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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
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
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
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
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
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

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

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

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
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
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

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

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

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

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
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
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

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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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
25
2025

StarFlight orders three Airbus H145 helicopters to strengthen Tasmanian’s emergency air services

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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
25
2025

Milestone Signs Purchase & Leaseback Agreements with Bristow for Two New Leonardo AW139 Search and Rescue Helicopters

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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

FAA Accident Report: EASTON, WA

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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
26
2025

AEM secures another STC for its MTP136D aerial firefighting radio

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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
26
2025

Royal Thai Air Force adds two Airbus H225 helicopters

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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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Sep
29
2025

VAI Applauds FAA Policy Enabling OSHA-Approved Harnesses for Human External Cargo

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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
29
2025

Osaka Names Japan Airlines’ And Sumitomo Corporation’s JV, Soracle, With Archer’s Midnight Aircraft As Its Air Taxi Partner

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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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Sep
29
2025

RAKTA, Joby and Skyports Partner to Launch Air Taxi Service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027

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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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Sep
29
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Receives Five-Year Contract to Build Up to 99 CH-53K® Heavy Lift Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps

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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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Oct
02
2025

Archer’s Midnight to Fly at 2025 California International Air Show Following Record Flight Test Achievements

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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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Oct
02
2025

FAA Updates Helicopter Routes, Zones at DCA, IAD and BWI

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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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