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Apr
06
2026

Lady of Larissa Flies Again: Incredible New Footage Emerges of the Secretive RQ-180 Spy Drone

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New videos give an even clearer view – unquestionably our best ever – of the legendary classified

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Apr
06
2026

USAF F-16s Flying With AGM-158 JASSMs in Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

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Long-range JASSM strikes still continue on Iranian targets, particularly against missile and drone

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Apr
06
2026

Embraer releases first quarter results for 2026

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Embraer released on April 2 its first-quarter results for 2026. The company reports that it

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Apr
06
2026

Hartzell Propeller expands Top Prop conversion program with over 150 additions

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Hartzell Propeller has announced a major expansion to its Top Prop conversion program to provide

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Apr
06
2026

Global flight activity increases despite conflicts in Middle East

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ARGUS Analytics has released its March aircraft activity report and WINGX released its business

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Apr
06
2026

White House proposes cutting Essential Air Service funding by $372M

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The U.S. 2027 fiscal budget proposal that was released on April 3 includes a drastic decrease in

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Apr
06
2026

Author of reference guide for flight departments, John Sheehan, dies at 85

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Author of the book Business and Corporate Aviation Management, John J. Sheehan III, passed away in

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Apr
01
2026

Engine Assurance Program (EAP) adds the Pratt and Whitney Canada PW535E/E1 and the Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C to its hourly engine maintenance program

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EAP, the Dallas-based provider of hourly engine maintenance programs, is marking its tenth year by

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Apr
07
2026

YFQ-42A Dark Merlin CCA Crashes in California During Test

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GA-ASI confirmed a YFQ-42 crashed during take-off and testing has now been paused temporarily, with

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Apr
07
2026

Chilean KC-135 Tanker Refuels USAF F-35As on their Way to FIDAE 2026 Expo

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For the first time, a Chilean KC-135 refueled two U.S. F-35s that will take part in FIDAE 2026,

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Apr
07
2026

The A-10C Can Now Use Probe and Drogue Refueling

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A new Probe Refueling Adapter, developed in response to an urgent combatant command requirement,

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Apr
07
2026

New Details Emerge About Rescue Mission Deep Inside Iran

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New details were released during a White House press conference which described the rescue of the

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Apr
07
2026

DHS Secretary suggests restricting Customs and Border Protection at airports

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The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested the

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Apr
07
2026

Rise Aviation announces groundbreaking ceremony at Texas airport

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Rise Aviation announced on Wednesday that it will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at the North

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Apr
07
2026

Hermeus valued at $1B after closing $350M in financing round

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Hermeus has announced it has closed its Series C financing with $350 million. Its total capital

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Apr
07
2026

Textron Aviation announces In-Flight Operable Door for Cessna SkyCourier

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Textron Aviation has announced a new In-Flight Operable Door option for the passenger variant of its

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Apr
07
2026

Comlux America receives STC for Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty cabin

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Comlux America announced on Monday that it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from

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Mar
11
2026

Florida State Guard Has Selected Lifeseeker for Emergency Response Missions in the United States

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Atlanta, March 2026 – The Florida State Guard has selected Lifeseeker systems from CENTUM to support airborne emergency response missions. 

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Mar
10
2026

HELICOPTERES GUIMBAL launches the GrandCabri G5

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ATLANTA, Georgia - At a joint press conference held during the Verticon 2026 expo,  Helicopteres Guimbal officially announced the full-scale development of  the GrandCabri G5.  

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Mar
10
2026

MD Helicopters Raises the Bar - Again - with the MD 564TM

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MD Helicopters unveiled a new high-performance light single platform prototype, the MD 564 — an aircraft designed to extend the legacy of the iconic 500-series into a new era of capability. Building upon the proven 500-series lineage, the MD 564 concept integrates the Rolls-Royce 250- C47E/3 engine, delivering significant gains in power margin, payload flexibility, and high/hot performance.

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Mar
11
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY TO ADD CREWCHIEF, DIGITAL AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE INTELLIGENCE TO FUTURE AIRCRAFT

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TORRANCE, CA – March 11, 2026 – Robinson Helicopter Company, (RHC) will implement Crewchief Systems next-generation digital aircraft management capabilities across the future  R66 NxG and R88 helicopters, along with all legacy R22’s, R44’s and aircraft sent in under the  new RHC trade in program. Adding the Crewchief platform to future and legacy Robinson  helicopters offers owners and operators a secure, cloud-based digital infrastructure with lifetime  visibility into each aircraft’s operational and maintenance history. The initiative replaces  fragmented, paper-based logbooks and disconnected systems with a secure, structured digital  environment that delivers real-time operational and maintenance intelligence. 

