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Apr
10
2023

Lewis Newman Joins Schweizer as Chief Financial Officer

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Fort Worth, Texas (April 10, 2023) – Schweizer is pleased to welcome Lewis Newman as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Newman’s first day with Schweizer is April 10, 2023.

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Apr
10
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: MIDWAY, UT

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AIRCRAFT CRASH LANDED AND ROLLED UPSIDE DOWN, MIDWAY, UT.

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Apr
10
2023

Trakka Systems Announces the Purchase of Multiple TrakkaCam TC-300 and TM-100 Mapping & Video Management Units for the Forces Aériennes du Benin

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Bradenton, FL  –– Trakka Systems announces the Force Aériennes du Benin in the République du Bénin has purchased two TC-300 long-range HD EO/IR camera systems and TM-100 full-featured mission mapping and video management units for the Airbus H125. These H125 helicopters will be used for security, surveillance, and SAR missions protecting borders, troops, and critical infrastructure in Benin.

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Apr
12
2023

Vertical Flight Society Continues Record Growth, Exceeds 185 Corporate Members

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Fairfax, Virginia, USA, April 11, 2023 — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), the world’s leading non-profit organization working to advance vertical flight, reports today that the explosive growth of world’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — plus significant developments in military and civil rotorcraft — have continued to expand its membership.

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Apr
12
2023

Milestone Signs Lease Agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services for Five Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters

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Dublin – Wednesday, April 12, 2023 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited (“OHS”) for five Sikorsky S-92 helicopters.

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Apr
12
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: ST HELENA, CA

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWERLINE AND CONTINUED TO DESIGNATED LANDING AREA, ST HELENA, CA.

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Apr
12
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Elko, NV

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Elko, NV

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Apr
12
2023

Trakka Systems Announces the Sale of Five TrakkaCam TC-300 EO/IR Cameras for Japanese Police Departments

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Ärla, Sweden — Multiple Japanese Police Departments have purchased a total of five TrakkaCam TC-300 long-range HD EO/IR camera systems for installations on Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell platforms.  The Japanese Police Department provides valuable safety and security for their communities.

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Apr
12
2023

AT Systems Awarded Army AWR for In-Aircraft Helmet Mounted Degraded Visual Environment Visor Training System on UH-60

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(TULSA, Oklahoma — April 12, 2023) AT Systems, LLC. announced today that the company has received an airworthiness release (AWR) in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 70-62 for the ATS electronic helmet mounted degraded visual environment (DVE) hood on UH-60A/L/V and UH/ HH60M.  

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Apr
14
2023

Trakka Systems Announces the Purchase of Total Solution Package TrakkaCam SWE-400 QUAD and TrakkaMaps TM-100 for Grand River Dam Authority

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Bradenton, FL – Trakka Systems announces that the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, purchases a Total Solution Package for Bell 407GXi. Trakka's unparalleled Total Mission Solution Package consists of the TrakkaCam SWE-400 QUAD gyro- stabilized surveillance camera, the sophisticated multispectral TrakkaBeam TLX Searchlight, and TrakkaMaps TM-100 Moving Map / Video Management System. The Grand River Dam Authority is an agency of the state of Oklahoma created to control, develop, and maintain the Grand River waterway. Created by the Oklahoma state legislature in 1935 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. GRDA was designed to be self-funding from the sales of electricity and water.

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Apr
14
2023

Army Issues ICARUS Airworthiness Release for LUH-72A Lakota, 70% of Army Helicopters Can Now Train With Device

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ICARUS Devices is proud to announce that the Army has issued the ICARUS Device and Airworthiness Release for the entire LUH-72A Lakota fleet. All Army Utility helicopters and 70% of the entire Army helicopter fleet can now use the Smart view limiting device for better weather training.

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Apr
14
2023

AIR METHODS ASCEND IS LEADING THE WAY IN CLINICAL EDUCATION USING STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

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Denver, CO, April 13, 2023 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is supporting the Transport Medicine Competition, facilitated in part by Director of Simulation and Innovative Education William B. Belk, at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference (CCTMC), April 17-19, 2023, in Denver, CO. This annual event challenges eight critical care transport teams to demonstrate their skills in multiple critical care simulation scenarios in front of a live audience using high-fidelity simulation that tests skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and communication under extremely stressful conditions.

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Apr
14
2023

Sikorsky Celebrates 100th Anniversary, Honors Brazilian Armed Forces At LAAD 2023

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Rio de Janeiro,  – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, celebrated its 100th anniversary alongside defence and industry partners at the biennial Latin America Aerospace and Defence and Security (LAAD) trade show today.

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Apr
17
2023

KEYSTONE TURBINE SERVICES RECEIVES HONEYWELL RR300 AWARS APPROVAL

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Atlanta, Georgia – April 17, 2023.  Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Aerospace and Defense industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that Keystone Turbine Services (KTS - a PAG Company located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania), recently received approval from Honeywell International to enhance their capability to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services on fuel control units and power turbine governors utilized on the Rolls-Royce RR300 series of gas turbine engines.

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Apr
17
2023

Enstrom announces the sale of two helicopters to the Zambian Air Force

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Menominee, MI – Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of two turbine powered 480B helicopters to the Zambian Air Force (ZAF). The contract, which was signed on February 23 by the Ministry of Defense, includes both the helicopters and training for ZAF pilots and personnel. The helicopters will be based in Lusaka, and used for training and utility missions.

