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Apr
01
2025
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Fairfax, Virginia, March 28, 2025 — The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical award. The overall winner will be recognized during the Society’s 81st Annual Forum & Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA (www.vtol.org/forum), as part of the Opening General Session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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Apr
01
2025
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Aurora, Oregon – March 31, 2025 – Columbia Helicopters (“Columbia”) is pleased to announce the renewal of its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. (“CMC”) in Turkey. This marks Columbia's fifth consecutive fire season supporting Turkey’s national wildfire response, reinforcing a strong partnership with both CMC and the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry.
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Mar
28
2025
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While performing an aerial application flight, the pilot was tasked with identifying the target vegetation and then spraying the applicant. The pilot had performed a reconnaissance of the general area and was aware of the powerlines nearby. He stated that it was getting late in the day and the sun was now setting to the west. After making a spray run, the pilot pulled up but had misjudged his distance from the power lines and did not see them clearly, possibly due to sun blindness. The helicopter collided with the power lines, impacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot sustained head and chest injuries. He stated that his head injuries would not have occurred had he worn a helmet. His helmet had been stolen from his helicopter about 10 days prior to the accident and with only 20 days left to spray opted to fly without one until he could purchase a replacement.
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Lexington
NE
NTSB Report
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Mar
28
2025
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On January 20, 2024, about 2323 central standard time, a Bell 206 L3+ helicopter, N295AE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hydro, Oklahoma. The pilot, flight nurse, and flight paramedic were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 positioning flight.
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Mar
28
2025
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The accident flight, a night visual flight rules positioning flight, originated at an off-airport landing site the pilot had landed the helicopter at two days before the accident. An onboard image recorder captured the accident flight, which was the first flight of the day for the pilot. The video revealed that after a normal preflight inspection and run-up, the pilot initiated a near-vertical (straight-up) takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot stated aloud that it was too dark, and the helicopter began flying in an uncoordinated manor.
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CROYDON
NH
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Mar
28
2025
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Friday, March 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON – As required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented Section 803 Data Privacy, that allows private aircraft owners to request to keep certain ownership information, like their name and address, private and not publicly available on FAA websites.
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Mar
28
2025
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Victoria, Australia (28 March 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is proud to be celebrating Kestrel Aviation’s 40th anniversary. As the operator of Australia’s largest Bell medium-twin fleet and the preeminent leader in aerial firefighting, Kestrel Aviation has been proudly protecting Australian communities for four decades, partnering and providing fire and emergency management agencies across the country with world-class service and support.
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Mar
28
2025
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – March 28, 2025 – As National Doctor Day approaches, Air Methods takes the opportunity to celebrate and honor the dedicated physicians who form the backbone of its patient care system. Air Methods physicians play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality healthcare to patients across the country.
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Mar
28
2025
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is proud to announce the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Adam Richardson to President & CEO of Enstrom. Former President Todd Tetzlaff will remain an integral part of Enstrom’s core leadership team, becoming Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Global Relations.
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Mar
27
2025
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(Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics recently worked with QAI Aviation (QAI) to equip Life Flight’s EC135 with new tactical equipment at QAI’s hangar outside of Pittsburgh.
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Mar
27
2025
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Auckland, New Zealand — March 27, 2025— TracPlus, the leading provider of mission-critical intelligence for aerial firefighting operations, today announced the appointment of John O’Hara as its new Chief Executive Officer. With deep expertise in the aviation and technology sectors, O’Hara’s leadership will drive TracPlus’ continued innovation, ensuring aerial firefighting agencies and operators have access to the most advanced, reliable, and effective mission management solutions.
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Mar
27
2025
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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A FOOTBALL FIELD AFTER A CHIP DETECTOR WARNING
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FAA Accident Report
SMITHERS
WV
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Mar
27
2025
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PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2025—U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.
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Mar
27
2025
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Victoria, Australia (March 27, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced Toll Aviation, with the Government of South Australia, has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 429s to support the South Australia Police (SAPOL) aerial capability. Upon the aircraft delivery, SAPOL will become Australia’s third law enforcement agency to integrate this model into its fleet. Operations are scheduled to commence on 1 October 2027.
