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Jan
10
2024

Andrew Edgerton Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 10, 2024) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Fairfax County (Virginia) Police Helicopter Division Chief Pilot Andrew Edgerton is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award. This award, sponsored by MD Helicopters, recognizes an individual or organization that has contributed to the promotion and advancement of rotorcraft in support of law enforcement activities. It will be presented Feb. 26, 2024 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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Jan
10
2024

Volo Mission | Cyprus Police Air Unit

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Volo Mission was honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Cyprus Police Air Unit (CPAU) to provide re-current and initial aerial firefighting training for their pilots and aircrews.

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Jan
09
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: EL CENTRO, CA

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AIRCRAFT HOVERING, HEARD A LOUD NOISE, FELT VIBRATING AND LANDED IN A FIELD, EL CENTRO, CA.

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Jan
09
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: REVELSTOKE, BC

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, REVELSTOKE, BC.

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Jan
09
2024

MD Helicopters Announces Record Orders for 2023

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Mesa, Arizona – January 9, 2024: MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) proudly announces record orders for the fiscal year 2023. The company experienced an increase in demand, resulting in the highest number of annual orders since 2008. 

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Jan
09
2024

Catherine Press Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 09, 2024) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Chinook Helicopters CEO Catherine Press as the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award. This award, presented by Hill Air Corporation, recognizes superlative contributions by a helicopter flight instructor or a UAS flight instructor in upholding high standards of professionalism. It will be presented on Feb. 26, 2024 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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Jan
09
2024

Rotor Pro's Bryan Matuskey Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Communications Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 09, 2024) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Rotor Pro magazine Production Team Leader/Videographer Bryan Matuskey as the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Communications Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization achieving the most creative and distinct dissemination of information about the vertical aviation industry. It will be presented on Feb. 26, 2024 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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Jan
08
2024

Michael Sagely Named HAI’s Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 08, 2024) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Michael Sagely, senior pilot with the Air Operations unit of the Los Angeles County (California) Fire Department (LACFD), is the recipient of the 2024 Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year Award. The award recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot or UAS aircraft pilot during the past three years or for extraordinary professionalism over time. It will be presented Feb. 26, 2024 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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Jan
08
2024

Enstrom Announces 2024 Maintenance Training Dates

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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the official dates for its 2024 maintenance training classes. The dates are as follows:

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Jan
08
2024

Capts. Steve Buhagiar and David Sidorski Receive HAI’s Salute to Excellence Matthew S. Zuccaro Land & LIVE Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 08, 2024) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Capts. Steve Buhagiar and David Sidorski as recipients of the Salute to Excellence Matthew S. Zuccaro Land & LIVE Award. This award, presented by HAI in honor of Zuccaro, recognizes outstanding aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, and/or coordinated actions performed by a helicopter pilot(s), flight crew member(s), and/or maintenance personnel during the year. It will be presented on Feb. 26, 2024, at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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Jan
08
2024

Trakka Systems Announces Deployment of Cutting-Edge TLX Searchlight on Italian Carabinieri AW169 Helicopters

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Arla, Sweden – Trakka Systems, a leading provider of mission-critical vision technology for law enforcement and government agencies, today announced the successful deployment of its TrakkaBeam® TLX high-intensity searchlight on the AW169M helicopters used by the Carabinieri national police force of Italy. The Italian Carabinieri have received 5 AW169M’s and the option for 11 additional helicopters in the same configuration.

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Jan
08
2024

Joby and Clay Lacy Partner to Bring First Electric Air Taxi Charger to Southern California

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install Southern California’s first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA.

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Jan
03
2024

Whirly-Girls International Reveal 2024 Scholarship Recipients

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Whirly-Girls International, a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in the helicopter aviation industry, has announced the recipients of the 2024 Whirly-Girls Scholarship Awards.  The scholarships will be awarded February 25, 2024 at the Whirly-Girls Annual Reception during HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, California.  Thanks to the support of aviation leaders, 39 scholarships were bestowed upon deserving female aviators, the largest scholarship program in the helicopter industry.

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Jan
03
2024

Vertical Flight Society Selects Boeing’s Brahmananda Panda for the Prestigious 2024 Nikolsky Lectureship

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Fairfax, Virginia, USA — The Vertical Flight Society, the world’s leading professional society dedicated to advancing vertical flight, announced today that Boeing’s Dr. Brahmananda Panda has been selected for the 2024 Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lectureship. The Lectureship is awarded to “an individual who has a highly distinguished career in vertical flight aircraft research and development and is skilled at communicating technical knowledge and experience.” His Nikolsky Lecture is entitled, “Rotorcraft Aeromechanics Methodology and its Application to Rotor Dynamics, Loads, Vibration and Aeroelastic Stability at Boeing.”

