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10
2022
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On November 2, 2022, about 2014 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, N61KH, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Greenville, Illinois. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries and one passenger sustained no injury. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 business flight.
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Nov
11
2022
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British Columbia-based Yellowhead Helicopters has selected TracPlus for their Next-Generation helicopter tracking, and common operating picture requirements. TracPlus’ comprehensive solution will increase Yellowhead’s aircraft safety by providing up to an 8x increase in the real-time position reporting as well as making data and insights more accessible throughout the operation.
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Nov
11
2022
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British Columbia-based Yellowhead Helicopters has selected TracPlus for their Next-Generation helicopter tracking, and common operating picture requirements. TracPlus’ comprehensive solution will increase Yellowhead’s aircraft safety by providing up to an 8x increase in the real-time position reporting as well as making data and insights more accessible throughout the operation.
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Nov
11
2022
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Kingdom of Kuwait -Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, recently delivered a Bell 429 helicopter to Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing (KIAL), which will be used by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). This marks the third 429 HEMS delivery in the country.
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Nov
11
2022
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Cologne, Germany - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 to Air Zermatt. This marks the third Bell HEMS-configured aircraft to operate in the Swiss transportation and rescue company’s active fleet.
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Nov
11
2022
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Cologne, Germany (Nov. 11, 2022) – The second EUROPEAN ROTORS has ended in Cologne, Germany, following four lively days of business deals, networking, training, and reconnecting with colleagues. The European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) produced the VTOL show and safety conference with service and support from Helicopter Association International (HAI).
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Nov
11
2022
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Greensboro, North Carolina, November 10, 2022 – Summit Aviation Inc., a Greenwich AeroGroup Co., held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new location in Greensboro.
Summit Aviation Manufacturing was formed in 2014 when Greenwich AeroGroup retained the manufacturing side of then-owned Atlantic Aero upon its divestiture to Landmark Aviation.
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Nov
14
2022
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Torrance, CA — On November 12, 2022 Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. Robinson, 92, passed away peacefully at his Rolling Hills, California home.
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Nov
14
2022
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Alexandria, Va. (November 14, 2022) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company. Born in 1930, Frank passed away on November 12, 2022, at his California home.
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14
2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2022 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update.
“Our continuing partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air Force exemplifies the value of a modern and versatile Chinook fleet,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager. “These state-of-the art aircraft will significantly improve their defense and humanitarian assistance capabilities.”
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Nov
15
2022
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Olympia, WA, – Mechanical Specialties, LLC has released the first of its next generation Stainless Steel remote cargo hooks. This first being released is a 4,500 lb capacity version. This is the same physical size as the model 301, 3,000 lb remote cargo hook, which has been the most popular cargo hook in the world over the last 35 years of production. The new model 450 carries on that legacy with more robust and corrosion resistant Stainless Steel construction and higher capacity. It just made a great cargo hook better!
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Nov
15
2022
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NOV 15, 2022, Billings, Montana: Billings Flying Service (BFS), a family-owned helicopter heavy-lift and aerial firefighting service and CH-47 Chinook MRO, is pleased to announce it has appointed Nick Nenadovic as president of the company. Nenadovic will work hand in hand with the Blain Family to develop a leadership team to drive strategic growth, build customer engagement and experience, and position the company for expanded success.
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Nov
15
2022
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Yeovil, 15/11/2022 – Leonardo has expanded Team AW149 UK, the national alliance of onshore supply chain members supporting the company’s bid to provide its latest-generation military AW149 helicopter to the UK Armed Forces. Going beyond the core supply chain for the AW149, Leonardo is widening the team to include members from across its communities who will also benefit should the UK opt for a helicopter built in Yeovil, the ‘Home of British Helicopters’. Leonardo is proud to welcome Yeovil College as the first Team AW149 UK Community Member.
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Nov
18
2022
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WASHINGTON, DC — Vita Aerospace (Vita) announced the fleet-wide deployment of the Vita Rescue System (VRS) to the United Arab Emirates, National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC). The UAE National Search and Rescue Center is a regional and world leader in the adoption and development of cutting-edge rescue technologies and practices. Their adoption of the Vita Rescue System marks a major milestone in Vita’s mission to transform operational safety and efficiency for a helicopter hoist rescue.
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Nov
18
2022
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(BOISE, Idaho — November 17, 2022 ) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced today that ASU Senior Director of Sales Dan Meyer was promoted to Vice President of Sales.
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Nov
18
2022
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Toulouse – Airbus invests in Carbon Engineering Ltd., a Canadian-based climate solutions company, operating the largest Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) Research & Development facility in the world.
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Nov
18
2022
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Show Low, AZ – Nov. 18, 2022 – Native Air expanded its wings to provide wider, extensive coverage in the Navajo County region with the opening of a new base to better serve residents and visitors of Northeastern Arizona. The new base – Native Air 18 in Show Low – increases comprehensive coverage in the area as it will focus on scene and trauma-related calls within surrounding communities assisting fire and emergency medical service (EMS) teams with improved response times.
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Nov
18
2022
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On October 8, 2022, about 1800 eastern daylight time, a Bell 505 helicopter, N5DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Fort Myers, Florida. The private pilot and one passenger had serious injuries, and two passengers had minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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Nov
18
2022
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On October 26, 2022, about 1710 central daylight time, a Bell 407 helicopter, N34BM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in the Gulf of Mexico, about 25 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and two passengers sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 air taxi flight.
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Nov
21
2022
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21st November 2022 – 11:00 GMT (Gulf Standard Time 15:00 GMT+4)--- The National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently hosting the International Search and Rescue conference and exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
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Nov
21
2022
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AIRCRAFT TAIL ROTOR BLADE STRUCK THE TAIL BOOM DURING LANDING, SEARCY, AR.
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Nov
21
2022
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AIRCRAFT WAS HOVER TAXIING AND COLLIDED WITH N88E, LAS VEGAS, NV.
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Nov
23
2022
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES NEAR AN INTERSTATE, CHARLOTTE, NC.
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Nov
23
2022
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Entrol is manufacturing a H39 FNPT II MCC based on the AW139 together with Ussat Inzhener, an engineering company based in Turkmenistan. This device will be installed in Turkmenistan Airlines’ premises in Ashgabat by summer 2023 and will improve the training offered to their pilots by the Airline.
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Nov
28
2022
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IRCRAFT DEPARTING COLLIDED WITH A U.S. NAVY HELICOPTER, SAN DIEGO, CA.
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Nov
28
2022
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NTSB Preliminary Report: Kapolei, HI
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Nov
28
2022
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BOISE, Idaho, DATE – Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced that the company was awarded a NVG contract in Brazil along with their Brazilian based distributor QUARTZO DEFENSE. The contract enables governmental organizations from 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District, such as military police, civil police and military firefighters the ability to purchase products and services from ASU.
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Nov
30
2022
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Toulouse, 30 November 2022 – Airbus used the occasion of its annual Summit to unveil its DisruptiveLab, a new flying laboratory designed to test technologies destined to improve aircraft performance and to reduce helicopters’ CO2 emissions.
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Nov
30
2022
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AIRCRAFT FLEW TOO CLOSE TO SURF WHILE ON PATROL, WAVE BROKE WINDOW AND WATER ENTERED THE CABIN, HONOLULU, HI.
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Nov
30
2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 30, 2022 – Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) GridStar® Flow system for long-duration energy storage, Optionally Piloted Black Hawk® helicopter and NASA's James Webb Space Telescope – with a Lockheed Martin-built main camera – have been selected by the editors of Popular Science magazine for their 2022 “Best of What’s New” Awards.
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