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May
14
2025
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO TREES, GRAIN VALLEY, MO.
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May
14
2025
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND LANDED IN A FIELD, WILLISTON, VT.
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May
12
2025
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Mirabel, Canada (May 12, 2025) – Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the completion of its 6,000th commercial aircraft at Commercial Delivery and Assembly Centre in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada with two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs for operations by the Sûreté du Québec. Bell will deliver the aircraft to the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable, which manages a fleet of aircraft through the Service Aérien Gouvernemental (SAG). This milestone marks a significant achievement in the nearly 40-year history of Bell Textron Canada in Quebec.
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May
12
2025
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On March 19, 2025, at 1228 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B II, N23SD, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical cables and terrain near Mountain Home Park, Washington. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight.
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May
12
2025
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NTSB Preliminary Report: Hartford, IL
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May
12
2025
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On April 10, 2025, about 1515 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, N216MH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Jersey City, New Jersey. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 air tour flight.
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May
12
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 8, 2025 Two leading U.S.-based aerospace companies are teaming to bring their respective equipment and services to global helicopter operators.
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May
12
2025
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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has successfully flown two of its aircraft simultaneously for the first time, marking another important milestone in the Company’s flight testing program.
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May
12
2025
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Vigo, May 2025 – CENTUM has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to supply the Lifeseeker SAR XL system for the C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA/VIGMA) destined for Spain. This agreement reinforces Lifeseeker’s position as a leading solution in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.
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May
12
2025
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SANTA CLARA, CA, May 12, 2025 - Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its second quarter 2025 estimates.
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May
08
2025
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London, UK – 7th May 2025 – FlightSafety International (FSI), a global leader in aviation training, is pleased to announce the expansion of its facilities at Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, highlighting its commitment to enhancing aviation safety and training excellence in Europe.
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May
07
2025
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(May 5, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA) QAI Aviation (QAI) announced today that the company has been named an Authorized Installation Center for Fargo, North Dakota based Spectrum Aeromed on their advanced air medical equipment and solutions.
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May
07
2025
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Mirabel, Quebec (May 7, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada.
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May
06
2025
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Sebastian, FL & Boise, ID — Following the announcement of their merger in 2024, Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT) and AeroLEDs are proud to unveil a cinematic short film that tells the story behind their alignment. More than a business move, the partnership represents a shared commitment to precision, innovation, and the pilots and professionals who rely on their lighting solutions every day.
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May
06
2025
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 May 2025 – Today Archer Aviation announced the hire of retired Brigadier General Cristiano Tartaglione as Chief Operating Officer for its operations in the United Arab Emirates.
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May
06
2025
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LAFAYETTE, La. (May 6, 2025) PHI Aviation recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event to mark the official opening of its new airbase in Houma. The project is the culmination of a multi-year effort to upgrade, expand and improve the company’s key operational base serving the Gulf of America.
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May
05
2025
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WRIGHT CITY, Missouri May 1, 2025— AvTask Inc., a leading provider of CH-47 helicopter rotor blade Diagnostic and Repair services, today announced two key milestones enhancing its value to military and commercial helicopter operators worldwide.
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May
05
2025
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Fort Worth, Texas (May 1, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that the Chicago Police Department has accepted the delivery of two Bell 407GXis, expanding their all-Bell fleet with additional public safety capabilities.
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Apr
30
2025
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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD, JACKSONVILLE, FL
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Apr
30
2025
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LOS ANGELES, California - April 30, 2025 – TracPlus, a global leader in mission-critical intelligence for aerial firefighting, today announced its strategic partnership with CAL FIRE to launch the CAL FIRE Aviation Tracking and Information System (CATIS)—a next-generation aviation management platform designed to support the agency’s expanding operations and evolving mission needs. Powered by TracPlus’s FireFlyte software, CATIS replaces the agency’s internally developed legacy system with a faster, more flexible, and insight-driven solution.
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Apr
30
2025
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Athens, Greece, 30 April 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters (with an option for two additional aircraft) to support the combat of wildfires in the country following a tender conducted by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the Ministry. This contract is supported by two European funds and aligns with the Ministry’s Aegis Programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Civil Protection forces. The contract will be based on a “government owned contractor operated” (GO-CO) model for which Airbus Helicopters will be partnering with experienced H215 firefighting operators, Airtelis and SAF Hélicoptères, for the technical and operational support.
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Apr
29
2025
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Prague, Czech Republic (April 29, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public safety infrastructure manufacturer.
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Apr
29
2025
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has reached a landmark moment in its aircraft test program, successfully completing flights with a full transition from vertical to cruise flight, and back again, with a pilot onboard.
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Apr
29
2025
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The Italian Army took a step forward in the framework of its comprehensive modernization plan with the delivery of the first UH-169D LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). The handover was carried out during an official ceremony held at the Italian Army Aviation’s Headquarters in Viterbo on 28 April in the presence of military and industry representatives and dignitaries.
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Apr
28
2025
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Amarillo, TEXAS (April 28, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Program of Record (POR) for the U.S. Air Force. Bell and Boeing commemorated the V-22 Osprey production milestone during a ceremony at the Bell Amarillo Assembly Center on April 18.
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Apr
28
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Apr. 28, 2025) -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI) commends the FAA for its decision to halt implementation of a controversial policy that would have classified pilots’ incomplete medical certification applications as denied, the same category occupied by pilots who have been evaluated as unfit to fly.
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Apr
25
2025
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STRATFORD, Conn., April 24, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow's S-92® helicopter fleet.
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Apr
25
2025
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - April 23, 2025 – The General Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA) has approved the design for the planned transformation of an Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for both helicopter and eVTOL aircraft operations.
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Apr
25
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Apr. 24, 2025) -- In a move that Vertical Aviation International (VAI) strongly opposes, the New York City Council today passed Int. 0026-A, legislation that severely restricts nonessential helicopter operations at city-managed heliports and will ultimately prohibit all but fully electric-powered aircraft.
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Apr
24
2025
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LISBOA, Portugal, April 24th 2025 – Avincis emergency medical helicopters, operating air ambulance missions for INEM, made 29 landings at Lisboa’s Santa Maria Hospital in the first month of operation of its newly-renovated heliport, which has been closed since 2020.
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