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Feb
02
2026

Metro Aviation’s Milton Geltz Honored with Prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

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3 FEB 2026 – Shreveport, LA – Metro Aviation is proud to announce that Managing Director Milton Geltz has been awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, one of the highest honors presented by the Federal Aviation Administration to recognize lifetime achievement in aircraft maintenance.

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Feb
03
2026

The French Navy to become first operator of Airbus' Aliaca vertical uncrewed aerial system

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Marignane, France, 03 February 2026 – The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new version of the SMDM ("Onboard Mini Aerial Drone Systems for the Navy") from Airbus Helicopters (via its subsidiary Survey Copter). This UAS will now be delivered in the new vertical take-off and landing configuration (VTOL). The DGA has ordered a total of 34 Aliaca systems for the French Navy since 2022. Deliveries of this new version will begin in May 2026, following a qualification campaign.

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Tags: Airbus DGA SMDM VTOL
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Feb
03
2026

Entrol completes successful FAT for an H145 FTD Level 5 destined for GCH Aviation in New Zealand

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Madrid, February 2nd, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for an H145 FTD Level 5 simulator for the New Zealand operator GCH Aviation. The project is set for installation in 1Q 2026.

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Feb
05
2026

Helicopter Institute Awarded 5-Year United States Navy COPT-R Program Contract

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Helicopter Institute, a leading provider of advanced rotorcraft training and aviation services, proudly announces it has been awarded a five-year contract under the United States Navy’s Contractor Operation and Pilot Training – Rotary (COPT-R) program. This award marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and reinforces its position as a trusted training partner for military and government aviation programs.

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Tags: Helicopter Intitute
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Feb
05
2026

Airbus and Singapore successfully complete HTeaming flight trials

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Singapore, 5 February 2026  – Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has involved an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter. 

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Tags: Airbus Singapore
Categories: Press Releases


Feb
05
2026

BELL SHOWCASES ADVANCED VERTICAL LIFT SOLUTIONS AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION AT SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2026

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Singapore Airshow (3 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, kicks off 2026 with a strong presence at the Singapore Airshow, one of Asia's premier aerospace and defense exhibitions. Building on its 90-year legacy of innovation, Bell continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing aviation capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Feb
05
2026

BELL EXPANDS AERIAL FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITIES IN ASIA PACIFIC WITH FIRST BELL 505 ORDER FOR FIREFIGHTING IN SOUTH KOREA

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Singapore Airshow (3 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that South Korean aviation operator EnB Air has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 505 helicopter dedicated to initial attack firefighting missions. This marks the Bell 505's entry into Korea's firefighting operations and expands the aircraft's growing role in aerial firefighting worldwide.

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Tags: Bell Bell 505 South Korea Textron
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Feb
05
2026

BELL DEBUTS TRU SIMULATION’S VERIS VIRTUAL REALITY BELL 505 FLIGHT SIMULATOR AT SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2026

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Singapore Airshow, (3 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, will showcase TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality (VR) Flight Simulator at the Singapore Airshow 2026, marking its Asia Pacific debut.

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Tags: Bell Textron Tru Simulation
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Feb
05
2026

FAA Accident Report: FLAGSTAFF, AZ

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES AND POST CRASH FIRE, FLAGSTAFF, AZ.

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Feb
05
2026

Lockheed Martin Advances to Phase III of the Army’s Flight School Next Competition and Announces Robinson R66 NxG as Training Platform

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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 4, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was selected by the Army to continue on to Phase III of the Flight School Next (FSN) competition.

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Feb
06
2026

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Forge Strategic Partnership to Build India's Helicopter Ecosystem

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Adani Defence & Aerospace, the flagship defence and aerospace arm of Adani Enterprises Ltd and a frontrunner in India's defence sector, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo, the global leader in defence, aerospace, and security. This landmark partnership will establish a fully integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, addressing surging military demands and propelling the nation toward self-reliance in helicopter production.

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Feb
06
2026

Airbus and Singapore successfully complete HTeaming flight trials

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Singapore, 5 February 2026 – Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has involved an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter. 

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Tags: Airbus Singapore
Categories: Press Releases


Feb
06
2026

BELL 429 STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN ASIA PACIFIC WITH NEW ORDERS AND DELIVERY

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Singapore Airshow (4 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, continues to expand its footprint in Asia Pacific with new orders for the Bell 429 from Japan and a recent delivery to Indonesia.

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Tags: Bell Bell 429 Textron
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Feb
06
2026

FAA Steps Up Drone Enforcement in 2025

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Friday, February 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined and suspended or revoked the licenses of multiple drone operators in 2025 for unsafe and unauthorized operations, including flights near major sporting events, emergency response activities, and in restricted airspace.

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Feb
06
2026

FAA Accident Report: LIBBY, MT

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AIRCRAFT TAIL ROTOR MADE CONTACT WITH LIGHT POLE ON HELIPAD, LIBBY, MT.

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Feb
06
2026

FAA Accident Report: RICHARDSON, TX

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BUILDING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DELIVER A PACKAGE, RICHARDSON, TX.

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Feb
06
2026

FlightSafety International Launches Industry-First Advanced Circling and Visual Approach Course

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COLUMBUS, OH (February 5, 2026) – FlightSafety International Inc. (FSI), a global leader in aviation training and simulation technology, today announced the launch of the industry’s first Advanced Circling and Visual Approach course. The immersive curriculum is designed to enhance pilot and crew proficiency while lowering the risks associated with maneuvering low to the ground in reduced visibility conditions.

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Tags: FlightSafety
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