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09
2026
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We are proud to share the successful completion of a significant transaction in Latin America, with the sale of an Airbus H160 to Helipatagonia in Argentina.
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Apr
13
2026
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McKinney, TX–April 9, 2026–Adventure Pilot announced the release of version 14 of its popular Electronic Flight Bag, iFly EFB, delivering significant advancements in visual mapping, performance, and in-flight situational awareness.
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Apr
13
2026
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s turbine-powered 480B helicopter has achieved full regulatory compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), meaning Enstrom is ready to begin arranging delivery as of today. Aircraft 5261, pictured here, is the first new 480B built and signed off on for full airworthiness, and it is available to be sold anywhere in the world.
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Apr
13
2026
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SANTIAGO, Chile – Within the framework of the International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2026, Helisul, a powerhouse in Latin American aviation, will present its robust portfolio of technological and engineering solutions for the region alongside Ecocopter, the Chilean company it acquired in 2024.
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Apr
14
2026
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Mesa, Arizona — April 13, 2026 — MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the MD 530N upgrade, providing a significant performance enhancement for NOTAR operators.
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Apr
14
2026
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Boise, Idaho – April 14, 2026 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that the company has completed cockpit modifications on a Bell 47 owned and operated by Wildhorse Helicopters, Inc., (WHH) that performs unique NVG-based flights for UAV delivery testing.
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Apr
16
2026
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2026 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced its new Armed Black Hawk helicopter kits, expanding the capabilities of this proven workhorse. The kits extend the role of the Black Hawk into new mission sets including airmobile assault, close support, medical evacuation, ISR and tactical lift, in a single, battle-tested airframe, giving commanders greater flexibility and eliminating the need for separate fleet types.
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Apr
16
2026
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Nashville, TN (April 15, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the U.S. Army officially designated the MV-75 as the Cheyenne II. Consistent with the U.S. Army tradition of honoring Native American tribes, the MV-75 honors the heritage of the Cheyenne Tribes, two federally recognized nations: the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana and the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma.
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Apr
16
2026
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new enforcement initiative to resolve certain minor drone violations more quickly while maintaining safety.
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Apr
17
2026
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Washington, D.C. (April 17, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced its formation of a subsidiary in Ukraine and plans to open a dedicated office as part of its long-term approach to industrial cooperation in the country.
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Apr
20
2026
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Marignane, France, 20 April 2026 – The NATO agency in charge of the NH90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries (a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace) to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study. The Block 2 upgrade will include key structural improvements to the aircraft such as modular avionics, greater configuration commonality, improved maintenance and performance, as well as new capabilities in the fields of collaborative combat, connectivity and crewed-uncrewed teaming.
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Apr
20
2026
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Amarillo, TX (April 20, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced initial results and benefits from more than 10,000 flight hours of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) CV-22 Ospreys with the Nacelle Improvement (NI) Program. The first of nine CV-22s with the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base received the NI upgrade in 2021, and the program has produced a 75 percent reduction in maintenance hours resulting in a significant boost in operational readiness and maintainability.
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Apr
20
2026
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The Bell team is gearing up to attend the 32nd annual AERO Friedrichshafen, one of the largest aviation shows in Europe, equipped with its Bell 505 and Bell 407GXi on a full-static display in anticipation of the show’s thousands of expected attendees.
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Apr
20
2026
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Fairfax, Virginia, USA, April 20, 2026 — The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) returns to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 18–19, 2026, the weekend before the world’s largest aviation event, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh.
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Apr
22
2026
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand – B&H Worldwide, the gold standard in aerospace logistics, has announced the successful implementation of advanced, AI-driven tyre scanning technology at its New Zealand operations. The initiative, integrated directly into the company’s proprietary FirstTRAC platform, marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency, boasting a 60% reduction in inventory processing times.
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Apr
22
2026
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Friedrichshafen, Germany (April 22, 2026) - Bell Textron, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has successfully signed purchase agreements for three Bell 429s for VIP operators in the United Kingdom and Estonia, strengthening the platforms’ stronghold throughout Europe.
