Mar 06 2024

F-15s Shattered Homeowner’s Windows While Training in Florida Posted by RSS Feed

F-15s shattered homeowner’s windows while training in Florida during a recent low-altitude training

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Mar 06 2024

Enstrom Debuts New Partnerships, Paint Schemes at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 Posted by Admin

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation once again demonstrated its innovative vision for the future at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, the world’s largest annual helicopter trade show. Between February 26-29, more than 15,000 helicopter pilots, professionals, and enthusiasts from 87 countries packed into Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, breaking attendance records.

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Mar 06 2024

U.S. Air Force F-16 And F-35 Demo Teams Announce Their New Pilots Posted by RSS Feed

The new F-16 Viper Demo Pilot Capt. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester (left) and F-35 Demo Pilot Capt. Melanie

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Mar 06 2024

Coulson Aviation Continues to Advance Aerial Firefighting Industry Through Partnership with Kawak Aviation to Develop Improved Firefighting Black Hawk Platform Posted by Admin

Sacramento, Calif. – March 6, 2024 – Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce its partnership with Kawak Aviation to launch a modern, upgraded, and more cost-effective Firefighting Black Hawk aircraft platform. The world’s largest aerial firefighting company that designs, manufactures, installs, and operates aircraft, Coulson is leading the innovative charge for the proven UH-60-based firefighting aircraft to help ensure a safe solution for every customer and budget.

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Mar 06 2024

Clay Lacy begins Starlink WiFi installations Posted by RSS Feed

Clay Lacy Aviation announced Tuesday it had agreed to become an authorized dealer and installer for

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Mar 06 2024

Desert Jet earns top safety distinction with WYVERN wingman PRO certification, ARGUS Platinum rating Posted by RSS Feed

Desert Jet, the leading full-service business aviation company located in Greater Palm Springs,

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Mar 06 2024

Bonanza pilot couldn't locate airport, lost engine before deadly mobile home park crash Posted by RSS Feed

On Feb. 1 a Beechcraft V35B Bonanza (N6659L) crashed into a mobile park home in Clearwater, Florida,

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Mar 06 2024

Elvis jet powers on, heads to AirVenture as an RV Posted by RSS Feed

The YouTuber who bought Elvis Presley's 1962 Lockheed 1319 JetStar at auction last year has

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Mar 06 2024

Incredible Photos Of The HMS Prince Of Wales And Its F-35Bs Under The Aurora Borealis Posted by RSS Feed

An F-35B embarked on HMS Prince of Wales under the Aurora Borealis, also known as Northern Lights.

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Mar 06 2024

COPTERSAFETY IS UPGRADING THEIR AW169 FULL FLIGHT SIMULATOR TO AVIONICS PHASE 8 Posted by Admin

HELSINKI, Finland - Coptersafety announced that they are upgrading their TRU Odyssey H AW169 Full Flight Simulator to Avionics phase 8. The simulator is estimated to be ready by the Q4 of 2024.

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Mar 05 2024

Duncan Aviation begins drone repairs Posted by RSS Feed

Duncan Aviation's Dallas satellite shop has begun performing commercial cargo drone repairs to

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Mar 05 2024

Joby Acquires Facility in Ohio, Begins Hiring to Support Initial Manufacturing Operations Posted by Admin

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has acquired an existing facility at Dayton International Airport and begun hiring in support of the Company’s initial manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio.

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Mar 05 2024

QATAR EMIRI AIR FORCE AND LEONARDO CELEBRATE 2,500 FLIGHT HOURS OF THE NH90 HELICOPTER FLEET Posted by Admin

Doha, 05/03/2024 – On the occasion of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Leonardo celebrated the 2,500 flight hours of the NH90 helicopter fleet. This milestone has been made possible through strategic cooperation, which has been aided by Leonardo’s direct involvement in providing training and supporting maintenance operations.

