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Nov
12
2024

Chile Carabineros Enhance Mission Capabilities with TrakkaCam TC-300 and Schiebel S-100

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The TrakkaCam TC-300 is a compact, gyro-stabilized multi-spectral imaging system designed for smaller platforms such as unmanned aerial systems. It provides exceptional high-definition image clarity, an extended operational range, and advanced perceptual tools that enhance decision-making in challenging environments. The TC-300 is a non-ITAR product certified to RTCA DO-160 environmental standards. The TC-300 also offers various laser options, making it an excellent choice for law enforcement and security applications.

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Nov
12
2024

RTX's Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system

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LONDON, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip a fleet of new H-47 Chinooks for the UK Royal Air Force with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) avionics management suite. This cockpit upgrade will make UK Chinooks interoperable with the U.S. Chinooks, using the same avionics system, advance digital cockpit displays and applications.

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Nov
12
2024

Archer Hires UAE Leader from Abu Dhabi Executive Office And GCAA In Support Of Plan To Commence In-Country Service As Soon As Late Next Year

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SANTA CLARA, CA, November 12, 2024 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced Dr. Talib Alhinai as its UAE Lead. Dr. Alhinai, who currently serves on the Board of Directors for the GCAA, the UAE’s aviation regulator, will be responsible for spearheading the planned launch of Archer’s electric air taxis in the region.

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Nov
12
2024

Joby Announces Beginning of Work on First Dubai Vertiport

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Situated at Dubai International Airport (“DXB”), the vertiport is being constructed by Joby partners Dubai Road and Transport Authority (“RTA”) and Skyports, who celebrated the moment at a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby, as well as representatives from the Dubai RTA and Skyports.

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Nov
11
2024

Sikorsky and Rain Successfully Demonstrate Autonomous Flight with Wildfire Mission Autonomy to Rapidly Find and Suppress Test Fires

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Stratford, Conn., Nov. 11, 2024 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) and Rain, a leader in autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology, successfully demonstrated how an autonomous Black Hawk® helicopter can be commanded to take off, identify the location and size of a small fire, and then accurately drop water to suppress the flames.

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Nov
11
2024

FAA Accident Report: BAKER CITY, OR

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AIRCRAFT PERFORMING LONG LINE AND HOVERING, EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AND MADE A FORCED HARD LANDING, BAKER CITY, OR.

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Nov
11
2024

FAA Accident Report: MARKLEEVILLE, CA

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AIRCRAFT LANDED ON AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED DOWN THE EMBANKMENT INTO THE RIVER, MARKLEEVILLE, CA.

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Nov
11
2024

Spectrum Aeromed Partners with Bangkok Hospital to Advance Global Air Medical Training

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November 11, 2024 - Fargo, North Dakota USA – In an effort to drive innovation in air medical services worldwide, Spectrum Aeromed, a leading provider of air ambulance equipment, has collaborated with BDMS Medevac Center, Bangkok Hospital Headquarters, to develop the new Aeromedical Transport Training Center. Equipped with Spectrum Aeromed’s latest advanced air ambulance solutions, the center will serve as a key training ground for medical professionals from BDMS’s hospitals and across the region.

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Nov
11
2024

European Rotors 2024 Concludes with Insightful Discussions on the Future of Rotorcraft Industry

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Amsterdam, Netherlands—11 November 2024—EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024, held from 04 November to 07 November at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, successfully concluded, attracting over 4,600 participants from around the globe. This annual event, sponsored by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), showcased the latest innovations, regulatory advancements, and best practices in the vertical flight sector.

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Nov
08
2024

TracPlus Launches Mission-Critical Intelligence Offering at European Rotors

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TracPlus, a global leader in mission-critical operational intelligence software, today announced their new enterprise solution that transforms how large-scale aerial emergency response operations manage and utilise their operational data. The announcement comes as industry leaders at European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam highlighted the growing challenges of multi-agency coordination and operational intelligence.

