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Nov
27
2024
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NICEVILLE, FL – Okaloosa MedFlight’s emergency air medical crew was thrilled to reunite with former patient Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor who has defied the odds with her remarkable recovery. On June 7, 2024, Okaloosa MedFlight transported Gribbin from Seacrest Beach to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola after she was attacked by a shark in shallow water. Despite losing her right leg and left hand, Gribbin has made a miraculous recovery and inspired people with her tenacious spirit and good humor as she has relearned to not only walk and do daily activities, but to also golf, play soccer, and even surf with her prosthetic leg and hand.
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Lulu Gribbin
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Nov
27
2024
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Marietta, GA / Prague, Czech Republic - November 27, 2024 - Today, Immersive Display Solutions, Inc. (IDSI), a leading global supplier of immersive training solutions, and Vrgineers, a leading global supplier of XR headsets, announced collaboration on the new Somnium VR1 mixed reality (MR) headset. IDSI will be showcasing the VR1 headset as the role player in a Joint Fires training scenario.
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Nov
25
2024
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 18, 2024 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), the leading designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS) has seen further deployment of its Tsunami T650-E tank system for the H225 Super Puma during a major incident.
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H225
Korea 119 Emergency Services
Recoil
Super Puma
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Nov
25
2024
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Berg, Germany, November 25, 2024 - Reiser Simulation and Training reports a new NH90 Maintenance Training Rig (MTR) contract for the German Navy. The state-of-the-art training system will replicate the latest NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, a model set to join the Navy’s fleet starting in 2025.
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Nov
22
2024
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On November 1, 2024, about 2106 central daylight time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, N62CD, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Iowa, Louisiana. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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LA
NTSB
NTSB Report
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Nov
21
2024
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November 21, 2024 - Fargo, ND — Spectrum Aeromed is pleased to announce that it has received FAA certification for a wide range of advanced air ambulance equipment on the Pilatus PC-24, an increasingly popular choice among air medical operators worldwide. Known as the world’s first Super Versatile Jet, the PC-24 is uniquely suited for emergency medical services (EMS), capable of handling both short- and long-range patient transfer missions with ease.
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Nov
21
2024
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(DALLAS, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics announced this week the addition of Cody Klaehn to their team as their as the Government Agency Sales Executive.
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Nov
21
2024
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation returned to the world stage this month to participate in European Rotors 2024, the largest business-to-business rotorcraft trade shows outside of the United States.
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Nov
21
2024
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20th November, 2024: LCI, a leading aviation company, has purchased a fleet of seven, new emergency medical services (EMS) configured Leonardo AW169 helicopters.
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Nov
21
2024
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Mesa, Ariz. (Nov. 20, 2024) — Able Aerospace Services, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acceptance of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support aircraft maintenance and aircraft component maintenance. Able Aerospace is an industry leading provider in repair, overhaul, exchange and approved replacement parts for fixed-and rotor-wing customers around the world.
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Able Aerospace
FAA
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Nov
19
2024
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Mielec, 19 November 2024 – PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed production and delivered the final two contracted S-70i™ Black Hawk® multi-role helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. These deliveries conclude the contract for four aircraft under a signed in December 2021.
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Black Hawk
Lockheed Martin
PZL Mielec
S-70i
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Nov
19
2024
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND CRASHED INTO THE GRASS WHILE AIR-TAXIING FROM SOUTH HANGAR TO THE WEST HANGAR, MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
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FAA
FAA Accident Report
MINNEAPOLIS
MN.
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Nov
19
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD DAMAGING WINDSHIELD AND PASSENGER WINDOW, DENVER, CO
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DENVER
FAA Accident Report
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Nov
19
2024
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AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD LANDING DURING AUTOROTATION PRACTICE, LAGO VISTA, TX
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FAA Accident Report
LAGO VISTA
TX
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Nov
19
2024
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PRESCOTT, AZ – Nov. 19, 2024 – Native Air 4 commemorated 25 years of service to the Prescott community with a celebration at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery on Nov. 14, bringing together partners, first responders, and past and current crew members. Among the special guests was 9-year-old Zane Barker and his family, who reunited with the air medical team that helped to save his life a few years ago.