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Mar
27
2025
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ADDIS ABABA, March 27, 2025 – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch Edition” program. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a proud member of Star Alliance, operates an extensive global network, serving over 140 international destinations across five continents. The two will now work to bring an all-electric air taxi network to the region using Archer’s Midnight aircraft.
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Mar
27
2025
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Fairfax, Virginia, March 27, 2025 — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its prestigious group awards. Since 1944, the VFS Awards program has recognized excellence in vertical flight and served as a catalyst for innovation and advancement in the field. This year’s honorees will be celebrated during the Grand Awards Banquet on May 22, 2025, as part of the 81st Annual Forum and Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia (www.vtol.org/forum). This premier event will bring together leading experts and industry professionals to celebrate excellence in vertical flight.
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Mar
27
2025
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North Vancouver, BC – March 27, 2025 – BOOST Systems is strengthening its support for utility operators by becoming the Exclusive Representative for Canada and USA of the CLOUDBURST FIRE BUCKET.
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Mar
27
2025
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Geelong, Australia, 27 March 2025 – Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the deployment and operational integration of the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system.
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Mar
26
2025
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AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER DURING TAKEOFF FROM RAMP
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FAA Accident Report
HOBBS
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Mar
26
2025
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high.
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Mar
26
2025
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Victoria, Australia (March 26, 2025) – Nautilus Aviation’s Bell 407GXi fleet has now accumulated more than 6,300 successful flight hours, doubling its tally in a space of less than 12 months.
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Mar
26
2025
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Geelong, Australia, 25 March 2025 – New Zealand’s Search and Rescue Services (SRSL) has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters to bolster its emergency medical services (EMS) operations.
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Mar
26
2025
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Nikosia, Cyprus, 26 March 2025 – Airbus has delivered the first two of six H145M helicopters to the Republic of Cyprus, with the remaining deliveries to follow later this year. The helicopters will be operated by the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus.
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Mar
24
2025
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TORRANCE, CA – March 21, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), in collaboration with the Torrance Airport Association (TAA) and Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), will host the 7th annual STEM Day on March 21, 2025, at Robinson Helicopter. This year’s event will welcome nearly 200 middle and high school students across TUSD, a testament to the growing interest in STEM education within the community. STEM Day will feature immersive, hands-on learning experiences designed to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and ultimately careers in aviation here in the city of Torrance.
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Robinson Helicopter Company
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Mar
24
2025
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING AND COLLAPSED THE SKIDS IN A NON-MOVEMENT AREA
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ATLANTA
FAA Accident Report
GA
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Mar
24
2025
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Victoria, Australia (March 24, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced, at the Avalon Australian International Airshow, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has entered into a second service provision contract for QPS POLAIR services for three additional Bell 429s, which will expand the number of Bell helicopters in its current fleet to six.
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Bell
Bell 429
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Mar
21
2025
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AIRCRAFT AUTOGYRO MURRIETA/TEMECULA, CA (F70): N157P, AUTOGYRO, STALLED AND CRASHED IN A FIELD ON ABOUT A 1 MILE FINAL FOR RUNWAY 18. POB: 1, INJURIES: MINOR, DAMAGE: SUBSTANTIAL. 03/20/2025 2000Z
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CA
FAA Accident Report
MURRIETA
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Mar
20
2025
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(Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics recently worked with QAI Aviation (QAI) to equip Life Flight’s EC135 with new tactical equipment at QAI’s hangar outside of Pittsburgh.
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Airbus
Dallas Avionics
EC135
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Mar
20
2025
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AIRCRAFT STRUCK POWERLINES WHILE CONDUCTING AGRICULTURAL SPRAY OPERATIONS AND SUBSEQUENTLY IMPACTED TERRAIN, DAYTON, WA.
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FAA Accident Report
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Mar
20
2025
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – March 19, 2025 – Air Methods, a leader in air medical transport, proudly announces a milestone in its critical care education efforts with the release of the 50th episode of its highly successful Air Methods Prehospital Education (AMPED) podcast. Launched in February 2021, the AMPED podcast has become a trusted voice in the critical care and air medical transport industry, offering listeners in-depth insights, stories, and expert opinions from professionals in the field.
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