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Mar
10
2026

The B-29 Goes Atomic: A Look at Operation Silverplate

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Departing in the predawn darkness of Aug. 6, 1945, a modified B-29, designated with radio call sign

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Mar
10
2026

UAE’s AH-64 Apaches Swat Down Iranian Shahed Drones with M230 Chain Gun

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The UAE showed that its AH-64 Apaches and F-16s are actively flying in the counter-drone role,

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Mar
11
2026

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Spotted During Aerial Refueling Test For The First Time

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Photographers captured some incredible images of the B-21 Raider refueling from a KC-135 during a

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Mar
11
2026

GPS Interference Testing at Yuma, AZ 16 MAR - 10 APR

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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGYUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA(YPG_AZ) 26-08 (REVISION 1) 16

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Mar
11
2026

GPS Interference Testing at Santa Catalina Island, 16 - 22 MAR CA

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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGSANTA CATALINA ISLAND CALIFORNIA(SCICA) 26-01 (REVISION 1) 16

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Mar
10
2026

FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights at airline's request

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The FAA issued a groundstop for ?all JetBlue flights on Tuesday morning, but the stop was cancelled

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Mar
10
2026

First Embraer E-Freighter begins operations in Europe

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Embraer announced on Monday that its first E-Freighter E190F aircraft has successfully entered

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Mar
10
2026

CubCrafters announces dealer transition in the Southwest Region

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CubCrafters, the world's leading manufacturer of Light Sport, Experimental, and Part 23 Certified

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Mar
10
2026

NTSB member J. Todd Inman fired over multiple workplace allegations

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The White House announced on Monday that it fired NTSB member J. Todd Inman over multiple workplace

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Mar
10
2026

DOT announces projects selected for U.S. eVTOL Integration Pilot Program

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DOT Secretary Sean Duffy and the FAA announced on Monday the eight proposals that were selected as

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Mar
09
2026

GE Aerospace to invest $1B in manufacturing sites and suppliers

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GE Aerospace has announced that it plans to invest another $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing

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Mar
11
2026

Serbian MiG-29 Now Flying with Chinese CM-400 Missiles

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An upgraded Serbian MiG-29 was recently photographed with Chinese CM-400 supersonic standoff

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Mar
11
2026

USAF Seeks Rapid Acquisition of SiAW-Equivalent Missile

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The U.S. Air Force is seeking companies that can offer a weapon with similar or improved

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Mar
11
2026

White House Launches Landmark eVTOL Pilot Program Across 26 States

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Eight projects from across the United States have been picked for a new eVTOL pilot program. This

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Mar
11
2026

Florida State Guard Has Selected Lifeseeker for Emergency Response Missions in the United States

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Atlanta, March 2026 – The Florida State Guard has selected Lifeseeker systems from CENTUM to support airborne emergency response missions. 

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Mar
09
2026

Aerometals Completes H225 Inlet Barrier Filter Program and Begins Production

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March 2026 – Sacramento, California, U.S.A.​ - Aerometals, a precision aerospace design and manufacturing company, has announced the successful completion of its H225 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) development program. The program represents a major advancement in engine protection technology for the Airbus H225 platform and is now fully transitioned into production.

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Mar
10
2026

HELICOPTERES GUIMBAL launches the GrandCabri G5

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ATLANTA, Georgia - At a joint press conference held during the Verticon 2026 expo,  Helicopteres Guimbal officially announced the full-scale development of  the GrandCabri G5.  

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Mar
10
2026

MD Helicopters Raises the Bar - Again - with the MD 564TM

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MD Helicopters unveiled a new high-performance light single platform prototype, the MD 564 — an aircraft designed to extend the legacy of the iconic 500-series into a new era of capability. Building upon the proven 500-series lineage, the MD 564 concept integrates the Rolls-Royce 250- C47E/3 engine, delivering significant gains in power margin, payload flexibility, and high/hot performance.

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Mar
11
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY TO ADD CREWCHIEF, DIGITAL AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE INTELLIGENCE TO FUTURE AIRCRAFT

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TORRANCE, CA – March 11, 2026 – Robinson Helicopter Company, (RHC) will implement Crewchief Systems next-generation digital aircraft management capabilities across the future  R66 NxG and R88 helicopters, along with all legacy R22’s, R44’s and aircraft sent in under the  new RHC trade in program. Adding the Crewchief platform to future and legacy Robinson  helicopters offers owners and operators a secure, cloud-based digital infrastructure with lifetime  visibility into each aircraft’s operational and maintenance history. The initiative replaces  fragmented, paper-based logbooks and disconnected systems with a secure, structured digital  environment that delivers real-time operational and maintenance intelligence. 

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Tags: Crewchief Systems Robinson Robinson Helicopter Company
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Mar
10
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ESTABLISHES ROBINSON UNMANNED BUSINESS UNIT, FORMALIZING EXPANSION INTO SCALABLE AUTONOMOUS AVIATION

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ATLANTA and TORRANCE, CA, March 10, 2026 — Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC)  announced today the establishment of Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit  dedicated to the development and support of a full suite of remotely piloted and  autonomous aircraft. The formation of this division expands Robinson’s current business to  include the broadest range of manned and unmanned vertical lift solutions currently  available, addressing a diverse set of mission requirements across civil, commercial, and  defense sectors.

