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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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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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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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Jul
20
2026
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWERLINE WHILE POLLINATING A FIELD.
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Jul
21
2026
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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 21 July 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first purchase order of the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in Canada. Signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, the contract marks Voyageur as the official Canadian launch customer for the platform, introducing a highly advanced, mission-proven capability to the Canadian market.
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Jul
21
2026
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McKINNEY, Texas — July 21, 2026 — Adventure Pilot today announced the upcoming release of iFly EFB 14.1, bringing new tools designed to make flight planning, cockpit workflow, and in-flight decision-making faster, clearer, and more connected.
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Jul
21
2026
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Madrid, July x, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces a new milestone in its global expansion: the development of its first Bell 214B simulator, to be operated by McDermott Aviation in Australia. The contract, initiated with the first milestone payment in June 2026, represents a major engineering breakthrough in heavy-lift helicopter simulation, with the installation scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.
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Jul
21
2026
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July 21, 2026 - Mineral Wells, TX – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems today announced that the Portuguese Army, through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Aviation Support Office, has selected Sahar Group, LLC to deliver a modernized UH-60L Black Hawk fleet featuring Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite™ and 4-axis autopilot system (GRC™ 4000). This selection expands Moog's rotorcraft modernization solutions across the global Black Hawk fleet. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in Fall 2026 and continue through 2028.
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Jul
21
2026
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London, United Kingdom (July 21, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it received a signed purchase agreement for an IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the first time that the platform with an IFR configuration kit will be operated by a customer in the United Kingdom.
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Jul
22
2026
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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 22 July 2026 – Airbus Helicopters’ tactical uncrewed aerial system U030 Flexrotor has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA). In December 2025, Airbus Helicopters was awarded a €30 million framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services for multipurpose maritime surveillance across the European Union, with sub-contractor operator Extensee. Operations started after a series of successful test flights to validate technical and regulatory milestones ahead of the entry into service, and to support operator handover to Extensee.
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Jul
22
2026
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Safran Helicopter Engines announced today the signing of an agreement to jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and emerging vertical lift platforms at the Farnborough International Airshow.
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Jul
22
2026
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FARNBOROUGH, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Virgin Atlantic, a premium long-haul UK airline, today signed a definitive agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, formalizing the partnership the companies first announced in 2025 to bring Joby's air taxi service to the UK.
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Jul
22
2026
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London, United Kingdom (July 21, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a new milestone of 240,000 flight hours for the Bell Training Academy (BTA), reflecting Bell’s ongoing dedication to safety, capability and innovative learning. The academy continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of pilot and maintenance training, supporting growing demand from commercial and parapublic operators across Europe.
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Jul
22
2026
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Leonardo, PT ESystem Solutions and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia (MoD) today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the supply and support of naval helicopters for the Indonesian Navy. The agreement also includes plans to develop local technical assistance, maintenance, completion and training capabilities.
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Jul
22
2026
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FARNBOROUGH, UK, July 22, 2026 — Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today announced Halo, the commercial variant of a jointly-developed dual-use platform built to serve both defense and commercial applications. Anduril unveiled Thunder, the defense variant of the platform, on Monday at the Farnborough International Airshow. The two variants share the same airframe, hybrid powertrain and core systems, with configurable payload depending on mission requirements.
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Jul
22
2026
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ZURICH, Switzerland, and GREATER NOIDA, India — Jul. 22, 2026 — Loft Dynamics, the leader in virtual reality (VR) pilot training, today announced that Indocopters Private Limited will install the first Loft Dynamics Airbus H125 TXi VR full-motion simulator in India. The installation will create South Asia’s first dedicated H125 VR training site, expanding pilot training capacity across the region.
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Jul
22
2026
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FARNBOROUGH, England — July 21, 2026 — Loft Dynamics, the leader in virtual reality (VR) pilot training, announced the release of the world's first Airbus H145 Multi-Pilot VR Simulator. Now commercially available to operators and training organizations worldwide, the simulator allows H145 pilots and crews to train together in VR for the first time, expanding access to advanced multi-crew training on one of the world's most widely used helicopter platforms.
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