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Apr
08
2025
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Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the launch of the MR Hoist Operator Station, a cutting-edge solution for training hoist operators in critical mission scenarios. This new system integrates mixed reality technology to create an immersive and highly realistic training environment, focusing on the essential communication between the pilot and hoist operator.
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Apr
10
2025
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ALICANTE, Spain, April 10th 2025 – Avincis, Europe’s leading emergency aerial services operator, has concluded a four-month aerial firefighting mission in Chile where it tripled the number of hours flown compared to previous seasons.
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Apr
10
2025
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Friedrichshafen, Germany (April 9, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at Aero Friedrichshafen its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell received previous orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in the European market from Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior and Croatia Ministry of Interior.
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Apr
14
2025
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Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) by EuroTec has received three new FAA STC approvals for True Blue Power Lithium-Ion Battery Kits installed in the tailboom. The kits are now FAA approved for the TB20 battery in the EC130 and both the TB20/TB30 in the H125/AS350 series helicopters.
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Apr
14
2025
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The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing in Cape May, New Jersey, between April 14-25.
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Apr
14
2025
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE HUDSON RIVER, NEW YORK, NY.
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Apr
14
2025
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NTSB Preliminary Report: Chamblee, GA
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Apr
14
2025
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On March 19, 2025, at 1228 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B II, N23SD, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical cables and terrain near Mountain Home Park, Washington. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight.
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Apr
14
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 13, 2025 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), the US-based designer of the world’s most advanced rotorcraft aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), recently completed key steps toward approval of its Internal AFSS tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopter.
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Apr
15
2025
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The FAA has issued an emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Charter, Inc., which operated the Bell 206 helicopter that crashed Thursday in the Hudson River. The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company’s director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired.
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Apr
15
2025
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AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED ON LANDING, CHINO, CA.
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Apr
16
2025
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND PERFORMED AN AUTOROTATION LANDING HARD, AMBOY, WA
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Apr
17
2025
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KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 16, 2025 – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced an agreement regarding the development of a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92® helicopter.
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Apr
17
2025
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Richmond, B.C. (April 15, 2025): The fully operational, medically equipped Sikorsky S-76A helicopter Helijet recently donated from its fleet for medical airlift use in Ukraine has arrived safely. Ukrainian engineers trained by Helijet in the aircraft’s service and maintenance procedures have received the packaged helicopter for reassembly and testing before pressing it into service.
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Apr
17
2025
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD, UKIAH, CA.
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Apr
17
2025
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD, FARGO, ND.
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Apr
18
2025
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Port Alberni, British Columbia – April 17, 2025: Coulson Aviation, a global leader in aerial firefighting, is proud to partner with the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) to introduce the Coulson Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures (AME-S) Scholarship. This $54,000 CAD scholarship package covers tuition, hybrid apprenticeship training, and essential tools, ensuring recipients receive unparalleled support in their journey to becoming fully licensed AME-S professionals.
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Apr
21
2025
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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING 13 MILES SOUTHEAST OF KIWA FOR AN ANNUNCIATOR INDICATION.
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Apr
21
2025
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On September 10, 2023, about 1345 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 212 helicopter, N873HL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Balch Camp, California. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 firefighting flight.On September 10, 2023, about 1345 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 212 helicopter, N873HL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Balch Camp, California. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 firefighting flight.
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Apr
21
2025
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UAVOS, a developer of unmanned aerial technologies and software solutions, tested its new AI-powered software platform designed to automatically analyze, interpret, and manage large volumes of drone inspection data. The AI Report Generator solution addresses a critical industry need to convert massive drone-collected imagery into fast, actionable intelligence - without manual review. UAVOS’ new software solution has been leveraged in the projects and reduced inspection-to-report turnaround time by over 70%.
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Apr
22
2025
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Madrid, April 22nd, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced the sale of a H145 FNPT II MCC simulator to Search and Rescue Services Limited (SRSL), a prominent provider of emergency services in New Zealand. The simulator, which will be installed in Q4 2025, marks another step in Entrol’s ongoing expansion into the Oceania region, following the success of previous projects.
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Apr
22
2025
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Atlanta, Georgia – April 22, 2025 – Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a global leader in aerospace and defense products and value-added services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter N. Farley as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this capacity, Farley will oversee all legal and compliance matters across PAG’s worldwide operations.
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Apr
23
2025
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The tragic January 29 midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport exposed hazards from the mix of helicopters and fixed-winged aircraft in the surrounding airspace. We took swift action by permanently restricting non-essential helicopter operations and eliminating helicopter and fixed-wing mixed traffic around the airport.
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Apr
23
2025
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Esbjerg, 23rd April 2025 - Helicopter operator NHV Group and wind turbine manufacturer Vestas are collaborating with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from helicopter operations. Starting in April, flights from NHV group departing from Esbjerg Airport will be fully integrating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) whenever possible.
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Apr
24
2025
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Athens, 24 April 2025 – Airbus has committed to providing full flight H160/H175 simulators for training in Brazil in 2028. The simulators will support the training needs for the growing energy sector in Latin America, demonstrating Airbus’ commitment to customer proximity and aviation safety.
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Apr
24
2025
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LISBOA, Portugal, April 24th 2025 – Avincis emergency medical helicopters, operating air ambulance missions for INEM, made 29 landings at Lisboa’s Santa Maria Hospital in the first month of operation of its newly-renovated heliport, which has been closed since 2020.
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Apr
25
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Apr. 24, 2025) -- In a move that Vertical Aviation International (VAI) strongly opposes, the New York City Council today passed Int. 0026-A, legislation that severely restricts nonessential helicopter operations at city-managed heliports and will ultimately prohibit all but fully electric-powered aircraft.
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Apr
25
2025
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - April 23, 2025 – The General Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA) has approved the design for the planned transformation of an Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for both helicopter and eVTOL aircraft operations.
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Apr
25
2025
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STRATFORD, Conn., April 24, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow's S-92® helicopter fleet.
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Apr
28
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Apr. 28, 2025) -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI) commends the FAA for its decision to halt implementation of a controversial policy that would have classified pilots’ incomplete medical certification applications as denied, the same category occupied by pilots who have been evaluated as unfit to fly.
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