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Sep
16
2024
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On October 26, 2022, about 1711 central daylight time, a Bell 407 helicopter, N34BM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in the Gulf of Mexico, about 25 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and two passengers sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 air taxi flight.
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Sep
16
2024
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On September 01, 2022, about 0735 Pacific daylight time, a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter, N617CK, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near White City, Oregon. The two pilots and a ground support team member sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 rotorcraft external load flight.
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Sep
13
2024
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Fairfax, Virginia, USA — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the winners of its 41st Annual Student Design Competition. The team of University of Maryland took first place in the graduate category and Georgia Institute of Technology in the undergraduate category. In addition, Seoul National University took Best New Graduate Entrant honors and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University was the Best New Undergraduate Entrant. The US Army’s DEVCOM Army Research Lab was the sponsor of this year’s competition, supporting a total of $12,500 in prize money.
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Sep
13
2024
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The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 2024 scholarship season. Deserving female aviators can apply for over $550,000 of helicopter flight training and educational scholarships. These scholarships advance the helicopter industry by strengthening the talent pool and increasing diversity. Applications are due October 4th, 2024.
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Sep
12
2024
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Kelowna, BC, Canada – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), launches a new modern panel-mount radio for special-role and multi-mission platforms. Designed with the U.S. Forest Service and aerial firefighting operators in mind, the MTP136D is a Project 25 Phase 1 compliant VHF/FM solution for digital and analog communication on all channels across the 136MHz to 174MHz frequency band.
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Sep
12
2024
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Kelowna, BC, Canada, – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is proud to announce fellow Western Canada-based company, Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd., as the official launch customer for its brand new MTP136D panel-mount Forest Service radio.
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Sep
12
2024
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Kelowna, BC, Canada, April 11, 2024 – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), sees its new modern MTP136D forest service radio receive critical Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) certifications.
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Sep
12
2024
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Kelowna, BC, Canada – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is proud to announce a new distribution agreement with South Africa-based Safomar Technologies. The two companies join forces to bring AEM’s special mission communication products to Africa and to better serve customers in the region by providing best-in-class avionics systems and solutions.
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Sep
12
2024
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Kelowna, BC, Canada, – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is pleased to announce a partnership expansion with Texas Aerospace Technologies, a subsidiary of Texas Aerospace Services, to add AEM’s new MTP136D modern panel-mount P25 VHF FM Forest Service radio to its lineup of product offerings for their Latin American customers.
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Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing
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Sep
12
2024
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Kelowna, BC, Canada, August 06, 2024 – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), is granted a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its modern MTP136D P25 forest service radio. The Transport Canada awarded STC #SH24-21 is a significant milestone for AEM, as well as for operators providing aerial firefighting services using the industry workhorse H125 (AS350) aircraft.
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Sep
11
2024
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Coptersafety released “From the Ground Up” – a captivating documentary short film about helicopter pilots – for World Helicopter Day and has already gained over 23,000 views.
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Sep
11
2024
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UAVOS developed a new version of a cost-effective composite rotor blade for helicopter installation with up to 140 kg take-off mass, lower maintenance costs, and higher performance than its previous blades. UAVOS' retrofit rotor blade includes a glued stainless steel edging into the leading edge, high twist distributions, and modern airfoil to improve the performance of UAVs dramatically. A steel leading edge provides better protection blades operating in sand, rain, saltwater atmospheres, and harsh environments.
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Sep
10
2024
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BORON, CA, Sept. 9, 2024 – Mercy Air recently conducted a specialized landing zone training with U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, California’s largest open pit mine. The training, designed for the U.S. Borax Mine Emergency Response Team (ERT), focused on aircraft safety and the procedures for establishing a secure landing zone for the air medical team should they ever be dispatched to the mine for emergency care.
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Sep
10
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has taken the first step towards becoming a certified air taxi operator in the United Arab Emirates.
