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Sep
03
2026

Archer Launches ‘No Roads’ Flight Tour As Part Of Its Participation In White House’s Air Taxi Pilot Program and Preparation for LA28 Games

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SAN JOSE, CA (September 3, 2026) — Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced the launch of its ‘No Roads’ flight tour, expanding its city-to-city flight test program across the United States. In close coordination with the FAA, Archer’s flight tour will begin with a series of city-to-city flights in Northern California. 

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Sep
03
2026

Japan’s fire and disaster management agency orders first Airbus H160 to bolster emergency preparedness

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Tokyo, Japan, 3 September 2026 – Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA), under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, has signed an order for an Airbus H160, marking the agency’s very first acquisition of the next-generation helicopter. 

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Sep
03
2026

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Hires Jakub Dryska as New Territory Manager

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Boise, Idaho – DATE – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that Jakub Dryska was hired as the company’s new Territory Manager for Europe and Africa. Dryska replaces Alexander Emmel, who was recently promoted to ASU’s Director of International Sales.

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Sep
01
2026

STEFANO VILLANTI APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LEONARDO HELICOPTERS

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Effective today, Stefano Villanti is appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. Stefano Villanti brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Leonardo Helicopters for the past ten years, including leading Sales, Marketing and Contracts for over the last three years.

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Aug
31
2026

NTSB Preliminary Report: Washington, DC

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On August 4, 2026, about 1434 eastern daylight time (EDT), Marine One (VM1) a Sikorsky VH-3D, and Envoy Air flight 3742 (ENY3742), an Embraer E-170, were involved in a loss of separation about 2 miles north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Arlington, Virginia. There were no injuries reported to the passengers or crewmembers on board either aircraft.

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Aug
31
2026

NTSB Preliminary Report: Washington, DC

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On August 4, 2026, about 1434 eastern daylight time (EDT), Marine One (VM1) a Sikorsky VH-3D, and Envoy Air flight 3742 (ENY3742), an Embraer E-170, were involved in a loss of separation about 2 miles north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Arlington, Virginia. There were no injuries reported to the passengers or crewmembers on board either aircraft.

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Aug
31
2026

Loss of Separation Event between Marine One and Commercial Airliner

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​On August 4, 2026, about 1434 eastern daylight time (EDT), Marine One (VM1) a Sikorsky VH3D, and Envoy Air flight 3742 (ENY3742), an Embraer E-170, were involved in a loss of  separation about 2 miles north of Ronald Regan Washington National Airport (DCA), Arlington,  Virginia. There were no injuries reported to the passengers or crewmembers on board either  aircraft.  

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Aug
31
2026

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

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PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced the appointment of Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026. Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper, who announced his retirement after more than 27 years with Textron, including the past eight years leading Textron Aviation.

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Aug
28
2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Major Expansion of FAA BEYOND Program to Advance Drone Innovation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching Phase 2 of the BEYOND program to expand the agency's efforts to integrate drones into the national airspace system (NAS) and secure America’s leadership in aviation innovation. 

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Aug
26
2026

Nighthawk Flight Systems Partners with Scandinavian Avionics to Expand European Support Presence

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[VISTA, CA] [AUGUST 26, 2026] Nighthawk Flight Systems today announced a new support partnership with Scandinavian Avionics, headquarter of The SA Group, located at Billund Airport, Denmark, to establish a dedicated European service and support presence for Nighthawk's legacy avionics systems. The partnership expands Nighthawk's ability to support existing operators and dealers across the European market, as Scandinavian Avionics will be performing in-house repairs, while setting up a spares pool for AOG exchange and loaner capabilities.

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Aug
25
2026

AirLIFE TEXAS in Uvalde Gets Injured K9 Officers to Help Faster

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UVALDE, TX – Aug. 25, 2026 – When K9 officers are injured in the line of duty, they can now be airlifted to emergency veterinary services thanks to AirLIFE TEXAS. The air medical provider recently trained its crews to transport police, fire, EMS, and border patrol dogs to 24-hour animal hospitals in San Antonio. There are over 200 K9 officers working within the AirLIFE TEXAS service area of 150 miles around Uvalde.

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Aug
24
2026

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Receives FAA TSO-C164c Approval for Lightweight E3™ Panoramic Night Vision System

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Boise, Idaho – August 24, 2026 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions for aviation operations worldwide, today announced that its Lightweight E3™ Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (E3 PANO) system has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C164c approval, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of enhanced night vision technology for civil aviation.

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Aug
24
2026

Sikorsky Selects Česká letecká servisní, a.s. (CLS) as Official European Union Distribution Center for BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Parts

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PRAGUE, Czech Republic, Aug. 24, 2026 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), today announced the selection of Česká letecká servisní, a.s. (ČLS) as an authorized Sikorsky distribution center for BLACK HAWK helicopter parts within the European Union.

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Aug
24
2026

FAA Accident Report: BRENHAM, TX

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AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF RUNWAY DURING TAKE OFF INTO THE GRASS, BRENHAM, TX.

