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Oct
13
2025
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Washington, Oct. 13, 2025 — From concept to reality in 10 months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into the S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has 25% more cargo space than a typical Black Hawk. Sikorsky replaced the cockpit section with actuated clamshell doors and ramp, and swapped conventional flight controls with a third-generation, low-cost, fly-by-wire system integrated with MATRIX™ autonomy technology.
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Lockheed Martin
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Oct
13
2025
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According to the operator, the instructor and pilot receiving instruction were conducting hover autorotation training over cement that was visually obstructed by a hard packed dirt surface. On the third autorotation, the pilot under instruction established a hover at a slightly higher altitude than the previous two practice iterations. During recovery, the pilot receiving instruction executed the appropriate procedures, but the helicopter began to settle faster than expected and he was unable to sufficiently reduce the rate of descent. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard and resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom.
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NTSB Report
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Oct
13
2025
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The student helicopter pilot stated that during a personal flight, he and a pilot departed the airport, flew to a ranch and returned. The pilot did not hold a flight instructor certificate. Upon return, they flew to the airport fuel facility to obtain fuel. A witness stated that the student pilot told him he was manipulating the flight controls at the time of the accident during a hover taxi and due to gusty wind conditions and not being comfortable, he transferred the flight controls to the pilot. The student pilot stated as the helicopter nearly touched down in front of the fuel facility, a big gust of wind, presumably a whirlwind, shot the helicopter straight up about 20-25 ft, and the helicopter did a quick 360° turn and rolled left before it came crashing down. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor, fuselage, and main rotor. The student pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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TX
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Oct
09
2025
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2025 — In a deal worth more than $173 million, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services.
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ME-139 Grey Wolf
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Oct
08
2025
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STRATFORD, Conn., Oct. 6, 2025 – Less than a year after proving the flight efficiency and reliability of a novel rotor blown wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is unveiling its Nomad™ future family of aircraft.
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Nomad
Sikorsky
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Oct
08
2025
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2025: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), today announced plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the United Arab Emirates, providing direct eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft access to one of the region’s most prominent hospital facilities.
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Joby
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Oct
06
2025
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has flown its all-electric aircraft at the California International Airshow in Salinas, flying in its own backyard following landmark demonstration flights with ANA in Osaka, Japan that are expected to continue through October 13th. From Friday to Sunday, Joby completed three airshow demonstrations for a captivated California audience, including round-trip flights between Marina (OAR) and Salinas (SNS).
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Oct
06
2025
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In a medical emergency, every second counts. Immediate access to treatment can mean the difference between life and death for patients in critical condition. Starting today, communities across western Kentucky and southern Illinois will benefit from a major upgrade in emergency medical care. Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL), a division of Global Medical Response, is proud to introduce a Bell 407 helicopter into service.
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Oct
02
2025
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today published updated helicopter route charts as part of its regular 52-day update cycle, including permanent changes following the January 29 midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). This also includes modifications to helicopter zones at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
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Oct
02
2025
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SALINAS, Calif. – October 1, 2025 – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) announced today that it plans to conduct public flights of its all-electric Midnight aircraft on Oct. 4-5 at the 2025 California International Air Show in Salinas, California. The Salinas Municipal Airport is home to Archer’s test flight facility, where the company has been flying its eVTOL aircraft since 2021.
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Sep
29
2025
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STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), received a $10.855 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build up to a maximum of 99 CH-53K® King Stallion® helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps over five years, the largest-quantity order to date for the aircraft. The award will ensure consistent deliveries of the United States' most powerful heavy-lift helicopter between 2029 and 2034 and reinforce the U.S. industrial base by sustaining thousands of production roles at Sikorsky and across its nationwide supply chain.
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King Stallion
Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky
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Sep
29
2025
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Ras Al Khaimah, UAE , Santa Cruz, CA, & London – September 29, 2025 –The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (“RAKTA”), Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Skyports Infrastructure (“Skyports”) today announced a long-term collaboration to launch a passenger air taxi service network in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (“RAK”) by 2027. The announcement followed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, marking a significant milestone in advancing innovative and sustainable mobility solutions in the UAE. The partnership will bring together the direct support of RAKTA, Skyports’ leadership in developing vertiport infrastructure, and Joby’s all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, to design, develop and operate the first air taxi service in RAK.
