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Nov
20
2025

Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat Will Fire AIM-120 AMRAAM in December

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Boeing Defence Australia and the RAAF conducted a series of significant trials by teaming the Ghost

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Nov
20
2025

VIP Movement Notification – Lexington, KY

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                        November 25-30, 2025                        Lexington,

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Nov
20
2025

Kizilelma UCAV Flies with Gökdoğan Air-to-Air Missiles

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The Kizilema has been testing an AESA radar for a while, while a previous prototype progressed from

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Nov
20
2025

Training of U.S. Air Force’s Student Pilots Progresses in Italy

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Ten U.S. students are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day

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Nov
21
2025

A Second Chance at History: Claim Your Own Piece of the SR-71 Blackbird Before It Vanishes Again

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If you missed out before, don’t worry. Here’s your second chance to own a real piece of the

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Nov
21
2025

IAF LCA Tejas Crashes at Dubai Air Show, Pilot Killed

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This is the second crash of the LCA Tejas, with the first one in 2024 blamed on an ‘engine seizure.’

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Nov
21
2025

VIP Movement Notification – Ft Cambell, KY

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November 26, 2025                        Ft Cambell, KY                        5 NMR; SFC –

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Nov
21
2025

U.S. Army AH-64E V6 Apaches Validated in Massive Counter-Drone Drill

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Operation Flyswatter tested the AH-64E Version 6 Apache for its networked, data linked combat

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Nov
21
2025

Saudi Arabia’s F-35 Push Advances After U.S.–Saudi Defense Pact

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Washington signals the will for a fast approval of a Saudi F-35 sale, reflecting a renewed effort

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Nov
21
2025

USAF Selects McGhee Tyson ANGB as Next KC-46A Pegasus Base as Boeing Tests RVS 2.0

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Boeing is now testing the new Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46A’s troubled telescoping boom

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Nov
18
2025

VerdeGo Aero Awarded NASA Phase II Program

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., November 18, 2025 – VerdeGo Aero™, Inc. has achieved significant milestones in demonstrating, through analysis, the mission capability advantages of hybridizing an electrified VTOL rotorcraft under a Phase II Program contract under NASA’s SBIR Ignite program, which began in September 2024. The Phase II program builds upon a successful Phase I effort that focused on the conceptual application and integration of VerdeGo’s VH-3 piston hybrid-electric powerplant in four hybrid aircraft designs including CTOL, VTOL and STOL configurations. Throughout the Phase II effort, VerdeGo Aero has demonstrated the concept of the application of the VH-3 and VH-4T turbine hybrid-electric powerplant in a novel high-speed advanced helicopter design based on the Hummingbird 300L and nicknamed “Speedbird.”

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Nov
17
2025

Dubai Air Taxi Network Takes Flight: Joby Completes Landmark Flight and Announces Next Vertiport Locations

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the next three vertiports to be added to Dubai's electric air taxi network, alongside Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, who will be responsible for building the vertiports. The sites, at the American University of Dubai, Atlantis the Royal and the Dubai Mall, will enable Joby to deliver high-speed, emissions-free connections between some of Dubai’s most high-profile destinations, as part of its six-year exclusive agreement with the RTA to establish air taxi services in the Emirate.

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Nov
18
2025

Bristow selects Airbus H160 from Milestone for offshore missions in Africa

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Dubai, 17 November 2025 - Airbus Helicopters welcomes Bristow Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, as the newest operator of the Airbus H160. Bristow will introduce up to five H160s into its fleet for offshore energy missions across Africa. The aircraft are leased from Milestone Aviation Group.

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Nov
18
2025

REISER Unveils XR H145 D3 Simulator Mixed Reality Meets EASA-Compliant MCC Training

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REISER Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER), in collaboration with Varjo, announces the pre-qualification of the REISER H145 D3 Mixed-Reality (MR) Helicopter Simulator by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA).

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Nov
18
2025

Entrol to build third S-64 FTD in the world for Helicopter Express, boosting critical mission training

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Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce the sale of a new Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane FTD to Helicopter Express, a company renowned for its heavy-lift and mission-critical operations. The advanced simulator is designed to meet the rigorous training needs of pilots in firefighting, construction, and disaster relief.

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Nov
18
2025

Bell 525 Flight Simulation Training Device Receives FAA Qualification

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European Rotors – Cologne, Germany (17 Nov. 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the Bell 525 Flight Simulation training device at the Bell Training Academy received its Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Flight Simulation Interim Level C Training Device qualification. The Flight Simulation training device was designed and manufactured by Bell affiliate TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company. This new milestone will allow Bell pilots to earn flight hours on the Bell 525 platform ahead of type certification.

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Nov
18
2025

Archer to Supply Its Proprietary Electric Powertrain to Third Parties, Starting with Anduril and EDGE Group For their Recently Announced Omen Autonomous Air Vehicle

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DUBAI - November 18, 2025 - Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced an agreement to supply Anduril Industries and EDGE Group with Archer’s dual use electric powertrain technology to accelerate the development and scaled production of Anduril’s recently unveiled Omen Autonomous Air Vehicle system. The UAE has committed to an initial acquisition of 50 Omen systems, creating an established demand signal for the Omen system and Archer’s powertrain technology. The agreement marks the first time Archer will make its proprietary, advanced powertrain technology, in use on its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, available for use by a third party, introducing a new revenue stream.

