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May
20
2025

A Look Back at the AGM-69A Short-Range Attack Missile

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Originally designed by Boeing to neutralize SAM threats and improve the survivability of SAC’s

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May
20
2025

5 Groundbreaking Benefits of Augmented Reality Cockpits Every Pilot Will Appreciate

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Imagine a cockpit where critical flight data doesn’t require a downward glance—where altitude,

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May
21
2025

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Runway Redesignation

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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Runway redesignation will be taking place on June 12,

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May
21
2025

Austria and Italy Finalize G2G Agreement for M-346FA Procurement

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The Government-to-Government agreement includes 12 M-346FA for the Austrian Air Force, plus 12 more

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May
21
2025

Unstoppable Spirit: 7 Decades of T-34 History Soar in Stunning Restoration

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With its 1953 Beechcraft T-34A Mentor airplane, the Wisconsin Wing of the Commemorative Air Force

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May
21
2025

Royal Air Force Reinforces RAF Akrotiri Ahead of HMS Prince of Wales Red Sea Transit

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As the Prince of Wales CSG prepares to depart the Mediterranean and head through the Red Sea, the

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May
21
2025

U.S. Air Force Plans to Withdraw F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath

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In an effort to sustain and recapitalize the fighter fleet, the USAF is planning to return

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May
22
2025

USGlobal Airways: The Airline from 1989 That Still Hasn’t Launched

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USGlobal Airways remains a curious outlier in aviation history—an airline that, despite existing for

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May
15
2025

Robinson Helicopter Company Unveils New R66 Army Training Helicopter at 2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit

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TORRANCE, CA AND NASHVILLE, TN – May 14, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of light helicopters, unveiled the new R66 Army Training helicopter at the 2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (Quad A) in Nashville, Tennessee in Booth #3216. As the only American-designed and manufactured helicopter in its class, the R66 offers a dependable and affordable training solution for the Army’s IERW (Initial Entry Rotary Wing) program.

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May
15
2025

Airbus opens new helicopter distribution centre and strengthens Ontario presence

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Fort Erie, Canada 15 May 2025 – Airbus Helicopters in Canada today marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new integrated distribution centre in the Niagara region. The 21,000 sq. ft. facility will serve to bolster industrial operations while significantly expanding spare parts storage capacity.

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May
15
2025

Archer Selected as the Official Air Taxi Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA in Exclusive Deal

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Los Angeles, CA (May 15, 2025) — Today, Archer (NYSE: ACHR) announced that it has been selected as the Official Air Taxi Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Through this exclusive partnership, the two will look to integrate Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft across the LA28 Games in a variety of ways, such as transporting VIPs, fans, and stakeholders, while electrifying vertiport take-off-and-landing hubs for key venues and providing support for emergency services and security.

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May
15
2025

Bell Announces Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for United States Army’s Flight School Next Industry Collaborators

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Nashville, TN (May 14, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) with V2X, DigiFlight, Delaware Resource Group (DRG) and TRU Simulation, an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., to begin collaboration on the strategic development of Bell’s offering for the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next program.

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May
15
2025

Vertical Flight Leaders Head to Virginia Beach for 81th VFS Annual Forum & Technology Display

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Fairfax, Virginia, May 14, 2025 -- The Vertical Flight Technical Society is holding its 81st Annual Forum & Technology Display on May 20-22, 2025 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia focused on the theme “The Future of Vertical Flight.” For details, see https://vtol.org/forum.   

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May
19
2025

Anduril Industries UK and Archer, supported by Skyports Drone Services and AtkinsRéalis, Team Up to Test Dual-Use eVTOL Cargo Aircraft in UK Market

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London, United Kingdom, 19 May 2025: Anduril Industries UK today is announcing that it will lead a team for upcoming programmes, including to bid for future flight opportunities. Anduril UK, building on its existing partnership with aerospace company Archer, will receive additional support from Skyports Drone Services and AtkinsRéalis, two other leading technology companies. 

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May
19
2025

FAA Accident Report: PRINEVILLE, OR

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, PRINEVILLE, OR

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May
19
2025

NTSB Final Report: Brady, TX

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On May 14, 2023, at an unknown time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, N40506, was substantially damaged during a crash near Brady, Texas. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. Although the helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91, evidence from the investigation suggests there was no intent for flight as defined by 49 CFR § 830.2 and, accordingly, the event was not classified as an accident.

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May
20
2025

Leonardo and Weststar launch major government rotorcraft expansion and modernization programme in Malaysia with a total requirement for 28 helicopters

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At Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition - LIMA, Leonardo and long-established partner Weststar Aviation Services (Weststar) of Malaysia celebrated today the launch of the most significant Government helicopter fleet expansion and modernization program ever for the manufacturer in the country, intended to meet a wide range of national requirements for defence, security and the support of communities. Within the framework of this programme, Weststar foresees the delivery of up to 28 helicopters of various types, in a mix of firm orders and options, most of them between 2026 and 2027. Weststar will lease the aircraft to the Malaysian Government for 15 years, with dedicated localized support and training services to the operator.

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May
20
2025

FAA Accident Report: WASHINGTON, PA

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AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN THE FRONT YARD OF A HOME, FORT WASHINGTON, PA.

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May
22
2025

Precision Aviation Group Australia Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Honeywell for RDR-7000 Weather Radar System for Honeywell Authorized Channel Partners in Asia Pacific

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Atlanta, Georgia – May 22, 2025 – Precision Aviation Group Australia (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries, is proud to announce it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies for the IntuVue RDR-7000 Weather Radar System for AW139 Commercial helicopters, valid until March 31, 2028. Under this agreement, PAG will provide sales and support services for the RDR-7000 for Honeywell Authorized Channel Partners across the Asia Pacific region, expanding access to Honeywell’s cutting-edge weather radar technology for AW139 Commercial helicopters.

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May
22
2025

UNIVERSAL VULKAAN AVIATION PTE LIMITED ANNOUNCES ORDER FOR TWO MORE AW169 VIP HELICOPTERS IN INDIA AT EBACE 2025

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At EBACE 2025 (Geneva, 20-22 May) Universal Vulkaan Aviation Pte Limited (UVA), Leonardo’s authorized distributor for the Indian civil helicopter market, signed a contract for two AW169 light-intermediate twin-engine helicopters. The aircraft will be configured for VIP/Corporate transport, further consolidating Leonardo’s leadership in the global VIP multiengine helicopter segment and expanding the AW169’s footprint in India.

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May
22
2025

Bell Demonstrates Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Virtual Prototype to U.S. Army

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Fort Worth, TX (May 20, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, joined the U.S. Army Program Manager FLRAA office and members of Team FLRAA in support of a program status update and demonstration of the FLRAA Virtual Prototype.

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