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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
Categories: Press Releases


May
11
2026

Super D20B Upgrade Kit Increases Fuel Efficiency

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Early operational results from the Super D20B upgrade program are showing meaningful improvements in fuel efficiency and mission endurance for MD 500D operators. Initial data indicates a reduction in fuel consumption from approximately 35 gallons per hour to 28 gallons per hour—an improvement of roughly 20 percent.

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Tags: MD 500D MD Helicopters Super D208
Categories: Press Releases


May
12
2026

MH-60 Seahawk Logistics Team Wins 2025 Secretary of War Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Award

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The MH-60 Seahawk PBL Team earned the 2025 Secretary of War Performance Based Logistics System Level Award for dramatically boosting the readiness and lethality of the Navy’s H-60 fleet. This award recognizes the team’s creative, results driven partnership with the U.S. Navy, that fuels its naval dominance.

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Tags: Lockheed Martin MH-60 Seahawk Navy PBL Team
Categories: Press Releases


May
12
2026

Columbia Helicopters names new CEO and president

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Columbia Helicopters Inc. has  announced the appointment of Melanie Bergier as chief executive officer and president. Bergier brings extensive leadership experience in aviation operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation.

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Tags: Columbia Helicopters
Categories: Press Releases


May
14
2026

FAA Accident Report: DALLAS, TX

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AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A ROOF-MOUNTED CAMERA ON TAKEOFF WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF POWER IN THE TAIL ROTOR AND LANDED HARD, DALLAS, TX.

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Tags: Dallas FAA Accident Report TX
Categories: Press Releases


May
14
2026

GPMS Receives Indian DGCA Validation for Bell 429 Foresight MX HUMS

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14 May 2026 - GPMS International announced today that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has validated the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Foresight MX HUMS on the Bell 429 helicopter in India.  

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Tags: Bell 429 Foresight MX HUMS GPMS
Categories: Press Releases


May
14
2026

Life Flight Network to Expand Bell Fleet with Three New Bell 407GXis

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Fort Worth, TX (May 14, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the order of three additional Bell 407GXis by Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating 35 Bell aircraft. These new mission-ready Bell 407GXis will join their fleet to continue offering rapid response and exceptional emergency medical care across their extensive service area. 

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Tags: Bell Bell 407GXi Bell Textron Life Fllight Network Textron
Categories: Press Releases