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Mar 05 2024

GA Telesis’ Flight Solutions Group promotes industry veteran Jim Sokol to senior vice president of sales - Americas Posted by RSS Feed

GA Telesis, LLC announces that industry veteran Jim Sokol has been promoted to Senior Vice President

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Mar 05 2024

QuikTrip Corporation Signs Purchase Agreement for Second Bell 429 Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, Texas (March 4, 2024) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during HAI Heli Expo 2024 the signed purchase agreement to QuikTrip Corporation for their second Bell 429.

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Mar 05 2024

Traffic camera shows fiery Piper crash along Nashville interstate that killed 5 Posted by RSS Feed

A Piper PA-32 Lance II crashed next to an interstate in Tennessee Monday night, killing all five on

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Mar 05 2024

FAA says Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems failed quality control in 'multiple instances' Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA completed its six-week audit of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, finding multiple instances

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Mar 05 2024

Pipistrel Velis Electro achieves LSA airworthiness exemption from FAA Posted by RSS Feed

Pipstrel announced Monday that the FAA granted a light sport aircraft airworthiness exemption for

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Mar 05 2024

ASAP Semiconductor announces commitment to efficient aircraft part supply with Aerospace Aviation 360 Posted by RSS Feed

CALIFORNIA, ANAHEIM, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2024-- ASAP Semiconductor, a leading distributor of

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Mar 05 2024

Flying in the Polaris MiG-29 for a Look at Their Astronaut Jet Training Posted by RSS Feed

Later this year, Polaris Dawn will launch on a private spaceflight with SpaceX from NASA’s Kennedy

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Mar 04 2024

The importance of trained flight attendants on private jets Posted by RSS Feed

On Feb. 9 a Challenger 604 crashed onto a Florida Interstate. The jet lost both engines and hit a

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Mar 04 2024

Residents clash over future use of Boulder airport Posted by RSS Feed

?Aerial photo of BDU from City of BoulderResidents are at odds over the use of the Boulder Municipal

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Mar 04 2024

Piper M700 FURY achieves FAA type certification Posted by RSS Feed

Piper shared Monday that the new Piper M700 FURY achieved FAA-type certification on Feb. 29. With

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Mar 04 2024

LIFENET OF NEW YORK RELOCATES TO WESTERNVILLE Posted by Admin

WESTERNVILLE, NY – LifeNet 7-14 announced its official relocation from its sister location in Watertown, NY to Westernville, NY—where life-saving service continues to the Mohawk Valley region and beyond. The LifeNet team partnered with the Town of Western and the Fire Company to break ground on the new location in October 2023. The newly built helicopter pad, hangar, and living quarters for the flight crew are adjacent to the Fire Company.

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Mar 04 2024

Desert Jet expands its aircraft management division and welcomes new director Posted by RSS Feed

Desert Jet, the premier jet charter and aircraft management company based in Greater Palm Springs,

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Mar 04 2024

Helitak Announces U.S. Business Expansion in California Posted by Admin

Helitak Firefighting Equipment, an Australian-based aerial firefighting tank manufacturer, announced on February 22, 2024, that the company was expanding its operations in the United States. The company has recently secured the lease of a 20,000-foot property at Camarillo Airport in California, where it will grow its operations in the United States.

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Mar 04 2024

Pilot delivers baby midflight Posted by RSS Feed

A pilot left the cockpit midflight to deliver a passenger's baby thousands of feet in the air. After

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Mar 04 2024

3 reasons leaded fuel is still used in aviation Posted by RSS Feed

Two Cessna 172s sitting on the ramp awaiting a fuel truck. Photography courtesy of Nicole

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Mar 04 2024

Boeing talks about possible Spirit AeroSystems buy Posted by RSS Feed

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems confirmed discussions of an acquisition are ongoing. The companies

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Mar 04 2024

COPTERSAFETY PILOT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP WITH WHIRLY-GIRLS INTERNATIONAL Posted by Admin

Coptersafety is happy to announce they are joining the Whirly-Girls International as a sponsor with two FAA AW139 Type Rating scholarships.

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