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RAKTA
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Sep
29
2025
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Santa Clara, CA – September 29, 2025 – Today Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) announced that its partner, Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, has been named to lead the establishment of air taxi services in the Osaka Prefecture. This makes Archer the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer set to play a key role in the establishment of air taxi services in Osaka.
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Soracle
Sumitomo Corporation
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Sep
29
2025
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Alexandria, Va. (Sep. 26, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) welcomes the recently implemented FAA policy on fall-protection harnesses used by utility line workers when performing human external cargo (HEC) activities. The policy expands operator options to include US government–accepted harnesses that meet standards recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and accepted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The change ensures uniformity, improving safety and supporting compliance with local, state, and federal rules.
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Sep
26
2025
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Marignane, France, 26 September 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new aircraft will significantly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS) operations, reinforcing their commitment to national security and humanitarian support.
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H225
Royal Thai Air Force
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Sep
26
2025
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Kelowna, BC, Canada, September 25, 2025 – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), secures a second Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its modern MTP136D P25 forest service radio. The Transport Canada awarded STC #SH25-17 will streamline radio installations for operators providing aerial firefighting services using several popular Bell helicopter models.
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Sep
25
2025
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE LANDING FOR PICK UP IN A PARKING LOT, EASTON, WA
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Sep
25
2025
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DUBLIN – September 25, 2025 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed purchase and leaseback agreements with Bristow Group Inc. [NYSE: VTOL], the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, for two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters.
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Sep
25
2025
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Hobart, Australia, 24 September 2025 – Australian aviation provider StarFlight has placed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services for the Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The H145 fleet is set to enter into service in late 2027, with the aircraft performing missions across Tasmania.
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Sep
23
2025
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SIMI VALLEY, CA – September 23, 2025 – The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) received a brand-new Robinson R22 helicopter from Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, for its new exhibition, “Cowboys: History & Hollywood.” The helicopter will be a central feature of the new exhibition, "Cowboys: History & Hollywood," which opens to the public on October 18, 2025, and runs through April 19, 2026.
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Robinson
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
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Sep
23
2025
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Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory is working on a groundbreaking project aimed at advancing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for emergency response operations beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, provided their Group 2 UAS, SKIRON-X, to serve as a test platform throughout the project.
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Sep
23
2025
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LISBON, Portugal – 23 September, 2025: Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark.
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Sep
23
2025
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it will be at the California International Airshow in Salinas next month, displaying its aircraft for the local community to experience. On October 4 and 5, attendees will have the opportunity to step inside the Joby aircraft, experience the cabin firsthand, and meet the team behind its design. Guided walk-throughs, interactive demos, and hands-on activations will offer an up-close look at the technology, helping build familiarity and excitement around the future of travel.
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Sep
22
2025
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is saddened to learn of the passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky on Sept. 18 at the age of 100. Our deepest condolences go to his wife, Elena.
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Sergei Sikorsky
Sikorsky
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Sep
22
2025
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Coptersafety and TRU Simulation signed an agreement for a new AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for Coptersafety’s facility in Finland adjacent to Helsinki International Airport.
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Coptersafety
Tru Simulation
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Sep
22
2025
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WASHINGTON D.C., Sept 18, 2025 ― Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), held an opening event yesterday for its new office in the Crystal City area of Arlington, Virginia, minutes from the Pentagon.
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Sep
22
2025
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AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING MANEUVERS, THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES SEPARATED THE TAIL BOOM FROM THE FUSELAGE, ALVORD, TX.
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FAA Accident Report
TX
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Sep
22
2025
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AIRCRAFT LANDING ON THE POST OAK HOTEL HELIPORT AND EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE DAMAGING A KAPTON WIRE BUNDLE, HOUSTON, TX.
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FAA Accident Report
Houston
TX
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Sep
22
2025
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Salinas, CA – September 22, 2025 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that its Midnight aircraft successfully completed its highest altitude flight to date, reaching altitudes of 7,000 feet. The flight took off from Archer’s test facility in Salinas, CA, and represents the latest milestone in Midnight’s envelope expansion testing program.
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Archer
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Sep
19
2025
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade”, “Company”), a division of Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), announced its role as the Official Air Mobility Partner of the 2025 Ryder Cup, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the iconic Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, NY. The Ryder Cup, a biennial men’s team golf competition between the United States and Europe, is one of the most prestigious events in global sports.
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Joby
The Ryder Cup
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