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Apr
22
2026
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AIRCRAFT REPORTED A TAIL ROTOR CHIP INDICATOR LIGHT AND LANDED 8 MILES WEST OF THE AIRPORT, GOODYEAR, AZ.
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Apr
22
2026
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND AUTO ROTATED DOWN TO THE GROUND. AIRCRAFT TILTED FORWARD, PROPS STRUCK THE GROUND AND ENDED UP ON ITS SIDE, CROSBYTON, TX.
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Apr
22
2026
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BETHESDA, Md., April 22, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies, a global leader in airspace security. This investment, which represents the initial tranche of Fortem’s Series B fundraising round, will enable Fortem to accelerate production at scale and enhance deployment within Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum counter-UAS ecosystem.
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Apr
22
2026
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Mesa, Arizona—April 21, 2026—MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Super D20R upgrade, marking a major milestone in the company’s Fielded Fleet Upgrade (FFU) program.
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Apr
23
2026
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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reuben Brothers today announced an alliance with Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) to establish an air taxi vertiport at Park Elm Residences at Century Plaza, South Tower in Century City, Los Angeles. The vertiport will utilize the building's existing helipad to accommodate operations and charging for Joby's all-electric, vertical take-off and landing ("eVTOL") aircraft, which is both quiet and has zero operating emissions.
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Apr
27
2026
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (April 27, 2026): SR3 Rescue Concepts, a leading provider of specialized rescue, hoist, and advanced helicopter training, received a five-year training services contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The contract provides Texas DPS aviation personnel across the state with streamlined, guaranteed access to SR3’s comprehensive suite of helicopter rescue training programs with locked in pricing through 2030.
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Apr
27
2026
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Framed against the most iconic skyline in the world, the campaign offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet and produce zero operating emissions, will be able to connect the region, linking vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area.
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Apr
28
2026
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McKinney, TX —April 28, 2026—Adventure Pilot, creators of the iFly EFB aviation navigation suite, announced today the launch of a new Dispatch Mode, a specialized version of iFly EFB developed for flight dispatch and operations training programs.
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Apr
28
2026
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Wichita, KS (April 27, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the opening of its Wichita Assembly Center (WAC) for the MV-75 Cheyenne fuselage assembly in Wichita, KS. Bell began fuselage manufacturing operations at the facility in October of 2025, as a part of the acceleration initiative directed by the U.S. Army.
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Apr
28
2026
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Fort Worth, TX (April 28, 2026) -- Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to explore solutions based on the MV-75 for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter (HSMUH) program, aligned with U.S. Government priorities and policies.
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Apr
28
2026
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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 – The United States Marine Corps awarded a $15.5 million contract to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), for the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program. The offering selected for award is the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter commercially developed by Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned that combines Sikorsky’s proven MATRIX™ autonomy system with the rugged R66 airframe from Robinson Helicopter Company to provide flexible, affordable and rapid combat sustainment.
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Apr
14
2026
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COLUMBIA, Md., April 14, 2026 — The fleet of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters is used globally across U.S. and partner nation forces, increasing demand for affordable, advanced pilot training. Responding, DigiFlight Inc. will debut its new Phoenix Mixed Reality Flight Training Device at the 2026 Army Aviation Warfighting Summit, organized by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA), April 15–17 in Nashville, Tennessee. The next-generation training platform will be on display and available for demonstrations at Booth #744, offering Army aviation leaders and industry partners a firsthand look at a new approach to immersive Apache pilot training.
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Apr
29
2026
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TROUTDALE, OREGON — Hillsboro Heli Academy, the helicopter training division of Hillsboro Aero Academy, is excited to announce its upcoming Helicopter Summer Workshop for High School Students, designed to give aspiring pilots a hands-on introduction to helicopter flight training and careers in helicopter aviation.
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Apr
29
2026
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DART Aerospace has received a new TCCA STC SH26-18 for enhancements to its Fire Attack™ System Model 304, designed for Medium Bell 205, 212, 412, AB412, and UH-1H helicopters.
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