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Nov
20
2024

McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle

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The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is a supersonic all-weather multirole

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Nov
20
2024

Royal Air Force Typhoon Test-fires latest SPEAR 3 Cruise Missile in Sweden

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A Typhoon operated jointly by BAE Systems and the RAF’s 41 Test and Evaluation squadron has

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Nov
20
2024

UK Announces Retirement of Watchkeeper UAV, 14 Chinooks, 17 Pumas and 3 Royal Navy Ships

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Defence Secretary John Healey announced in Parliament that several ‘outdated’ capabilities will be

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Nov
20
2024

Frontier Airlines to Add Over a Dozen New Popular Routes in 2025

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Frontier Airlines announced a significant route expansion that will take place in the coming months.

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Nov
21
2024

Russia Launches ‘New’ Ballistic Missile At Ukraine – Reports

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Ukraine claims that Russia has used an ICBM to strike Dnipro; other Western sources say it was a

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Nov
21
2024

New Engine Covers Help the Air Force Protect B-52s from Ice, Saving Time and Millions

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The new engine pod covers, worth 1.2 million USD, will assist in preventing damage to the B-52

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Nov
21
2024

Turkey’s TB3 UCAV Takes Off, Lands ‘Autonomously’ On TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault Ship

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The TB3’s second prototype conducted its first flight from the ship, which is expected to serve as a

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Nov
15
2024

Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV Bring Automated Aerial Application to Helicopters

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Nashua, New Hampshire, USA and Barrie, Ontario, Canada : Rotor Technologies, Inc., the manufacturer of the largest spray drone in the world, is partnering with AG-NAV Inc., a leader in precision navigation and flow control technology to bring automated aerial application to the Sprayhawk unmanned helicopter. 

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Nov
15
2024

Sikorsky Increases S-92® Inspection Intervals

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STRATFORD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced that it is increasing the scheduled inspection intervals for S-92® helicopters from 375 flight hours to 500 hours, and from 750 flight hours to 1,000 hours. By increasing these intervals, average S-92 operators will be able to safely keep aircraft in service longer between inspections, mitigating downtime and maximizing availability for the fleet.

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Nov
15
2024

HeliPackers Seizes Strong Market Interest at European Rotors Show

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HeliPackers has entered the European helicopter logistics market in full force, debuting its end-to-end helicopter transport solutions at the European Rotors Show in Amsterdam last week. This marks a pivotal development for buyers and sellers, providing the critical support needed to seamlessly transfer helicopters across international borders and bridge the logistical gap between buyer and aircraft, no matter where they are located.

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Nov
15
2024

UAVOS Releases Next-Generation Ground Control Station

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Featuring fully redesigned switch buttons, I/O panels allow users to customize to their exact design needs fully. With an upgraded full-size keyboard and buttons, the rugged purpose-built PGCS.7 enables intuitive and user-friendly control making it possible to reduce the likelihood of operator error during missions. 

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Nov
15
2024

FAA Updates BasicMed Program

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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. 

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Nov
15
2024

FAA Accident Report: GALLIANO, LA

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AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNING FROM OFFSHORE PLATFORM AND WHILE LANDING LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED, GALLIANO, LA.

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Nov
15
2024

Robinson Helicopters: The High-Performance Workhorse of Agriculture 


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Fort Worth, TX – November 15, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s (NAAA) 2024 Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas from November 19-20, 2024. This marks the company’s inaugural participation at the premiere trade show for agricultural aviation.

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Nov
18
2024

Airbus delivers first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces

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Donauwörth, Germany, 18 November 2024 – Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named their new H145Ms “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), or LKH for short. The helicopter's missions include training, reconnaissance, special forces operations and light attack.

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Nov
18
2024

NTSB Final Report: Kenosha, WI

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The pilot reported that he was not satisfied with the helicopter’s alignment on the mobile helipad during landing and elected to complete a second attempt. During the second landing, he lost control of the helicopter as it settled onto the helipad. The helicopter ascended, rolled to the right, and then impacted the ground on its skids which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, main rotor blades, and tailrotor blades. There were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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Nov
18
2024

NTSB Final Report: Yuma, AZ

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On February 6, 2023, about 2140 mountain standard time, a Bell OH-58A helicopter, N36FA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Yuma, Arizona. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137aerial application flight.

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Nov
19
2024

Native Air 4 Celebrates 25 Years of Service in Prescott

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PRESCOTT, AZ – Nov. 19, 2024 – Native Air 4 commemorated 25 years of service to the Prescott community with a celebration at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery on Nov. 14, bringing together partners, first responders, and past and current crew members. Among the special guests was 9-year-old Zane Barker and his family, who reunited with the air medical team that helped to save his life a few years ago.

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Nov
19
2024

FAA Accident Report: LAGO VISTA, TX

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AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD LANDING DURING AUTOROTATION PRACTICE, LAGO VISTA, TX

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Nov
19
2024

FAA Accident Report: DENVER, CO

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD DAMAGING WINDSHIELD AND PASSENGER WINDOW, DENVER, CO

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Nov
19
2024

FAA Accident Report: MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND CRASHED INTO THE GRASS WHILE AIR-TAXIING FROM SOUTH HANGAR TO THE WEST HANGAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

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Nov
19
2024

PZL Mielec delivered final two contracted Black Hawk helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces

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Mielec, 19 November 2024 – PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed production and delivered the final two contracted S-70i™ Black Hawk® multi-role helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. These deliveries conclude the contract for four aircraft under a signed in December 2021.

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Nov
21
2024

Able Aerospace earns FAA acceptance for Safety Management System in aircraft and component maintenance

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Mesa, Ariz. (Nov. 20, 2024) — Able Aerospace Services, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acceptance of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support aircraft maintenance and aircraft component maintenance. Able Aerospace is an industry leading provider in repair, overhaul, exchange and approved replacement parts for fixed-and rotor-wing customers around the world.

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Nov
21
2024

LCI ACQUIRES AND LEASES SEVEN NEW LEONARDO AW169 HELICOPTERS TO BABCOCK CANADA

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20th November, 2024:  LCI, a leading aviation company, has purchased a fleet of seven, new emergency medical services (EMS) configured Leonardo AW169 helicopters. 

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Nov
21
2024

Enstrom Makes Crucial Connections at European Rotors 2024

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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation returned to the world stage this month to participate in European Rotors 2024, the largest business-to-business rotorcraft trade shows outside of the United States.

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