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Mar
28
2025

NTSB Final Report: Croydon, NH

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The accident flight, a night visual flight rules positioning flight, originated at an off-airport landing site the pilot had landed the helicopter at two days before the accident. An onboard image recorder captured the accident flight, which was the first flight of the day for the pilot. The video revealed that after a normal preflight inspection and run-up, the pilot initiated a near-vertical (straight-up) takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot stated aloud that it was too dark, and the helicopter began flying in an uncoordinated manor.

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Mar
28
2025

FAA Moves to Protect Aircraft Owners’ Private Information

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Friday, March 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON – As required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented Section 803 Data Privacy, that allows private aircraft owners to request to keep certain ownership information, like their name and address, private and not publicly available on FAA websites. 

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Mar
28
2025

Kestrel Aviation, Operator of Australia's Largest Bell Medium-Twin Fleet, Celebrates 40 Years as Leading Aerial Firefighting Specialist

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Victoria, Australia (28 March 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is proud to be celebrating Kestrel Aviation’s 40th anniversary. As the operator of Australia’s largest Bell medium-twin fleet and the preeminent leader in aerial firefighting, Kestrel Aviation has been proudly protecting Australian communities for four decades, partnering and providing fire and emergency management agencies across the country with world-class service and support.

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Mar
28
2025

Air Methods Celebrates National Doctor Day

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – March 28, 2025 – As National Doctor Day approaches, Air Methods takes the opportunity to celebrate and honor the dedicated physicians who form the backbone of its patient care system. Air Methods physicians play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality healthcare to patients across the country.

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Mar
28
2025

Enstrom’s Adam Richardson Promoted to President & CEO

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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is proud to announce the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Adam Richardson to President & CEO of Enstrom. Former President Todd Tetzlaff will remain an integral part of Enstrom’s core leadership team, becoming Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Global Relations.

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Mar
28
2025

Sweden Begins its First NATO Air Policing Mission

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Swedish Gripens deployed to Poland for their first Enhanced Air Policing Mission, joined by RAF

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Mar
28
2025

Skydweller Aero Inc. Aims for Perpetual Solar-Powered Flights

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With the stated goal of achieving perpetual flight, Skydweller Aero Inc. is developing its

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Mar
28
2025

Russian Il-38 ‘Buzzes’ USS Carl Vinson While Escorted by U.S. Navy F/A-18 and F-35C

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Video footage emerged showing an apparently recent close encounter between U.S. and Russian forces

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Mar
28
2025

Japan Airlines Teams Up with Microsoft to Create AI-Powered Reporting App

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Microsoft is looking to make some strides with Japan Airlines onboard customer service. The two

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Mar
27
2025

First USAFE F-35 Inducted at Cameri’s MRO&U Facility

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The first U.S. Air Force in Europe F-35A arrived at Cameri’s Euro-Med Airframe MRO&U Facility for

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Mar
27
2025

Defense Appropriators Propose Budget Cuts to F-47 NGAD, CCAs, and B-21 Raider

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Defense appropriators have recommended significant cuts to certain aircraft and weapons systems,

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Mar
27
2025

QAI Equips Life Flight EC135

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(Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics recently worked with QAI Aviation (QAI) to equip Life Flight’s EC135 with new tactical equipment at QAI’s hangar outside of Pittsburgh. 

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Mar
27
2025

Live Missile Test Planned for MQ-28 Ghost Bat ‘Loyal Wingman’

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Boeing Australia’s unmanned combat aerial vehicle will, according to plans, perform a live test

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Mar
27
2025

TracPlus Appoints John O’Hara as CEO to Lead New Era of Aerial Firefighting Software Innovation

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Auckland, New Zealand —  March 27, 2025— TracPlus, the leading provider of mission-critical intelligence for aerial firefighting operations, today announced the appointment of John O’Hara as its new Chief Executive Officer. With deep expertise in the aviation and technology sectors, O’Hara’s leadership will drive TracPlus’ continued innovation, ensuring aerial firefighting agencies and operators have access to the most advanced, reliable, and effective mission management solutions.

