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Alexandria, Va. (Dec. 16, 2022) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) commends New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) for her veto of New York Senate Bill 7493A, known as the “Stop the Chop” bill. In addition to banning nonessential helicopters at New York City’s West 30th Street Heliport, the legislation would have allowed anyone to sue an operator, pilot, flight department, line-service personnel, or company employee operating in the state for alleged helicopter noise pollution, even if the flight in question was conducted in accordance with federal law and regulations.
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Dec
19
2022
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GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (Dec. 19, 2022) – In a joint ceremony to mark the 101st anniversary of the Guatemalan Air Force, Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, delivered two SUBARU BELL 412EPX aircraft during an acceptance ceremony at La Aurora International Airport. The aircraft are part of an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract signed between Bell and the U.S. Army Multinational Aviation Special Programs Office (MASPO) earlier this year.
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Dec
20
2022
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NTSB Preliminary Report: Waimea, HI
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Dec
20
2022
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On August 14, 2021, about 1030 mountain daylight time, a Robinson R-22B, N226WM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Jordan, Utah. The flight instructor was seriously injured and the pilot receiving instruction sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.
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Dec
22
2022
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The Austrian Ministry of Defence’s AW169M LUH helicopter programme set a major milestone today with the delivery of the first aircraft from an initial order of 18 units, based on the Italy-Austria Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement announced by the relevant Authorities at the end of 2021. The handover of the aircraft, built at Leonardo’s Vergiate facility in Italy, achieved in line with the contractual obligations, was performed during an official ceremony held at the Tulln-Langenlebarn Brumowski Air Base, in the presence of Leonardo’s senior management. Austria and Italy also announced today a G2G Agreement amendment through which Austria is exercising options for an additional 18 helicopters, providing further evidence of its confidence in the selected platform.
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Dec
22
2022
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Alexandria, Va. (Dec. 22, 2022) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds the work of the US Senate in passing the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, an omnibus spending bill that includes a number of HAI-backed elements supporting vertical aviation. The bill, which provides $1.7 trillion in discretionary resources, will now go to the US House of Representatives before being signed into law by President Biden.
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Dec
22
2022
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Leonardo has successfully completed the first phase of flight testing for its Falco Xplorer drone. The system is now ready for the second phase of the campaign, which will lead to the certification of the largest uncrewed aircraft ever built by the company.
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Dec
22
2022
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Cottonwood, AZ – Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., is ecstatic to announce a new Native Air emergency medical service location in Cottonwood, AZ. The opening of Native Air 83 will serve Yavapai County and beyond.
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Dec
22
2022
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WASHINGTON – This holiday season, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Billy Nolen and Santa Claus teamed up to encourage everyone to Play it Safe when it comes to air travel, drones and lasers.
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Dec
22
2022
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NTSB Preliminary Report: La Sal, UT
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Dec
23
2022
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The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded Leonardo (through Leonardo U.K. Ltd of Yeovil) a $1 billion CAN (€690 million) contract for the AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project for 16 aircraft in total, comprising 13 existing Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter (CSH) currently in-service and the augmentation of a further three aircraft. This contract will enhance the aircraft’s systems and technologies, ensure compliance with emerging airspace requirements, extend the life expectancy of the fleet to 2042+ and enable the return of Cormorant helicopters to the Main Operating Base (MOB) Trenton.
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Dec
24
2022
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Leonardo welcomes the announcement made by the U.S. Department of Defense to award AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. a 110.5 million USD firm-fixed price modification to the previously awarded contract for the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System. This modification exercises an option for the production and delivery of 26 TH-73A Lot IV aircraft in support of the program for the Navy. The helicopters will be produced in Philadelphia. Work is expected to be completed in December 2024.
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Dec
27
2022
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Mesa, Ariz., Dec. 27, 2022: MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce that HeliService, LLC of Apopka, Florida has signed a purchase agreement for an MD 530F helicopter. HeliService Powerline Solutions currently operates six MDH aircraft (MD 500D, MD 500E, MD 530F) that support construction, maintenance, inspection, and emergency response services in different sectors, including utility, energy, and construction.
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Dec
27
2022
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Stratford, Conn., Dec. 27, 2022 – The U.S. Navy declared full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K® helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is procuring long-lead items and critical materials to support building full rate production CH-53K helicopters in its digital factory.
