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Oct
23
2024
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Las Vegas, NV (October 22, 2024) – The FAA has issued a final rule for the qualifications, training, and operational requirements for pilots and instructors flying powered-lift aircraft, which combine characteristics of airplanes and helicopters. This rule is a key step toward advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, which include air taxis and cargo delivery, becoming a reality in the US National Airspace System.
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Oct
22
2024
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation took part in a friendly welding competition on October 9, with all proceeds going to benefit Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. As part of the first ever “Welding Rodeo,” five professional teams and two high school teams were given eight hours to create a welded sculpture on the NWTC Marinette campus.
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Oct
22
2024
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Richmond, B.C. (October 22, 2024): Online charter flight booking service Airble is excited to announce its new partnership with Helijet International Inc. to offer even more non-stop travel choices for private charter passengers seeking to fly in comfort and convenience.
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Oct
22
2024
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, Oct. 16, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is proud to announce its submission of a declaration of compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Safety Management System (SMS) under 14 CFR Part 5. This compliance, which applies to both Part 91 and Part 135 operations, makes Air Methods one of the first air medical providers to meet the same level of rigorous standards applied to airlines.
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Oct
22
2024
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Washington, D.C. (October 22, 2024) –The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) is on the cusp of launching a Peer Pilot Program, aimed at providing helicopter pilots and crewmembers a safe and confidential space to navigate personal challenges. This volunteer-driven initiative offers free peer support, creating an environment where aviation professionals can find guidance and support from those who understand the unique stresses of their profession.
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Oct
22
2024
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Santa Cruz, CA, October 22, 2024, Oct 22, 2024 — Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today welcomed the release of new rules designed to enable the operation of Joby’s revolutionary aircraft in the United States.
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Oct
21
2024
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Fort Worth, Texas – 10/21/2024 – Helicopter Institute is excited to announce the addition of a Bell 429 helicopter to its fleet, enhancing its commitment to the Beyond Factory Training initiative. The Bell 429 is known for its advanced technology, versatility, and reliability.
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Oct
21
2024
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Burlington, MA (October 21, 2024) – Expanding its pioneering Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, Campbell Police Department (CPD) is the first in California, using optical and radar sensors, to incorporate radar in a Part 91.113(b) waiver request to conduct single-person operations, which requires only one operator for flight operations. Adding radar also allows Campbell PD to operate without human visual observers at night.
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Dedrone by Axon
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Oct
21
2024
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK RADIO TOWER, CRASHED AND POST CRASH FIRE, HOUSTON, TX.
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Oct
18
2024
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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES ON THE RUNWAY, NORTH EAST, PA.
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Oct
18
2024
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Fort Erie – The government of Nova Scotia has placed an order for four Airbus H125 helicopters to be used by the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, confirming a full fleet renewal.
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Oct
17
2024
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Tokyo, 17/10/2024 – Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are celebrating 20 years of successful collaboration in the Japanese helicopter market. This longstanding partnership started in 2004 has strongly contributed to reshape and modernize the Japan’s helicopter fleet, with the introduction of latest generation rotorcraft models which have greatly benefited the widest scope of market applications and segments. Since then, the partners have jointly supplied 83 helicopters in the 5 to 9 ton weight categories to national, local and private operators, and 12 additional units are already contracted and scheduled for delivery before the end of 2024 and in 2025-2026.
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Oct
17
2024
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KELOWNA, BC, October 17, 2024 - SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (Satcom), has recently announced that Shane Sullivan has been appointed to its executive management team as the Vice President of Operations.
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Oct
17
2024
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Tokyo, Japan (October 16, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, named Japan General Aviation Service (JGAS) as the new Bell 505 authorized reseller for the Japanese market. This appointment aims to continue the model's momentum in the key Asian market.
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Oct
17
2024
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Fort Erie – The government of Nova Scotia has placed an order for four Airbus H125 helicopters to be used by the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, confirming a full fleet renewal.
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Oct
16
2024
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has received a $6 million award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install the company’s ALIAS/MATRIX™ flight autonomy system onto the U.S. Army’s experimental fly-by-wire UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter. Designated MX, the upgraded aircraft will enable the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to test and evaluate a wide range of autonomy capabilities, from single pilot operation to fully uninhabited flight.
