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Mar
25
2024

Vertical Flight Society Announces 2024 Lichten Award Winners

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Fairfax, Virginia, March 25, 2024 — The Vertical Flight Society today announced the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical award. The overall winner will be recognized at the Grand Awards Breakfast on Thursday, May 9, 2024, during the Society’s 80th Annual Forum & Technology Display in Montréal, Québec, Canada. 

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Mar
21
2024

AviationManuals Talks About the Number One Risk to Flight Operators

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(Rockville, Maryland, March 20th, 2023) –The leading provider of safety management and compliance solutions, AviationManuals, annually compiles common risk data from thousands of flight operators’ inputs into the company’s risk assessment tool, ARCrisk. This data is then analyzed in-house to determine the most effective ways to mitigate risks. For the second year in a row, low flight time has emerged as the top risk faced by operators in their day-to-day operations.

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Mar
21
2024

Universal Avionics Presents Outstanding Dealer Award Winners at AEA 2024

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Tucson, Arizona – March 20, 2024 – Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, announces the winners of its Outstanding Dealer Award at the 67th Annual AEA International Convention and Expo in Dallas, TX. This award recognizes authorized dealers who exemplify exceptional service, sales achievement, and a commitment to supporting high-quality customer experiences. 

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Mar
21
2024

Rotor Technologies and Robinson Helicopter Company Collaborate on Uncrewed Helicopter Technology

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Torrance, California and Nashua, New Hampshire (March 20, 2024): Rotor Technologies, Inc. and Robinson Helicopter Company jointly displayed the R550X, an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II, at Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California.

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Mar
20
2024

FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching

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WASHINGTON —The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2024 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 27. 

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Mar
20
2024

Rotor Technologies and Robinson Helicopter Company Collaborate on Uncrewed Helicopter Technology

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Torrance, California and Nashua, New Hampshire (March 20, 2024): Rotor Technologies, Inc. and Robinson Helicopter Company jointly displayed the R550X, an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II, at Helicopter Association International's (HAI) Heli-Expo in Anaheim, California.

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Mar
19
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: PORT LAVACA, TX

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AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD EMERGENCY LANDING ON PILOT'S OWN PROPERTY DUE TO ENGINE ISSUES, PORT LAVACA, TX.

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Mar
19
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: RALSTON PEAK, CA

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AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD LANDING, RALSTON PEAK, CA.

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Mar
19
2024

Joby Widens USAF Partnership, Will Deliver Two eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill AFB

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (“AFB”) in 2025 as part of the Company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force.

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Mar
19
2024

REISER Simulation and Training GmbH Achieves World's First Qualification for Airbus H145 D3 Helicopter Full-Flight Simulator

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Stavanger, Norway, February 2024 - REISER Simulation and Training announces a groundbreaking milestone in aviation simulation excellence. The company proudly reveals that they have secured the distinction of being the very first to obtain Level D qualification for the Airbus H145 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) in the D3 version. 

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Mar
18
2024

Contour Helicopters and Voxelis Canada Corporation Partner to Accelerate Firefighting Technology with VoxVision AI Edge Computing

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LANGLEY, BC - March 18, 2024 - Contour Helicopters Ltd. (“Contour”) and Voxelis Canada Corporation (“Voxelis”) announced today that Contour is joining the Voxelis Early Customer Adoption Program as a technology launch partner for the Voxelis VoxVision system.  VoxVision is an AI-enabled vision and data collection platform that will evolve and expand the utility of the helicopter using the latest generation of onboard AI computing and deep learning.

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Tags: Contour Helicopters Pegasus Aero
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Mar
18
2024

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF THE R22; GENERATIONS OF PILOTS LEARN TO FLY IN A ROBINSON R22

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Torrance, California – March 18, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, celebrates the 45th anniversary of its iconic two-seat R22 helicopter. On March 16, 1979, Robinson received FAA certification for the R22, which has been enshrined in the Smithsonian Museum since September 2004.

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Mar
18
2024

FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification

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WASHINGTON - Pilots who operate drones that are required to be registered must comply with the Remote ID Rule. 

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Mar
14
2024

ARGUS International certifies Sterling Aviation Services and Welcomes them to the ARGUS Certified Training Program

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DENVER, CO (March 13, 2024) - Identifying and recognizing organizations that contribute to safety in Air Charter Operations has long been ARGUS International’s goal. For over twenty years, the ARGUS Ratings have been the benchmark that charter operators strive to achieve. But safety doesn’t just come from the operators. There are training organizations that meet the highest standards of the industry that contribute significantly to the thousands of corporate aviation flights, every day. The ARGUS Certified Training Program is designed to identify and recognize these industry leading training providers.

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Mar
14
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: KNOX CITY, TX

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AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER ON TAKEOFF, KNOX CITY, TX.

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Mar
13
2024

Honda Airways Purchases Its First Bell 505 Helicopter in Japan

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Singapore (March 12, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of a Bell 505 helicopter to Honda Airways in Japan.