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Mar
27
2025

FAA Accident Report: SMITHERS, WV

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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A FOOTBALL FIELD AFTER A CHIP DETECTOR WARNING

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Mar
27
2025

U.S. Army Special Operations Orders Five Additional Boeing MH-47G Block II Chinooks

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PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2025—U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.

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Mar
27
2025

South Australia Police Welcomes Bell Into Fleet With Purchase of Two Bell 429s

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Victoria, Australia (March 27, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced Toll Aviation, with the Government of South Australia, has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 429s to support the South Australia Police (SAPOL) aerial capability. Upon the aircraft delivery, SAPOL will become Australia’s third law enforcement agency to integrate this model into its fleet. Operations are scheduled to commence on 1 October 2027.

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Mar
27
2025

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s Largest Carrier, And Archer, Sign Agreement To Deploy Midnight Under The "Launch Edition" Program

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ADDIS ABABA, March 27, 2025 – Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch Edition” program. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a proud member of Star Alliance, operates an extensive global network, serving over 140 international destinations across five continents. The two will now work to bring an all-electric air taxi network to the region using Archer’s Midnight aircraft. 

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Mar
27
2025

Nuclear-Powered Rockets Could Speed Up Mars Trips

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A nuclear-powered rocket may sound like something from science fiction, but it might be the key to

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Mar
27
2025

Vertical Flight Society Announces 
2025 Group Recipients of Its Prestigious Awards

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Fairfax, Virginia, March 27, 2025 — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its prestigious group awards. Since 1944, the VFS Awards program has recognized excellence in vertical flight and served as a catalyst for innovation and advancement in the field. This year’s honorees will be celebrated during the Grand Awards Banquet on May 22, 2025, as part of the 81st Annual Forum and Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia (www.vtol.org/forum). This premier event will bring together leading experts and industry professionals to celebrate excellence in vertical flight.

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Mar
27
2025

BOOST Systems Named Exclusive Representative for Canada and USA of the CLOUDBURST FIRE BUCKET

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North Vancouver, BC – March 27, 2025 – BOOST Systems is strengthening its support for utility operators by becoming the Exclusive Representative for Canada and USA of the CLOUDBURST FIRE BUCKET.

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Mar
27
2025

Airbus partners with Drone Forge to advance Flexrotor in Asia Pacific

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Geelong, Australia, 27 March 2025 – Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the deployment and operational integration of the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system.

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Mar
27
2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA

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FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA (EPG_AZ) 25-06 01 – 17

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Mar
27
2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing – Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING YUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA(YPG_AZ) 25-01 (REVISION 1) 01 –

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Mar
27
2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - GPS Interference Testing – Idaho National Labs, ID

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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING IDAHO NATIONAL LABS (IDLAB) 25-0101 – 10 AprilIdaho National

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Mar
27
2025

MDA, U.S. Navy Track Hypersonic Weapon with Aegis System in Ballistic Missile Defense Test

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The FTX-40 test, or “Stellar Banshee,” served as a validation for modern hypersonic missile tracking

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Mar
27
2025

Before eVTOL: Disneyland Operated Choppers from LAX

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While today’s travelers dream of flying into Disneyland on electric vertical takeoff and landing

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Mar
26
2025

Signal Group Chat Leaks: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lays Out Sensitive Details of Planned Airstrikes

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Aircraft and weapon types, launch times, and the estimated strike windows were all included in the

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Mar
26
2025

First MC-55A Peregrine Expected for Delivery to Australia in 2025

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A representative of L3Harris told reporters at Avalon Australian International Airshow that,

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Mar
26
2025

FAA Accident Report: HOBBS, NM

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AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER DURING TAKEOFF FROM RAMP

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