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15
2024
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On April 9, 2023, at 0845 central daylight time, a Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2, N372PA, was involved in an accident near Cahokia, Illinois. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor received minor injuries and the student pilot was uninjured. The helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight.
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Jul
15
2024
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Grand Prairie, Texas, July 15, 2024 – Memorial Hermann Life Flight® has placed orders for one H160 and four H145s to replace its current fleet of EC145 helicopters. The nationally recognised emergency medical services program will be the first in the world to operate the H160 for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS).
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Jul
17
2024
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Fort Novosel, AL, July 16, 2024 – As the nation’s leading air medical service, Air Methods understands the inherent value of hiring Veteran service members and every year salutes National Hire a Veteran Day. Created by Marine Corps Veteran and Hiring Our Heroes founder Dan Caporale, the day is recognized annually on July 25 as a reminder to employers to hire Veterans transitioning to civilian life. No matter the military unit, the background of those who serve undoubtedly pairs with Air Methods’ purpose of always being mission ready.
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Jul
17
2024
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 it received approval from CAEATFA for its ~$117M project covering the planned expansion of its advanced manufacturing facilities in the State of California, including the ramp of its advanced electric powertrain facility as it readies for commercialization. The CAEATFA sales and use tax exclusion is expected to result in ~$10M in benefit to Archer over the next few years.
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Jul
17
2024
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AIRCRAFT PERFORMING LONG LINE OPERATIONS, THE LINE BECAME WRAPPED INTO BRANCHES AND THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK A TREE, TALKEETNA, AK.
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Jul
18
2024
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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (July 18, 2024) — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices, today announced that Sky Aviation, a leading Italian helicopter services company providing passenger and material transport across the Alps, will install the company’s Airbus VR H125 flight training device at its base in Cossato, Italy. The partnership aims to enhance the quality, safety, accessibility, sustainability, and cost efficiencies of Sky Aviation's pilot training. Sky Aviation is the second organization in Italy adopting Loft Dynamics’ VR training devices to transform operations.
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Jul
18
2024
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On July 21, 2023, about 1105 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B, N9913K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Terra Alta, West Virginia. The pilot and a crewmember sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight.
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Jul
18
2024
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Smith Myers has announced the award of multiple multi-year delivery contracts for their renowned ARTEMIS mobile phone detection, location, and communication systems.
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Jul
18
2024
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Farnborough International Airshow, 22-26 July 2024 --- Smith Myers, global leader in airborne cellular identification, geolocation and communications solutions, announces a significant features upgrade for the ARTEMIS simulator. This upgrade coincides with FIAS2024 and allows the creation of various real-world scenarios through an intuitive interface. “These new features have been developed in collaboration with our end users and prime integrators to offer our customers a set of operationally meaningful features that will enhance the simulation experience” explained Simon Alford, Director of Software Architecture. “It is not just the immersive training experience that these new features will benefit. This major update provides integrators the ability to test software and hardware integrations on the bench, such as automatic steering of the EO/IR turret or using ARTEMIS location data to feed the autopilot.”
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Jul
18
2024
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Farnborough International Airshow, UK 22 July 2024 Smith Myers multi-award-winning ARTEMIS range of mobile phone detection, location and communication systems announces the launch at Farnborough International Airshow of ARTEMIS+ its next generation system. The all-new set of features is designed to meet the requirements of new capability areas as it continues to evolve into new operational roles.
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Jul
18
2024
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation returned to participate in the Rotors ‘n Ribs 2024 celebration in Goshen, Indiana. Helicopter pilots from all over the nation flew into Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) for the festival, considered to be one of the country’s premier helicopter fly-ins.
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Jul
22
2024
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Farnborough Airshow (July 22, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced EnB AIR Co., Ltd.’s has signed an agreement for the purchase of a Bell 505 helicopter in South Korea. This marks the first Bell 505 helicopter sale to a commercial entity in South Korea, following the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration selecting the Bell 505 as the new military helicopter trainer in 2022.
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Jul
22
2024
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Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH is proud to announce the successful qualification of the D3 Flight Model for the H145 FFS, which was handed over to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega last November. Certification was made by the Swiss Authorities, marking a major advancement in Rega's training program and underscoring their dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
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Jul
22
2024
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Rome, 22 July 2024 – Leading helicopter service provider Falcon Aviation announced today a further reinforcement of its long-term partnership with Leonardo through the introduction of the AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter into its fleet supporting the Energy industry. Falcon Aviation has signed a contract during an official ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow for one aircraft plus one option.
