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Sep
06
2024
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Torrance, CA – September 5, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, obtained FAA approval to double the service life on specific Robinson R66 helicopter components from 2,000 to 4,000 hours. This approval, backed by previously approved data and structural testing, will help operators reduce maintenance costs, enhance reliability, lower operating costs by 6%, and reduce hourly reserve for overhauls by 25%.
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Sep
05
2024
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KIELCE, Poland, Sept. 5, 2024 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services.
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Sep
04
2024
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São Paulo, Brazil (September 4, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful delivery of a customized Bell 505 to All Motors Brazil, a Brazilian luxury automotive dealership.
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Sep
04
2024
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Torrance, CA – September 4, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, appointed Randall Schaffer as Vice President of Customer Success. In this new role, Schaffer will oversee all customer service initiatives, focusing on enhancing the overall experience for Robinson helicopter owners and operators through customer support, repair and overhaul teams, and more.
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Robinson Helicopter Company
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Sep
03
2024
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SANTA CLARA, CA, September 3, 2024 – Today Archer Aviation announced that it has completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing the 400 test flight goal it set for 2024 approximately four months ahead of schedule.
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Aug
28
2024
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Madrid, August 28th, 2024 - As wildfire season intensifies across the Northern Hemisphere, Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and FFS flight simulators, has proudly announced the launch of its enhanced firefighting training simulator capabilities, now available for all Entrol mission-capable simulators.
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Aug
28
2024
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WASHINGTON (August 27, 2024) — The National Transportation Safety Board found Tuesday that a West Virginia former military helicopter crash that killed six was caused in part by the operator’s inadequate inspections and a lack of FAA oversight.
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Aug
28
2024
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 people who violated federal drone regulations. The FAA issued the fines between October 2022 and June 2024.
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Aug
28
2024
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Fairfax, Virginia, USA, Aug. 28, 2024 — On Sept. 17-18, 2024, the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is hosting its 8th Workshop on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Infrastructure at the US Navy Memorial Visitor Center in downtown Washington, DC. The workshop is focused on understanding and developing infrastructure to support electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and is being held in support of the efforts by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry to develop eVTOL vertiports.
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Advanced Air Mobility
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Aug
28
2024
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LISBOA, 28 August 2024 – Avincis has today taken delivery of two five-bladed H145 aircraft at the Airbus facility in Donauwörth, Germany.
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Aug
27
2024
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Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, recently completed a successful seven-hour flight test of its fuel-cell-powered small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS), SKIRON-XLE. The test flight, conducted at an airfield in Virginia, represents a significant advancement in flight endurance for the Group 2 platform.
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Aug
26
2024
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AIRCRAFT WAS LANDING TO PICK UP PATIENT AND MAIN ROTOR CONTACTED TREES, OAKLEY, MI.
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MI
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Aug
26
2024
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AIRCRAFT MISSED THE LANDING ON THE REFUELING TRUCK AND CRASHED, NEWTON, TX.
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Aug
23
2024
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On July 29, 2024 about 1330 central standard time, a Bell 206-B3 Helicopter, N94XA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nashua, Iowa. 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
23
2024
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On September 4, 2022, at 0757 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 407, N687AM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mount Baldy, California. The pilot was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight.
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Aug
23
2024
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, Aug. 21, 2024 – Air Methods, the leading air medical services provider, announced today that it has been awarded the Customer Impact Award from Workato, the leading enterprise orchestration platform, in recognition of its commitment to setting a higher standard for enterprise orchestration and integration.
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Aug
22
2024
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UAVOS partnered with its client to test UAVOS' autopilot system using computer vision. UAVOS' Engineering Service supported this testing with its advanced avionics system integrated into its unmanned helicopter. The use of computer vision in drone navigation systems is an advanced approach that aims to set up new standards for autonomous drone navigation and safety.
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Aug
22
2024
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Fort Worth, Texas (August 22, 2023) – Schweizer, manufacturer of the proven Schweizer S300, S300CBi, and S333 helicopters, is pleased to welcome Helix Av as a new Schweizer Sales and Service Center. Based at Kent International Airport in Manston, England, with a sales and maintenance location in Berkshire, Helix Av now provides Schweizer-authorized aircraft and parts sales, maintenance services, and support for customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Aug
22
2024
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archer Aviation this week announced that it has now closed on $220M of this $230M of additional capital raised since the end of Q2, with $10M remaining in the form of a committed investment from Stellantis that remains subject to shareholder approval which is expected to occur later this year.
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Aug
21
2024
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Chicago, Illinois (August 21, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of one Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi aircraft for the Chicago Police Department. The three aircraft will join the Helicopter Operations Unit’s existing fleet of all-Bell aircraft.
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Aug
20
2024
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OWEGO, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2024 – The U.S. Marine Corps formally accepted the 23rd and final next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT) in recent ceremonies here, marking a significant milestone for the company whose aircraft have flown every U.S. president since 1957.
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Aug
20
2024
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AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AT THE 2800 FOOT LEVEL OF MT GOODE AND ROLLED ONTO LEFT SIDE, CHUGACH, AK.
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Aug
20
2024
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AIRCRAFT ON START-UP, THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT WAS DAMAGED, HONOLULU, HI.
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Aug
20
2024
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AIRCRAFT DAMAGE TO TAIL ROTOR AND MAIN ROTOR DISCOVERED ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, OAKRIDGE, OR.
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Aug
20
2024
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COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – August 20, 2024: The Jeff Pino Foundation (JPF) is pleased to announce the selection of five scholarship recipients from the 2024 high school graduating class. Each recipient has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to either pursue a college degree in an aviation-related field, obtain a pilot’s license, or earn a certificate in aircraft maintenance.
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Aug
20
2024
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North Vancouver, BC – August 20, 2024 – BOOST Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo (HEC) Systems, Personal Carrying Device Systems (PCDS), and related training services, continues to expand its offerings by adding new kits and equipment to its portfolio. Recently, BOOST Systems acquired the AS350 Replacement Heater Line Kit STC from RAMM Aerospace.
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Aug
19
2024
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to invite mechanics and pilots to join the upcoming Enstrom maintenance training courses the weeks of September 23(for piston models) and September 30 (for turbine models). Each course will run for five days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. These classes are the final set of courses scheduled for 2024. Course dates for 2025 will be announced soon.
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Aug
19
2024
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Fairfax, Virginia, USA, Aug. 20, 2024 — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the release of the 42nd Annual Student Design Competition (SDC) Request for Proposal. The annual SDC sponsorship rotates between Airbus, Bell, Boeing, Leonardo, Sikorsky and the US Army Research Lab.
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Aug
15
2024
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archer Aviation Inc. announced today it has delivered its first Midnight aircraft to the USAF to evaluate as part of its AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142M*.
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Aug
15
2024
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Nashua, New Hampshire (August 13, 2024): Rotor Technologies, Inc., announces two new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the 2025 model year: Airtruck, a utility UAV with 1,000+ lbs of payload and Sprayhawk, an agricultural UAV with 110-gallon capacity. Introductory pricing for both aircraft is less than $1,000,000.
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