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Oct
21
2026
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Rome, 21 October 2026 - The Combat Unmanned Ground System (CUGS) project has successfully reached its final major milestone, demonstrating the progress achieved in the development of next -generation uncrewed technologies for ground operations. Funded by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and coordinated by Leonardo, CUGS is the EDA’s largest research and technology initiative in this sector, aimed at developing and validating new uncrewed technologies for land operations.
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Oct
23
2026
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AUSTIN, TX – October 23, 2026 – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today revealed plans for three air taxi networks serving Austin, Dallas and Houston with the goal of increasing connectivity between major airports, business districts, and coastal destinations in the fastest growing megaregion in the United States.
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Oct
26
2026
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Aberdeen, 23 October 2026 – Bristow Group and Leonardo today celebrated the operational readiness of a brand new AW139 Full Flight Level D Simulator at Bristow Helicopters’ simulation hall in Dyce, Aberdeen, close to the International Airport.
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Oct
26
2026
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ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, AT 1235 CDT, A ROBINSON R-44 HELICOPTER BEARING REGISTRATION NUMBER ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^, REGISTERED TO A CORPORATION, STRUCK A WIRE ON A PRIVATE RANCH WHILE HUNTING. THE HELICOPTER LANDED, AND THEN DEPARTED DUE TO A BRUSH FIRE IGNITED BY THE BROKEN POWER LINE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES, AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY ON ITS TRAILER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING OPERATED ON AN AIR TOUR FLIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HUNTING. VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED AT THE TIME, AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE, AND THE PILOT AND 2 PASSENGERS SUSTAINED NO INJURIES.
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Oct
26
2026
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AIRCRAFT WAS IDLING ON AN INCLINED LOGGING ROAD AND SLID ON THE ROAD INTO SIDE OF A HILL ON THE GROUND DAMAGING TAIL ROTOR AND BOOM.
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Oct
26
2026
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn.– (October 24, 2024) – Today Kaman announced that its subsidiary Kamatics Corporation (“Kamatics”) has entered into an exclusive teaming agreement with Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing (RRM) to collaborate on the marketing and sale of RRM’s Dragon Skin Extreme (DSX) blade erosion and corrosion protective coating product to aerospace industry customers.
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Oct
26
2026
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The pilot stated that during an autorotation demonstration, the helicopter exhibited a complete loss of engine power. The pilot had set up the demonstration about 1,500 ft above ground level and about 60 knots indicated airspeed with hard packed gravel chosen for the touchdown point. The pilot stated that the engine rpm went to zero as soon as he rolled off the throttle to start the autorotation. He attempted to restart the engine with no success and conducted an autorotation to the predetermined touchdown area. During the ground run, the left skid collapsed and the helicopter rolled onto its left side, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor system, tail boom, and tail rotor system.
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Oct
26
2026
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On October 2, 2024, about 1840, mountain daylight time, a Schweizer 296C helicopter, N656RB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Montrose, Colorado. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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Oct
26
2026
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On October 20, 2024, about 1951 central daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N881KE, was destroyed when it impacted a radio tower near Houston, Texas. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 business/revenue sightseeing flight.
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Oct
26
2026
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Fort Worth, Texas, 26 October 2026 – Life Flight Network has placed an order for five Airbus H135 helicopters to support critical emergency medical missions across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. These new aircraft will build on their order for three new H135s placed in 2025, bringing their total number aircraft ordered to eight.
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Oct
27
2026
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AMTC – Fort Worth, TX (October 27, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2026 the purchase order for a Bell 407GXi to HALO-Flight, further expanding the ability to deliver rapid, life-saving air medical transport to patients across South Texas. This aircraft marks the seventh IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi to soon join the HALO fleet, enhancing reliability and providing time-sensitive care across the region.
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Oct
27
2026
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Berg/Munich, Germany, 26 October 2026 – Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) has received the Bavarian Innovation Award 2026 for its H145 XR-Simulator (XR-SIM). The award is jointly presented by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and the Bavarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce in recognition of outstanding innovation by Bavarian companies. REISER’s CEO Dr. Johannes Hain and Chief Technology Officer Martin Keil accepted the award during a ceremony held today at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich.
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Oct
27
2026
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Fargo, North Dakota, October 27, 2026 — Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in customized air medical interior solutions, announced the addition of William “Bill” Engelking and Carson Tveito to its engineering team, strengthening the company’s technical capabilities as it continues to support a growing range of aircraft platforms and customer programs.
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Oct
27
2026
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Fort Worth, Texas, 27 October 2026 – Boston MedFlight, the globally recognized nonprofit critical care transport organization, has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H145 helicopters to support the continued modernization and strategic growth of its air medical transport fleet serving New England. The order brings the total number of Airbus H145 helicopters purchased by the organization over time to 12.
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