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Jan
12
2026
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Two pilots were attempting to reposition the vintage, experimental-exhibition category helicopter into a hangar to protect it from hail damage before a severe cold front arrived. The pilots initially attempted to land the helicopter on a movable skid, but because the skid was too close to a building (given the wind conditions), the pilots landed the helicopter before one of the pilots disembarked and moved the skid. The accident pilot then took off in the helicopter and flew in a roughly circular pattern to approach the skid for landing. During the flight the helicopter “developed a severe shake,” so the pilot decided to immediately land the helicopter on the grass below. During the landing, the helicopter’s tail rotor struck the ground, substantially damaging it and its mount/drive system. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. He further described that at the time of the accident the wind velocity was about 30 knots, and “I wish it had not been so windy, with the wind whipping around the building. If the skid had been in an area of clear air, it would have been fine.”
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DeLand
FL
NTSB Report
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Jan
13
2026
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 13 January 2026 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Committee.
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Airbus
Matthieu Louvot
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Jan
13
2026
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AUSTIN – (January 12, 2026) — Texas Children's has announced the launch of its latest Kangaroo Crew medical helicopter now in Austin, expanding critical pediatric and neonatal transport services for children and families across Central Texas and surrounding regions.
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Kangaroo Crew
Texas Children's
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Jan
13
2026
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OWEGO, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2026 – In a recent ceremony, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered its 350th MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter to the United States Navy. The aircraft was delivered to HSM-41, the U.S. Navy's Helicopter Maritime Strike Fleet Replacement Squadron, training the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s newest naval aviators and naval aircrewmen to operate the MH-60R helicopter. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the production and delivery of world’s most advanced naval helicopter.
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Lockheed Martin
MH-60R
Romeo Helicopter
US Navy
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Jan
13
2026
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 13, 2026) — AirMed International (AirMed), a division of Global Medical Response (GMR), is proud to announce significant upgrades to Weather Turndown. This free, industry-leading platform is designed to strengthen safety and collaboration across the entire air medical transport community. This tool provides real-time updates on delays or cancellations caused by adverse weather conditions, ensuring critical information is available when it matters most.
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AirMed International
GMR
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Jan
15
2026
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Marignane, France, 15 January 2026 - Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence of Ghana for two H175Ms, one ACH175 and one ACH160. The H175Ms will be used as multi-mission helicopters for transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services and disaster relief. The ACH175 and ACH160 will be operated for transport.
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ACH160
ACH175
Airbus
Ghana
H175M
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Jan
15
2026
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GRAND FORKS, ND – Vantis, North Dakota’s beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) system, has achieved another significant milestone with the approval of its first drone operator authorized to fly BVLOS across all four Vantis operational volumes, or service areas. ISight Drone Services has received a Part 107 BVLOS waiver, expanding its approved operations into eastern North Dakota and enabling statewide service volumes across Vantis’ more than 5,000 square miles.
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Jan
15
2026
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M1 Support Services (M1) announced today it has been selected to advance to Phase II of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition. The Army is seeking a contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) turn-key solution to train Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) student pilots.
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M1 Support Services
US Army
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Jan
16
2026
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Marignane, France, 14 January 2026 – The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems. The VSR700s will be operated from 2028 by the French Navy.
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Airbus
Airbus Helicopters
VSR700
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Jan
16
2026
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BUCKET OPERATIONS AND STUCK IN A RIGHT TURN, CRASHED IN A FIELD, LOGSEND, OR
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FAA Accident Report
LOGSEND
OR
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Jan
20
2026
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Gdansk, 19 January 2026 - NHV Group is proud to announce a significant milestone for Poland and the Baltic offshore wind sector. Since July 2025, NHV has been performing crew change operations for the construction of the Baltic Power Offshore Windfarm, using our Airbus H175. This marks the first time a super-medium helicopter has been deployed to supports offshore wind operations in Poland.
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NHV Group
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Jan
20
2026
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, TIMBER LAKES, UT.
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FAA Accident Report
TIMBER LAKES
UT.
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Jan
20
2026
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO N74730 ON LANDING, SHERIDAN, WY.
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FAA Accident Report
SHERIDAN
WY
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Jan
20
2026
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AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING TOUCH AND GOS, ABORTED TAKEOFF WHILE IN FLARE AND STRUCK TAIL ROTOR, LOS ANGELES, CA.