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Nov
07
2024

Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s Joint Venture Company, Soracle, Announces Agreement Including Intended Purchase Of Up To $500M of Electric Aircraft From Archer

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 7, 2024—Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) and Soracle Corporation (Soracle), a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements focused on bringing advanced air mobility (AAM) services to Japan.

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Nov
07
2024

Bell Announces Rheinland Air Service as its Official Bell 505 Dealership for the Netherlands

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Amsterdam (Nov. 7, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at European Rotors 2024 that Rheinland Air Service GmbH (RAS) is now its authorized dealership for the Bell 505 in the Netherlands. RAS is also Bell’s select dealership in Germany and has supported Bell with key Bell 505 sales in the region since authorized in 2020.

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Nov
07
2024

Nova Systems and Safran partnership to bolster innovation in defence and aerospace

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Nova Systems and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement, strengthening their partnership and joint efforts in pursuing Special Mission opportunities.

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Nov
06
2024

Airtelis signs framework contract with Airbus for H145 helicopters to expand offshore wind operations

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Amsterdam, 6 November 2024 – Airtelis and Airbus Helicopters took the opportunity of European Rotors to announce the signature of a framework agreement for the purchase of up to five H145 helicopters, including the firm order of one. The helicopters are foreseen to be operated and used by Airtelis’ subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères, which provides support for the offshore wind industry.

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Nov
06
2024

GPMS and Bell Expand Collaboration on Predictive HUMS for Bell Models

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Amsterdam (November 6, 2024) –Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has entered into an expanded collaboration and distribution agreement with GPMS International for Foresight MX, the industry’s leading predictive Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), for the Bell 407, 429, 212, and 412 series aircraft.  With this agreement, Foresight MX is now a Bell supported HUMS solution for these aircraft, and available for purchase directly through GPMS or Bell.

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Nov
06
2024

Østnes Helicopters orders 10 Airbus H125s

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Amsterdam - Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, announced a contract for ten Airbus H125s at this year's European Rotors. They will join a fleet of more than 150 H125s in the region, which mainly perform utility and aerial work missions. 

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Nov
06
2024

Leonardo and GDHF sign framework agreement to supply 10 AW189 offshore helicopters

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The world’s most successful super-medium category helicopter is set to further expand its presence in the world market, particularly for offshore transport supporting the energy industry. Leonardo and helicopter leasing company GDHF have signed a Framework Agreement to introduce ten more AW189s in the energy support market, with deliveries expected in the 2027-2029 period. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at European Rotors in Amsterdam today. 

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Nov
06
2024

Bristow and Leonardo finalize long-term support and training agreements for AW139 and AW189 helicopters

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Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Leonardo, a global leader in aerospace, defence & security, announced they have finalized a series of long-term agreements that will enhance global fleet support and training for the AW139 and AW189 helicopters, extending into the next decade. These agreements reinforce the strong relationship between the two companies and provides continued support for operations in key markets.

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Nov
06
2024

CENTUM STRENGTHENS ITS MARKET LEADERSHIP WITH NEW BRAND, UNVEILED AT EUROPEAN ROTORS

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European Rotors, Amsterdam, 06 November 2024 – CENTUM, the specialist in airborne cellular signal intelligence and communications, has today launched its new brand identity, marking a pivotal step in its strategy to enhance its leadership in the global aeronautical mission systems market.

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Nov
06
2024

Global Medical Response to Add Fifteen IFR-Configured Bell 407GXis to its Fleet

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Salt Lake City, Utah (November 5, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for the sale of fifteen Bell 407GXis outfitted with IFR configuration kits to Global Medical Response with an option to purchase nine additional aircraft, bringing its total fleet to 250 Bell helicopters. 

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Nov
05
2024

Signia Aerospace Completes Acquisition of Goodrich Hoist & Winch

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Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the Goodrich Hoist & Winch business, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of helicopter rescue hoists and aircraft cargo winches, from Collins Aerospace, an RTX Corporation business. The company will be rebranded as Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch and will operate within Signia’s Mission Systems business unit alongside brand namesake Onboard Systems International, Lifesaving Systems, and Meeker Aviation.

