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May
27
2026
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London–27 May 2026 - Leonardo has today announced the opening of a new helicopter maintenance and support facility at Elstree Aerodrome, strengthening its long-term commitment to the UK aerospace sector and reinforcing its high-tech footprint across the country.
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May
27
2026
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AIRCRAFT SKID CLIPPED A POWER LINE, PAWHUSKA, OK.
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May
27
2026
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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING NEAR A HIGH SCHOOL DUE TO AN OIL PRESSURE LIGHT, MAMARONECK, NY.
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May
27
2026
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AIRCRAFT LIFTING OFF FOR TAXI, LOST CONTROL AND IMPACTED THE GROUND, CEDAR CITY, UT.
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May
27
2026
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Auckland, New Zealand — 26 May 2026 — TracPlus, a global leader in mission-critical intelligence for aerial operations, today announced a new enterprise partnership with Helicopter Express – the largest utility helicopter operator in the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Helicopter Express has built a formidable reputation over nearly three decades for the quality of its people, equipment, and service, and is now leveraging TracPlus to bring that same standard of excellence to its digital operations.
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May
27
2026
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Cabo Frio, Brazil, May 27, 2026 — Heli-One, a global leader in helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (‘MRO’), tday opened the first S-92® helicopter Customer Support Center in Brazil to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on any S-92 aircraft in the region. Authorized by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), the support center is a foundational pillar for a comprehensive S-92 Center of Excellence, which will offer a broad range of sustainment services for the platform, including parts provisioning and an overhaul and repair capability.
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May
27
2026
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Prague, Czech Republic, 27 May 2026 – The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety infrastructure. These state-of-the-art multi-role aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service, serving as the backbone of its fleet for law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical missions. The comprehensive agreement encompasses not only the delivery of the helicopters but also an extensive training and logistics package to ensure seamless operational integration.
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May
26
2026
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Madrid, May X, 2026 - entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the official certification of an FTD Level 5 simulator by the ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil). This marks a major milestone as the first entrol device to be certified in the country, opening up new growth opportunities in one of the most prominent helicopter markets globally.
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May
26
2026
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ZURICH, Switzerland and NAGOYA, Japan — MAY 27, 2026 — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) flight training solutions, announced it has achieved FTD Level 7 qualification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB)—the highest qualification level for helicopter flight training devices in Japan. The JCAB joins the FAA and EASA in qualifying the company’s VR system.
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May
25
2026
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Catarina, 22 May 2026 - At Catarina Aviation Show (21-23 May), Brazilian leading retail company Havan placed an order for a second AW169 light-intermediate twin-engine helicopter in corporate transport configuration, with delivery expected to be performed from Italy’s Vergiate final assembly facility at the end of 2028.
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May
21
2026
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The pilot reported that during the approach to land at an off-airport location, the helicopter entered an uncommanded right rotation. He attributed the loss of control to unfavorable winds and described the event as consistent with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. He was unable to regain control, and the helicopter continued to descend in a spiraling right spin before it impacted the ground and rolled over. As a result, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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May
21
2026
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May 21, 2026 - FlySight, Italian company specialized in advanced geospatial situational awareness and mission management solutions for Aerospace, Defence, Security, and ISR operations, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Rapid Imaging Solutions for the distribution and promotion of the OPENSIGHT suite in the United States market.
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May
21
2026
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1955 was the beginning of a cautious but determined resurgence of German aviation.
Becker Flugfunk was one of the early participants in that revival.
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May
20
2026
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Manching, Germany, 20 May, 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H135 helicopter and two different uncrewed aerial systems, the Airbus Flexrotor and Alpha Unmanned Systems´ A900 using the HTeaming solution.
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May
18
2026
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Mesa, Arizona – MD Helicopters (MD), OEM of the MD 530F, has renewed a multi-year support contract for the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard’s (SANG) fleet of 12 MD 530F training helicopters.
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May
18
2026
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AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF, PILOT HEARD A NOISE, DESCENDED TO THE GROUND AND ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO.
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May
18
2026
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AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A ROAD DUE TO ENGINE ISSUES, ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
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May
15
2026
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There is a new aviation scholarship available to helicopter students. With high fuel costs gripping the United States economy, rising aviation training fees nationally and the general cost of entry to aviation at local airports restricting many students, this scholarship will assist one lucky flight student who wants to embark on a career as a helicopter pilot. This scholarship will be renewed every 18 months, and you can reapply if not successful first-time round.
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May
14
2026
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Fort Worth, TX (May 14, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the order of three additional Bell 407GXis by Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating 35 Bell aircraft. These new mission-ready Bell 407GXis will join their fleet to continue offering rapid response and exceptional emergency medical care across their extensive service area.
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May
14
2026
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14 May 2026 - GPMS International announced today that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has validated the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Foresight MX HUMS on the Bell 429 helicopter in India.
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May
14
2026
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AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A ROOF-MOUNTED CAMERA ON TAKEOFF WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF POWER IN THE TAIL ROTOR AND LANDED HARD, DALLAS, TX.
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May
12
2026
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Columbia Helicopters Inc. has announced the appointment of Melanie Bergier as chief executive officer and president.
Bergier brings extensive leadership experience in aviation operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation.
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May
12
2026
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The MH-60 Seahawk PBL Team earned the 2025 Secretary of War Performance Based Logistics System Level Award for dramatically boosting the readiness and lethality of the Navy’s H-60 fleet. This award recognizes the team’s creative, results driven partnership with the U.S. Navy, that fuels its naval dominance.
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May
11
2026
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Early operational results from the Super D20B upgrade program are showing meaningful improvements in fuel efficiency and mission endurance for MD 500D operators. Initial data indicates a reduction in fuel consumption from approximately 35 gallons per hour to 28 gallons per hour—an improvement of roughly 20 percent.
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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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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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