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Mar
13
2024

AVIDYNE ANNOUNCES LPV UPGRADE FOR FALCON 50 WITH DUAL ATLAS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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Melbourne, FL. – March 11, 2024-– Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems for general aviation and business aircraft announced a dual Avidyne Atlas Flight Management System upgrade for the Dassault Falcon 50, providing fully-coupled GPS approach capability, including LPV, LP, LNAV/VNAV and LNAV-only, extending the useful life of these venerable aircraft without the need for costly replacement of the legacy Collins ProLine system. The installation of the dual ATLAS FMS/ GPS/ NAV/ COM systems in the Falcon 50 was completed by SAB Aviaçâo in Brazil with a field approval.

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Mar
13
2024

BOOST Systems receives FAA STC for Airbus H125/AS350 Quick Release CARGO BASKET

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North Vancouver, BC – March 12, 2024 – Boost Systems continues to expand its mission equipment offering and is pleased to announce their H125/AS350 Quick Release Cargo Basket and Boarding Step are now FAA Approved.  

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Mar
12
2024

Japan's First Designer Series Bell 429 Helicopter Sold to Japan General Aviation Service Group

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Fort Worth, Texas (March 11, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement for Japan’s first Designer Series Bell 429 helicopter to Japan General Aviation Service (JGAS). JGAS is a leading Japanese aerospace organization offering aircraft sales and aftermarket support services.

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Mar
12
2024

Archer and Falcon Aviation to Jointly Develop Vertiport Network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the Launch of Flying Car Operations in UAE as Soon as 2025

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric flying cars, announced today that Falcon Aviation, a prominent Aviation Services Operator in the UAE, has been selected as their vertiport infrastructure partner for critical locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a significant step towards launching Archer's Midnight flying car with Falcon Aviation in the UAE and across the MENA region as soon as 2025.

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Mar
11
2024

Bell Announces Weapon Systems Integration Lab

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Arlington, TX (March 11, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the Grand Opening of its Weapon System’s Integration Lab (WSIL) in Arlington, TX. The state-of-the-art facility will aid in in the safe, rapid, and efficient integration and test of a next generation fly-by-wire tiltrotor and mission systems using a modular open systems approach (MOSA) for the United States Army’s Future Long- Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). 

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Mar
11
2024

SEI WELCOMES THE HONOURABLE PIERRE POILIEVRE TO ITS MANUFACTURING FACILITY

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Delta, B.C. – On Thursday, March 07, 2024, the management and staff of SEI Industries were delighted to host a visit from the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Official Opposition for Canada as well as the Hon. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Hon. Bob Zimmer, Hon. Senator Yonah Martin, and candidate Jessy Sahota. The visit included a talk and tour of the company’s manufacturing facility in Delta, B.C.

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Mar
11
2024

COPTERSAFETY PREMIERES DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM “FROM THE GROUND UP” AT HAI HELI-EXPO

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Anaheim, California – Coptersafety premieres “From the Ground Up” – a captivating documentary short film about helicopter pilots – at HAI Heli-Expo 2024.

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Mar
11
2024

NTSB Preliminary Report: Halloran Springs, CA

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On February 9, 2024, about 2208 Pacific standard time, an Airbus Helicopters EC 130B4 helicopter, N130CZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Halloran Springs, California. The two pilots and four passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by Orbic Air, LLC, as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand flight.

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Mar
11
2024

NTSB Preliminary Report: Hana, HI

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Hana, HI

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Mar
08
2024

Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO Leasing sign for six H175 helicopters

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Marignane, 8 March 2024 – Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise belonging to China's Guangdong Province, have signed a contract for six H175 helicopters.

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Mar
08
2024

COPTERSAFETY EXPANSION OF THEIR FAA PROGRAM

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Coptersafety has been actively expanding their FAA training program to provide more training opportunities to FAA-licensed pilots from around the globe.

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Mar
07
2024

AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM CELEBRATES FLIGHT AND OUTER SPACE THIS SUMMER

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March 7, 2024 - West Chester, PA – Outer space has always fascinated humans. Ancient cultures have created architectural marvels mapping the night sky, as well as other celestial events. Modern people have accelerated space exploration since the first artificial satellite was launched in 1957.

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Mar
07
2024

PHI MRO SERVICES RECEIVES EASA CERTIFICATION

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LAFAYETTE, La. (March 7, 2024) – PHI MRO Services, a leader in maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification to provide services as a Part 145 Maintenance Organization. EASA is responsible for aviation safety throughout the European Union (EU).

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Mar
07
2024

Vertical Flight Society Announces 2024 Individual Recipients of Its Prestigious Awards

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Fairfax, VA, March 6, 2024 — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the 2024 individual recipients of its prestigious awards program. Since its establishment in 1944, the VFS awards program has paid tribute to the outstanding leaders of vertical flight and served as a catalyst for stimulating technological advances. This year’s winners will be recognized at the Grand Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 9, 2024, during the Society’s 80th Annual Forum and Technology Display in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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