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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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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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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
FAA
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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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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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Five Star Aviation
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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
wildfire
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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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FL
FLORAL CITY
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Jan
30
2026
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINES WHILE PERFORMING DEER SURVEY AND CRASHED IN A RIVER, SULLIVAN, MO
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MO
SULLIVAN
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Jan
30
2026
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WICHITA, Kansas – The Air Capital’s premier aviation marketing agency flies into its next era under a new call sign. Beginning today, Alpha Charlie is the new name of Greteman Group, which has served aviation and community clients since 1989.
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Alpha Charlie
Greteman Group
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Jan
30
2026
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NTSB Preliminary Report: Parkman, WY
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Parkman
WY
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Jan
30
2026
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On January 18, 2026, about 1510 mountain standard time, a Bell 206L-1, N138DD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kamas, Utah. The pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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UT
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Jan
30
2026
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Ärla, Sweden – Trakka Systems announced the latest in a long line of successful integrations on Airbus helicopters with the installation of the class-leading A800 TrakkaBeam searchlight. Trakka’s partnership with Airbus has extended over 15 years, bringing mission-critical capabilities to the skies, this time on the cutting-edge H-160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale. The addition of H-160 aircraft to the Gendarmerie Nationale fleet brings expanded mission capabilities with the largest helicopter ever operated by this venerable organization.
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Airbus
Trakka Systems
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Feb
02
2026
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3 FEB 2026 – Shreveport, LA – Metro Aviation is proud to announce that Managing Director Milton Geltz has been awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, one of the highest honors presented by the Federal Aviation Administration to recognize lifetime achievement in aircraft maintenance.
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Feb
03
2026
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Marignane, France, 03 February 2026 – The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new version of the SMDM ("Onboard Mini Aerial Drone Systems for the Navy") from Airbus Helicopters (via its subsidiary Survey Copter). This UAS will now be delivered in the new vertical take-off and landing configuration (VTOL). The DGA has ordered a total of 34 Aliaca systems for the French Navy since 2022. Deliveries of this new version will begin in May 2026, following a qualification campaign.
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Airbus
DGA
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Feb
03
2026
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Madrid, February 2nd, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for an H145 FTD Level 5 simulator for the New Zealand operator GCH Aviation. The project is set for installation in 1Q 2026.
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Feb
05
2026
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Helicopter Institute, a leading provider of advanced rotorcraft training and aviation services, proudly announces it has been awarded a five-year contract under the United States Navy’s Contractor Operation and Pilot Training – Rotary (COPT-R) program. This award marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and reinforces its position as a trusted training partner for military and government aviation programs.
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Helicopter Intitute
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Feb
05
2026
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Singapore, 5 February 2026 – Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has involved an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter.
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Airbus
Singapore
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Feb
05
2026
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Singapore Airshow (3 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, kicks off 2026 with a strong presence at the Singapore Airshow, one of Asia's premier aerospace and defense exhibitions. Building on its 90-year legacy of innovation, Bell continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing aviation capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Bell
Bell Textron
Singapore Airshow
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