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Mesa, Arizona — October 24, 2025 – Today MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) announced the FAA approved the Supplemental Type Certificate for the Super D20B upgrade, which is the first in a series of upgrades coming over the next six months. Delivering enhanced power and performance through structural and aerodynamic improvements—while retaining the proven Rolls-Royce 250-C20B engine, the Super D20B offers operators a certified, cost-effective solution for increasing performance and max gross weight by up to 350 pounds or 11%. The upgrade is available at all MD Authorized Service Centers and the kits are ready to ship.
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Oct
27
2025
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Kobe, Japan, 27 October 2025 – Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau of Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus H160, becoming the world’s first firefighting operator of the type.
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Oct
27
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27 OCT 2025 – Omaha, NE – Metro Aviation, a recognized leader in air-medical transport solutions and aircraft completions, is proud to announce two significant developments that strengthen its support for critical-care rotorcraft operations. First, Metro will be the first completion center to offer an EMS-interior Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the new Airbus H160. Second, Metro has signed a purchase agreement for twelve Airbus H140 aircraft, which will be available for purchase and completion at Metro’s facility, offering air-medical operators a highly capable and mission-ready platform.
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Oct
27
2025
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(SALISBURY, MD) OCTOBER 23, 2025) With the government shutdown continuing, Kilroy Aviation, LLC, an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) company with Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), announced this week that it is assisting clients in obtaining STC certifications during the shutdown.
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Oct
28
2025
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Omaha, Nebraska (October 28, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, hosted a special delivery ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) to celebrate HALO-Flight’s delivery of a new IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi. As the fifth and final Bell 407GXi to deliver in HALO-Flight’s fleet renewal, the ceremony marked another milestone in the long-standing relationship between Bell and HALO-Flight; a premier nonprofit air medical service provider committed to delivering critical care and rapid emergency response across South Texas.READ MORE ROTOR PRO: https://justhelicopters.com/Magazine
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Oct
29
2025
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KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 29, 2025 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive, perpetual license to manufacture, sell, and support the Honeywell Sky Connect product line.
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Oct
29
2025
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Madrid, October 29th, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the sale of an H135 FTD Level 3 helicopter simulator to the Royal Thai Air Force. This agreement marks a significant milestone, strengthening the company's presence in the defense market and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Oct
30
2025
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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s [NYSE: LMT] Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter, powered by MATRIX™ technology.
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Oct
30
2025
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Helicopter Institute (HI) is expanding its agreement with Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) by introducing the TH-66 SAGE training platform into the U.S. Navy’s Contractor Operated Pilot Training - Rotary (COPT-R) program, operating out of Meacham Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. This move represents a significant upgrade in U.S. Navy flight training, as Helicopter Institute begins phasing out legacy aircraft, like the Bell 206B3, in favor of the more cost-effective, turbine-powered R66-based trainer.
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Oct
31
2025
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced today that it has begun manufacturing propeller blades at its Dayton, Ohio facility. This milestone expands in-house manufacturing of a critical conforming component and builds on the work already underway in Ohio, including testing, underscoring Dayton’s historic role in aircraft production ahead of commercial launch.
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Oct
31
2025
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Fort Worth, Texas (October 31, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it has appointed Tangmere Aircraft Sales as a Bell 429, SUBARU Bell 412EPX, and Bell 525 authorized sales representative in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Oct
31
2025
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Fort Erie, Ontario, 31 October 2025 – Airbus Helicopters in Canada is marking an important fleet modernisation milestone with Niagara Helicopters, as the operator celebrates four Airbus H130 helicopters that will support their aerial tourism operations. The completion of the fleet renewal, initially announced in 2024, supports Niagara Helicopters’ continued delivery of premium aerial tour experiences over the internationally-renowned Niagara Falls landmark.
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31
2025
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Omaha, Nebraska (October 31, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, hosted a special signing ceremony during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) with Air Methods announcing the signed purchase agreement for three Bell 407GXis to be added to their fleet along with celebrating a recently accepted delivery of a Bell 429, further expanding their air medical capabilities. This announcement comes on the heels of an announcement made earlier this year at VAI Verticon with Air Methods signing a Master Purchasing Agreement for up to 27 aircraft.
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Nov
03
2025
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 — As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, the County of Los Angeles today announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) for two S‑70i FIREHAWK® helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where rapid, reliable aerial response can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe.
