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Jul
23
2026

VIP Movement Notification - Milford, MI

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27 JUL, 2026Milford, MI       30/10 NMR – 17,999FT MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are

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Jul
23
2026

GPS Interference Testing Frink, CA 28 - 31 JUL

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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGMARINE CORPS AIR STATION CALIFORNIA(MCASCA) 26-03 (REVISION

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Jul
23
2026

Italian Air Force Backs Jet Ab Initio Training as Essential for Next-Generation Fighter Pilots

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The service says its M-345 offers capabilities turboprops cannot match and has already employed the

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Jul
23
2026

‘BRRRRT Act’ Introduced in U.S. Congress to Keep the A-10 Warthog in Service

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at halting the retirement of

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Jul
23
2026

Sikorsky Completes Initial Flight Testing of Nomad 100 UAS

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Sikorsky has completed the initial ground and flight testing of the Nomad 100 rotor blown wing VTOL

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Jul
23
2026

Claims Swirl Around Possible Su-57 Crash near Moscow

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A military aircraft crashed in Moscow’s suburbs, with unconfirmed reports identifying it as an Su-57

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Jul
23
2026

Gulfstream's G500 and G600 reach a new demand milestone

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An aircraft's success is not just judged by its launch, but also by its ability to sustain demand

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Jul
23
2026

Airbus takes the next step toward hybrid-electric aircraft systems

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The aviation industry has been working with hybrid-electric technology for years now, but the next

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Jul
24
2026

Leonardo Proteus Development Contract Extended

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Leonardo confirmed at Farnborough International Airshow that funding for the Proteus uncrewed

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Jul
24
2026

Why a two-aircraft order matters in the regional charter market

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Commercial operators typically upgrade from twin piston aircraft to turboprop aircraft, but Tropic

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Jul
24
2026

DC-3 Society honors 90 Years with Oshkosh Missing Man Formation flight

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Five Douglas DC-3 aircraft flew in a moving Missing Man Formation during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on

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Jul
24
2026

FAA's Mobile Clearance lets pilots skip the radio for IFR clearances

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One of aviation's most common tasks may soon include fewer radio calls and more typing. The FAA

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Jul
24
2026

Why a scraped propeller now costs more than a new car

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Picture a Cessna 172, the most common training airplane in the world. Someone taxis over a soft

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Jul
25
2026

14 Year Old Boy Linked to Hoax Phone Call Causing QRA Intercept of Qatari Airliner

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Greater Manchester Police are investigating a hoax bomb threat made against a Qatar Airways Boeing

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Jul
25
2026

Russia Shows Su-34s Carrying Four Jet-Capable UMPK Glide Bombs

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The new UMPK kit, strapped on to a FAB-500T bomb, has an elongated body with improved aerodynamics

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Jul
26
2026

Lockheed Martin’s Ethos for Seamless, Cross-Platform Autonomy in Future Battlespaces

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The Aviationist sat down with representatives from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works and Sikorsky

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Jul
24
2026

Low Level Flight Operations

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Date of Issue: 07/24/2026Aviation Warning Notice: Low-Level Flight Operations AlertEffective Dates:

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Jul
20
2026

Adventure Pilot and MyFirePlane Introduce Smart Gear Alerts for iFly EFB Fleet Customers

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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

Bell Marks the Delivery of the 700th Bell 505 During Farnborough International Airshow

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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

Moog Inc. Achieves FAA Certification for First Retrofit IFR Approved 4-Axis Black Hawk Autopilot

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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

AEM grows sales force in Middle East and North Africa

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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

Anduril and Archer Unveil Jointly-Developed Autonomous VTOL Platform For Commercial and Defense Applications

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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

FAA Accident Report: ADAIR, IA

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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

FAA Accident Report: SCRIBNER, NE

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWERLINE WHILE POLLINATING A FIELD.

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Jul
21
2026

Airbus signs agreement with Voyageur for first Airbus U030 Flexrotor order in Canada

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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

Adventure Pilot Announces iFly EFB 14.1 with Smarter Cockpit Tools and Expanded Flight Planning Features

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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

entrol develops a customized Bell 214B simulator for Australia’s McDermott Aviation

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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

Moog Inc. Announces Portuguese Army Selects Moog Avionics to Modernize UH-60L Fleet

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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

Bell Celebrates the First IFR-Configured Bell 407GXi Order in the United Kingdom

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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

The Airbus U030 Flexrotor starts operations with the European Maritime Safety Agency

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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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