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Mar
04
2026

Moog’s Genesys GRC™ 4000 Autopilot Achieves Automated UH-60 Flight

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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 announced a milestone demonstration of its Genesys GRC 4000 4-axis rotorcraft autopilot. Integrated into the Black Hawk Genesys Avionics Suite™, the GRC 4000 successfully performed a demonstration of fully automated liftoff, hover, enroute flight, and landing on a UH-60 in October 2025 — delivering capabilities that dramatically reduce pilot workload and expands mission capability.

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Mar
04
2026

HALO-Flight Becomes First HEMS Operator Fully Outfitted With GPMS HUMS

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GPMS International, Inc announced today that HALO-Flight, South Texas' nonprofit emergency air ambulance service, has placed an order to equip their final three Bell 407 aircraft with the Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). With this order, all five of HALO-Flight's operational Bell 407GXiswill carry the same level of advanced monitoring capability.

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Mar
04
2026

United Rotorcraft Celebrates Jeanette Eaton During Women in Aviation Week

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – Feb. 26, 2026 – As the aviation industry recognizes Women in Aviation Week, March 2 – 8, United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods, is proud to spotlight Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Jeanette Eaton. She is a leader whose journey from engineer to helicopter pilot to global sales executive reflects the very spirit of resilience, innovation, and service that defines the industry.

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Mar
04
2026

Airbus selected by the European Defence Agency to expand the capabilities of its Capa-X drone

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Marignane, France, 04 March 2026 - Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract is part of a series of projects lasting 48 months, with a total budget of approximately €1.1 million. It involves the study and development of a hybrid uncrewed aircraft capable of performing various operational missions depending on its configuration and payloads. 

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Mar
04
2026

GPMS Expands Foresight MX HUMS to CH-47D

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Waterbury, VT - GPMS International, Inc. announced today that it has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR12015SE for its industry leading Health and Usage Monitoring System, Foresight MX, for the CH-47D helicopter. The approval was developed in partnership with Columbia Helicopters, Inc., with the first aircraft in operation at PJ Helicopters.

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Mar
03
2026

entrol strengthens presence in Germany: GHS Bell 412 simulator achieves official FTD Level 3 certification

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Madrid, March 2nd, 2026 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces a new milestone in its European expansion: the official FTD Level 3 certification of its Bell 412 simulator, operated by Global Helicopter Service (GHS) in Germany. The device has successfully completed the rigorous auditing process of the German authorities, establishing itself as a critical tool for high-complexity mission training.

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Mar
03
2026

STC and AMOC Approvals Issued for Bell 407 and Airbus AS350 5G-Resilient RA-4500 MK II Installations

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IRVING, Texas, Mar. 3, 2026 – FreeFlight Systems announced it has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) supporting installation of its RA-4500 MK II radar altimeter on the Bell 407 and Airbus AS350 helicopters. The FAA also issued corresponding Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs), confirming the approved configurations meet the requirements of FAA AD 2023-11-07 for radio altimeter tolerance in the 5G C-band environment.

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Mar
02
2026

K MOD ANNOUNCES £1 BILLION CONTRACT AWARD FOR 23 NEW MEDIUM HELICOPTERS

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Rome, 2 March 2026 – The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW149s from Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, boosting the UK Armed Forces’ capabilities.

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Mar
02
2026

COPTERSAFETY APPOINTS EETU PEURANIEMI AS CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

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Coptersafety is pleased to announce the appointment of Eetu Peuraniemi as the new Chief Flight Instructor, succeeding Martin Berner who has been in the role since 2022.

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Feb
27
2026

Industry-First: Archer to Bring Starlink On Board Midnight Air Taxis

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San Jose, CA - February 27, 2026 - Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced it will work with Starlink to bring stable, reliable and high-speed connectivity to its air taxis, marking Starlink’s entry into the emerging air mobility category and an industry-first collaboration.

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Feb
25
2026

Get Ready for Takeoff With Uber and Joby

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The future of flight is coming to Uber (NYSE: UBER).

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Feb
23
2026

Airbus unveils next generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO studies

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Marignane, France, 23 February 2026 - Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next generation rotorcraft concepts to address the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements.

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Feb
20
2026

VAI Supports Bipartisan ALERT Act to Implement NTSB Safety Recommendations from 2025 Midair Accident

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Alexandria, VA (Feb. 20, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) expressed strong support for the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 in a letter to US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.-02). The bipartisan legislation responds to the findings of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) final report on the Jan. 29, 2025, Washington, D.C., midair collision, which was issued earlier this week.

