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Jul
16
2026
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINE AND CAME TO REST IN A FIELD, IOWA CITY, IA.
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Jul
16
2026
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WASHINGTON, DC – [July 16, 2026] – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) and Macquarie Capital today announced America’s Consortium for Electric Skyways (ACES), a plan to electrify up to 250 air taxi sites across the United States. In the coming decade, the consortium will build the standardized charging foundation required to scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) commercial operations in and around major metropolitan areas, including airports and vertiports in California, Texas, Florida and New York.
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Jul
15
2026
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Head-up display technology has a proven track record in military and commercial aviation, improving safety, situational awareness and cockpit efficiency. EyeLights, AURA AERO and Adventure Pilot are now combining their expertise to bring this technology to general aviation pilots through APEX HUD, a new generation of connected head-up display glasses.
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Jul
15
2026
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SEA, a leader in law enforcement aircraft modifications, is pleased to deliver a mission ready Bell 505 to the Flagler County Sheriff Office (FCSO). The aircraft was modified to include an expanded instrument panel with the MacroBlue MB15W NVIS/Touchscreen monitor, a Technisonic TDFM-9100 tactical radio, a three-place PS Engineering PAC-45 mission audio distribution system, and a Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B Out/In transponder. For ISR operations, SEA installed the Trakka mission suite to include the TC-300 EO/IR sensor, TC100 Mapping Computer, TLX Searchlight and TrakkaStream for Video Downlink capability. The full cockpit was also upgraded and certified for NVIS operations via existing STC, held by Aero Dynamix Inc. (ADI).
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Jul
15
2026
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities from Virginia to Maryland. This is a major milestone in the Department’s work to safely launch Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into America’s skies under the Trump Administration’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
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Jul
15
2026
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SILICON VALLEY, CA — July 15, 2026 — Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced Zee, what it believes to be the world’s leading aviation-specific foundational model that delivers a unified aviation intelligence platform built on ADS-B, ATC communication, maps and charts, aircraft state, terrain and weather data. Zee is trained on real-world operational data, aggregated through Archer's proprietary data pipeline and a global network of over 6,000 ADS-B receivers.
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Jul
15
2026
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SPRING, Texas, July 14, 2026 Helicopter completion and MRO provider Helicopter Services, Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, has announced it is customizing a new Airbus H125 for the Dallas Police Department.
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Jul
15
2026
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(July 15, 2026, Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics is pleased to announce that, following a successful demonstration of the BlueFly® detection device at the annual SAREX event in Texas, the company will be distributing the innovative search-and-rescue device.
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Jul
14
2026
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MELBOURNE, FL. — Avidyne Corporation today announced a major update to its Vantage 12 flight deck for Cirrus aircraft and introduced the DFC110 autopilot with vertical navigation (VNAV). The update also includes support for approach minimums on the primary flight display, upgraded nationwide VFR charts, and dozens of additional enhancements developed in response to feedback from the growing Vantage dealer and pilot community.
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Jul
14
2026
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MIELEC, Poland, July 14, 2026 — In a milestone for European aerial firefighting and emergency response, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has commenced production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK® helicopters. The aircraft are being manufactured for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior through a partnership with Česká letecká servisní (ČLS), a Helicopter Alliance (HA) company and United Rotorcraft.
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Jul
13
2026
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The pilot reported that during a personal flight in the helicopter, he made an approach to land in mountainous terrain. While landing, the tail rotor and vertical stabilizer struck tree stump and the helicopter touched down on the uneven surface and came to rest upright. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor and vertical stabilizer.
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Jul
13
2026
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On August 23, 2024, about 1130 eastern standard time, a Bell Textron Canada 505 helicopter, N945TC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marianna, Florida. The student pilot and the flight instructor were uninjured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 91 instructional flight.
