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Jul
30
2024
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Able Aerospace Services, Inc. announced that Airbus Helicopters has renewed its service center agreement for an additional three years. Able has been an authorized Airbus Service Center for more than a decade providing dynamic component repair and overhaul services for multiple Airbus Helicopters platforms including AS350, AS365, SA366, H120, H130, H135, H155, BK117, H145 and BO105.
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Jul
30
2024
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Fort Worth, Texas (July 29, 2024) – Schweizer is pleased to announce HeliPoint Australia of Darwin has joined the Schweizer family as an Authorized Sales and Service Center. HeliPoint Australia serves Northern Australia with helicopter maintenance, parts, sales, and support.
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30
2024
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WASHINGTON— In a first for U.S. aviation, the FAA has authorized commercial drone flights without visual observers in the same Dallas-area airspace.
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Jul
30
2024
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SPRING, Texas, July 29, 2024 One of the nation’s leading helicopter sales and support companies has recently put final touches on a new aircraft completion for East Flagler Mosquito Control District (EFMCD) in Florida.
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Jul
31
2024
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SANTA MONICA AND ATLANTIC CITY (July 31, 2024) — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has qualified its VR simulator — the first FAA-qualified VR FSTD in the United States. This achievement is a landmark in aviation safety and a pivotal step in bringing advanced flight simulation technology to pilots and operators nationwide amid intensifying demand for pilots. It also cements VR’s increasingly influential role in the future of U.S. pilot training. Outside the U.S., Loft Dynamics is the first and only VR simulator to achieve qualification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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Jul
31
2024
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(DALLAS, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics announced this week from APSA's annual APSCON convention in Houston, Texas, the addition of Shannon Vanderhoof to their team as their newest Technical Sales Representative.
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31
2024
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Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina (July 31, 2024)— Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced a signed purchase agreement for a SUBARU Bell 412EPX to the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior, forming the agency’s first helicopter unit. The aircraft will support medical transport, citizen evacuation, and assistance in the event of natural disasters and incidents.
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31
2024
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MESA, Arizona: July 31, 2024 – MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH), is pleased to announce the promotions and expansion of its Executive Leadership Team. These appointments reflect the company’s commitment to exceptional leadership and its dedication to continuous improvement.
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30
2024
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VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JULY 30, 2024 – Victoria Helicopters Inc. (“Victoria”), the lessor of choice for tailored rotorcraft leasing solutions, today announced that it has signed a dry lease agreement with Texas Department of Public Safety (“TX DPS”), via Berry Aviation, inc. (“BAI”), for an Airbus H125 helicopter which was delivered and entered service with TX DPS mid-July.
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30
2024
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Albuquerque, New Mexico (July 30, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of a Bell 412EPI to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office during a press conference at Double Eagle II Airport. The Unit, commonly referred to as MASU (Metropolitan Air Support Unit), will use its new Bell 412EPI to grow its public safety capabilities throughout New Mexico’s most populous county.
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31
2024
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COVINGTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) provided an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date.
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31
2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing's Board of Directors.
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Jul
31
2024
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A ROOF OF A BUILDING UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, UPPER JORISTOWN, IRELAND
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Jul
31
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINE AND CRASHED IN FIELD, NASHUA, IA.
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Aug
01
2024
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PHILADELPHIA, August 1, 2024 —In June, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft and begin advanced procurement on future helicopters. Including the new order, the Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
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Aug
01
2024
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The Bell 407 GXi helicopters—known for their advanced avionics, powerful performance and versatile applications—will undergo comprehensive completion services at PHI’s state-of-the-art MRO facility in Lafayette, La. These services will include the installation of mission-specific equipment, avionics integration and custom interior modifications tailored to the operational needs of the Louisiana State Police. This significant contract underscores PHI MRO Services’ reputation for excellence and its role in enhancing public safety aviation capabilities by serving the law enforcement and government markets.
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Aug
01
2024
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Houston, 1 August 2024 – The Miami-Dade Police Department has placed an order for four new Airbus H125 helicopters. These additions will enhance the department’s aerial capabilities, further strengthening its commitment to public safety and operational efficiency.
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Aug
01
2024
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Houston, Texas (August 1, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement of a Bell 505 to the City of Peoria, Arizona during APSCON 2024, marking the first helicopter to join the Peoria Police and Fire Department’s newly-launched joint Aviation Unit that will support firefighting and law enforcement missions.
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Aug
01
2024
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Tallard, France – 1.08.2024 – Rotortrade, the global leader in the pre-owned helicopter industry, proudly announces that it has obtained Part 145 certification for EC120 and AS350/H125 series helicopters. This achievement enhances Rotortrade’s service offerings at its European Maintenance Center in Tallard, France, which opened earlier this year.
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Aug
02
2024
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Houston, Texas (August 2, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of two Bell 407GXis to Louisiana State Police at APSCON 2024, bringing their total number of Bell aircraft to nine.
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Aug
02
2024
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Houston, Texas (August 1, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement for the sale of a Bell 505 to Spokane County Sheriff’s Office during APSCON 2024, highlighting its legacy of operating an all-Bell emergency response aviation fleet.
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Aug
02
2024
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Houston, Texas (August 2, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at APSCON 2024 that the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has signed a purchase agreement for a SUBARU Bell 412EPX to advance its firefighting and rescue operations.
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Aug
05
2024
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Fort Worth, TX (August 5, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the United States Army has approved the Milestone B decision for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), marking the beginning of the weapon system’s Program of Record (PoR).
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Aug
06
2024
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6 August 2024 – GPMS International announced today that Foresight MX, aerial firefighting’s leading HUMS solution, has been selected by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their new Black Hawks.
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Aug
06
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has formally applied for its revolutionary aircraft to be certified for use in Australia.
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Aug
06
2024
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PHILADELPHIA, August 5, 2024 —Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. This aircraft, part of a Low Rate Initial Production order in 2023 for 13 helicopters, will be stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
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Aug
06
2024
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AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FROM THE PLATFORM OF A CHEMICAL TRUCK, EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES, LANDED ON A HILL AND ROLLED ON ITS SIDE, BRYANT, IA.
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Aug
06
2024
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Fairfax, Virginia, USA, Aug. 5, 2024 — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight, today announces that Adithya Ramaswami has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition, effective Aug. 1, 2024.
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Aug
06
2024
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At this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation demonstrated to the world once again why Enstrom deserves its reputation for building amazing, safe, and high-performance helicopters.
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Aug
07
2024
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Mesa, Arizona: August 07, 2024 – MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) signed a 5-year, $19M support contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide spare parts, repair & overhaul, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANG’s 12 x MD530F helicopter flight training fleet. The contract is for a base year plus four additional option years. Under the $19 million contract, MDH will supply a field service representative and logistics technician in Saudi Arabia to support fleet maintenance and parts management. Additionally, the contract provides aircraft materials to maintain the current fleet.
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