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Nov
18
2025
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., November 18, 2025 – VerdeGo Aero™, Inc. has achieved significant milestones in demonstrating, through analysis, the mission capability advantages of hybridizing an electrified VTOL rotorcraft under a Phase II Program contract under NASA’s SBIR Ignite program, which began in September 2024. The Phase II program builds upon a successful Phase I effort that focused on the conceptual application and integration of VerdeGo’s VH-3 piston hybrid-electric powerplant in four hybrid aircraft designs including CTOL, VTOL and STOL configurations. Throughout the Phase II effort, VerdeGo Aero has demonstrated the concept of the application of the VH-3 and VH-4T turbine hybrid-electric powerplant in a novel high-speed advanced helicopter design based on the Hummingbird 300L and nicknamed “Speedbird.”
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Nov
18
2025
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REISER Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER), in collaboration with Varjo, announces the pre-qualification of the REISER H145 D3 Mixed-Reality (MR) Helicopter Simulator by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA).
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Nov
18
2025
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Madrid, November 18th, 2025 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce the sale of a new Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane FTD to Helicopter Express, a company renowned for its heavy-lift and mission-critical operations. The advanced simulator is designed to meet the rigorous training needs of pilots in firefighting, construction, and disaster relief.
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Nov
18
2025
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 November 2025 - The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air). They will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 years.
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Nov
18
2025
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Ärla, Sweden (18 November 2025) – The Swedish Police Air Support Unit is enhancing its fleet of nine Bell 429 helicopters with Trakka’s TM100-PC fixed-mount computers. A part of planned mid-life systems upgrades, the TM100-PC is an RTCA DO-160 approved aerial computer system that acts as a nexus for mission-critical systems, enhancing the Swedish Police’s aerial law enforcement and critical response public safety operations.
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Nov
18
2025
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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has integrated the acclaimed Lightspeed ANR Zulu 4 headset into its pilot headset offerings, providing new, premium options for pilots globally. Starting in late November, Robinson helicopter customers can now choose Lightspeed for their aircraft at the time of order or at any time throughout their ownership for $1,099.00 USD.
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Nov
18
2025
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AIRCRAFT LANDED AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED A DENT IN THE TAIL ROTOR, NOME, AK.
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Nov
18
2025
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Dubai, UAE – November 17, 2025 - Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the next three vertiports to be added to Dubai's electric air taxi network, alongside Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, who will be responsible for building the vertiports. The sites, at the American University of Dubai, Atlantis the Royal and the Dubai Mall, will enable Joby to deliver high-speed, emissions-free connections between some of Dubai’s most high-profile destinations, as part of its six-year exclusive agreement with the RTA to establish air taxi services in the Emirate.
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Nov
18
2025
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DUBAI - November 18, 2025 - Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced an agreement to supply Anduril Industries and EDGE Group with Archer’s dual use electric powertrain technology to accelerate the development and scaled production of Anduril’s recently unveiled Omen Autonomous Air Vehicle system. The UAE has committed to an initial acquisition of 50 Omen systems, creating an established demand signal for the Omen system and Archer’s powertrain technology. The agreement marks the first time Archer will make its proprietary, advanced powertrain technology, in use on its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, available for use by a third party, introducing a new revenue stream.
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Nov
18
2025
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European Rotors – Cologne, Germany (17 Nov. 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the Bell 525 Flight Simulation training device at the Bell Training Academy received its Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Flight Simulation Interim Level C Training Device qualification. The Flight Simulation training device was designed and manufactured by Bell affiliate TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company. This new milestone will allow Bell pilots to earn flight hours on the Bell 525 platform ahead of type certification.
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18
2025
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Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce the sale of a new Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane FTD to Helicopter Express, a company renowned for its heavy-lift and mission-critical operations. The advanced simulator is designed to meet the rigorous training needs of pilots in firefighting, construction, and disaster relief.
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Nov
18
2025
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Dubai, 17 November 2025 - Airbus Helicopters welcomes Bristow Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, as the newest operator of the Airbus H160. Bristow will introduce up to five H160s into its fleet for offshore energy missions across Africa. The aircraft are leased from Milestone Aviation Group.
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Nov
17
2025
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the next three vertiports to be added to Dubai's electric air taxi network, alongside Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, who will be responsible for building the vertiports. The sites, at the American University of Dubai, Atlantis the Royal and the Dubai Mall, will enable Joby to deliver high-speed, emissions-free connections between some of Dubai’s most high-profile destinations, as part of its six-year exclusive agreement with the RTA to establish air taxi services in the Emirate.
