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2023
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Tucson, Arizona — May 25, 2023 — Universal Avionics International has opened a new office in Blagnac, France. The company moved from its previous Toulouse office to a larger workspace in the InSitu Business Centre - Pythagoras Residence. The move extends Universal’s capabilities in Europe to meet growing demand in the air transport, business aviation, helicopter, and government/special mission markets.
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May
30
2023
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Montreal, Canada – May 30, 2023 - DART Aerospace is proud to announce that their FAA STC for the Model 311 GII Fire Attack™ System (FAS) has been amended to include installation on the Airbus H145 (MBB BK-117) D-2 and D-3 helicopter models as well as the previously approved C-2 model.
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May
29
2023
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May 29, 2023, USA/Czech Republic, Prague - Vrgineers and ManoMotion are set to unveil an innovative breakthrough in pilot training at the AWE USA 2023 event in Santa Clara, CA. This groundbreaking development introduces an AI hand-tracking algorithm designed to enhance the immersive experience of pilot training scenarios in virtual and mixed reality environments. The remarkable feature, exclusive to XTAL Mixed Reality headsets, enables real-time hand-tracking functionality specifically optimized for cockpit settings.
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May
31
2023
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Mirabel, Qc, Canada (May 31, 2023) – Bell Textron Canada Ltd., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the purchase agreement for six Bell 407GXi helicopters. The government-to-government contract was executed between the Ministry of Defense of Argentina and the Canadian Commercial Corporation. The Bell 407GXi helicopters will be operated by the Argentinean Air Force and Army to assist in Search and Rescue Missions.
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May
31
2023
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AIRCRAFT TAIL ROTOR INCURRED A BIRD STRIKE, MOAB, UT
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Jun
01
2023
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(BOISE, Idaho — June 1, 2023 ) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced today the addition of Mitch McKinstry to their team of NVG Instructor Pilots.
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Jun
01
2023
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Weslaco, Texas, June 1, 2023 – It has been a busy year since AirLift 5 Texas took flight on June 1, 2022, bringing emergency air medical service to the Rio Grande Valley. The new base has proven to be a valuable asset to the area, providing faster access to emergency care in trauma situations and interfacility transport for patients needing specialized care. AirLift 5 is part of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the nation.
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Jun
01
2023
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Weslaco, Texas, June 1, 2023 – It has been a busy year since AirLift 5 Texas took flight on June 1, 2022, bringing emergency air medical service to the Rio Grande Valley. The new base has proven to be a valuable asset to the area, providing faster access to emergency care in trauma situations and interfacility transport for patients needing specialized care. AirLift 5 is part of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the nation.
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Jun
05
2023
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AIRCRAFT WAS CONDUCTING FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS WITH A WATER BUCKET WHEN PILOT FELT VIBRATIONS IN TAIL ROTOR PEDALS AND GENTLY LANDED IN A NEARBY BOG, MUNISING, MICHIGAN.
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Jun
05
2023
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AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING PRACTICE HOVER WORK, TAIL ROTOR IMPACTED THE GROUND AND SEPARATED, PONTIAC, MI.
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Jun
05
2023
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AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING PRACTICE HOVER WORK, TAIL ROTOR IMPACTED THE GROUND AND SEPARATED, PONTIAC, MI.
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Jun
05
2023
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AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING PRACTICE HOVER WORK, TAIL ROTOR IMPACTED THE GROUND AND SEPARATED, PONTIAC, MI.
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Jun
05
2023
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Rome, 05/06/2023 – Leonardo unveiled today the latest developments for its 200 kg class AWHero RUAS (Rotary Uncrewed Aerial System) during an official ceremony held at SEAFUTURE 2023 (La Spezia – Italy) on board Italian Navy’s Paolo Thaon di Revel PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura - Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel). The unveiling was carried out in the presence of representatives from institutions and across industry.
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Jun
06
2023
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AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD LANDING AND THE SKIDS BECAME STUCK IN THE GROUND, ORLANDO, FL.
