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Nov
06
2024

Leonardo and GDHF sign framework agreement to supply 10 AW189 offshore helicopters

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The world’s most successful super-medium category helicopter is set to further expand its presence in the world market, particularly for offshore transport supporting the energy industry. Leonardo and helicopter leasing company GDHF have signed a Framework Agreement to introduce ten more AW189s in the energy support market, with deliveries expected in the 2027-2029 period. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at European Rotors in Amsterdam today. 

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Nov
06
2024

Østnes Helicopters orders 10 Airbus H125s

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Amsterdam - Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, announced a contract for ten Airbus H125s at this year's European Rotors. They will join a fleet of more than 150 H125s in the region, which mainly perform utility and aerial work missions. 

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Nov
06
2024

GPMS and Bell Expand Collaboration on Predictive HUMS for Bell Models

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Amsterdam (November 6, 2024) –Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has entered into an expanded collaboration and distribution agreement with GPMS International for Foresight MX, the industry’s leading predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), for the Bell 407, 429, 212, and 412 series aircraft.  With this agreement, Foresight MX is now a Bell supported HUMS solution for these aircraft, and available for purchase directly through GPMS or Bell.

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Nov
06
2024

Airtelis signs framework contract with Airbus for H145 helicopters to expand offshore wind operations

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Amsterdam, 6 November 2024 – Airtelis and Airbus Helicopters took the opportunity of European Rotors to announce the signature of a framework agreement for the purchase of up to five H145 helicopters, including the firm order of one. The helicopters are foreseen to be operated and used by Airtelis’ subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères, which provides support for the offshore wind industry.

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Nov
07
2024

Nova Systems and Safran partnership to bolster innovation in defence and aerospace

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Nova Systems and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement, strengthening their partnership and joint efforts in pursuing Special Mission opportunities.

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Nov
07
2024

Bell Announces Rheinland Air Service as its Official Bell 505 Dealership for the Netherlands

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Amsterdam (Nov. 7, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at European Rotors 2024 that Rheinland Air Service GmbH (RAS) is now its authorized dealership for the Bell 505 in the Netherlands. RAS is also Bell’s select dealership in Germany and has supported Bell with key Bell 505 sales in the region since authorized in 2020.

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Tags: Bell Bell 505 European Rotors Textron
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Nov
07
2024

Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s Joint Venture Company, Soracle, Announces Agreement Including Intended Purchase Of Up To $500M of Electric Aircraft From Archer

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 7, 2024—Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and Soracle Corporation (Soracle), a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements focused on bringing advanced air mobility (AAM) services to Japan.

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Nov
08
2024

TracPlus Launches Mission-Critical Intelligence Offering at European Rotors

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TracPlus, a global leader in mission-critical operational intelligence software, today announced their new enterprise solution that transforms how large-scale aerial emergency response operations manage and utilise their operational data. The announcement comes as industry leaders at European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam highlighted the growing challenges of multi-agency coordination and operational intelligence.

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Nov
11
2024

European Rotors 2024 Concludes with Insightful Discussions on the Future of Rotorcraft Industry

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Amsterdam, Netherlands—11 November 2024—EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024, held from 04 November to 07 November at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, successfully concluded, attracting over 4,600 participants from around the globe. This annual event, sponsored by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), showcased the latest innovations, regulatory advancements, and best practices in the vertical flight sector.

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Tags: AMSTERDAM European Rotors
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Nov
11
2024

Spectrum Aeromed Partners with Bangkok Hospital to Advance Global Air Medical Training

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November 11, 2024 - Fargo, North Dakota USA – In an effort to drive innovation in air medical services worldwide, Spectrum Aeromed, a leading provider of air ambulance equipment, has collaborated with BDMS Medevac Center, Bangkok Hospital Headquarters, to develop the new Aeromedical Transport Training Center. Equipped with Spectrum Aeromed’s latest advanced air ambulance solutions, the center will serve as a key training ground for medical professionals from BDMS’s hospitals and across the region.

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Nov
11
2024

FAA Accident Report: MARKLEEVILLE, CA

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AIRCRAFT LANDED ON AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED DOWN THE EMBANKMENT INTO THE RIVER, MARKLEEVILLE, CA.

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Nov
11
2024

FAA Accident Report: BAKER CITY, OR

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AIRCRAFT PERFORMING LONG LINE AND HOVERING, EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AND MADE A FORCED HARD LANDING, BAKER CITY, OR.

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Nov
11
2024

Sikorsky and Rain Successfully Demonstrate Autonomous Flight with Wildfire Mission Autonomy to Rapidly Find and Suppress Test Fires

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Stratford, Conn., Nov. 11, 2024 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) and Rain, a leader in autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology, successfully demonstrated how an autonomous Black Hawk® helicopter can be commanded to take off, identify the location and size of a small fire, and then accurately drop water to suppress the flames.

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Nov
12
2024

Joby Announces Beginning of Work on First Dubai Vertiport

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Situated at Dubai International Airport (“DXB”), the vertiport is being constructed by Joby partners Dubai Road and Transport Authority (“RTA”) and Skyports, who celebrated the moment at a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby, as well as representatives from the Dubai RTA and Skyports.

