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An example showing the AI assistant augmenting the crew’s response to an engine fire. (Photo:
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One of the B-52s landing at RAF Fairford on Feb. 10, 2021. "
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Garmin announced that expanded engine monitoring capability is now available for select PC-12/45 and
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Chartright Aviation Group's Citation fleet has grown by 50% with the Citation Excel and Encore
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Feb
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The pilot reported that while making a turn at the end of a field following an aerial application pass, the helicopter struck power lines and subsequently impacted the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor system. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations. The pilot reported he was aware of the power lines but misjudged the position of the helicopter with reference to the lines and realized that he did not have sufficient room to make the turn without impacting the lines. The pilot stopped the turn and lowered the collective to attempt to pass under the power lines. The helicopter impacted the lower string of lines and impacted the ground, coming to rest almost upright.
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PHILADELPHIA, — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced Honeywell (NYSE: HON) as the engine provider for DEFIANT X®, the advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.
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Image courtesy of RedditOn an icy morning last week at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), a
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West Star Aviation is pleased to announce that all four of their main, full-services locations of
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ST LOUIS, Missouri - JetBrokers has announced the promotion of Joe Carroll to Vice President.
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One of the first six F-22s deploying to UAE lands at Moron AB on Feb. 10, 2022 (All images: DM
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One of the Minot AFB’s B-52 escorted by a RAF Typhoon. (All images: RAF)"
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The unmanned UH-60 Black Hawk over Fort Campbell’s runway. (Photo: Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin)"
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There are few places in the world where aviation photographers and enthusiasts are able to capture
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After a nearly 10 year pause in production, the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T is making a comeback with
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File photo of an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron launching for a sortie at Royal
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09
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Fort Worth, TX (9 Feb. 2022) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Bell 505 achieved 100,000 global fleet hours. Since the first Bell 505 customer delivery in 2017, Bell has completed more than 360 Bell 505 global deliveries, enabling successful missions with the world’s most advanced short light single aircraft.
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09
2022
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The pilot reported that he was approaching to land at night when the helicopter tail rotor struck a tree. He felt the helicopter “shake a little” and noticed it was “falling.” The pilot attempted to cushion the landing by increasing collective and the helicopter came to rest on both skids upright. The helicopter fuselage and tail rotor sustained damaged during the hard landing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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09
2022
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The pilot of the helicopter reported that, while conducting an aerial application over an open area, the main rotor blades struck a tree that he had previously not seen. Subsequently, the helicopter began to spin to the left and impacted the terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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A screenshot from the video of the Patrulla Aguila that makes fun of the one featuring the Frecce
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The Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR), named after famed aviation pioneer Igor I. Sikorsky, could see
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Fort Worth, TX - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that the Bell 505 achieved
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Winch operations were at the foundation of SAR training conducted on Jan 24, 2022. (All images:
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The FAA has launched its annual general aviation (GA) and Part 135 Activity Survey. Survey results
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NASHVILLE, TN - Airport Management Solutions, LLC, recently promoted Kevin Williams to the position
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From left to right - Rob Allen (Airpart Co-founder), Louise Scott (PASL CFO), Steve Page (PASL CEO),
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Feb
08
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PAC International recently completed an exterior refurbishment on a second Bell UH-1H for Michigan State Police. The Michigan State Police use the UH-1 for law enforcement support missions as well as search and rescue.
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08
2022
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Montreal, Canada – DART Aerospace has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Emergency Float System with Integrated Liferafts for the five-bladed Airbus H145. This certification comes alongside its existing TCCA & EASA approvals.
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08
2022
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Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE:EVTL), a leading aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announced that it has agreed a joint development program with Leonardo for the design, testing, manufacture and supply of the carbon composite fuselage for Vertical’s VX4 electric aircraft.
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ANN ARBOR, MI - The Avfuel Network is helping eco-conscious consumers drastically and immediately
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After reaching an agreement in October for Sheltair Aviation to sell five of its New York FBOs to
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