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Sep
23
2025

BRAND-NEW ROBINSON R22 ARRIVES AT REAGAN LIBRARY FOR “COWBOYS: HISTORY & HOLLYWOOD” EXHIBITION

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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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Sep
23
2025

Mississippi State University Advances Beyond Line of Sight Operations with SKIRON-X

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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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Tags: Aurora Mississippi State University
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Sep
23
2025

Avincis enters offshore wind market with acquisition of KN Helicopters, Denmark

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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

Joby to Join the California International Airshow in Salinas

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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

Sikorsky Mourns Passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky, 1925 - 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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Sep
22
2025

COPTERSAFETY ORDERS NEW AW139 FULL FLIGHT SIMULATOR FROM TRU SIMULATION

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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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Sep
22
2025

Teledyne FLIR Defense Opens New Office in Arlington, Virginia

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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

FAA Accident Report: ALVORD, TX

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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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Sep
22
2025

FAA Accident Report: HOUSTON, TX

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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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Sep
22
2025

Archer’s Midnight Flight Test Program Reaches Record Heights

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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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Sep
19
2025

Blade Urban Air Mobility Named Official Air Mobility Partner of The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

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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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Sep
19
2025

ASCENT AEROSYSTEMS ELEVATES PAUL FERMO TO PRESIDENT

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WILMINGTON, MA - September 16, 2025, 7:00am EDT - Ascent AeroSystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a Robinson Helicopter Company, has named Paul Fermo its new president, effective October 1, 2025. Fermo, currently serves as Vice President of Business Development and will assume the role on October 1, 2025, as current CEO and Cofounder, Peter Fuchs retires.

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Sep
19
2025

VAI Honors Frank Robinson’s Enshrined into National Aviation Hall of Fame

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Alexandria, VA (Sept. 19, 2025) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) celebrates the late Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, on his official induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Robinson, who passed away in 2022 at age 92, left behind an enduring legacy of engineering excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation that continues to influence the vertical aviation community. He will be honored during the 61st Enshrinement Ceremonies in Wichita, Kansas, this evening.

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Sep
19
2025

LEONARDO HELICOPTERS OPENS FLORIDA SUPPORT CENTER TO ENHANCE TH-73A AND CIVIL AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT CAPABILITIES

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MILTON, Fla. – [September 18, 2025] – Leonardo celebrated the official grand opening of its new Florida Support Center on September 18 at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment—now totalling $65 million—in U.S. military aviation support, civil helicopter services, and regional aerospace growth.

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Sep
19
2025

RECOIL AERIAL FIREFIGHTING TANKS HELP FIGHT MAJOR WESTERN U.S. FIRES

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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 19, 2025  Firefighters battling recent large fires across the Western U.S. have received help from new, American-made helicopter firefighting technology.   Kentucky’s Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), has seen heavy usage of its Tsunami Internal AFSS 790-gallon tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. 

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Sep
18
2025

TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator achieves FAA qualification, ushering in a new era of immersive pilot training

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TAMPA, Fla. (September 8, 2025) – TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and an affiliate of Bell Textron Inc., announced today its cutting-edge Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD), the Veris is also designed to meet European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) FTD Level 3 standards, with EASA qualification expected later this year. This milestone further solidifies TRU Simulation’s position as an industry leader in developing advanced, high-fidelity Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and FTDs. 

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Sep
17
2025

RTX's Collins Aerospace awarded NATO contract for electromagnetic warfare command and control system

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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to provide its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management (EWPBM) solution to NATO. This integrated software tool is designed to plan, direct, coordinate, synchronize, and assess electromagnetic warfare activities.

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Sep
16
2025

FAA Accident Report: DECATUR, TX

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AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD DAMAGING THE SKIDS AND TAIL, DECATUR, TX.

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Sep
15
2025

Dallas Avionics Participates in Civil Air Patrol Training
Leadership Conference

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( September 12, 2025, Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics participated in the Civil Air Patrol Training (CAP)Leadership conference held in Atlanta this year. As a leading distributor of the world’s most technologically advanced equipment, Dallas Avionics chose to participate to hear directly from industry leaders.

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Sep
12
2025

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Plan to Fast-Track Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles

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Friday, September 12, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles. These new technologies have the potential to transform aviation, including expanding connectivity to rural American communities, reducing road congestion in urban areas, and enhancing emergency services or medical transport. The action follows President Trump’s executive order to unleash American drone dominance. 

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Tags: AAM Drone FAA
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Sep
12
2025

Archer Advances Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities

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Washington, DC, September 12, 2025 - Today, Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced it is aiming to participate in the White House’s newly established eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) alongside U.S. airlines, including United Airlines, and interested cities. This is the first federal initiative designed specifically to accelerate real world electric air taxi operations in the U.S.

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Sep
12
2025

JFJ Aviation & Defence GmbH Teams Up with Vrgineers to Develop the Most Advanced Unrestricted 5th Generation Fighter Simulator

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AUSTRIA, Burgkirchen – [September 12, 2025] – JFJ Aviation & Defence GmbH is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Czech-US technology company Vrgineers to co-develop an unrestricted version of a 5th Generation Fighter Simulator, setting a new benchmark in immersive pilot training and defense simulation. 

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Sep
12
2025

Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations through White House eVTOL Integration Program

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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 plans to participate in the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The President’s recent Executive Order (EO) directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure that mature eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing) aircraft can begin operations in select markets ahead of full FAA certification, a critical step in preparing for scaled commercial service.

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Tags: eIPP Joby Aviation White House eVTOL
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Sep
11
2025

FAA Accident Report: MONROE, GA

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A FIELD UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES AND POST CRASH FIRE, MONROE, GA

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Sep
10
2025

FAA Accident Report: COALGATE, OK

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AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FIELD, COALGATE, OK

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Sep
10
2025

Joby to Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services to the Uber App

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER), the largest rideshare and delivery platform in the world, today announced they plan to bring Blade’s air mobility services to the Uber app as soon as next year, following Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business.

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Sep
10
2025

SwissDrones Report: 89% of Energy Executives Believe Deteriorating Infrastructure Will Lead to a Major, Preventable Pipeline or Powerline Incident Within the Next Decade

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Zurich, Switzerland, 10 September 2025 – SwissDrones, a leading provider of advanced aerial intelligence solutions and long-range uncrewed helicopter systems, today released its Energy Infrastructure Index. The report, conducted by Censuswide in partnership with SwissDrones, uncovers C-Level energy executives’ greatest concerns about infrastructure risks, calling for better inspection and maintenance protocols, including the use of new technologies like uncrewed helicopter systems.  

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Sep
09
2025

FlightSafety International Advances Mixed Reality Training to Enhance Pilot Readiness and Reduce Aircraft Dependency

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Columbus, OH (September 4, 2025) – FlightSafety International, a global leader in aviation training and simulation, today announced the expansion of its mixed reality (MR) capabilities as part of a broader strategy to enhance aviation safety and pilot readiness, reduce aircraft dependency, and provide more scalable training pathways across both fixed- and rotary-wing platforms. 

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Sep
09
2025

CENTUM Announces Lifeseeker selected by Airbus Helicopters as a Linefit Option

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September 2025 – CENTUM and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to linefit the Lifeseeker on Airbus Helicopters’ platforms.

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Sep
09
2025

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Hires Retired Army Aviator Keye Perry

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Boise, Idaho – 9/9/2025 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that the company has hired retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Keye Perry as their Eastern United States USG Territory Manager. 

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