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Mar
12
2026

Hillsboro Heli Academy Announces New Robinson R22 Purchase as Part of Fleet Renewal Program

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA  — Hillsboro Heli Academy, the helicopter training division of Hillsboro Aero Academy, is proud to announce the approval of its newest Robinson R22 helicopter, marking the first purchase order in a broader fleet renewal program designed to support the next generation of helicopter pilots.

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Tags: Hillsboro Heli Academy R22
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Mar
12
2026

Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company

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Atlanta, Georgia (March 12, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during VAI Verticon 2026 that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXis for utility operations, including high voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and operational support.

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Tags: Bell Textron VERTICON
Categories: Press Releases


Mar
12
2026

VERTICON 2026 Draws Global Vertical Aviation Community to Atlanta

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Atlanta (Mar. 12, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) welcomed the global vertical aviation community to VERTICON 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Center, where the event delivered 280,000 square feet of exhibit space, 684 exhibitors, and 64 aircraft on display.

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Tags: VAI VERTICON
Categories: Press Releases


Mar
16
2026

Joby Completes Piloted Electric Air Taxi Flight Across San Francisco Bay and Around the Golden Gate

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of a series of demonstration flights across the San Francisco Bay Area. With one of the world’s most recognizable skylines as a backdrop, the company showcased its operational readiness in a region defined by traffic congestion, demonstrating that the future of quiet, emissions-free flight, is not just a concept, but nearing commercial readiness.

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Categories: Press Releases


Mar
16
2026

PREDICTABLE POWER: STANDARDAERO SELECTED BY ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY AS PREFERRED MRO PROVIDER FOR R66 ROLLS-ROYCE RR300 ENGINES

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StandardAero (NYSE: SARO), a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, has been selected by U.S. helicopter OEM, Robinson Helicopter Company, to support their global fleet of R66 helicopters powered by the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine. This relationship will provide R66 helicopter owners and operators with a Robinson-recommended MRO solution for abbreviated turnaround times and reduced costs.

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Tags: Robinson Rolls Royce RR300 Standard Aero
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Mar
16
2026

Northern Endurance Partnership awards CHC Helicopter crew change contract

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16th March 2026 – Today, CHC Helicopter, a global leader in offshore crew transportation and search and rescue services, announced it has been awarded the crew change transportation contract for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP). 

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Categories: Press Releases


Mar
16
2026

AMS Heli Design Expands EMS/MEDEVAC Portfolio with FAA-Certified Kit for Airbus H145

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Dallas, TX—March 7, 2026–AMS Heli Design, a leading helicopter interior engineering and manufacturing company based in Dallas, TX, today announced a significant advancement in its EMS/MEDEVAC product portfolio, now featuring an FAA-certified EMS/MEDEVAC kit for the Airbus H145 D2/D3 made available through a distributor agreement with Mecaer Aviation Group.

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Categories: Press Releases


Mar
17
2026

Helicopter Services, Inc. Secures Three Airbus H125 Helicopters for 2026 Delivery

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SPRING, Texas, March 16, 2026  Helicopter Services, Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, has announced the purchase of three Airbus H125 helicopters scheduled for delivery in 2026. The aircraft will be offered for completion and sale to operators across a range of mission profiles.

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Tags: Airbus H125 Helicopter Services HSI
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Mar
18
2026

Bell Completes SPINE Upgrades on First Two H-1 Aircraft

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Amarillo, TX. (March, 17 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced the completion of the first AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft to receive full upgrades to their structure and power delivery mechanisms under the US Marine Corps’ SPINE program. The program was recently renamed from Structural Improvement and Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) to the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) program to emphasize the importance of this essential modernization effort and to highlight the increased survivability and lethality SPINE will enable throughout the lifetime of the H-1 fleet.

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Mar
18
2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Federal Aviation Administration Announce New Measure to Enhance Safety between Airplanes & Helicopters

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced a new measure to enhance safety in areas where helicopters often cross both arrival and departure paths near busy airports.

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Tags: FAA
Categories: Press Releases