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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 24 July 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has launched a dedicated training academy in the UK to provide a one-stop-shop for rotary wing technical training, with more than 400 pilots, engineering technicians and aerospace leaders expected to go through the academy on an annual basis.
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Jul
27
2026
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Safran Helicopter Engines and Aura Aero have reached a new milestone in their partnership regarding the hybrid electric propulsion system of the ERA (Electric Regional Aircraft), the future 19-seater regional aircraft. The two companies have signed an agreement covering the development and integration of Safran turbogenerators for the ERA prototype, paving the way for the series production of its propulsion system. This agreement follows on from a memorandum of understanding in 2023 and represents a key milestone towards the aircraft’s maiden flight, certification and future entry into service.
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Jul
27
2026
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On July 10, 2026, about 0745 eastern daylight time, a Sikorsky S-76D helicopter, N93RT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huntersville, West Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight.
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Jul
28
2026
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Amarillo, TX. (July 27, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced an estimated $300 million, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Department of Navy. This base plus three option years contract provides the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on up to 49 U.S. Marine Corp AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom aircraft.
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Jul
28
2026
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) has delivered a new 480B turbine helicopter to Safomar Aviation (Safomar), its longtime authorized distributor serving South Africa and much of Sub-Saharan Africa. The delivery not only reflects the company’s longstanding partnership, but also marks Enstrom's first commercial aircraft delivery since resuming production—an important milestone as the company continues expanding support for both commercial and military operators worldwide.
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Jul
28
2026
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APSCON 2026 marked the first time the Airborne Public Safety Association brought its flagship event to Fort Lauderdale. Broward County Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony opened the show, and the exhibit hall filled with more than 150 exhibitors and 12 aircraft on the floor. Preliminary attendance came in higher than any of the previous five conferences.
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Jul
28
2026
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A year and a half ago, on January 29, 2025, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a PSA Airlines CRJ operating as American Airlines Flight 5342 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The collision claimed the lives of 67 people, including 60 passengers, two pilots, and two flight attendants aboard the CRJ, as well as the three Army crewmembers aboard the helicopter.
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Jul
29
2026
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Amarillo, TEXAS (July 29, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the achievement of the MV-22 Program of Record (POR) for the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Bell and Boeing commemorated the V-22 Osprey production milestone during a ceremony at the Bell Amarillo Assembly Center on July 28.
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Jul
31
2026
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Marignane, France, 30 July 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). This new variant of the NH90 TTH was designed specifically for special operations. France has ordered a total of 18 NH90 Standard 2 helicopters that will be delivered by mid 2029. They will be operated by the French Army Aviation’s special forces squadron in Pau. In December 2025, Spain joined the programme ordering 31 NH90s in a similar standard.
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Jul
31
2026
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The Arriel 2K engine that powers Leonardo’s AW09 helicopter, has received its type certificate from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This marks an important milestone towards the entry into service of the AW09, Leonardo’s new single-engine helicopter.
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Jul
31
2026
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TORRANCE, CA – August 3, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, is bringing its newest and largest aircraft, the R88, to Brazil for the first time. The helicopter will be on display at LABACE 2026 from August 4 – 6 in the Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo in booth SD 1230 and 130. Built to work, the R88 is designed to disrupt the light utility market by providing a high-capacity, cost-effective tool for executive transport, agri-business, parapublic work and utility missions.
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Aug
03
2026
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SAN JOSE, Calif., August 3, 2026 — Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today announced the completion of a piloted roundtrip journey with its all-electric Midnight aircraft on July 30th, departing from Salinas Municipal Airport and landing at Monterey Regional Airport before making the return flight. Archer worked closely with the FAA to execute this piloted, round trip inter city flight, a major step toward launching Midnight operations under the White House’s eIPP program later this year.
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Aug
03
2026
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North Vancouver, BC — August 4, 2026 — BOOST Systems has received EASA approval for its H125/AS350 Cargo Basket, Boarding Steps and Starlink Mount, expanding the availability of the company’s certified mission equipment for helicopter operators throughout Europe.
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Aug
04
2026
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MIDDLETOWN, Del., Aug. 4, 2026 — Summit Aviation has named Victor Kriger chief financial officer. Kriger joined the company July 27 and will oversee Summit Aviation’s financial strategy, planning, reporting and decision support.
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Aug
04
2026
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LOS ANGELES & SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atoms, the Industrial AI and Infrastructure company, and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), the company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiport sites in the United States. The companies will initially focus on Florida, New York, and Texas, the markets where Joby is preparing to launch early operations under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), as well as California.
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Aug
04
2026
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AIRCRAFT COLLIDED MID-AIR WITH N746H DURING FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, PASTHA, GREECE.
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Aug
05
2026
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Honolulu, HI, August 5, 2026 – This summer at RIMPAC 26, Lockheed Martin collaborated with the U.S. Navy to successfully demonstrate a rapidly retrainable AI/ML sonar expert for antisubmarine warfare (ASW). The system, known as SensorMAX™, monitors spectral energy including subsurface acoustic data to assist the crew with rapid threat detection. Augmented by over-the-air (OTA) model update capability, SensorMAX aims to dramatically improve the U.S. Navy’s subsurface detection capabilities.
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Aug
05
2026
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TORRANCE, CA – AUGUST 5, 2026– Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has reached a new milestone, selling its 5000th R44 Raven II helicopter to its dealership ARICA in Ecuador. This achievement marks a defining moment in the company’s history and reflects steady, global demand for the R44 globally.
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