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23
2024
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STRATFORD, Conn., May 22, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is conducting flight tests to mature the control laws and aerodynamics of a novel vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aerial system (VTOL / UAS). The flight tests are intended to prove the efficiency and scalability of a twin proprotor ‘rotor blown wing’ configuration that sits on its tail to take-off and land like a helicopter, and transitions easily to horizontal forward flight for long-endurance missions, such as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting.
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May
23
2024
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL ISSUES AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A PARKING LOT, STATEN ISLAND, NY
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May
23
2024
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the FAA issued for public inspection the final airworthiness criteria for Archer’s Midnight aircraft. This significant regulatory milestone provides the solidified path for Archer to achieve Type Certification for Midnight. Archer is one of two companies in the world to achieve this certification progress with the FAA for an eVTOL aircraft.
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May
23
2024
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VISTA, California – May 23, 2024 – Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc., a developer of advanced compact integrated avionics for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft in the general aviation, business, air transport, and military markets, announces the appointment of a highly qualified board of directors to guide the company through its next growth phase. Nighthawk recently announced its formation during Vertical Aviation International’s Heli-Expo event earlier this year.
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May
23
2024
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DUBLIN – May 23, 2024 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed purchase assignment and leaseback agreements for three new Leonardo AW139 helicopters with Norwegian helicopter operator Lufttransport RW AS (“Lufttransport”).
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May
23
2024
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BOWLING GREEN, KY - (May 22, 2024): Recoil Aerospace, a leading innovator in aerial firefighting technology, today announced it has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval for the Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its T1000-E and T650-E aerial firefighting systems. This approval allows Recoil to offer its advanced firefighting solutions to Canadian firefighting agencies operating eligible Super Puma AS332 and EC225 helicopters.
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The map of the latest exercises released by China’s Eastern Theater Command. (Image source:
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The new air-to-air image of the B-21 released by Northrop Grumman. "
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Philippine Air Force receives final two of six Turkish T129 attack helicopters, enhancing
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Air and Marine, Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS)
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The first air-to-air image of the B-21 during a test flight. (All images, credit: USAF)"
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Pilots in the Albuquerque (ABQ) area – Please join us for an FAA Balloon Industry Update on
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An RAF Typhoon parked next to a Polish F-16 at Poznan, Poland. (Image: NATO Aircom/Crown Copyright)"
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BAE Systems chosen to develop dual band decoys for U.S. Navy’s Super Hornets, enhancing the
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Come learn an important part of the Boca Raton Airport history. Learn about what happened during
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The UK is developing a low-cost RF directed energy weapon to disable enemy electronics and take down
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May
21
2024
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Montreal, QUEBEC, May 21, 2024 — Boeing [NYSE] today announced plans to invest in several Québec-based enterprises, including a $110 million anchor investment for an Aerospace Development Centre in the new Espace Aéro Innovation Zone. The investments are part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for its selection of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon to fulfill its long-term multi-mission aircraft role.
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May
21
2024
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mukamalah, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, the operator of the world’s largest fleet of corporate aircraft, to introduce Joby’s aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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May
21
2024
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Marignane, 21 May 2024 - Airbus Helicopters, LCI, a leading aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters.
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The French Air Force is training Ukrainian pilots in basic aerial combat tactics on Alpha Jet
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One of the new renderings unveiled by Aurora Flight Sciences for the DARPA’s SPRINT program (All
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An image of a Ukrainian MiG-29 equipped with two ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoys (Unknown
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May
20
2024
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(Batesville , Indiana) Panterra Heli Support, announced today that the company acquired a newly repurposed Blackhawk helicopter modified for firefighting and utility work. Dallas Avionics equipped the new tactical equipment that was installed at Ace Aeronautics, Guntersville AL.
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May
20
2024
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On May 11, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation had the distinct honor of taking part in a general aviation flyover of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The flyover was in commemoration of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)’s 85th anniversary.
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Notice: Expect VIP movement May 25, 2024 in the vicinity of West Point, NY. Pilots can expect
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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA(EPG_AZ)24-14 23 May – 10
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Some of the images of the J-15D appeared recently on State TV CCTV and Weibo. (Images via
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May
20
2024
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On August 1, 2023, about 1530 eastern daylight time, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, N31PB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Charleston, South Carolina. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a public aircraft.
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Crews from a UH-60L Black Hawk belonging to “Task Force Tiger” return to their helicopter after a
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May
20
2024
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On May 11, 2022, about 0930 Pacific daylight time, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, N999GH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Livermore, California. The pilot was seriously injured and the lineman crew member sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 rotorcraft external-load flight.
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