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Apr
19
2023

Trakka Systems Announces the Sale of Five TrakkaCam TC-300 EO/IR Cameras for Japanese Police Departments

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Ärla, Sweden — Multiple Japanese Police Departments have purchased a total of five TrakkaCam TC-300 long-range HD EO/IR camera systems for installations on Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell platforms.  The Japanese Police Department provides valuable safety and security for their communities.

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Apr
19
2023

Helicopters Inc. Future-proof Their Fleet With Spidertracks

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Spidertracks, the world's most trusted provider of aircraft tracking, fleet management, and aviation safety solutions, has announced a multi-year partnership with Helicopters Inc, which will see a full fleet fit-out of the flagship Spider X product and extended data services. Helicopters Inc has been a Spidertracks customer for many years and has successfully integrated its flight following and emergency management capabilities across operations.

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Apr
18
2023

AVIDYNE NAMED AEA ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR

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Melbourne, FL – April 18, 2023—Avidyne Corporation of Melbourne, FL. announced today that they have been selected as AEA Associate Member of the Year and will be honored at the upcoming Aircraft Electronics Association’s annual Convention and Tradeshow on April 24th at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, FL. The award is presented each year to an Associate Member of the AEA from a vote of the entire AEA membership.

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Apr
19
2023

TracPlus welcomes Mark Greene as Chief Technology Officer, adding capability to drive future wildfire innovation

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TracPlus, a leading commercial provider of wildfire response management systems, is proud to announce the addition of Mark Greene as its new Chief Technology Officer. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Mark brings extensive experience in strategic technology development and a proven track record of driving innovation in the face of global challenges.

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Apr
19
2023

ITP Aero receives Pratt & Whitney Canada DOF appointment for PW200 engines

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Pratt & Whitney Canada has appointed world leading aircraft engine and components manufacturer ITP Aero a Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of PW200 engines at ITP Aero’s facilities in Albacete, Spain. This is an important milestone for ITP Aero, as an independent company, as it expands its MRO portfolio

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Apr
19
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: MERTZON, TX

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AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK THAT WAS THROWN BY A SUSPECT BEING CHASED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, MERTZON, TX.

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Apr
20
2023

ICARUS wins contract with AAR Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) and Department of State Air Wing

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ICARUS Devices is proud to announce that it has won a contract to supply AAR Worldwide Aviation Support Services and the Department of State Air Wing with its game-changing training tool. The contract includes both standard ICARUS Devices and NVG compatible ICARUS visors.

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Apr
20
2023

Airbus hands over first two H145 helicopters to Bavarian Police

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Donauwörth, 20 April 2023 – Airbus has delivered the first two of eight five-bladed H145s to the Bavarian Police. These first two helicopters will be used in the training of pilots and crews which will begin shortly, ensuring a smooth transition from the current H135 fleet which has been in service for more than twelve years, to the larger H145 helicopters. Delivery of the first fully equipped police helicopter is scheduled for the middle of next year.

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Apr
21
2023

“I Shouldn’t Be Alive”: One Year Post Accident Veteran Rallies Motorcycle Family to Give Thanks to Crews Who Saved His Life

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KINGMAN, AZ – A little over a year ago, Dan McKeaney was in a horrific motorcycle accident with his wife Jeri. The couple were riding with the local chapter of Marine Riders, a nationwide organization formed to offer motorcycling camaraderie to active duty, veterans, and Navy Corpsman.

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Apr
21
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Chelsea, AL

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On April 2, 2023, at 1723 central daylight time, an Airbus Helicopter EC 130 T2, N231SH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chelsea, Alabama. The pilot and flight nurse were fatally injured. The flight paramedic was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 air ambulance flight.

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Apr
21
2023

NTSB Final Report: Leesburg, FL

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On May 25, 2021, about 1747 eastern daylight time, a BHI H60 Helicopters LLC, UH-60A, N9FH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Leesburg International Airport (LEE), Leesburg, Florida. The pilot, copilot, and two crewmembers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 post-maintenance test flight.

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Apr
24
2023

Airbus Helicopters introduces first American-made military versions of the H125

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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 24, 2023 – Airbus Helicopters is introducing the first U.S.-built H125 military configurations, known as AH-125 and MH-125 Ares, to the Airbus range of military helicopters. These combat-capable aircraft will feature militarized options that meet the needs of military and parapublic allies and partners around the world.

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Apr
24
2023

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation President retires after storied career

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Menominee, MI – Enstrom President Matt Francour is set to say goodbye this month to the company he dedicated nearly four decades of his life to. Matt announced his retirement from Enstrom earlier this year after having helped Enstrom successfully navigate through an often uncertain and tumultuous era.

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Apr
26
2023

Rotary-wing Advanced Tactical Helmet (R.A.T.H)

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The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Abn) is procuring a new flight helmet after more than several decades of service with the HGU-56P and SPH-4B helmets. Air missions have become increasingly complex with the need for improved situational awareness in multi-threat environments requiring integration of sophisticated identification, tracking, and targeting technology. USSOCOM and the 160th SOAR (Abn) are being utilized by the Army and greater DoD entities more than ever before while being asked to do so with head borne equipment dating back to the Vietnam era. The need to upgrade head borne equipment for future generations of vertical lift personnel has become critically important.

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Apr
24
2023

Universal Avionics completes Connected FMS TSO, Connectivity Ecosystem Cybersecurity Tests

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TUCSON, ARIZONA - APRIL 24, 2023 – Universal Avionics (UA), a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics, announced that it has successfully completed Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification for its Connected FMS. This effort also validates the cloud-based Connectivity Ecosystem's maturity, robustness, and compliance with applicable cybersecurity requirements. 

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