov
26
2025

RECOIL EMPHASIZES BONUS DEPRECIATION ADVANTAGE FOR U.S. AERIAL FIRE OPERATORS

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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, November 25, 2025  Kentucky-based Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), has outlined the positive potential fiscal impact of recent tax changes for aerial firefighting equipment acquisition.

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Nov
25
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY AND LAKE FUSION TECHNOLOGIES SIGN TEAMING AGREEMENT

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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), has entered into a teaming agreement with Lake Fusion Technologies (LFT) to collaborate on the integration and potential market introduction of advanced obstacle detection systems aimed at enhancing flight safety.

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Nov
25
2025

VerdeGo Aero’s VH-4T-RD Hybrid-Electric Powerplant Enters Low-Rate Production

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., 20 November 2025 – VerdeGo Aero™, Inc. has announced that their VH-4T-RD 400kW-class hybrid-electric powerplant has entered low-rate production for developmental non-certified applications including ground and flight test of hybrid-electric aircraft. This progression reflects the maturity of VerdeGo’s hybrid-electric technology, which combines conventional fuels with electric power to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation electrified aircraft. With extensive ground testing and validation complete, VerdeGo has begun manufacturing limited quantities of the VH-4T-RD for delivery to customers for use in their ground test and flight test programs prior to the availability of the VH-4T-415 production variant, which is intended for high volume production and FAA certification. VerdeGo is positioned as an industry leader advancing hybrid-electric propulsion technology from concept demonstration to operational capability.

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