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Nov
14
2025
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McKinney, TX — November 14, 2025 — Adventure Pilot, creators of the acclaimed iFly EFB navigation app, and Ag-Nav Inc., a global leader in aerial application systems, are proud to announce a powerful new integration: the iFly EFB navigation suite is now seamlessly available within Ag-Nav’s all-new Titanium System.
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Nov
14
2025
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On October 21, 2025, about 1108 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) R22 Beta II helicopter, N74583, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Springfield, Missouri. The flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction both sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.
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Nov
14
2025
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On October 22, 2025, about 1830 mountain daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Co. R66, N67GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ekalaka, Montana. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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Nov
14
2025
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The pilot reported that he was transitioning the helicopter into a 4 ft hover when he encountered a wind gust. The pilot stated that he overreacted with too much right pedal and the helicopter rotated right, the left skid impacted the ground, which resulted in a dynamic rollover and impact with terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom.
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Nov
14
2025
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES, RETURNED TO AIRPORT, CONDUCTED A RUN-ON LANDING DAMAGING THE UNDERSIDE AND SKIDS, MONROE, LA.
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Nov
14
2025
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Abu Dhabi, UAE — November 14, 2025 — Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the successful completion of an in-country eVTOL flight test campaign, showcasing Midnight’s full eVTOL flight envelope – including vertical takeoff, transition, and wingborne flight – in the UAE’s local operating environment and over desert areas. The campaign marks a major step forward in the implementation of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vision, developed under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). In connection with this progress, Archer has now begun receiving payments under its definitive agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) related to its Launch Edition program.
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Nov
14
2025
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OKLAHOMA CITY and DÜBENDORF, Switzerland Nov. 13, 2025 — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO), which operates the world’s largest and most diverse law enforcement aviation fleet, has awarded a contract to Davenport Aviation to provide the Loft Dynamics virtual reality (VR) flight simulator. The simulator is the first VR flight simulator qualified by both the FAA and EASA. CBP will install Loft’s Airbus H125 VR flight simulator at its Oklahoma City training center—marking the first-ever use of VR flight training by a U.S. federal law enforcement agency and reflecting a broader industry shift toward safer, more immersive and more accessible pilot training.
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Nov
13
2025
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Bangkok, Thailand (11 November, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the successful refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
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Nov
13
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Nov. 12, 2025) —Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces its inaugural Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference (SAASC), to be held May 27–29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Bali in Sanur, Indonesia. The event will gather operators, policymakers, manufacturers, and safety professionals from across the region to strengthen collaboration and share best practices in vertical aviation safety.
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Nov
12
2025
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Cologne, Germany (November 13, 2025) — GPMS International, the leader in helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has validated several of its existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its Foresight MX HUMS. The new validations include the Airbus AS350/H125 (STC 10086957), Bell 407 (STC 10069291), Bell 429 (STC 10087254), and Bell 212 and 412 models (STC 10087806).
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Nov
12
2025
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Richmond, B.C. (November 12, 2025): Helijet International, North America’s largest helicopter airline, is pleased to announce it has signed a partner participation agreement with Aeroplan, Air Canada’s official loyalty and rewards program.
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Nov
11
2025
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Float Festivities Kick Off at Robinson Helicopter Company on Airport Drive Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 4 p.m.
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Nov
06
2025
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Bradenton, Fla – 29 October 2025 — Trakka Systems (“Trakka”), a global leader in integrated electro-optical and infrared imaging systems, has announced its acquisition by Acron Aviation (“Acron”), a world-leading provider of advanced aviation solutions.
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Nov
06
2025
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LOS ANGELES, CA, November 6, 2025 - Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its fourth quarter 2025 estimates.
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Nov
06
2025
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BOWLING GREEN Kentucky; Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil) announce’s validation of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for it’s Airbus Super Puma Tsunami External Tank.
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Recoil
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Nov
04
2025
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., – VerdeGo Aero™, Inc. is proud to announce it has achieved a perfect score for Cybersecurity -Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, following an assessment conducted by a Certified Third Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) in August 2025. This reinforces VerdeGo Aero’s commitment to cybersecurity when supporting hybrid propulsion needs for next-generation aircraft programs. Receiving this certification positions VerdeGo Aero as one of the first companies within the electric aviation sector to achieve compliance ahead of the full implementation of CMMC going into effect November 10th, 2025. VerdeGo Aero’s implementation of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 security requirements ensures robust protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in support of Department of War (DoW) programs and trusted aerospace partners.
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Nov
03
2025
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 — As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, the County of Los Angeles today announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) for two S‑70i FIREHAWK® helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where rapid, reliable aerial response can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe.
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