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CA
FAA Accident Report
LOS ANGELES
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Jan
21
2026
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GPMS International has released a new Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) Program Manual and is making it openly available to the rotorcraft industry to help operators turn HUMS data into repeatable, real-world decisions, regardless of which system they operate. The guide is intended to expand access to structured HUMS practices for organizations that have never had a formal program framework, while supporting safer, and more effective use of health monitoring across diverse fleets.
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GPMS
HUMS
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Jan
22
2026
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Fillmore, California — January 2026 — Rotorcraft Support, Inc. (RSI) will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Jan. 24, 2026, marking four decades of supporting helicopter operators and keeping critical missions flying across the United States and internationally.
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Rotorcraft Support
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Jan
26
2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from operating in certain areas near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), unless these aircraft are conducting essential operations. These restrictions were put in place immediately following the American Airlines 5342 crash and supported by the NTSB’s preliminary recommendations.
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DC Airspace
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Jan
26
2026
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The pilot was attempting to herd livestock when the helicopter contacted a powerline which damaged the main rotor system and resulted in a loss of control. The helicopter crash-landed into a shallow ditch and came to rest on its right side. The pilot was able to egress with minor injuries before the helicopter was destroyed by a post-impact fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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Archer City
FAA Accident Report
TX
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Jan
26
2026
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The pilot reported that while enroute, about two minutes from his planned landing zone, the low-fuel light illuminated. He flew past the intended landing zone, which was unlit, and continued searching for the landing zone until the engine suffered a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot initiated an autorotation, and, while searching for a landing reference, the helicopter impacted a power pole. The helicopter came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage to the tail boom, fuselage, and main rotor system.
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AR
NASHVILLE
NTSB Final Report
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Jan
26
2026
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The helicopter departed from the remote landing zone with the pilot and an aerial lineman to conduct aerial power line system work. ADS-B data showed that the helicopter approached the target powerline pole from the west. The helicopter maneuvered around the pole, and the data subsequently terminated at the pole.
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Jan
26
2026
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The pilot reported that, while performing an aerial inspection of a fence, he heard a loud bang come from the engine and the helicopter began to shake and lose altitude. The shaking stopped momentarily but then started again and the engine lost total power. The pilot performed a forced landing, during which the helicopter impacted cedar trees and then rolled several times down a hill. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor gearbox.
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NTSB Report
Spearman
TX
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Jan
27
2026
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Due to continued strong growth, Five Star Aviation has secured a new location in St. Augustine, FL. The new address is 3540 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA. Our new facility triples our storage capacity and is equipped to support aircraft teardowns, allowing us to provide more comprehensive and efficient services. This move reflects our commitment to expansion and our dedication to better serving our customers.
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Jan
27
2026
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Marignane, France, 26 January 2026 – Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% of the civil and parapublic market and its military market share rose to 28%. The Company delivered 392 helicopters in 2025.
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Jan
27
2026
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(January 27, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA) [PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA] – QAI Aviation, a leading provider of avionics and MRO services, today announced it has received approval for their Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Single-Pilot IFR (SPIFR) cockpit upgrade on the Airbus EC135 helicopter.
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QAI Aviation
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Jan
28
2026
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HeliSpeed Academy has become the only helicopter training organisation in Europe approved to deliver a simulator-based training model across the modular Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) [PPL(H)], Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) [CPL(H)], and Night Rating (H).
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Jan
29
2026
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29, 2025 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will produce four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide related sustainment for the U.S. Air Force, marking its second production contract for the aircraft in five months. Following a $173 million award for eight aircraft in September, this recent contract increases the total value of the award to more than $262 million dollars.
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Boeing
MH-139 Grey Wolf
US Air Force
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Jan
29
2026
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AIRCRAFT LOST POWER WHILE PRACTICING HOVERING AND WENT INTO A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE CONTACTING THE GROUND, PICAYUNE, MS.
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FAA Accident Report
MS
PICAYUNE
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Jan
30
2026
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The year 2025 saw Enstrom Helicopter Corporation continue its remarkable resurgence into the light helicopter market. From new, deluxe models to new partnerships to impressive showings at tradeshows, there was a lot to celebrate!
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Jan
30
2026
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In the summer of 2025, Albania was particularly affected by wildfires. A multinational response offered support, including aerial assets from Croatia, Italy, Czechia and Slovakia. Despite only receiving their final two H225Ms days earlier, the Hungarian Air Force also joined the operation. Major Gabor Olàh details the helicopters’ critical role.
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Airbus
Albania
H225M
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Jan
30
2026
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AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD IN A FIELD UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, FLORAL CITY, FL
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FAA Accident Report
FL
FLORAL CITY
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