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Mar
03
2025
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The student pilot reported having completed one flight around the airport traffic pattern with a flight instructor in preparation for the student pilot’s first solo flight. They then landed near a fixed base operator at the airport, and the flight instructor exited the helicopter. The student pilot took off and practiced hovering, hovering taxi, and flew three airport traffic patterns before returning to the grass area at the airport for additional hover and hover taxi practice. The windshield began to fog during the additional practice, so the student pilot landed the helicopter to turn the blower fan switch on, but did not engage the collective friction or reduce the engine power. The student pilot said he had never used the blower fan switch, and it took a couple of seconds to locate, during which time the helicopter rolled right, and the main rotor blades contacted the ground. The helicopter came to rest on its left side.
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Mar
03
2025
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Lodrino, Switzerland, 28th February 2025 - Karen, Switzerland’s largest private helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of an AW139 helicopter for disassembly and the establishment of another Consignment Agreement with Horix Aerospace under the Horix Trust Consignment Program to remarket the materials. This collaboration covers the recovery of materials from the first-ever AW139 helicopter disassembly in Switzerland, further solidifying Karen’s reputation as a European center of excellence for the disassembly and related recertification of Leonardo Helicopters materials.
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Mar
04
2025
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GPMS International, the leader in advanced Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), is proud to announce that Capitol Helicopters is investing in Foresight MX across its fleet of Bell 407, Bell 412, Bell 429, and UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft. This investment underscores Capitol Helicopters’ dedication to safety, reliability, and cost sustainability while adapting to evolving customer requirements.
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Mar
04
2025
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Broomfield, CO – March 3, 2025— Air Rescue Systems (ARS), a Vita Inclinata company, providing advanced technology, comprehensive helicopter rescue training, and field-proven equipment, announced today the appointment of Mike Martin as Vice President of Training. With 18 years of extensive Rescue Hoist and MEDEVAC Operations experience, he will spearhead ARS’s initiative to expand and enhance its training programs, ensuring rescue professionals across military, law enforcement, EMS, and firefighting agencies receive the most advanced and mission-ready instruction available.
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Mar
04
2025
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Marignane, France, 3 March 2025 - The H125‘s single pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters’ assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi. This new feature, developed in collaboration with Moog´s Genesys Aerosystems, consists of an upgraded cockpit and a new autopilot along with redundant hydraulic and electrical systems.
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Mar
06
2025
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Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and GPMS International have announced a strategic partnership to provide VAI members with unparalleled access to advanced Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) technology. Through this collaboration, VAI members will gain an exclusive discount on the purchase of Foresight MX, the industry’s leading HUMS, directly through GPMS.
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Mar
06
2025
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Dallas, Texas (March 4, 2025) – This week, Vertical Aviation International’s (VAI) highly anticipated annual conference and exposition, VERTICON, will make a grand entrance in Dallas.
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Mar
10
2025
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Dallas, March 10, 2025 — Blueberry Aviation is pleased to announce a landmark yearly achievement, having secured assets acquisitions totalling USD 113.65 million in 2024 alone.
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Mar
10
2025
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LOS ANGELES and ZURICH, Mar. 10, 2025 – The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Air Support Division, the largest municipal airborne unit in the United States, has become the first U.S. law enforcement agency to use virtual reality (VR) for pilot training. The department has installed a state-of-the-art VR flight simulator developed by Loft Dynamics—the global leader in flight simulation technology and the only one to be qualified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). LAPD will use Loft Dynamics’ simulator to enhance the safety, efficiency, realism, and accessibility of its training, enabling the crew to practice under highly realistic conditions and prepare for every scenario they may encounter.
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Mar
11
2025
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ZURICH and BOSTON (Mar. 11, 2025) — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices, today announced the worldwide release of its highly anticipated Airbus H145 VR simulator—the first-ever VR flight simulator for this widely used rotorcraft. Designed to support the demanding training needs of H145 operators across air ambulance, law enforcement, and military missions, the new simulator provides a high level of accessibility, realism, and efficiency.
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Mar
06
2025
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Middlefield, Ohio — March 5, 2025 — Airwolf Aerospace has received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) for the installation of True Blue Power® TB20 lithium-ion batteries in Airbus AS350/H125 and AS355 helicopters.
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Mar
06
2025
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Baykar Technologies and Leonardo for the development of unmanned technologies.
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Mar
06
2025
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – March 4, 2025 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is proud to announce its approval as a Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge employer, furthering its commitment to supporting military service members as they transition to civilian careers.