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Aug
24
2026

AEG and Archer to Develop Vertiport at L.A. LIVE, Expanding Archer's Planned Los Angeles Air Taxi Network Ahead of the LA28 Games

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LOS ANGELES, CA (August 24, 2026) — AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today announced a collaboration to develop downtown Los Angeles’ first vertiport—a vertical takeoff and landing site for electric air taxis—at L.A. LIVE, AEG’s four-million-square-foot sports and entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles. The agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, makes Archer the exclusive air taxi partner of L.A. LIVE. 

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Aug
24
2026

B&H Worldwide Appoints Matt Silverberg as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth

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Heathrow, London – B&H Worldwide, the global leader in aerospace logistics, has announced the appointment of Matt Silverberg as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.

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Aug
24
2026

entrol supplies an H125 FNPT II simulator to the Tunisian Air Force

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Madrid, August x, 2026 - entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators,announces the sale of a customized H125 FNPT II MCC simulator to the Tunisian Air Force, operating under the Ministry of National Defense of Tunisia.

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Aug
20
2026

FAA Accident Report: CARLISLE, PA

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AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY N23330 NEAR THE RUNWAY, CARLISLE, PA.

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Aug
20
2026

Loft Dynamics Brings H145 VR Training to Asia-Pacific with Kawasaki

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ZURICH, Switzerland and GIFU, Japan — Aug. 20, 2026 — Loft Dynamics, the leader in virtual reality (VR) pilot training, announced that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki) will become the first organization in Asia-Pacific to deploy its newly released H145 Multi-Pilot VR Simulator, bringing immersive H145 VR training to the region for the first time.

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Aug
19
2026

FAA Finalizes STC Certification for Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems Air Conditioning Installation on Enstrom 280FX

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MENOMINEE, MI — Innovation extends beyond aircraft performance—it also enhances the pilot experience. Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) is further enhancing the versatility of its 280FX with FAA approval of the Thermacool Electric Air Conditioning system, certified through the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) held by Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems.

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Aug
19
2026

FAA Announces Key Demonstrations with Hybrid-Electric Flights Connecting Small Airports to Major Airports

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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Electra and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in partnership with New Jersey Department of Transportation conducted hybrid-electric demonstration flights to test routes connecting small local airports to major airline hubs.  

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Aug
19
2026

Helicopter Institute Names Jonathan Britton President

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FORT WORTH, Texas - Helicopter Institute announced the appointment of Jonathan “Jon” Britton as President, strengthening the company’s leadership as it continues to grow its military, government, public safety

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Aug
17
2026

FAA Accident Report: PEMBROKE PINES, FL

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AIRCRAFT PRACTICING OFF-FIELD LANDINGS, ROLLED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND IMPACTED TERRAIN, PEMBROKE PINES, FL.

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Aug
17
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R66 SELECTED FOR U.S. ARMY FLIGHT SCHOOL NEXT AS ARMY ANNOUNCES INTENT TO AWARD CONTRACT TO M1 SUPPORT SERVICES

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TORRANCE, CALIF. – AUGUST 17, 2026 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civil rotorcraft, is part of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next (FSN) contract to M1 Support Services (M1). The award includes the Robinson R66 as the training aircraft for the U.S. Army's Initial Entry Rotary-Wing (IERW) program at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

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Aug
14
2026

Army Announces Flight School Next Selection to Modernize Aviator Training

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FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Aug. 13, 2026) — The U.S. Army announced today the award of the Flight School Next contract to M1 Support Services L.P., Denton, Texas, marking a major step in transforming how the Army trains future rotary-wing aviators at Fort Rucker, Ala.

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Aug
14
2026

FAA Accident Report: ANTHONY, FL

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED DUE TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, ANTHONY, FL.

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Aug
14
2026

Bell Expands Aftermarket Offerings in Asia Pacific with New Hydraulic Capabilities at Australian Facility

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Brisbane, Australia (12 August 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. This marks a major milestone as Bell’s first facility in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to offer specialized hydraulic services, reinforcing the company’s commitment to comprehensive aftermarket support across Australia and the broader APAC region.

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Aug
12
2026

FAA Accident Report: RICHFIELD, UT

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO TERRAIN DURING FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND POST-CRASH FIRE, RICHFIELD, UT.

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Aug
12
2026

WZL-1, WCBKT and Boeing sign offset agreements to support Poland’s AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet

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Łódź, Poland, August 11, 2026 — Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1), the Military Central Bureau of Design and Technology S.A. (WCBKT) and Boeing have signed offset implementation agreements to establish long-term industrial cooperation supporting the sustainment, maintenance and ground support of Poland’s AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet.

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Aug
12
2026

Joby Aviation to Scale Defense Business Through Acquisition of Resonant Sciences

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. and DAYTON, Ohio — August 11, 2026 — Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, a Dayton, Ohio-based defense technology company, for approximately $500 million. The acquisition will represent a significant expansion of Joby’s defense business, delivering immediate scale through a rapidly growing and EBITDA-positive business supporting active U.S. national security programs.

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