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Nov
04
2025
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., – VerdeGo Aero™, Inc. is proud to announce it has achieved a perfect score for Cybersecurity -Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, following an assessment conducted by a Certified Third Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) in August 2025. This reinforces VerdeGo Aero’s commitment to cybersecurity when supporting hybrid propulsion needs for next-generation aircraft programs. Receiving this certification positions VerdeGo Aero as one of the first companies within the electric aviation sector to achieve compliance ahead of the full implementation of CMMC going into effect November 10th, 2025. VerdeGo Aero’s implementation of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 security requirements ensures robust protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in support of Department of War (DoW) programs and trusted aerospace partners.
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Nov
06
2025
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BOWLING GREEN Kentucky; Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil) announce’s validation of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for it’s Airbus Super Puma Tsunami External Tank.
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Nov
06
2025
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LOS ANGELES, CA, November 6, 2025 - Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its fourth quarter 2025 estimates.
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Nov
06
2025
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Bradenton, Fla – 29 October 2025 — Trakka Systems (“Trakka”), a global leader in integrated electro-optical and infrared imaging systems, has announced its acquisition by Acron Aviation (“Acron”), a world-leading provider of advanced aviation solutions.
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Nov
11
2025
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Float Festivities Kick Off at Robinson Helicopter Company on Airport Drive Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 4 p.m.
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Nov
12
2025
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Richmond, B.C. (November 12, 2025): Helijet International, North America’s largest helicopter airline, is pleased to announce it has signed a partner participation agreement with Aeroplan, Air Canada’s official loyalty and rewards program.
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Nov
12
2025
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Cologne, Germany (November 13, 2025) — GPMS International, the leader in helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has validated several of its existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its Foresight MX HUMS. The new validations include the Airbus AS350/H125 (STC 10086957), Bell 407 (STC 10069291), Bell 429 (STC 10087254), and Bell 212 and 412 models (STC 10087806).
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Nov
13
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Nov. 12, 2025) —Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces its inaugural Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference (SAASC), to be held May 27–29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Bali in Sanur, Indonesia. The event will gather operators, policymakers, manufacturers, and safety professionals from across the region to strengthen collaboration and share best practices in vertical aviation safety.
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Nov
13
2025
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Bangkok, Thailand (11 November, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the successful refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
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Nov
14
2025
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OKLAHOMA CITY and DÜBENDORF, Switzerland Nov. 13, 2025 — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO), which operates the world’s largest and most diverse law enforcement aviation fleet, has awarded a contract to Davenport Aviation to provide the Loft Dynamics virtual reality (VR) flight simulator. The simulator is the first VR flight simulator qualified by both the FAA and EASA. CBP will install Loft’s Airbus H125 VR flight simulator at its Oklahoma City training center—marking the first-ever use of VR flight training by a U.S. federal law enforcement agency and reflecting a broader industry shift toward safer, more immersive and more accessible pilot training.
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Nov
14
2025
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Abu Dhabi, UAE — November 14, 2025 — Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the successful completion of an in-country eVTOL flight test campaign, showcasing Midnight’s full eVTOL flight envelope – including vertical takeoff, transition, and wingborne flight – in the UAE’s local operating environment and over desert areas. The campaign marks a major step forward in the implementation of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vision, developed under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). In connection with this progress, Archer has now begun receiving payments under its definitive agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) related to its Launch Edition program.
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Nov
14
2025
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES, RETURNED TO AIRPORT, CONDUCTED A RUN-ON LANDING DAMAGING THE UNDERSIDE AND SKIDS, MONROE, LA.
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Nov
14
2025
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The pilot reported that he was transitioning the helicopter into a 4 ft hover when he encountered a wind gust. The pilot stated that he overreacted with too much right pedal and the helicopter rotated right, the left skid impacted the ground, which resulted in a dynamic rollover and impact with terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom.
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Nov
14
2025
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On October 22, 2025, about 1830 mountain daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Co. R66, N67GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ekalaka, Montana. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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Nov
14
2025
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On October 21, 2025, about 1108 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) R22 Beta II helicopter, N74583, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Springfield, Missouri. The flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction both sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.
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Nov
14
2025
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McKinney, TX — November 14, 2025 — Adventure Pilot, creators of the acclaimed iFly EFB navigation app, and Ag-Nav Inc., a global leader in aerial application systems, are proud to announce a powerful new integration: the iFly EFB navigation suite is now seamlessly available within Ag-Nav’s all-new Titanium System.
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