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Jun
06
2023
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NTSB Preliminary Report: San Diego, CA
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Jun
06
2023
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TracPlus, a leading provider of real-time tracking and communication solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly anticipated TracPlus iOS app. This latest release marks a significant milestone for the company, showcasing its commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
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Jun
06
2023
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Fort Worth, Texas (6 June, 2023) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the signed purchase agreement for the first Bell 407GXi in Turkey, to Turkish customer Sancak Air. This aircraft will join its fleet which includes a Bell 430 and a 206.
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Jun
06
2023
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OLATHE, Kan. /June 6, 2023 — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Bell 407 and Robinson R66 helicopters. A powerful solution for helicopter owners and operators, the GI 275 is a scalable, cost-conscious approach to an avionics upgrade that is a direct replacement for a variety of legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit, including the primary attitude indicator, course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI), or the multi-function display (MFD).
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Jun
07
2023
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Alexandria, Va. (June 7, 2023) – In response to the US National Park Service’s (NPS) severe curtailment of air tours over national park lands, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is calling on its members and allies to show their support for America’s air tour industry.
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Jun
07
2023
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NTSB Final Report: Suches, GA
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Jun
08
2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (June 8, 2023) Wise Trip Management, a leading business aviation trip support company, announced today that it has appointed PJ Sharpe as its new Vice President of Business Development. Based in the Southeast USA, Sharpe will be responsible for expanding the company’s growing network of business aviation clients in North America and around the globe.
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Jun
08
2023
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After practicing maneuvers, autorotative approaches, and landings in the local area, the flight instructor and the student pilot were practicing autorotative landings from a hover following a simulated loss of engine power, off-airport, and over sandy terrain. While hovering about 3 ft. above the ground, the student pilot reduced engine power to enter an autorotation. Between 1 and 2 ft. above the ground, a gust of wind struck the helicopter from the right that resulted in the helicopter rolling and drifting to the left. The flight instructor then took control of the helicopter, but the left roll and drift continued, the left skid impacted the ground, and the helicopter experienced a dynamic rollover onto its left side. During the rollover, the main rotor blades impacted the ground and the tailboom and main rotor mast pylon were substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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Jun
09
2023
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Fairfax, Virginia — The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its third annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition. Auburn University took first place, University of Maryland took second and McGill University took third:
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Jun
08
2023
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Lake Havasu City, AZ – June 8, 2023 — Where seconds make all the difference in saving a life, the TriState CareFlight team trains regularly with first responders to be prepared to meet any emergent situation, no matter the time of year, for both residents and visitors. With boating season in full swing, the TriState CareFlight team collaborated with multiple law enforcement, fire, and medical agencies in a joint training exercise on Lake Havasu, ensuring a coordinated effort if an emergency were to arise.
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Jun
12
2023
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration took another key step toward safely enabling advanced air mobility by proposing a comprehensive rule for training and certifying pilots.
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Jun
12
2023
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On July 19, 2021, about 1848 eastern daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, N4529J, was destroyed when it impacted the Albemarle Sound near Point Harbor, North Carolina. The non-certificated pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by the pilot as a personal flight conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
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Jun
12
2023
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Hefei, 12 June 2023 - An Airbus H125 helicopter belonging to State Grid Space Technology Co., Ltd (SGST) has successfully used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for a flight demonstration at Hefei Shiwan Airport in China. This is the first helicopter flight using SAF in China, marking an important milestone in the development of low-carbon aviation in Chinese aeronautics. The H125, which is powered by a Safran ARRIEL 2D engine, flew at a hybrid ratio of 40% of SAF provided by CNAF (China National Aviation Fuel).
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Jun
13
2023
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, PRATT, KS
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Jun
13
2023
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On November 28, 2021, about 1658 central standard time, a Bell 206B helicopter, N59600, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Perry, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries and the passenger, who held a student pilot certificate, sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight.
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Jun
13
2023
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Adelaide, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Orlando, USA – Arcadea Group, a growth-oriented, long-hold investor in vertical SaaS businesses, is thrilled to announce the strategic merger of Air Maestro and Spidertracks.
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