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Photo of the Spruce Goose from the Evergreen Aviation andamp; Space MuseumOn Nov. 2, 1947 the
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On Nov. 2, 1929 at Curtiss Field in New York, there were 117 licensed women pilots and many gathered
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A pilot spent nearly eight hours on the wing of his Cessna 172 in the Florida Everglades waiting for
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Fort Worth, TX (Nov. 1, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 429s by Delaware State Police (DSP). In addition to law enforcement operations, the Bell 429 will also aid in the completion of emergency medical services and search-and-rescue operations.
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The FAA updated its guidance on the potential adverse effects of radio altimeters from 5G C-Band
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VANCOUVER, B.C. (October 31, 2023) – Helijet International Inc., North America’s largest and longest-standing helicopter airline, today announced plans to become the first Canadian air carrier to provide passenger and cargo services using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft after placing firm orders for ALIA eVTOL aircraft from BETA Technologies. Helijet President and CEO Danny Sitnam and BETA Sales Director Skye Carapetyan made the announcement with British Columbia Premier David Eby at Helijet’s Victoria Harbour Heliport.
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Alaska Airlines debuted its newest themed aircraft, covered in colorful images of beloved characters
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One boy lived out his aviation dreams by becoming a pilot for the day with the 56th Fighter Wing at
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A grand jury in Utah has indicted First Officer Jonathan J. Dunn for interfering with the crew of a
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Photo credit to FAA.govOne pilot radioed, "that plane has just started to do a big, huge plunge";
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31
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Fort Worth, TX (Oct. 31, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, has added two additional Bell 407GXi helicopters and plans to accept delivery of an additional Bell 429 in December. With 22 Bell aircraft, Life Flight Network is the largest air medical operator of Bell helicopters in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
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Marignane, 31 October 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction génerale de l’armement), and the French Navy, have tested the SDAM demonstrator (Système de Drone Aérien Marine/ Naval Aerial Drone System) from a multi-mission frigate (FREMM). The trials took place on board the French Navy frigate, Provence in the Mediterranean Sea between the 2nd and the 9th of October. The vessel had previously been adapted by Naval Group to operate the SDAM. These sea trials were arranged to demonstrate the system’s high performance from an operational warship and the SDAM’s capabilities for surveillance and intelligence missions.
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While aircraft sellers played the role of bully on the schoolyard in the months right after the
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A new image of the B-21 at Palmade posted on Reddit by user u/Folding_WhiteTable seems to show
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On Tuesday Gulfstream announced it completed its latest expansion with a Savannah-based precision
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Wheels Up announced its new corporate program, Up for Business, on Tuesday. The new program is meant
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31
2023
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The Polish Land Forces has taken delivery of their first two AW149 helicopters during a ceremony held at the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade in Tomaszów Mazowiecki yesterday, where they are entering service 15 months after the contract signing.
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The European Business Aviation Association welcomes Holger Krahmer as the new Secretary-General,
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During a thunderstorm in Victoria, Canada a HeliJet Sikorsky S-76 was struck by lightning, dropping
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The Draughon-Miller Airport in Texas has a mission to become the airport of choice for all general
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Oct
30
2023
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On September 9, 2023, about 1345 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 212 helicopter, N873HL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Balch Camp, California. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 firefighting flight.
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30
2023
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On October 8, 2023, about 1932 eastern daylight time, a Bell 407 helicopter, N802JR, was involved in an accident near Croydon, New Hampshire. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by JBI Helicopter Services under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a positioning flight.
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30
2023
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IDENTIFICATION Date: 28-OCT-23 Time: 13:46:00Z Regis#: N964SH
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30
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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON THE SHORELINE, ISABELA, PR
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30
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Leonardo announced an order today for three AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters by Monroe Country in Florida. These aircraft will be operated by Trauma Star, a joint effort of Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and will provide air ambulance support across the Florida Keys from Lower Keys Medical Center and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. These AW139s will be delivered from Leonardo’s FAA-Certified Part 21 Production Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between the end of 2024 and early 2025, after which it will undergo dedicated mission customization before replacing the County’s existing fleet.
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Witness a special flying demo with the very rare de Havilland FB.MkVI "Mosquito" aircraft, one of
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Gulfstream announced Monday that it would exhibit two of its award-winning business jets at the
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The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron test loads a new nuclear-capable weapons delivery system for
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The Naples Airport in Florida is considering a move given the number of noise complaints and
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Van's Aircraft revealed its recent financial difficulties to customers, addressing the changes in
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