Author: Admin
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May
08
2026
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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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German Federal Police
H215
HMD
SkyVis Helmet Mounted Display
Universal Avionics
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May
11
2026
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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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MD 500D
MD Helicopters
Super D208
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May
12
2026
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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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Lockheed Martin
MH-60 Seahawk
Navy
PBL Team
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May
12
2026
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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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Columbia Helicopters
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May
14
2026
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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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Dallas
FAA Accident Report
TX
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May
14
2026
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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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Bell 429
Foresight MX HUMS
GPMS
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May
14
2026
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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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Bell
Bell 407GXi
Bell Textron
Life Fllight Network
Textron
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