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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Swedish Gripens deployed to Poland for their first Enhanced Air Policing Mission, joined by RAF
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With the stated goal of achieving perpetual flight, Skydweller Aero Inc. is developing its
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Video footage emerged showing an apparently recent close encounter between U.S. and Russian forces
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Microsoft is looking to make some strides with Japan Airlines onboard customer service. The two
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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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Defense appropriators have recommended significant cuts to certain aircraft and weapons systems,
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Mar
27
2025
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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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Boeing Australia’s unmanned combat aerial vehicle will, according to plans, perform a live test
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Mar
27
2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA (EPG_AZ) 25-06 01 – 17
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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING YUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA(YPG_AZ) 25-01 (REVISION 1) 01 –
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FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING IDAHO NATIONAL LABS (IDLAB) 25-0101 – 10 AprilIdaho National
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The FTX-40 test, or “Stellar Banshee,” served as a validation for modern hypersonic missile tracking
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While today’s travelers dream of flying into Disneyland on electric vertical takeoff and landing
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Aircraft and weapon types, launch times, and the estimated strike windows were all included in the
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A representative of L3Harris told reporters at Avalon Australian International Airshow that,
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Mar
26
2025
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AIRCRAFT ROLLED OVER DURING TAKEOFF FROM RAMP
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