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Nov
05
2024

Eve, OHI and Revo Collaborate to Develop AAM Ecosystem in Brazil and Successfully Conclude First Simulation of Air Traffic Management

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São Paulo, Brazil. – Nov. 4th, 2024 – Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW), Revo, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platform in Brazil, and its parent company, Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI), announced the conclusion of an urban air traffic simulation in São Paulo as part of a strategic partnership to develop the AAM ecosystem in the city.

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Nov
05
2024

SPECTRUM AEROMED NAMES FARGO JET CENTER AS AUTHORIZED INSTALLATION CENTER

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FARGO, ND USA — Spectrum Aeromed is pleased to announce that Fargo Jet Center (FJC) has been named an Authorized Installation Center for its advanced air medical equipment and solutions. This official designation builds on a successful partnership spanning many years, further expanding the collaboration between the two companies to ensure customers receive certified, high-quality installation and support services for a variety of fixed-wing aircraft platforms.  

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Nov
05
2024

Metro Aviation Orders BETA Technologies’ eVTOL for Medical Transport

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Metro Aviation, the world’s largest family-owned, traditional air medical operator, has placed a deposit-backed order for up to 20 electric vertical takeoff and landing ALIA VTOL aircraft manufactured by electric aerospace company, BETA Technologies. Metro plans to integrate BETA’s ALIA VTOL into its existing network of air medical operations, to ultimately carry out both inter-hospital and scene transports. 

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Nov
05
2024

Bell Celebrates 100 Bell 505s Sold in Europe with Four New Orders in the United Kingdom

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Amsterdam (November 5, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today a signed purchase agreement for the 100th Bell 505 in Europe to be delivered to private operator, Adam Fawsitt. This sale is one of four Bell 505 purchase agreements signed at European Rotors 2024, all for private operators based in the United Kingdom.

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Nov
05
2024

Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion

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Salt Lake City, Utah, 5 November 2024 – Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters in North America.

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Nov
05
2024

Entrol announces the development of a new AW169 simulator, expanding its portfolio to 25 models

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Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced a new milestone with the development of its latest simulator based on the AW169, a modern twin-engine helicopter renowned for its versatility in life-saving missions, including air ambulance, law enforcement, offshore, and executive transport. This new simulator is set to be completed by 2025, reinforcing Entrol’s position as a pioneer in the simulation industry.

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Nov
05
2024

ITALIAN NATIONAL FIRE CORPS TO STRENGTHEN MOUNTAIN RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITIES WITH SPECIALIZED AW139 HELICOPTER CONFIGURATION

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Rome, 05 November 2024 – The Italian National Fire Corps (Vigili del Fuoco, part of the Ministry of the Interior) will introduce eight AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters in a special configuration dedicated to mountain operations and firefighting. These aircraft, which will add to an existing fleet of 28 AW139s, are expected to be delivered starting before the end of 2025, with handover completion before mid-2026, providing a further boost to mountain rescue operations and countering fire across the country.

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Nov
05
2024

Leonardo and Intermountain Health announce milestone acquisitions at the Air Medical Transport Conference in Salt Lake City

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At this year's Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), Leonardo and Intermountain Health, Utah's largest healthcare system and a pioneer in innovative healthcare solutions, announced two significant milestones, Intermountain’ s lease of the first AW109 GrandNew Enhanced Training Device Virtual Extended Reality (ETD VxR) to a customer and the acquisition of an AW109 GrandNew twin-engine helicopter.

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Nov
05
2024

The Netherlands orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

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Paris, 5 November 2024 - The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225Ms. The contract also includes an initial batch of support and services. The agreement was signed by  Vice-Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Head of the Netherlands Command Materiel and IT (COMMIT) agency, and Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters during the Euronaval trade show in Paris. 

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