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Nov
12
2024

Archer Hires UAE Leader from Abu Dhabi Executive Office And GCAA In Support Of Plan To Commence In-Country Service As Soon As Late Next Year

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SANTA CLARA, CA, November 12, 2024 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE Lead. Dr. Alhinai, who currently serves on the Board of Directors for the GCAA, the UAE’s aviation regulator, will be responsible for spearheading the planned launch of Archer’s electric air taxis in the region.

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Nov
12
2024

RTX's Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system

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LONDON, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip a fleet of new H-47 Chinooks for the UK Royal Air Force with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) avionics management suite. This cockpit upgrade will make UK Chinooks interoperable with the U.S. Chinooks, using the same avionics system, advance digital cockpit displays and applications.

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Nov
12
2024

Chile Carabineros Enhance Mission Capabilities with TrakkaCam TC-300 and Schiebel S-100

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The TrakkaCam TC-300 is a compact, gyro-stabilized multi-spectral imaging system designed for smaller platforms such as unmanned aerial systems. It provides exceptional high-definition image clarity, an extended operational range, and advanced perceptual tools that enhance decision-making in challenging environments. The TC-300 is a non-ITAR product certified to RTCA DO-160 environmental standards. The TC-300 also offers various laser options, making it an excellent choice for law enforcement and security applications.

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Nov
13
2024

Army grants ICARUS NVG Visor Air Worthiness Release

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ICARUS Devices is excited to announce that its Night Vision Goggle Visor has been granted an Air Worthiness Release (AWR) by the US Army. The Instrument Conditions Awareness Recognition and Understanding System (ICARUS) is a smart view limiting device that allows Instructor Pilots to simulate Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) in the aircraft. ICARUS changes visibility and allows Instructor Pilots to dial in the visibility for dynamic scenario-based training.

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Nov
13
2024

Bell Completes Expansion of its Huntsville Office

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Fort Worth, TX (November 12, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the completion of a major expansion to its Huntsville Office in Huntsville, Alabama. The expanded facility will enable Bell to provide briefing and conference space for its customers and the company.

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Nov
13
2024

FAA Accident Report: LAS VEGAS, NV

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK AN OBJECT WHILE ENROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL, LAS VEGAS, NV

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Nov
13
2024

FAA Accident Report: BORON, CA

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AIRCRAFT TOWING SURVEY EQUIPMENT BELOW, THE EQUIPMENT STRUCK POWER LIINES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, BORON, CA.

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Nov
13
2024

PJ Helicopters Installing Additional GPMS HUMS

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November 2024 – GPMS International announced today that it has completed delivery of a new order of Foresight MX HUMS to PJ Helicopters.  With these deliveries, PJ nears completion of HUMS installations for all their UH-60 Utility Hawks and further expands the monitoring of their Bell 407s. 

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Nov
15
2024

Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV Bring Automated Aerial Application to Helicopters

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Nashua, New Hampshire, USA and Barrie, Ontario, Canada : Rotor Technologies, Inc., the manufacturer of the largest spray drone in the world, is partnering with AG-NAV Inc., a leader in precision navigation and flow control technology to bring automated aerial application to the Sprayhawk unmanned helicopter. 

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Nov
15
2024

Sikorsky Increases S-92® Inspection Intervals

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STRATFORD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced that it is increasing the scheduled inspection intervals for S-92® helicopters from 375 flight hours to 500 hours, and from 750 flight hours to 1,000 hours. By increasing these intervals, average S-92 operators will be able to safely keep aircraft in service longer between inspections, mitigating downtime and maximizing availability for the fleet.

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Nov
15
2024

HeliPackers Seizes Strong Market Interest at European Rotors Show

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HeliPackers has entered the European helicopter logistics market in full force, debuting its end-to-end helicopter transport solutions at the European Rotors Show in Amsterdam last week. This marks a pivotal development for buyers and sellers, providing the critical support needed to seamlessly transfer helicopters across international borders and bridge the logistical gap between buyer and aircraft, no matter where they are located.

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Nov
15
2024

UAVOS Releases Next-Generation Ground Control Station

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Featuring fully redesigned switch buttons, I/O panels allow users to customize to their exact design needs fully. With an upgraded full-size keyboard and buttons, the rugged purpose-built PGCS.7 enables intuitive and user-friendly control making it possible to reduce the likelihood of operator error during missions. 

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Nov
15
2024

FAA Updates BasicMed Program

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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. 

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Nov
15
2024

FAA Accident Report: GALLIANO, LA

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AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNING FROM OFFSHORE PLATFORM AND WHILE LANDING LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED, GALLIANO, LA.

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Nov
15
2024

Robinson Helicopters: The High-Performance Workhorse of Agriculture 


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Fort Worth, TX – November 15, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s (NAAA) 2024 Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas from November 19-20, 2024. This marks the company’s inaugural participation at the premiere trade show for agricultural aviation.

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Nov
18
2024

Airbus delivers first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces

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Donauwörth, Germany, 18 November 2024 – Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named their new H145Ms “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), or LKH for short. The helicopter's missions include training, reconnaissance, special forces operations and light attack.

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