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Oct
16
2024
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The pilot reported that he was conducting agricultural spray operations at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that he was distracted by ground vehicle traffic and the helicopter struck a wire. He lowered the collective, and the helicopter impacted the field. The helicopter rolled forward and came to rest on the left side of the fuselage. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor system and the tail boom separated.
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Oct
16
2024
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OWEGO, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2024 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has received a contract from the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office (with the Apache Sensors Product Office having responsibility for the management of the program) to develop the Gen 3 Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) / Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) APR-48B system for the U.S. Army’s Apache helicopter fleet.
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Oct
16
2024
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AIRCRAFT MAST MOMENT EXCEEDANCE DURING LANDING, HAYDENTOWN, PA.
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PA
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Oct
16
2024
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At Japan Aerospace (Tokyo, 16-18 October) Toho Air Service, Co., Ltd., Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, Co., Ltd. and Leonardo signed a contract for the supply of an additional Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for Tokyo-Ai land shuttle services. The aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2025.
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Oct
15
2024
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Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™, the world's first universal operating system for flight, today announced the appointment of Jerry Meyer, former CEO of ICON Aircraft, as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead the company’s shift towards certification, commercialization, and their second SkyOS-enabled aircraft.
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Oct
15
2024
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Metro Aviation has appointed Brady Carpenter as Director of Safety. Brady joined Metro Aviation in 2016 as an Operational Control Specialist before joining the Safety Department as the Flight Operations Quality Assurance Analyst in 2017. He was then promoted to Assistant Director of Safety in 2018. He has been instrumental in mining data from the IRIS system and implementing changes to the operations manual and training manual to strengthen safety.
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Oct
14
2024
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Madrid, October 14th, 2024 - Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has successfully installed a Bell 429 FTD Level 2 simulator for the Tunisian National Guard. The project, conducted in collaboration with Amentum, a renowned U.S.-based government and aerospace services provider, was part of a public tender. This installation reinforces Entrol’s standing as a key provider of specialized simulators for critical mission training.
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Oct
11
2024
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(Pittsburgh PA 10/11/2024) – QAI Aviation, a leader in innovative aviation solutions, announced today a significant expansion of its operations through a recent asset purchase that includes expanded hangar space at Rostaver Airport. The new space expands the company's footprint by an additional 15 thousand square feet, giving the company around 100 thousand square feet of hangar space.
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Oct
11
2024
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Snyder, TX, Oct. 10, 2024 – When patients need help breathing while on an emergency air medical flight, Native Air 39 in Snyder is equipped with the best equipment to help. They are the only air medical program in the area with a Hamilton T1 ventilator and Hamilton H900 humidifier, which provide ICU-level care before the patient ever reaches a hospital.
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Oct
11
2024
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Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, will be showcasing its latest Bell 412 FTD Level 3 simulator at European Rotors 2024. The simulator, specifically purchased by Global Helicopter Service (GHS), will be presented during the event to demonstrate its advanced features and training capabilities. The Bell 412 FTD 3 is a state-of-the-art device, equipped specifically for the show with a new cylindrical LED visual system and a customized ENVISION database focused on Italy and South Africa, ensuring an immersive and realistic training experience.
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Oct
10
2024
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR DURING LANDING AND IMPACTED TERRAIN, KAMAS, UT.
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Oct
10
2024
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Marignane, 10 October 2024 - Airbus Helicopters and its partners have conducted a full scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed as part of a project funded by the European Union and code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network.
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Oct
08
2024
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UAVOS is excited to introduce the newest addition to its servos line - the SDLM-04B Linear Servo Actuator. The SDLM-04B is engineered for applications that demand high forces and long-term reliability. With its robust construction and powerful side-by-side motor and gearbox design, this actuator sets a new standard for performance and versatility, making it an excellent choice for multiple industries including unmanned aircraft.
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Oct
08
2024
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Perth, 08 Oct 2024 – Two Airbus H175 helicopters have officially entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, supporting their offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations.
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H175
PHI Aviation
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