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Jul
13
2026
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Frankfurt/Main / Berg, Germany, July 2026 – Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) has successfully completed the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) assessment of the H145 XR-SIM. The LBA, the German Federal Aviation Office, declared the XR-SIM as “Ready for Training”.
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Jul
10
2026
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TEXAS/MICHIGAN (July 9, 2026)—Two leading aviation companies are together bringing a trusted American aircraft brand to an expanded range of clients. Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) has selected Helicopter Services, Inc. (HSI), a longtime aircraft sales, completion and MRO provider based in Spring, Texas, as its newest dealer.
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Jul
10
2026
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For decades, Bell has partnered with public safety agencies around the world, delivering reliable, mission-ready aircraft that operators trust when on the job. As a leader in airborne law enforcement and search-and-rescue (SAR) solutions, Bell continues to support operators with platforms designed for readiness, precision, and adaptability in the field.
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Jul
07
2026
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Mesa, Arizona – July 2026 – MD Helicopters is proud to announce the delivery of a new MD 530F helicopter to an operator in Zimbabwe, marking the first MD 530F ever delivered into the country.
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Jul
07
2026
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AIRCRAFT CRASH LANDED AND BECAME SUBMERGED INTO CHELATNA LAKE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, CHELATNA LODGE, AK.
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Jul
07
2026
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AIRCRAFT CLIPPED A TREE ON LANDING AND CRASHED IN A FIELD, SPRINGTOWN, TX
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Jul
07
2026
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Grand Prairie, United States, 7 July 2026 – Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 helicopters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO). These aircraft will be operated by Air and Marine Operations to support critical law enforcement, border security, and public safety missions across the United States.
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Jun
30
2026
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, SAN JOSE, CA.
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Jun
30
2026
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. and TOYOTA CITY, Japan, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) and Toyota Motor Corporation today announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance by establishing the Joint Venture to realize air mobility. This will combine Joby's pioneering work in electric aviation with Toyota's globally recognized expertise in production systems and operational excellence.
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Jun
30
2026
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Lagos, Nigeria, 30 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and Kasi Healthcare have signed an agreement for the procurement of up to two Airbus H135 helicopters for emergency medical services. This agreement, which was announced during the 3rd Nigeria Airlift 2026 Forum, marks a significant milestone in the development of advanced emergency medical aviation services in Nigeria.
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Jun
29
2026
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT LOWER CHIN BUBBLE, TYLER, TX.
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Jun
29
2026
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, DRIGGS, ID.
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Jun
29
2026
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Berg, Germany, 24 June 2026: Designed around the theme “New Realities Outpace Training – XR Closes the Gap”, the one-day event hosted by REISER Simulation and Training GmbH and Varjo brought together around selected participants from the aerospace, defense, civil aviation and training communities at REISER’s facility south of Munich.
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Jun
24
2026
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 24, 2026 -- Skyryse®, a leader in aviation automation and simplified flight controls, announced today a partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company, through its UAS subsidiary Robinson Unmanned, to integrate SkyOS™ into the Robinson R66 and develop a Group 4 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for defense applications.
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Jun
24
2026
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Coptersafety has announced the substantial expansion of their training services with the establishmentof a new state-of-the-arttrainingcenter in Oslo, Norway. The new center is set to open in 2028.
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Jun
24
2026
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Donauwörth, Germany, 24 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft is part of a wider procurement contract signed in 2024 via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to equip both the Belgian armed forces and the Federal Police. Highlighting the growing momentum of the programme, Belgium has also recently exercised its option for three additional H145M helicopters, bringing the nation’s total fleet on order to 20 aircraft.
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Jun
23
2026
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A TREE LINE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, TROY, MO.
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Jun
22
2026
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The pilot of the helicopter departed on the final stage of a multi-leg public use contract flight to reposition a helitack crew. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) contract specified that operations were restricted to day visual meteorological conditions; the planned arrival time at the destination was about 30 minutes after sunset and just short of the 14-hour limit of the pilot’s duty day.
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