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Air Methods
Native Air
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Nov
18
2024
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On February 6, 2023, about 2140 mountain standard time, a Bell OH-58A helicopter, N36FA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Yuma, Arizona. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137aerial application flight.
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Nov
18
2024
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The pilot reported that he was not satisfied with the helicopter’s alignment on the mobile helipad during landing and elected to complete a second attempt. During the second landing, he lost control of the helicopter as it settled onto the helipad. The helicopter ascended, rolled to the right, and then impacted the ground on its skids which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, main rotor blades, and tailrotor blades. There were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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KENOSHA
NTSB Report
WI
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Nov
18
2024
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Donauwörth, Germany, 18 November 2024 – Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named their new H145Ms “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), or LKH for short. The helicopter's missions include training, reconnaissance, special forces operations and light attack.
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Nov
15
2024
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Fort Worth, TX – November 15, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s (NAAA) 2024 Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas from November 19-20, 2024. This marks the company’s inaugural participation at the premiere trade show for agricultural aviation.
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Nov
15
2024
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AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNING FROM OFFSHORE PLATFORM AND WHILE LANDING LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED, GALLIANO, LA.
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FAA
FAA Accident Report
GALLIANO
LA
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Nov
15
2024
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers.
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Nov
15
2024
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Featuring fully redesigned switch buttons, I/O panels allow users to customize to their exact design needs fully. With an upgraded full-size keyboard and buttons, the rugged purpose-built PGCS.7 enables intuitive and user-friendly control making it possible to reduce the likelihood of operator error during missions.
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Nov
15
2024
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HeliPackers has entered the European helicopter logistics market in full force, debuting its end-to-end helicopter transport solutions at the European Rotors Show in Amsterdam last week. This marks a pivotal development for buyers and sellers, providing the critical support needed to seamlessly transfer helicopters across international borders and bridge the logistical gap between buyer and aircraft, no matter where they are located.
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Nov
15
2024
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STRATFORD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced that it is increasing the scheduled inspection intervals for S-92® helicopters from 375 flight hours to 500 hours, and from 750 flight hours to 1,000 hours. By increasing these intervals, average S-92 operators will be able to safely keep aircraft in service longer between inspections, mitigating downtime and maximizing availability for the fleet.
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Nov
15
2024
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Nashua, New Hampshire, USA and Barrie, Ontario, Canada : Rotor Technologies, Inc., the manufacturer of the largest spray drone in the world, is partnering with AG-NAV Inc., a leader in precision navigation and flow control technology to bring automated aerial application to the Sprayhawk unmanned helicopter.
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Nov
13
2024
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November 2024 – GPMS International announced today that it has completed delivery of a new order of Foresight MX HUMS to PJ Helicopters. With these deliveries, PJ nears completion of HUMS installations for all their UH-60 Utility Hawks and further expands the monitoring of their Bell 407s.
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Nov
13
2024
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AIRCRAFT TOWING SURVEY EQUIPMENT BELOW, THE EQUIPMENT STRUCK POWER LIINES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, BORON, CA.
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CA
FAA Accident Report
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Nov
13
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK AN OBJECT WHILE ENROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL, LAS VEGAS, NV
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FAA Accident Report
Las Vegas
NV
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Nov
13
2024
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Fort Worth, TX (November 12, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the completion of a major expansion to its Huntsville Office in Huntsville, Alabama. The expanded facility will enable Bell to provide briefing and conference space for its customers and the company.
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Bell
Textron
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Nov
13
2024
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ICARUS Devices is excited to announce that its Night Vision Goggle Visor has been granted an Air Worthiness Release (AWR) by the US Army. The Instrument Conditions Awareness Recognition and Understanding System (ICARUS) is a smart view limiting device that allows Instructor Pilots to simulate Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) in the aircraft. ICARUS changes visibility and allows Instructor Pilots to dial in the visibility for dynamic scenario-based training.
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