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Mar
11
2026

PREDICTABLE POWER: STANDARDAERO SELECTED BY ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY AS PREFERRED MRO PROVIDER FOR R66 ROLLS-ROYCE RR300 ENGINES

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. AND TORRANCE, CA. – MARCH 11, 2026 – StandardAero (NYSE: SARO), a  leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services including engine  maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, has been selected by U.S.  helicopter OEM, Robinson Helicopter Company, to support their global fleet of R66 helicopters  powered by the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine. This relationship will provide R66 helicopter owners and  operators with a Robinson-recommended MRO solution for abbreviated turnaround times and  reduced costs. 

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Mar
10
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ADVANCES R88 DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING ADDING MULTIPLE NEW SUPPLIERS

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ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, advanced its R88 development program, integrating  a new group of strategic suppliers to further enhance the aircraft’s mission readiness.  Building upon the foundational partnerships established last year with Garmin and Safran  Helicopter Engines, these new collaborators will introduce state-of-the-art health  monitoring and datalink systems in addition to equipment designed specifically to reduce  downtime.  

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Mar
10
2026

Safran Arrius engine selected to power new GrandCabri G5 helicopter

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Atlanta, Verticon, 10 March 2026  - Safran Helicopter Engines and Helicopteres Guimbal today announced their exclusive  partnership to power the GrandCabri G5. This new helicopter will be powered with the 450 shp  Arrius 2D, a new variant of the Arrius engine family. 

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Tags: GrandCabri G5 Guimbal Safran Safran Helicopter Engines
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Mar
10
2026

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY UNVEILS R44 UTILITY INTERIOR AT VERTICON 2026: A HEAVY-DUTY EVOLUTION OF THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING PISTON HELICOPTER

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ATLANTA AND TORRANCE, CA – MARCH 10, 2026 - Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the  global leader in civilian rotorcraft, unveiled the new R44 Utility trim at Verticon in Atlanta. Known  for decades as the industry’s reliable, multi-mission workhorse, the R44 is getting even tougher  with an all-new interior designed specifically for high intensity, "dirty" missions. 

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Mar
05
2026

AEM Unveils New Low Impedance Digital Audio System

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Kelowna, BC, Canada, March 5, 2026 – Canadian avionics manufacturer, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp.(AEM), unveils a brand-new low impedance router option for its P139-HD Digital Audio System.

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Mar
10
2026

Entrol leads SAR training in New Zealand: Northern Rescue Helicopter acquires two AW169 simulators with LED technology

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Madrid, March 10th, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce a significant expansion in the Oceanian market. Northern Rescue Helicopter has signed an agreement for two AW169 FNPT II MCC simulators, a move that reinforces the operator's commitment to the highest standards of Search and Rescue (SAR) and HEMS training.

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Mar
09
2026

Bell and GPMS to Bring Foresight MX HUMS to the Bell 505

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GPMS International and Bell Textron Inc. announced today a collaboration to bring Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) to the Bell 505 helicopter. The effort expands the portfolio of Bell platforms supported by Foresight MX and will provide Bell 505 operators with advanced vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance insights, and flight data monitoring capabilities.

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Mar
09
2026

HELICOPTER EXPRESS BECOMES FIRST OPERATOR TO ENROLL IN BHVM TO GPMS HUMS UPGRADE PROGRAM

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March 9, 2026 — GPMS International, Inc., the industry leader in helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), today announced that Helicopter Express has become the first operator to upgrade from the Bell Helicopter Vibration Monitor (BHVM) System to the GPMS Foresight MX HUMS platform for their Bell 412 EPX. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the growing BHVM-to-GPMS upgrade program developed in partnership with Bell, as operators across the industry seek modern, supportable alternatives to aging legacy monitoring systems.

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Mar
06
2026

ASTRONAUTICS ROADRUNNER® EFI SEEKING JAPAN CIVIL AVIATION BUREAU CO-VALIDATION OF FAA STC FOR LEONARDO A109 HELICOPTERS

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OAK CREEK, WI – March 5, 2026 – Astronautics Corporation of America, together with Alpha Aviation and StandardAero, is seeking Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) co-validation of its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the RoadRunner® AFI4700 electronic flight instrument (EFI) on Leonardo A109-series helicopters operating in Japan.

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Tags: Astronautics StandardAero
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Mar
09
2026


Axnes Unveils CPX Wireless Intercommunication System: A New Benchmark in Passenger Audio, Protection, and InFlight Experience

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Atlanta, GA — March 10, 2026 — Axnes, a global leader in wireless intercom solutions with more than 30 years of proven aviation experience, today announced at VERTICON 2026 in Atlanta, the launch of the CPX Wireless Intercommunication System, a nextgeneration Passenger Address (PA) and Intercommunication System (WICS), providing state of the art hearingprotection designed specifically for passenger transport and mission operations, like offshore, helicopter tourism, air medical and VIP . Built and engineered in Norway, CPX delivers certified performance, superior comfort, and seamless integration into modern rotorcraft cabins.

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