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Aug
25
2025
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AIRCRAFT TIPPED OVER ON ITS SIDE FROM A GUST OF WIND, CASEVILLE, MI
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FAA Accident Report
MI
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Aug
25
2025
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The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 scholarship season. Over the last few years, the organization has been growing and expanding not only to provide deserving female aviators but also maintainers from across the globe with over $550,000 worth of helicopter flight training, maintenance training and educational scholarships. These scholarships advance the helicopter industry by strengthening the talent pool and increasing diversity. Applications are now open so get excited and start applying!
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Aug
21
2025
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August 21, 2025, Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics conducted a unique learning experience for students this week in Seguin, Texas, while partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife and Friedens Early Learning Center. Students were able to interact with aircraft, ask pilots questions, and learned about the many operations helicopter pilots can perform.
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Aug
21
2025
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STRATFORD, Conn., Aug. 20, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) today announced a new U.S. Army contract that will fund Black Hawk® modernization engineering efforts. The initial $43 million contract award will focus on foundational capabilities for modernization: enhancement of the airframe and inclusion of a digital backbone capability to allow for rapid unmanned aerial systems (UAS) integration. The award also includes development of requirements and architecture using model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
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Aug
21
2025
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Orlando, Fla., August 21, 2025 – The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award as part of its current multiple-year contract. This contract will provide critical procurement and production support for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and international customers, further solidifying Lockheed Martin's position as a leading provider of multi-domain missile systems.
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Aug
21
2025
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PILOT WAS OUTSIDE OF THE HELICOPTER WHEN THE LONG LINE BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE ROTOR AND IT ROLLED DOWN THE MOUNTAIN, SKWENTNA, AK.
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Aug
21
2025
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Berg, Germany, August 14, 2025 - Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) is proud to announce the successful qualification of the latest avionics suite update, which depicts the Airbus Helicopters Helionix V10, by the Austrian aviation authority Austro Control in accordance with EASA regulations without any critical findings.
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Aug
21
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, August 20, 2025 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced carbon fiber liquid handling tanks and aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), recently supported a U.S. military field exercise evaluating a key product.
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Aug
21
2025
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Zurich / Santa Monica – AUG 21, 2025 – Loft Dynamics, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) flight training, has raised a $24 million (USD) Series B funding round led by The Friedkin Group, with participation from Alaska Airlines and existing shareholders Sky Dayton and Craft Ventures, as well as UP.Partners. The round brings Loft Dynamics’ total funding to $48 million (USD) and marks a major step forward in expanding its commercial airline offerings while continuing to grow its core helicopter business.
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Aug
19
2025
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TORRANCE, CA – August 19, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, now offers a new Trade-In Program for current Robinson helicopter owners, designed to make it simpler and even more affordable to move into an all-new aircraft. Customers can work with their local dealer to trade in their current R22 Beta II, R44 Cadet, R44 Raven I, R44 Raven II, or R66 for credit toward the purchase of a brand-new Robinson helicopter.
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Aug
19
2025
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MANILA, Philippines, August 18, 2025 – Lockheed Martin today announced the delivery of five new Black Hawk® helicopters to the Philippine Air Force. This milestone contributes to the ongoing modernization of the country’s defense capabilities and reinforces its position as a key member of the global fleet of Black Hawk operators.
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Aug
19
2025
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AIRCRAFT FLEW INTO AIRPORT LIGHT POLE AND CRASHED INTO THE GROUND, BURLINGTON, WA
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Aug
18
2025
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AIRCRAFT LOST TAIL ROTOR AUTHORITY, TAIL BOOM SEPARATED DURING AN EMERGENCY AUTO-ROTATION LANDING, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
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Aug
18
2025
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD DAMAGING THE RIGHT SIDE WINDOW, SANTA MONICA, CA
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Aug
18
2025
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Salinas, CA – August 18, 2025 – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that its Midnight aircraft successfully completed its longest piloted flight to date, flying approximately 55 miles in 31 minutes at speeds exceeding 126 mph. The flight took place at Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California, in front of United Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer, Mike Leskinen, who led United Airlines’ early investment in Archer.
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Aug
18
2025
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Coptersafety’s TRU AW169 full flight simulator with Phase 8 avionics has been qualified to Level D by the Finnish Civil Aviation Authority (Traficom), and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA). Level D qualification is only assigned to full flight simulators that meet the highest standards of EASA and UK CAA.
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Aug
15
2025
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND LANDED ON A ROAD, CORONA, CA
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Aug
15
2025
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August 13, 2025 – CLUSES, France; TORONTO, Canada; ADELAIDE, Australia – Vellox Group, the global leader in unified aviation operations software, today announced the acquisition of ADSoftware (“ADS”), a French-based provider of CAMO and maintenance software trusted by high-criticality aviation operators around the world.
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Aug
15
2025
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace by completing its first flight between two U.S. airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California. The achievement is a major step as part of Joby’s commercial market readiness, highlighting key capabilities across safety, operations, air traffic control and certification progress. It’s a critical measure of the maturity of the Company’s path to commercialization as the flights also demonstrated the type of real-world service Joby intends to offer to the public.
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Aug
13
2025
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Fargo, ND, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand for entrepreneurs and business leaders, today announced that Spectrum Aeromed ranked No. 4495 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven look at the nation’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.
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Aug
12
2025
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Hengqin, 12 August 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 helicopter in China to GDAT, enabling the start of H160 operations in the country. This helicopter is one of the fifty H160 helicopters originally ordered by GDAT in April 2023, and five out of these fifty H160 helicopters have been delivered to GDAT.
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Aug
12
2025
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UAVOS has been selected by Avincis, a leading European company specializing in aerial emergency services and critical operations, to supply composite main rotor blades for its LUMES unmanned helicopter platform. This collaboration reinforces UAVOS’s position as a trusted OEM supplier of advanced rotorcraft components to international unmanned platform operators.
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Aug
11
2025
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On February 23, 2024, about 0740 Pacific standard time, a Bell 47G-3B-1, N2618W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Garey, California. The pilot received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
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Aug
11
2025
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On July 31, 2023, about 1311 central daylight time (CDT), a Richard’s Heavylift Helo UH-1H helicopter, N567VF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oakdale, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
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Aug
11
2025
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Huntington Beach, CA, August 7, 2025 - Archer (NYSE: ACHR) today announced two strategic acquisitions to accelerate the development of its next-generation defense aircraft.
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Aug
06
2025
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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it is preparing for final assembly of its first conforming aircraft intended for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) flight tests. TIA flight testing of a conforming aircraft is a convergence of three critical initiatives within Joby that are aligned with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards: 1) relevant test plan approvals, 2) a design that meets FAA standards, and 3) the ability to manufacture the conforming design. Having successfully progressed all three ahead of assembly, including FAA acceptance of more than half of the Company’s test plans, this milestone continues to move Joby into the final stage of FAA certification and closer to commercializing its electric air taxi.
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Aug
05
2025
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AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TERRAIN UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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CLARKSTON
FAA Accident Report
MT
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Aug
05
2025
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A HANGAR WITH THE TAIL BOOM WHILE TAXIING AND MADE A HARD LANDING ON THE RAMP.
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FAA Accident Report
MA
VINEYARD HAVEN
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Aug
05
2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This rule will unleash American innovation safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system.
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Aug
05
2025
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Englewood, CO – August 4, 2025 — United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods LLC, is proud to announce its first international contract for the FIREHAWK® helicopter, following a groundbreaking agreement with the Colombian Air Force. This contract marks a significant milestone in the global recognition of the FIREHAWK as a premier aerial firefighting and emergency response asset.
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Firehawk
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