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14
2026
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MIELEC, Poland, July 14, 2026 — In a milestone for European aerial firefighting and emergency response, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has commenced production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK® helicopters. The aircraft are being manufactured for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior through a partnership with Česká letecká servisní (ČLS), a Helicopter Alliance (HA) company and United Rotorcraft.
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Jul
14
2026
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MELBOURNE, FL. — Avidyne Corporation today announced a major update to its Vantage 12 flight deck for Cirrus aircraft and introduced the DFC110 autopilot with vertical navigation (VNAV). The update also includes support for approach minimums on the primary flight display, upgraded nationwide VFR charts, and dozens of additional enhancements developed in response to feedback from the growing Vantage dealer and pilot community.
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Jul
15
2026
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(July 15, 2026, Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics is pleased to announce that, following a successful demonstration of the BlueFly® detection device at the annual SAREX event in Texas, the company will be distributing the innovative search-and-rescue device.
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Jul
15
2026
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SPRING, Texas, July 14, 2026 Helicopter completion and MRO provider Helicopter Services, Inc. (HSI) of Spring, Texas, has announced it is customizing a new Airbus H125 for the Dallas Police Department.
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H125
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Jul
15
2026
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SILICON VALLEY, CA — July 15, 2026 — Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced Zee, what it believes to be the world’s leading aviation-specific foundational model that delivers a unified aviation intelligence platform built on ADS-B, ATC communication, maps and charts, aircraft state, terrain and weather data. Zee is trained on real-world operational data, aggregated through Archer's proprietary data pipeline and a global network of over 6,000 ADS-B receivers.
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Jul
15
2026
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities from Virginia to Maryland. This is a major milestone in the Department’s work to safely launch Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into America’s skies under the Trump Administration’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
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Jul
15
2026
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SEA, a leader in law enforcement aircraft modifications, is pleased to deliver a mission ready Bell 505 to the Flagler County Sheriff Office (FCSO). The aircraft was modified to include an expanded instrument panel with the MacroBlue MB15W NVIS/Touchscreen monitor, a Technisonic TDFM-9100 tactical radio, a three-place PS Engineering PAC-45 mission audio distribution system, and a Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B Out/In transponder. For ISR operations, SEA installed the Trakka mission suite to include the TC-300 EO/IR sensor, TC100 Mapping Computer, TLX Searchlight and TrakkaStream for Video Downlink capability. The full cockpit was also upgraded and certified for NVIS operations via existing STC, held by Aero Dynamix Inc. (ADI).
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Jul
15
2026
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Head-up display technology has a proven track record in military and commercial aviation, improving safety, situational awareness and cockpit efficiency. EyeLights, AURA AERO and Adventure Pilot are now combining their expertise to bring this technology to general aviation pilots through APEX HUD, a new generation of connected head-up display glasses.
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Jul
16
2026
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WASHINGTON, DC – [July 16, 2026] – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) and Macquarie Capital today announced America’s Consortium for Electric Skyways (ACES), a plan to electrify up to 250 air taxi sites across the United States. In the coming decade, the consortium will build the standardized charging foundation required to scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) commercial operations in and around major metropolitan areas, including airports and vertiports in California, Texas, Florida and New York.
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Jul
16
2026
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWER LINE AND CAME TO REST IN A FIELD, IOWA CITY, IA.
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IA
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Jul
16
2026
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APSCON - Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 16, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the order for two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs by Texas A&M Forest Services, the lead wildfire and forest management organization in Texas. These will be the first Bell aircraft to join the Texas A&M Forest Service fleet as part of a master purchasing agreement, which includes options for additional aircraft. With these new additions, the agency will be enabled to better serve citizens and support rapid response times during critical missions across the state.
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Bell Textron
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Jul
16
2026
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (July 16, 2026) — Tech-Tool Plastics, Inc. (APSCON Booth #824), a trusted manufacturer of rotorcraft windows, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the release of the Forward Reduced Door Cabin Comfort window at APSCON 2026.
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Jul
16
2026
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Ft. Lauderdale, July 2026 – A Florida Law Enforcement Agency has selected Lifeseeker SAR XL S10 from CENTUM to support airborne search and rescue operations across its aviation fleet in the state of Florida and other supporting states.
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Jul
17
2026
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Columbus, OH (July 16, 2026) — FlightSafety International Inc. (FSI), the global leader in aviation training and simulation technology, today announced the expansion of its Columbus Learning Center, one of the company’s flagship training facilities located adjacent to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The expansion increases the center’s capacity from 14 to 20 Full-Flight Simulators, allowing FSI to meet growing customer demand and train more aviation professionals from around the world.
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Jul
17
2026
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FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 16, 2026 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), today confirmed that it is actively pursuing the establishment of a Next Generation Rotorcraft (NGRC) production line in Europe. The move underscores Sikorsky’s commitment to deepening its partnership with NATO and advancing collaborative research and development in Europe.
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Jul
17
2026
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APSCON - Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 17, 2026) Across the country, law enforcement agencies have grown increasingly interested in turning to aviation units to meet the evolving demands of public safety missions. Since accepting delivery of their new Bell 505 last year, California’s Chino Police Department has integrated airborne support into daily operations, enabling their ability to respond to calls, coordinate resources, and protect the communities they serve.
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Jul
20
2026
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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 20 July 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, have announced a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters at Farnborough International Airshow.
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Jul
20
2026
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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 20 July 2026 – The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed an order for an additional two H135 helicopters, bringing the total fleet renewal programme to nine H135s.
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Jul
20
2026
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MCKINNEY, Texas—July 20, 2026—Adventure Pilot, LLC, in partnership with MyFirePlane, today announced Smart Gear Alerts, a new iFly EFB safety system designed to prevent landing gear configuration accidents, protect pilots and passengers, and reduce costly aircraft damage.
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Jul
20
2026
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London, United Kingdom (July 20, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it has delivered its 700th Bell 505 to a private VIP operator, highlighting the platforms’ popularity in the corporate aircraft segment.
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Jul
20
2026
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Mineral Wells, TX–Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integratorof high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems today announced it has received a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the FAA for its fully coupled GRC™ 4000 four-axis rotorcraft autopilot for the UH-60 A and A+ Black Hawk helicopters. Fully integrated into the Black Hawk Genesys Avionics Suite™, the GRC 4000 has been added to the existing Moog Avionics STC that is approved for IFR operations—delivering advanced automation that dramatically reduces pilot workload in IMC and low altitude operations. This is a significant milestone within a broader Black Hawk roadmap that includes expanding into the‘L’(Lima) and S-70i models near term.
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Jul
20
2026
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Kelowna, BC, Canada, July 20, 2026–Canadian special-mission avionics manufacturer, AEM, grows its sales team into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by welcoming experienced aviation professional Sachin Suramwar as Sales and Business Development Representative. Suramwar will represent AEM in the region to better support its customers and help grow adoption of its mission critical solutions.
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Jul
20
2026
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FARNBOROUGH, UK, July 20, 2026 — Anduril and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today unveiled their jointly-developed autonomous VTOL aircraft platform, built to serve both defense and commercial applications. Anduril showcased the defense variant, Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft specifically designed to multiply the combat power of current and next-generation crewed attack and assault aircraft.
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Jul
20
2026
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AIRCRAFT WENT DOWN IN A FIELD FOR UNKNOWN REASONS WHILE CONDUCTING AERIAL APPLICATIONS DUE.
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ADAIR
FAA Accident Report
IA
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Jul
20
2026
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWERLINE WHILE POLLINATING A FIELD.
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