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13
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & GOHEUNG, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has successfully completed a series of flight tests in Korea as part of the K-UAM Grand Challenge.
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Dec
16
2024
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Alexandria, VA (December 13, 2024) – It was announced yesterday that Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.-6) has retained his chairmanship of the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. In recognition of his outstanding service, Graves received a waiver from the GOP leadership to continue in that role despite applicable term limits.
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Dec
16
2024
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ICARUS Devices announced the release of the second-generation ICARUS Smart View Limiting Device.
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Dec
17
2024
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17/12/2025 – Lisboa, Portugal: Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has started to explore locations for a new state-of-the-art emergency aviation training “centre of excellence” site. Avincis has identified a need to in-source its training to support its global growth ambitions, uphold its commitment to safety, and drive standardisation of operations. The facility will also be available to third party partners who will have the opportunity to benefit from the training expertise and equipment at the centre. The first step is to identify a suitable site in a location that is both accessible and in the right environment for a wide range of training disciplines.
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Dec
17
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has completed a landmark series of major aerostructure tests for certification credit with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).
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Dec
17
2024
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There are more than one million drones lawfully registered with the FAA in the United States and there are thousands of commercial, hobbyist and law enforcement drones lawfully in the sky on any given day. With the technology landscape evolving, we expect that number to increase over time.
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Dec
17
2024
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, POTRERO, CA.
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Dec
17
2024
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A FIRE AND SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FOOTBALL FIELD AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, RICHARDSON, TX.
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Dec
18
2024
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Fort Worth, TX (December 17, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced a facility site selection today to support production of the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The new 447,000 sq. ft. factory, located in the Denton County region of Fort Worth, Texas, will be dedicated to FLRAA component manufacturing. Bell plans to begin facility modification and equipment installation and achieve facility readiness for Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) by 2028.
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Dec
18
2024
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Torrance, CA – December 18, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will offer three new courses for 2025. In addition to the current Safety Courses and Instructor Pilot (IP) Standardization Courses, there will be an R66 Transition Course, Avionics and Autopilot Familiarization Course, and Post-Maintenance Procedure Course. The new courses will cover the following:
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Dec
19
2024
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Albacete, Spain, 19 December 2024 - Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 of the second batch of 23 helicopters to the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM) at its facility in Albacete, Spain. This is the first NH90 in the Standard 3 configuration for the Spanish Air and Space Force.
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Dec
19
2024
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Covington, GA, Dec 19, 2024 - Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE : ACHR) announced today that earlier this week it received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia. Archer is now working to complete the tooling load-in for the initial manufacturing line at this facility. Production is planned to begin in early 2025, with the goal of ramping to a rate of two aircraft per month by the end of the year.
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Dec
19
2024
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Torrance, CA – December 19, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on all Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage includes a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer and tailcone, is now standard on all newly manufactured Robinson helicopters.
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Dec
20
2024
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Fred North, a helicopter stunt pilot well known in the Hollywood film industry, has launched a non-profit mentoring program.
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Dec
20
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has entered the final phase of certification for its electric air taxi, having conducted its first FAA testing under Type Inspection Authorization (“TIA”). The testing involved pilots from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) evaluating human factors elements of flight safety using an FAA-conforming flight deck in a Joby simulator.
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Dec
20
2024
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Torrance, CA – December 19, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on select Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage includes a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer and tailcone.
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Dec
23
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK SEVERAL BIRDS BREAKING A DOOR WINDOW, SIOUX FALLS, SD.
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Dec
23
2024
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AIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING DAMAGING THE NOSE, CHARLOTTE, NC.
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Dec
23
2024
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED HARD WHILE HOVERING OVER THE LANDING PAD AND ENED UP ON ITS SIDE, SPRINGFIELD, MO.
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Dec
24
2024
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Dec. 23, 2024 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), the leading designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), has obtained approval by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for its Tsunami AFSS tank system.
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Jan
02
2025
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APPLE VALLEY, CA – Dec. 30, 2024 – The Mercy Air program recently marked 35 years of providing life-saving air medical care throughout Nevada and California. To celebrate this milestone, Mercy Air 2, 22, 66, and H285 (based in Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow, and Big Bear) invited first responders, partners, and requestors to join them in commemorating this achievement at the Apple Valley Airport on Dec. 14. Among those attending the celebration was former pediatric patient Luke Haas and his family, who reunited with the air medical team that helped save his life more than two years ago.
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Jan
02
2025
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IRCRAFT CRASHED DURING LIFT OFF DUE TO A TAIL STRIKE, GALVESTON, TX.
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Jan
02
2025
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On April 6, 2024, about 1350 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R-44, N234ZT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Key Biscayne, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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Jan
02
2025
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On December 27, 2023, at 1259 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369E helicopter, N757TB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Miami, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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02
2025
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On March 11, 2023, about 1530 central standard time, a Robinson Helicopter R-44, N4164T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near De Kalb, Texas. The pilot and one passenger were not injured, a second passenger sustained minor injuries, and a third passenger was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight.
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Jan
06
2025
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The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) is announcing the release of a new draft of the 13th edition of national accreditation Standards for Medical Transport programs. The new draft includes proposed changes resulting from comments and suggestions received during the past year. Because of the number and extent of the suggestions received to date, the expected publication in 2025 is being pushed out to the fall of 2026. Additional comments and suggestions are still being accepted and are greatly appreciated. The first edition of the Standards was published in 1990 and the Standards have evolved with input from those who work in the medical transport industry.
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Jan
07
2025
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Torrance, CA and Atlanta, GA – January 6, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has entered an agreement with Rotorcorp Services, LLC., effective January 1, 2025. Rotorcorp will leverage its deep understanding of Robinson Helicopter operators worldwide to advise and help implement a broad range of new company initiatives designed to enhance part sales and aftermarket services.
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Jan
07
2025
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WASHINGTON— The FAA is helping to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.
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Jan
07
2025
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Torrance, CA and Chile, South America – January 7, 2025 – Aerotoscana, an official ambassador of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has released a new video showcasing the innovative ways the Robinson R66 helicopter is revolutionizing crop protection in Chile. Inspired by RHC's "Climb Higher" video series, the video highlights how Aerotoscana utilizes the R66 to effectively dry cherries after rainfall, preserving their delicate texture and flavor.
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Jan
07
2025
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North Vancouver, BC – January 08, 2025 – Blugeon Hélicoptères has selected BOOST Systems’ EASA-certified Human External Cargo (HEC) System, complete with the EASA-approved complex Personnel Carrying Device Systems (cPCDS), for its Airbus AS350/H125 aircraft.
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