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Mar
10
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ESTABLISHES ROBINSON UNMANNED BUSINESS UNIT, FORMALIZING EXPANSION INTO SCALABLE AUTONOMOUS AVIATION

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ATLANTA and TORRANCE, CA, March 10, 2026 — Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC)  announced today the establishment of Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit  dedicated to the development and support of a full suite of remotely piloted and  autonomous aircraft. The formation of this division expands Robinson’s current business to  include the broadest range of manned and unmanned vertical lift solutions currently  available, addressing a diverse set of mission requirements across civil, commercial, and  defense sectors.

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Mar
11
2026

PREDICTABLE POWER: STANDARDAERO SELECTED BY ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY AS PREFERRED MRO PROVIDER FOR R66 ROLLS-ROYCE RR300 ENGINES

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. AND TORRANCE, CA. – MARCH 11, 2026 – StandardAero (NYSE: SARO), a  leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services including engine  maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, has been selected by U.S.  helicopter OEM, Robinson Helicopter Company, to support their global fleet of R66 helicopters  powered by the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine. This relationship will provide R66 helicopter owners and  operators with a Robinson-recommended MRO solution for abbreviated turnaround times and  reduced costs. 

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Mar
10
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ADVANCES R88 DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING ADDING MULTIPLE NEW SUPPLIERS

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ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, advanced its R88 development program, integrating  a new group of strategic suppliers to further enhance the aircraft’s mission readiness.  Building upon the foundational partnerships established last year with Garmin and Safran  Helicopter Engines, these new collaborators will introduce state-of-the-art health  monitoring and datalink systems in addition to equipment designed specifically to reduce  downtime.  

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Mar
10
2026

Safran Arrius engine selected to power new GrandCabri G5 helicopter

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Atlanta, Verticon, 10 March 2026  - Safran Helicopter Engines and Helicopteres Guimbal today announced their exclusive  partnership to power the GrandCabri G5. This new helicopter will be powered with the 450 shp  Arrius 2D, a new variant of the Arrius engine family. 

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Mar
10
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY UNVEILS R44 UTILITY INTERIOR AT VERTICON 2026: A HEAVY-DUTY EVOLUTION OF THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING PISTON HELICOPTER

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ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the  global leader in civilian rotorcraft, unveiled the new R44 Utility trim at Verticon in Atlanta. Known  for decades as the industry’s reliable, multi-mission workhorse, the R44 is getting even tougher  with an all-new interior designed specifically for high intensity, "dirty" missions. 

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Mar
10
2026

Entrol leads SAR training in New Zealand: Northern Rescue Helicopter acquires two AW169 simulators with LED technology

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Madrid, March 10th, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce a significant expansion in the Oceanian market. Northern Rescue Helicopter has signed an agreement for two AW169 FNPT II MCC simulators, a move that reinforces the operator's commitment to the highest standards of Search and Rescue (SAR) and HEMS training.

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Mar
09
2026


Axnes Unveils CPX Wireless Intercommunication System: A New Benchmark in Passenger Audio, Protection, and InFlight Experience

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Atlanta, GA — March 10, 2026 — Axnes, a global leader in wireless intercom solutions with more than 30 years of proven aviation experience, today announced at VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, the launch of the CPX Wireless Intercommunication System, a nextgeneration Passenger Address (PA) and Intercommunication System (WICS), providing state of the art hearingprotection designed specifically for passenger transport and mission operations, like offshore, helicopter tourism, air medical and VIP . Built and engineered in Norway, CPX delivers certified performance, superior comfort, and seamless integration into modern rotorcraft cabins.

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Mar
09
2026

Sikorsky Ramps Up Production of New Variant S-92® Helicopter

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STRATFORD, Conn., March 6, 2026 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is preparing to build the first production batch of S-92A+™ helicopters, the latest variant of its flagship commercial heavy-lifter. A+ model aircraft will be manufactured and assembled in Stratford and Owego, New York, for a new head-of-state transport customer, and anticipated orders from Head of State and offshore-energy customers, marking an exciting development for current and future operators.

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Mar
09
2026

S-92 Helicopter Operators Renew ‘Total Assurance’ Contracts with Sikorsky

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Stratford, Conn., March 9, 2026 — In a significant boost to S-92® helicopter aftermarket support, six operators during 2025 and early 2026 have renewed multi-year Total Assurance Program (TAP™) contracts offered by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. Equivalent to a power-by-the-hour service, TAP enables operators to fly their aircraft at a known cost-per-hour basis, and receive replacement parts when needed. 

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