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Jan
03
2024

NTSB Preliminary Report: Sterling City, TX

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On November 29, 2023, about 1430 central standard time, a MD Helicopters Inc. MD600N helicopter, N745MB, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sterling City, Texas. The commercial pilot and the aerial lineman sustained fatal injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 rotorcraft external load flight.

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Jan
03
2024

ARGUS International Honors Naples Aviation

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DENVER, CO (January 3, 2024) Today, ARGUS International honors Naples Aviation as the first Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in North America to receive the ARGUS International Base Operations Audit Certification. 

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Jan
03
2024

Phenix Solutions Unveils New Website Design to Elevate User Experience

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McMinnville, OR, January 3, 2024 - Phenix Solutions proudly announces the highly anticipated launch of their updated website that offers customers and aviation professionals an inviting experience into the Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift UAS world. The new website has a user-friendly, customer-focused design with in-depth information for visitors to learn about Phenix Solutions, the leadership team, and their flagship, the Ultra 2XL. 

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Jan
02
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: DAYTONA BEACH, FL

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AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY A UAS WHILE ON APPROACH, DAYTONA BEACH, FL.

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Jan
02
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: KNIK GLACIER, AK

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DURING LANDING, THE SKID CAUGHT SOME ROCKS CAUSING A DYNAMIC ROLLOVER, KNIK GLACIER, ALASKA.

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Jan
02
2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: WALLAND, TN

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WALLAND, TN: N571CJ, B206 HELICOPTER, EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE ISSUE CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE THEN EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A FARM FIELD. THE TAIL BOOM WAS SNAPPED OFF THE HELICOPTER DUE TO THE FORCED LANDING. NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURIES REPORTED. POB: 6, INJURIES: NONE, DAMAGE: EXTENT UNKNOWN. 12/28/2023 1844Z

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Dec
26
2023

NTSB Final Report: Cornwall, NY

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On October 10, 2021, at 1357 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 II, N637HP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Cornwall, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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Dec
26
2023

NTSB Final Report: Lakeport, CA

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On December 2, 2021, about 1115 Pacific standard time, an experimental amateur-built, Sport Copter Vortex gyroplane, N425RD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lakeport, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The gyroplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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Dec
20
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: HAMMONTON, NJ

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES, HAMMONTON, NJ

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Dec
18
2023

Hillsboro Aviation becomes an authorized Airbus Helicopters Service Center

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HILLSBORO, Oregon (December 18, 2023) – Hillsboro Aviation is pleased to announce it has been designated as an authorized Airbus Helicopters Service Center by Airbus Helicopters. In 2016, Hillsboro was appointed Airbus Helicopter’s first-ever North American commercial sales agent in the aircraft manufacturer’s 47-year history.

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Dec
18
2023

Trakka Systems Helps Elevate Dutch Police Aviation Operations

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Trakka Systems, a leading player in providing critical vision technology to law enforcement and government agencies, has equipped the Dutch Police Aviation Service with state-of-the-art searchlights.

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Dec
18
2023

COPTERSAFETY NOW OFFERING FAA H145 TRAINING

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Coptersafety is pleased to announce the addition of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved H145 Initial, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), and Recurrent training programs to our FAA Part 142 Training Center certification.

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Dec
14
2023

United States Navy And Lockheed Martin Successfully Test Key Capabilities Of Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare System

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BETHESDA, Md. – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) supported a successful government test of the Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) system’s electronic attack capabilities while installed on a U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopter. This marked the first time in the program’s development the system was able to perform engagement testing, demonstrate the ability to deter threats, and quantify system performance, while integrated and controlled by the target platform. 

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Dec
14
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: STORM LAKE, IA

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AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED A BIRS STRIKE THAT PUNCTURED THE WINDSCREEN WHILE ENROUTE TO A PATIENT PICKUP AT SLB. PILOT SUSTAINTED A STRIKE TO THE HEAD DURING THE EVENT.

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Dec
14
2023

LEONARDO CELEBRATES 700TH HELICOPTER DELIVERY FROM US PRODUCTION LINE

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Philadelphia, 14 December 2023 – In November, the 700th American-made helicopter was delivered from Leonardo ‘s production line in Philadelphia, representing an enormous milestone achievement in the United States that speaks to the technical maturity of its industrial operations in the U.S. The actual 700th aircraft, an AW119Kx single engine, was delivered to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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Dec
14
2023

Airbus Helicopters and German Armed Forces sign largest H145M contract

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Donauwörth – The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for the H145M and consequently the largest for the HForce weapon management system. The contract also includes seven years of support and services, ensuring optimal entry into service. The German Army will receive fifty-seven helicopters, while the Luftwaffe's special forces will receive five.

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