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Feb
19
2026

NTSB Preliminary Report: Libby, MT

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Libby, MT

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Feb
19
2026

COPTERSAFETY'S PHASE 8 AW169 SIMULATOR QUALIFIED BY FAA

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Coptersafety’s TRU AW169 full flight simulator with Phase 8 avionics has been qualified to Level D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Level D qualification is only assigned to full flight simulators that meet the highest standards of the FAA.

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Feb
19
2026

Archer Selects Bristol As Home For Its UK Engineering Hub

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BRISTOL, UK - February 19, 2026 - Archer (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that it has selected Bristol as the home of its UK Engineering Hub, which will support some of the company’s most advanced engineering initiatives across both its commercial and defense programmes. 

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Feb
18
2026

NTSB Preliminary Report: Leeds, UT

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On February 2, 2026, at about 1301 mountain standard time, an Enstrom F-28C helicopter, registration N5692Y, was substantially damaged near Leeds, Utah. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. At the time of the accident, the helicopter was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight

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Feb
16
2026

TRU SIMULATION TO SHOWCASE FAA-QUALIFIED VERIS VIRTUAL REALITY FLIGHT SIMULATOR AT VERTICON 2026

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TRU Simulation will highlight its industry-leading Veris Virtual Reality (VR) flight simulator at this year’s VERTICON, March 10-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Veris is qualified as a Level 7 device by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) expected soon.

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Feb
12
2026

Airbus and partners launch the next phase of ENGRT

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In the world of military aviation, "strategic autonomy" is more than a buzzword; it is a necessity for the next generation of defence. Following the completion of the first phase of the European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies (ENGRT) project, Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo Helicopters have officially kicked off ENGRT II. 

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Tags: Airbus Europen Union
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Feb
12
2026

VAI Announces Leadership and Staff Alignment Updates

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Alexandria, VA (Feb. 12, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces leadership appointments and an organizational alignment to strengthen accountability, support disciplined execution of goals, and reinforce governance as VAI grows in scale, complexity, and influence.

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Feb
10
2026

DART Aerospace receives new EASA STC for its Bell 505 external cargo Heli-Utility-Basket™

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DART Aerospace is proud to announce that it has received a new EASA STC certification for the external cargo Heli-Utility-Basket™ specifically tailored for the Bell 505 aircraft.

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Feb
10
2026

Garmin opens aviation facility at Mesa Gateway Airport

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OLATHE, Kan./Feb. 10, 2026/PR Newswire – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a hangar and office complex at the Mesa Gateway airport in Mesa, Arizona (KIWA). This new facility space will expand the company’s capacity for its aircraft certification and flight test organizations.

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Feb
10
2026

VAI Announces 2026 Salute to Excellence Honorees

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Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Feb. 10, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has selected the 2026 recipients of its Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual recognition of high performance in vertical aviation. The awards spotlight the people and teams whose daily work sets benchmarks for safe, professional operations and who exhibit a dedication to advancing the vertical aviation industry.

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Feb
09
2026

RECOIL AEROSPACE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE TO DRIVE GROWTH IN NORTH AMERICA

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky., February 9, 2026 — Recoil Aerospace, Inc. (Recoil) is pleased to announce the addition of Keith Ray to the Recoil leadership team as the new Vice President of Sales & Business Development for North America. Keith brings decades of leadership in building long-term customer relationships, and in product development and strategy in the rotorcraft and aerospace industries. 

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Feb
06
2026

FlightSafety International Launches Industry-First Advanced Circling and Visual Approach Course

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COLUMBUS, OH (February 5, 2026) – FlightSafety International Inc. (FSI), a global leader in aviation training and simulation technology, today announced the launch of the industry’s first Advanced Circling and Visual Approach course. The immersive curriculum is designed to enhance pilot and crew proficiency while lowering the risks associated with maneuvering low to the ground in reduced visibility conditions.

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Feb
06
2026

FAA Accident Report: RICHARDSON, TX

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BUILDING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DELIVER A PACKAGE, RICHARDSON, TX.

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Feb
06
2026

FAA Accident Report: LIBBY, MT

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AIRCRAFT TAIL ROTOR MADE CONTACT WITH LIGHT POLE ON HELIPAD, LIBBY, MT.

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Feb
06
2026

FAA Steps Up Drone Enforcement in 2025

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Friday, February 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined and suspended or revoked the licenses of multiple drone operators in 2025 for unsafe and unauthorized operations, including flights near major sporting events, emergency response activities, and in restricted airspace.

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Feb
06
2026

BELL 429 STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN ASIA PACIFIC WITH NEW ORDERS AND DELIVERY

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Singapore Airshow (4 February 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, continues to expand its footprint in Asia Pacific with new orders for the Bell 429 from Japan and a recent delivery to Indonesia.

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Feb
06
2026

Airbus and Singapore successfully complete HTeaming flight trials

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Singapore, 5 February 2026 – Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has involved an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter. 

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