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Dec
28
2022
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND
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Dec
30
2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 28, 2022 -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, filed a formal protest today asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Army’s decision on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract.
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Dec
30
2022
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NTSB Preliminary Report: Redding, CA
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Dec
28
2022
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Donauwörth, 28 December 2022 – The acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik by Airbus Helicopters has now been finalized, as all the necessary regulatory approvals have been obtained. With over 100 years of experience in the aviation industry, the company will now operate under the name Airbus Helicopters Technik GmbH as a wholly-owned subsidiary located in Kassel-Calden. The world-leading manufacturer of dynamic components for light and medium helicopters including related services with a global customer base is also a national leader with regards to the MRO for dynamic components of military helicopters.
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Jan
02
2023
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FAA Accident and Incident Notification: GALLIANO, LA
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Jan
02
2023
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AIRCRAFT HELICOPTER N4153G, ROBINSON R44, CRASHED UNDER UNKN CIRCUMSTANCES INTO WATER AFTER DECLARING EMERGENCY DUE TO LOSS OF ENGINE. POB: 4; NO INJURIES REPORTED. NO ATC SVCS PROVIDED. DAMAGE: ACFT SUBMERGED, EXTENT UNKN. WX: NOT REPORTED. WOC 7-3333 TB/JB THIS EVENT RECEIVED MEDIA ATTENTION AT HTTPS://WWW.FOX13NEWS.COM/NEWS/TPD-4-ESCAPE-INJURY-AFTERHELICOPTER-CRASHES-INTO-WATER-OFF-DAVIS-ISLANDS
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Jan
03
2023
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Vrgineers, an established manufacturer of the most advanced Virtual and Mixed Reality headsets for professionals, in cooperation with the company IMRNext brings to life the new wireless XTAL headset. The release of this high-fidelity standalone virtual reality headset is happening at the CES 2023 show, in Las Vegas.
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Jan
03
2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3, 2023 — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign military sale, Egypt will replace its fleet of CH-47D aircraft with the modern F model, and benefit from its advanced multi-mission capabilities.
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Jan
03
2023
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD CRACKING WINDSHELD AND LANDED IN A FIELD, SEAREY, AR.
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Jan
04
2023
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Zurich, Switzerland and Seattle, Washington - January 4, 2023 - SwissDrones, a global manufacturer of long-range uncrewed helicopter systems for inspection, surveillance and public safety applications, today announced that it has secured additional 7-figure funding in a round led by DiamondStream Partners, an aviation and aerospace venture capital firm, with participation from existing investors. SwissDrones plans to use the funding to accelerate product development and expand global go-to-market activities.
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Jan
09
2023
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North Vancouver, BC – January 09, 2023 – Boost Human External Cargo Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems, Personnel Carrying Device Systems (PCDS), and related Training Services is pleased to announce the BOOST Personnel Carrying Device System for Transport Category Rotorcraft recently received TCCA approval.
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Jan
09
2023
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A STORAGE FACILITY, KENT, WA.
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Jan
09
2023
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Our 2023 Kaman calendar features photographs of the Kaman K-MAX helicopter, K-MAX TITAN, and KARGO in a variety of scenarios worldwide. Download your copy here and enjoy!
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Jan
09
2023
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While conducting an instructional flight, the flight instructor reported that, he assumed control of the helicopter to demonstrate a left 180° autorotation, and the maneuver began normally. Part way through the maneuver, the pilot noticed that the helicopter was lower in altitude than he expected. He reported that he applied right cyclic and aft cyclic, attempting to slow the rate of descent. The helicopter landed hard and skidded to a stop. When stopped, the flight instructor and the student pilot exited the helicopter, and a postimpact fire ensued. The tail boom and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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Jan
09
2023
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WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 9, 2023) – Veteran public affairs, communications and marketing executive Robert Hastings announced today the launch of Robert Hastings & Associates, a leadership and communications consultancy focused on the aerospace, defense and mobility sectors.
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Jan
10
2023
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Show Low, AZ– Native Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the U.S., celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its Native Air 9 air ambulance service. For two decades, Native Air 9, has provided essential lifesaving air medical services in the White Mountains of Northeast Arizona. Given the rural nature of the area, a partnership was established in December 2002 with Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, paving the way for advanced medical care for patients.
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