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Sep
10
2024
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Alexandria, VA (September 9, 2024) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and VLinc Corporation congratulate several early adopters for enrolling in the Operational Risk and Resilience Accreditation (ORRA) program. VAI and VLinc are working together as an integrated ORRA Team, a strategic partner for helicopter operators seeking to go beyond traditional risk management and elevate their operational processes. The following companies have enrolled in the program:
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Sep
09
2024
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Madrid, 9 September 2024 – Avincis has been awarded a further five-year contract by the public entity responsible for maritime search and rescue services in Spain, the Maritime Safety and Rescue Society (SASEMAR), valued at €305 million. This contract solidifies Avincis’s position in providing search and rescue (SAR) services in a region where it has delivered uninterrupted SAR support for the past 30 years.
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Sep
09
2024
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES INTO NAKNEK RIVER, KING SALMON, AK.
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Sep
09
2024
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AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER DURING HOVER WORK, GRAND FORKS, ND.
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Sep
09
2024
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This week marked an exciting milestone as Dufour Aerospace conducted a series of customer demonstrations and test flights at the Västervik airfield in Sweden. We at Savback, along with the Västervik Drone Science Park, were proud to support this groundbreaking event as one of Dufour’s strategic partners. This occasion also marked the first deployment of Dufour’s newly formed Operations Team in Sweden.
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Sep
09
2024
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Rome, 4 September 2024 –Leonardo and Petroleum Air Services of Egypt are further reinforcing their fruitful collaboration in the helicopter services field. With a fleet of eight AW139 light intermediate twin engine helicopters used for passenger and offshore transport supporting the energy industry in the country, Petroleum Air Services is Recognised Service Centre for Leonardo’s commercial helicopter products. Petroleum Air Services has now become an Authorised Service Centre, obtaining a higher rank in technical support which will allow the addition of more services, greater spare parts management, and further solutions to the benefit of third party customers and users. By doing so, this partnership will reinforce the level and quality of service in the area.
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Sep
06
2024
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GETTYSBURG, PA, Sept. 5, 2024 – National Grateful Patient Day, celebrated on September 7, is a day to recognize and appreciate caregivers and those in the medical profession. While patients are often grateful for the care provided, it’s rare that they can personally thank the teams who save their lives.
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Sep
06
2024
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Marignane, 6 September 2024 - Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters by the Republic of Iraq. The contract was signed in Baghdad by the Minister of Defence of Iraq Mr Thabet al-Abbassi in the presence of the French Ambassador Patrick Durel. These helicopters will be operated by the Iraqi Army Aviation command replacing older Mi-17s for a wider range of missions: counter-terrorisim, special operations, tactical troop transport, attack, ground fire support, MEDEVAC and combat search and rescue. Deliveries will start in 2025. Iraq already operates a fleet of Airbus helicopters from the H125, H135 and H145 families.
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Sep
06
2024
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Torrance, CA – September 5, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, obtained FAA approval to double the service life on specific Robinson R66 helicopter components from 2,000 to 4,000 hours. This approval, backed by previously approved data and structural testing, will help operators reduce maintenance costs, enhance reliability, lower operating costs by 6%, and reduce hourly reserve for overhauls by 25%.
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Sep
05
2024
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KIELCE, Poland, Sept. 5, 2024 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services.
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Sep
04
2024
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São Paulo, Brazil (September 4, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful delivery of a customized Bell 505 to All Motors Brazil, a Brazilian luxury automotive dealership.
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Sep
04
2024
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Torrance, CA – September 4, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, appointed Randall Schaffer as Vice President of Customer Success. In this new role, Schaffer will oversee all customer service initiatives, focusing on enhancing the overall experience for Robinson helicopter owners and operators through customer support, repair and overhaul teams, and more.
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Sep
03
2024
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SANTA CLARA, CA, September 3, 2024 – Today Archer Aviation announced that it has completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing the 400 test flight goal it set for 2024 approximately four months ahead of schedule.
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Aug
28
2024
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Madrid, August 28th, 2024 - As wildfire season intensifies across the Northern Hemisphere, Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and FFS flight simulators, has proudly announced the launch of its enhanced firefighting training simulator capabilities, now available for all Entrol mission-capable simulators.
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Aug
28
2024
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WASHINGTON (August 27, 2024) — The National Transportation Safety Board found Tuesday that a West Virginia former military helicopter crash that killed six was caused in part by the operator’s inadequate inspections and a lack of FAA oversight.
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Aug
28
2024
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 people who violated federal drone regulations. The FAA issued the fines between October 2022 and June 2024.
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