Articles for category HeliNews Headlines

Aug 24 2025

Florida ANG’s 125th FW Receives Air Force’s 500th F-35A Posted by RSS Feed

The 125th FW received its first three F-35As, which will join the ones loaned from sister Air

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Aug 24 2025

Last Production U-2 Returns to Flight for First Time Since 2008 Posted by RSS Feed

80-1099 was photographed in flight for the first time in 17 years after being heavily damaged in a

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Aug 23 2025

Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin a new contract for JAGM and Hellfire missiles, underscoring the

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Aug 22 2025

Airbus MQ-72C Helicopter Drone Makes First Autonomous Test Flight with Hivemind AI Posted by RSS Feed

Airbus partnered with Shield AI to integrate the latter’s Hivemind autonomous flight software for

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Aug 22 2025

Jacksonville (JAX) Airspace Meeting Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace over Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in

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Aug 22 2025

SNC’s Freedom Trainer Enters U.S. Navy Competition to Replace T-45 Posted by RSS Feed

Sierra Nevada Corporation unveils its clean-sheet Freedom Trainer for the Navy’s UJTS, emphasizing

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Aug 22 2025

Daytona Beach (DAB) Airspace Meeting Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace over Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) in

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Aug 22 2025

AOPA Partners with TDOT to Bring Aviation STEM Curriculum to Tennessee Teachers Posted by RSS Feed

(?Image from AOPA website)The AOPA Foundation, which offers a free high school aviation STEM

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Aug 22 2025

White House announces E.U. trade agreement includes zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft Posted by RSS Feed

The White House released a statement on Thursday that the U.S. and E.U. have agreed on a Framework

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Aug 22 2025

New Zealand Selects MH-60R and A321XLR in Major Fleet Recapitalization Posted by RSS Feed

The Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk is New Zealand’s preferred option to replace its ageing SH-2G(I)

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Aug 22 2025

Unlock Your Leadership Skills With Expert-Led PDP Courses at 2025 NBAA-BACE Posted by RSS Feed

The 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention andamp;

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Aug 22 2025

ICON Aircraft co-founder Kirk Hawkins dies in wingsuit crash in Switzerland Posted by RSS Feed

?(image from Steen Strand LinkedIn)ICON Aircraft co-founder and former Air Force pilot Kirk Hawkins

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Aug 22 2025

Wheels Up sells non-core services businesses to streamline operations Posted by RSS Feed

?(Image from Wheels up Linkedin)Wheels Up announced on Wednesday that it sold three of its non-core

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Aug 22 2025

Swiss Solar-Powered Plane Sets New Altitude Record Posted by RSS Feed

On 12 August 2025, the HB-SXA aircraft flew to an altitude of 31,288 feet, setting a world record

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Aug 21 2025

Japanese Defense Minister Visits Turkey as Tokyo Looks to Expand Drone Fleet Posted by RSS Feed

Japan’s defense minister Gen Nakatani visited Turkey to enhance defense ties and, while there, also

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Aug 21 2025

CFIs and DPEs - Avoid Certification Delays Posted by RSS Feed

Recently, many practical test applicants have had there practical tests delayed because the name of

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Aug 21 2025

China’s Compound Helicopter Emerges for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The images, reportedly captured in April, show a compound helicopter with coaxial main rotors and

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Aug 21 2025

CHS and Surrounding Areas: Midair Collision Prevention Notice Posted by RSS Feed

Watch Out!  Several Midair Collisions have occurred around the Charleston International Airport

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Aug 21 2025

NTSB concludes pilot failed to maintain airspeed in 2023 crash that killed 2 in Oshkosh Posted by RSS Feed

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed caused the crash of a T-6 Texan near Oshkosh, Wisconsin,

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Aug 21 2025

ICE Deportation Flights: Contractors, Airlines, and the Possibility of an ICE-Owned Carrier Posted by RSS Feed

From charter contracts to a possible dedicated fleet, ICE deportation flights are at a turning

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Aug 21 2025

CHS and Surround Areas: Midair Collision Prevention Notice Posted by RSS Feed

Watch Out! Several near midair collisions have occurred around the Charleston International Airport

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Aug 21 2025

Plane entered sharp descent, engine steady, in crash that killed Anh-Thu Nguyen Posted by RSS Feed

The NTSB released its preliminary findings on Wednesday on the crash that killed pilot Anh-Thu

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Aug 21 2025

H55'S all-electric B23 energic completes tour, 100 orders secured year-to-date Posted by RSS Feed

?(Image from H55 website)H55 announced on Aug. 19 that it has completed its 4-month "Across America"

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Aug 21 2025

Signia Aerospace acquires aviation safety system developer and manufacturer Posted by RSS Feed

?(image from Precise Flight website)Signia Aerospace, a subsidiary company of Arcline Investment

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Aug 21 2025

Duncan Aviation completes monochromatic Global 5000 interior refurbishment Posted by RSS Feed

Duncan Aviation announced the completion of the interior refurbishment on a Global 5000. The company

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Aug 20 2025

Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Modernize Black Hawk with UAS and Launched Effects Posted by RSS Feed

The initial $43 million contract focuses on the airframe’s enhancement and inclusion of a digital

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Aug 20 2025

U.S. Navy Pilot Ejects from F/A-18E Super Hornet off Virginia Coast Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that a pilot from VFA-83 ‘Rampagers’ was safely recovered from the sea

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Aug 20 2025

AVL Overnight Closure Notice - August 22 Posted by RSS Feed

There will be an additional overnight closure this week. Please see details below and remember to

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Aug 20 2025

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Demonstrates 360-Degree Engagement Capability with LTADMS Radar Posted by RSS Feed

The PAC-3 MSE has been coupled with the LTADMS radar to demonstrate a 360-degree engagement

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Aug 20 2025

VAI announces François Lassale as new President and CEO Posted by RSS Feed

?(Image from NBAA Facebook)Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announced on Wednesday that

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