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Jul
22
2024
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LONDON, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Air Show – Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace, businesses of RTX (NYSE: RTX), have been selected by Airbus Helicopters to support the development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its PioneerLab technology demonstrator. Based on a twin-engine H145 helicopter, PioneerLab aims to demonstrate the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion as well as aerodynamic improvements to enable up to 30% improved fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions compared to a conventionally powered aircraft.
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Jul
22
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWER LINE AND CRASHED, CUBA CITY, WI.
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Jul
22
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWER LINE AND CRASHED IN A FIELD, HEGINS TOWNSHIP, PA.
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Jul
22
2024
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On July 6, 2022, about 1015 central daylight time, a Hiller UH-12E helicopter, N64272, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Becker, Minnesota. The pilot was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight.
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Jul
23
2024
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Farnborough, 23 July 2024 - Airbus’s Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator,developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, has reached its fast cruise speed target of 407 km/h (220 kts). On 21 June, less than two months after its first flight, the Racer demonstrator exceeded its level speed objective of 407 km/h (220 kts) by reaching 420 km/h (227 kts) in its initial configuration. In just seven flights and about nine hours of flight testing, almost all of the flight envelope has been opened.
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Jul
23
2024
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Farnborough International Airshow (July 23, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today at Farnborough 2024 the delivery of the 500th Bell 429 aircraft. The aircraft was delivered to Latin-America based operator, Mendes Group, and will be used for corporate transportation in Brazil.
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Jul
23
2024
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Alexandria, VA. (July 23, 2024) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and the general aviation industry commend the recent decision by the US District Court, District of Hawaii, to overturn a section of Hawaii Act 311 that imposed reporting requirements on air tour operators in that state. The decision reaffirms the doctrine of preemption, which reserves certain functions, including oversight of aviation, to the federal government.
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Jul
24
2024
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With the helicopter fleet in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia growing to deliver multiple services to the local economy and communities, resulting in a stronger need to provide greater levels of technical support, Leonardo further reinforced its partnership with Mukamalah Aviation Company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco) appointing it as an Authorised Service Centre in the country. The two partners celebrated this latest achievement during an official ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow today.
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Jul
24
2024
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Farnborough International Airshow (July 24, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, proudly announces the successful delivery of the remaining five Bell 505 aircraft to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), completing the 10 Bell 505 fleet order. This significant milestone coincided with the graduation of the latest cohort of pilot cadets in a ceremony on June 24, 2024, attended by His Royal Highness, Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, underlining the RJAF’s ongoing commitment to excellence in aviation training and operational readiness.
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Jul
24
2024
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LAFAYETTE, La. (July 24, 2024) – PHI MRO Services, an industry leader in helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), is pleased to announce a new lease agreement for one Bell 407 with tour and charter company New York Helicopter.
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Jul
25
2024
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Amsterdam, Netherlands—25 July 2024—EUROPEAN ROTORS is thrilled to announce registration is now open for the 2024 edition, which will take place from 04 November to 07 November, with the show floor open from 05 to 07 November. As Europe's largest event dedicated to the vertical flight industry, EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024 promises to be an unparalleled occassion for innovation, networking, safety, and collaboration.
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Jul
25
2024
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Farnborough International Airshow (July 25, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that the Aichi Prefectural Police in Japan has placed an order for the Bell 505 helicopter for airborne law enforcement. When delivered, Aichi Prefecture will be the first in Asia Pacific to operate the Bell 505 for police work.
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Jul
25
2024
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Farnborough Air Show (July 25, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today signed purchase agreements for five Bell 505s to private operators across Europe. The orders were placed by customers in Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the United Kingdom and Estonia, signalling continued interest in the platform throughout the region.
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Jul
25
2024
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MESA, ARIZONA: July 25, 2024 – MD Helicopters (MDH), APSCON Booth 746, will highlight its upgrade programs strengthening airborne public safety sector support at APSCON 2024 in Houston, Texas, July 29 to August 3, 2024.
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Jul
25
2024
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Step into the world of flight simulation, where every day is a chance to influence the future of aerospace training technologies. At TRU Simulation, interns gain more than hands-on experience; they uncover diverse and exciting career paths within the aerospace industry that many never realize exist.
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Jul
25
2024
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Farnborough (United Kingdom)- Safran is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new plant in the municipality of Chihuahua, which will begin operations in 2025. This inauguration represents a significant step in Safran's commitment to economic development and job creation in the state. With this construction, Safran will have 12 sites in the city of Chihuahua, which currently employ around 8,000 workers, representing more than half of Safran Group's employees in the country.
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