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Nov
18
2025

Dubai Air Taxi Network Takes Flight: Joby Completes Landmark Flight and Announces Next Vertiport Locations

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Dubai, UAE – November 17, 2025 - Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the next three vertiports to be added to Dubai's electric air taxi network, alongside Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, who will be responsible for building the vertiports. The sites, at the American University of Dubai, Atlantis the Royal and the Dubai Mall, will enable Joby to deliver high-speed, emissions-free connections between some of Dubai’s most high-profile destinations, as part of its six-year exclusive agreement with the RTA to establish air taxi services in the Emirate. 

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Nov
18
2025

FAA Accident Report: NOME, AK

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AIRCRAFT LANDED AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED A DENT IN THE TAIL ROTOR, NOME, AK.

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Nov
18
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER ELEVATES PILOT EXPERIENCE WITH ADDITION OF LIGHTSPEED ZULU 4 HEADSET FOR ANY AIRCRAFT

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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has integrated the acclaimed Lightspeed ANR Zulu 4 headset into its pilot headset offerings, providing new, premium options for pilots globally. Starting in late November, Robinson helicopter customers can now choose Lightspeed for their aircraft at the time of order or at any time throughout their ownership for $1,099.00 USD.

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Nov
18
2025

Swedish Police Enhances Air Support Unit’s Mission Effectiveness with Trakka Aerial Computer

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Ärla, Sweden (18 November 2025) – The Swedish Police Air Support Unit is enhancing its fleet of nine Bell 429 helicopters with Trakka’s TM100-PC fixed-mount computers. A part of planned mid-life systems upgrades, the TM100-PC is an RTCA DO-160 approved aerial computer system that acts as a nexus for mission-critical systems, enhancing the Swedish Police’s aerial law enforcement and critical response public safety operations.

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Nov
18
2025

Morocco orders ten Airbus H225M helicopters

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 November 2025 - The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air). They will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 years.

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Nov
18
2025

Entrol to build third S-64 FTD in the world for Helicopter Express, boosting critical mission training

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Madrid, November 18th, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce the sale of a new Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane FTD to Helicopter Express, a company renowned for its heavy-lift and mission-critical operations. The advanced simulator is designed to meet the rigorous training needs of pilots in firefighting, construction, and disaster relief.

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Tags: Entrol S-64E Sikorsky
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Nov
19
2025

Airbus to support entire French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie H145 fleet

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Cologne, 18 November 2025 – Airbus Helicopters will now support the entire fleet of H145 family helicopters of the French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, following a new contract signed with France's Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé). This latest agreement covers 46 H145 helicopters (40 for the Sécurité Civile and six for the Gendarmerie Nationale) for up to ten years and will be executed by Airbus Helicopters in a co-contracting partnership with Babcock.

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Nov
19
2025

HAT.tec integrates Lifeseeker to drive unified situational awareness across all units in complex search-and-rescue missions

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Cologne, 19 November 2025 - CENTUM and HAT.tec have completed the integration of CENTUM’s Lifeseeker system into the HAT.tec Mission System, marking a new milestone in airborne Search and Rescue (SAR) technology.

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Nov
19
2025

Flightcell and Scandinavian Avionics A/S (Headquarters of the SA Group) (SA) announce a partnership to establish a service center in Europe for Flightcell products

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Flightcell's market growth in the European market has continued to strengthen over recent years. Flightcell products are installed as a factory line-fit option by OEMs, including Leonardo and Airbus, and are integrated by over 20 resellers and integration partners across Europe, as well as by a growing number of military and other fleet operators.

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Nov
19
2025

UAVOS Successfully Demonstrates UAS Swarm-Control Technology

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UAVOS has successfully completed a series of group flight tests using its fixed-wing Borey Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), showcasing the company’s advanced swarm-control autopilot module. The tests demonstrated advanced multiUAS coordination capabilities, achieving high levels of synchronization and stability with position accuracy within 10 meters.

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Nov
19
2025

GPMS Expands EASA Approvals for Foresight MX HUMS

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Cologne, Germany (November 13, 2025) — GPMS International, the leader in helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has validated several of its existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its Foresight MX HUMS. The new validations include the Airbus AS350/H125 (STC 10086957), Bell 407 (STC 10069291), Bell 429 (STC 10087254), and Bell 212 and 412 models (STC 10087806).

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Nov
19
2025

European Heli Center Announces Major Milestone: Construction Begins on New Lelystad Training Center Featuring REISER Level D Full-Flight Simulator

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Cologne, Germany (European Rotors 2025) – 18 November 2025 – European Heli Center (EHC) proudly announces the official start of construction on its new helicopter training center at Lelystad Airport. This marks a major step in establishing EHC’s new European headquarters, which will include a REISER-built H135/H145 Level D full-flight simulator scheduled to be operational in the first quarter of 2027.

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Nov
19
2025

Uzbekistan to operate Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 November 2025 - Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by Uztechtrade, the Uzbekistan state unitary enterprise in charge of importing military and dual equipment, for the delivery of an undisclosed number of Flexrotor systems.

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