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May
04
2026

Midwest Aerospace, LTD Celebrates Grand Opening of Midwest Blade Tech on May 1st

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May 1, 2026 – Midwest Aerospace, LTD., a leader in helicopter parts and MRO services, proudly announces the official opening of Midwest Blade Tech, its new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to main and tail rotor blade repair and servicing. Located at the company’s headquarters in Lowell, Indiana, the facility expands Midwest’s capabilities to meet growing demand for high-quality rotor blade maintenance and advanced repair solutions.

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May
04
2026

SPECTRUM AEROMED EXPANDS ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAMS

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Fargo, North Dakota, May 4, 2026 — Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in customized air medical interior solutions, announced the addition of two new team members. The new hires strengthen both its engineering and project management capabilities as the company continues to support increasing project demand. 

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May
06
2026

entrol expands presence in Australia with a double simulator sale to Toll Aviation

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entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, continues to expand its presence in Australia following the simultaneous sale of two advanced mission simulators to Toll Aviation, a premier operator in the region. This double-unit agreement includes a Bell 429 FTD Level 6 and an AW139 FTD Level 5, both equipped with the manufacturer’s latest technological innovations.

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May
06
2026

Southeast Aerospace Receives TCCA Validation for Bell 407 Mission Console STC

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Melbourne, FL – May 5, 2026 – Southeast Aerospace (SEA) is pleased to announce that it has received Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) validation SA26-19 for its Bell 407 Mission Console Structural Provisions installation.

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May
06
2026

DART Aerospace receives an extended Cable Cutter FAA STC for the Airbus H145 BK117D3

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DART Aerospace has received an updated FAA STC for its Cable Cutter system, now approved for installation on Airbus H145 BK117D3 models. This latest update expands DART’s existing coverage for the Airbus H145 / EC145 T2 and BK117D2 platforms, further strengthening its portfolio of safety solutions across the H145 family.

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May
06
2026

VAI Leads Coalition Urging FAA Review of Slackline Hazards

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Alexandria, VA (May 4, 2026) – In a joint letter organized and led by Vertical Aviation International (VAI), 37 prominent aviation associations today urged FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford to review whether slacklines and similar temporary obstructions are addressed with sufficient clarity under existing notice and marking frameworks. The request, which aims to reduce the risk of low-altitude aircraft striking obstructions, highlighted concerns raised by the Jan. 2, 2026, fatal accident near Superior, Arizona, where a helicopter struck a slackline, resulting in the deaths of four people.

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May
06
2026

BLACK HAWK® Next: Delivering Warfighter-Centric Power, Autonomy and Connectivity

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As the Army Transformation Initiative pushes the force toward rapid, multidomain operations, Sikorsky is accelerating a suite of upgrades that builds on the proven UH-60 Black Hawk lineage to deliver a future ready network-centric node. The result is a helicopter that not only carries more payload farther and with less maintenance, but also acts as an autonomous hub for drones, a low maintenance workhorse and a seamless partner to the MV-75 and the F35.

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May
07
2026

UAE Regulator And Archer Move To Streamlined Approach for Certifying Midnight in the UAE

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 7, 2026 – The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft's entry into service in the UAE.

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May
07
2026

Bell Celebrates Launch of Operations for Bell 429 Helicopters in Queensland Police Commissioning Ceremony

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RotorTech – Brisbane, Australia (6 May 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today celebrates the commissioning of three Bell 429 helicopters by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for use in North Queensland. With a total of six Bell aircraft in their fleet, QPS operates Australia’s largest Bell law enforcement fleet, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety and operational capabilities across Queensland.

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May
07
2026

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Rule to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Drone Threats

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a proposed rule that would allow specific categories of critical infrastructure sites to apply for restrictions on drone operations around their facilities. Restrictions--which would be submitted and approved via a new FAA web portal--will be approved based on safety or security criteria. Sixteen sectors would be eligible for restrictions including energy production, transportation systems, chemical facilities, water treatment plants, and defense industrial complexes.

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May
07
2026

Universal Avionics Chosen to Provide Enhanced Vision Cameras to Bavarian Police Helicopters

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Tucson, Arizona – June 20, 2022 – Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply its EVS4000 multispectral Enhanced Vision cameras for installation on 8 new Airbus H145 helicopters destined to the Bavarian Police. The addition of the EVS4000 improves safety by increasing situational awareness in low-visibility situations including inclement weather and during night missions.

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May
08
2026

Universal Avionics SkyVis™ Selected by Heli-One for New H215 Helicopters of the BPOL

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Anaheim, California - January 27, 2020 – Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems Company, was selected by Heli-One (Norway) AS to equip the new H215 helicopters of the Bundespolizei - German Federal Police (BPOL) with its SkyVis Helmet Mounted Display (HMD). Universal Avionics will partner with Heli-One to develop a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the SkyVis on H215 (AS332L1e ) helicopters.

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Tags: German Federal Police H215 HMD SkyVis Helmet Mounted Display Universal Avionics
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