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Mar
06
2025
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Bell is thrilled to exhibit at Verticon 2025 this year in its backyard of Dallas, TX, and showcase its exceptional aircraft, technology and customer solutions.
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Mar
06
2025
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Marianna, FL - February 28, 2025 - Crew Training International (CTI) in partnership with Helicopter Institute, collectively known as Team CTI, has been awarded the U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program, marking a historic first for U.S. Army aviation training. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), represents a transformative shift in the way the Army trains rotary-wing aviators.
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Mar
11
2025
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Fargo, ND – Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in air medical solutions, is expanding its certified helicopter offerings with two new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Airbus helicopters. The certifications cover the H145 D-3 and Super Puma variants, giving operators more options for high-quality, innovative medical interiors designed for the demands of aeromedical transport.
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Mar
07
2025
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North Vancouver, BC – March 07, 2025 –Boost Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems, Personnel Carrying Device Systems, and related training services, continues to innovate and expand its mission equipment offerings.
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Mar
07
2025
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DALLAS AND TORRANCE, CA – March 7, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at Verticon (formerly Heli-Expo) in Dallas, Texas from March 11-13, 2025. Attendees can visit booth #8234 in Hall E to see the latest from Robinson Helicopter and its subsidiary, Ascent AeroSystems, a leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone systems.
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Mar
10
2025
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GPMS International has successfully delivered the first of two Foresight MX HUMS for Entergy’s two Bell 429 helicopters, strengthening the utility provider’s commitment to operational safety, efficiency, and predictive maintenance.
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Mar
11
2025
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GPMS International announced today that Precision Support Services (PSS) has agreed to the acquisition of up to seven additional AS332 GPMS Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS). This strategic investment not only enhances PSS’s operational capabilities but also expands access to advanced predictive monitoring technology for its diverse AS332 customer base.
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Mar
10
2025
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DALLAS AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 9, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced its first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years, the R88, a larger, and increasingly capable helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission requirements while maintaining the company’s hallmark reliability, affordability, and safety. The R88 represents a significant expansion of Robinson Helicopter’s product portfolio, addressing the increasing demand for versatile and cost-effective single-engine utility helicopters.
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Mar
11
2025
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DALLAS AND TORRANCE, CA – March 11, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, shared two design-forward R66 helicopters as part of the refreshed R66 NxGTM at Verticon in Dallas. The ‘next generation’ aircraft mark a significant milestone, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the original R66, which began production in 2010. Refreshed inside and out, the R66 NxG offers new technology and standard safety equipment, including an impact resistant windshield and a 2-axis autopilot standard. The R66 NxG also includes updated materials, and new paint schemes while remaining mission-capable, making the R66 more premium and accessible.
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Mar
12
2025
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GPMS International, the leader in next-generation Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), is thrilled to announce that Trans Aero Ltd., a premier helicopter operator, has purchased two Foresight MX HUMS systems for their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in Trans Aero’s commitment to maximizing aircraft availability, safety, and cost efficiency through predictive maintenance technology.
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Mar
10
2025
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AIRCRAFT ON LANDING, STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE NEAR THE HELO PAD, LAS VEGAS, NV
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Mar
10
2025
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STRATFORD, Conn, March 10, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes. Powered by batteries, the 115 pounds (52kg) twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated operational stability and maneuverability across all flight regimes, and the potential to scale the unique vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) design to larger sizes requiring hybrid-electric propulsion.
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Mar
10
2025
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TORRANCE, CA – March 9, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, launched its newly redesigned website www.robinsonheli.com. The new website offers a modern design, intuitive navigation, a new helicopter configurator and access to Robinson publications, flight training and maintenance courses. These tools and more are accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
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Mar
11
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 11, 2025 Two leading aerospace companies are teaming to bring their respective equipment and services to global helicopter operators.
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Mar
10
2025
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10 March 2025 – BIRD Aerosystems, a global leader in defense technology, has secured a contract to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the SPREOS (Self-Protection Radar Electro-Optic System) DIRCM, to an additional African Air Force. The contract includes the delivery of a comprehensive self-protection suite for Mi-17/8 and Mi-35 helicopters, ensuring enhanced survivability against missile threats.
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Mar
10
2025
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FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., March 10, 2025 - The very popular line of StartStick portable ground power units (GPU) has found utilization with a longstanding charitable entity’s aviation program.
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Mar
10
2025
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Ex-Change Parts AB is proud to announce its official accreditation as a supplier to Airbus Helicopters France. This partnership highlights Ex-Change Parts’ role as a trusted provider of premium, sustainable helicopter parts, reinforcing our established relationships with various Airbus subsidiaries worldwide.
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