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Jan
07
2025

Aerotoscana Releases New Video Showcasing Robinson R66 Helicopter's Unique Solution for Chilean Cherry Growers

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Torrance, CA and Chile, South America – January 7, 2025  – Aerotoscana, an official ambassador of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has released a new video showcasing the innovative ways the Robinson R66 helicopter is revolutionizing crop protection in Chile. Inspired by RHC's "Climb Higher" video series, the video highlights how Aerotoscana utilizes the R66 to effectively dry cherries after rainfall, preserving their delicate texture and flavor. 

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Jan
07
2025

FAA Offers Fresh Funding to Inspire Future Pilots and Maintenance Technicians

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WASHINGTON— The FAA is helping to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.  

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Jan
07
2025

Robinson Helicopter Company and Rotorcorp Enter Agreement to Improve Aftermarket Support and Services

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Torrance, CA and Atlanta, GA – January 6, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has entered an agreement with Rotorcorp Services, LLC., effective January 1, 2025. Rotorcorp will leverage its deep understanding of Robinson Helicopter operators worldwide to advise and help implement a broad range of new company initiatives designed to enhance part sales and aftermarket services.

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Jan
07
2025

Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Achieves Initial Operational Capability

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The achievement of the IOC follows the first combat deployment of NGJ-MB with VAQ-133’s EA-18Gs

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Jan
07
2025

F-15’s Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System Moves to Full Rate Production

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The AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS achieved the Initial Operational Capability in early 2024 and is currently

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Jan
06
2025

Watch this WWII P-51 Pilot Climb Onboard a Mustang Again

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As time goes on, there are fewer and fewer veterans still alive from WWII. In a few years, none will

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Jan
06
2025

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Eyeing Purchase of 100 TAI Kaan Fighters from Turkey

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According to unconfirmed Turkish reports, Saudi Arabia has discussed a possible purchase of over 100

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Jan
06
2025

CAMTS RELEASES NEW DRAFT FOR COMMENTS ON 13th EDITION ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL TRANSPORT

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The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) is announcing the release of a new draft of the 13th edition of national accreditation Standards for Medical Transport programs.  The new draft includes proposed changes resulting from comments and suggestions received during the past year.  Because of the number and extent of the suggestions received to date, the expected publication in 2025 is being pushed out to the fall of 2026.  Additional comments and suggestions are still being accepted and are greatly appreciated.  The first edition of the Standards was published in 1990 and the Standards have evolved with input from those who work in the medical transport industry.

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Jan
05
2025

U.S. E-11A ‘Flying Gateway’ Takes Part In Counter-Drone And Integrated Missile Defense Exercise In Middle East

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U.S. Air Force E-11A aircraft equipped with the BACN (Battlefield Airborne Communications Node)

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Jan
05
2025

U.S. Air Force Tests “Pathfinder” Subscale Model of Blended-Wing Body Jet

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JetZero is working on the subscale BWB aircraft demonstrator, named “Pathfinder,” while Northrop

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Jan
04
2025

Turkey’s New Hürkuş-II Primary Flight Trainer Takes to the Skies

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The Hürkuş-II will replace the TAF’s current Hürkuş-B trainers, with the first 15 aircraft expected

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Jan
04
2025

Philippines Air Force Retires OV-10 Bronco and AH-1S Cobra After Long Service in Counter-Insurgency Operations

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While the Cobras served in the PAF for a short period of just five years, the Broncos were used in

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Jan
03
2025

Israel Reveals Daring Raid on Iranian Missile Factory Deep Inside Syria

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On Sept. 8, 2024, months before the final collapse of the Assad regime, elite Israeli Air Force

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Jan
03
2025

U.S. Approves Massive Foreign Military Sale of 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Missiles to Japan

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The State Department has approved the possible FMS, worth a staggering $3.64 billion, which will

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Jan
03
2025

Ukrainian Pilots Reportedly Completed Training on Mirage 2000-5F

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Ukraine is expected to receive a first batch of three Mirage 2000-5F fighters in the first quarter

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Jan
02
2025

NTSB Final Report: De Kalb, TX

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On March 11, 2023, about 1530 central standard time, a Robinson Helicopter R-44, N4164T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near De Kalb, Texas. The pilot and one passenger were not injured, a second passenger sustained minor injuries, and a third passenger was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight.

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Jan
02
2025

NTSB Final Report: Miami, FL

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On December 27, 2023, at 1259 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369E helicopter, N757TB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Miami, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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Jan
02
2025

NTSB Final Report: Key Biscayne, FL

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On April 6, 2024, about 1350 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R-44, N234ZT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Key Biscayne, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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Jan
02
2025

FAA Accident Report: GALVESTON, TX

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IRCRAFT CRASHED DURING LIFT OFF DUE TO A TAIL STRIKE, GALVESTON, TX.

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Jan
02
2025

Mercy Air Program Celebrates 35 Years of Service with Patient Reunion

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APPLE VALLEY, CA – Dec. 30, 2024 – The Mercy Air program recently marked 35 years of providing life-saving air medical care throughout Nevada and California. To celebrate this milestone, Mercy Air 2, 22, 66, and H285 (based in Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow, and Big Bear) invited first responders, partners, and requestors to join them in commemorating this achievement at the Apple Valley Airport on Dec. 14. Among those attending the celebration was former pediatric patient Luke Haas and his family, who reunited with the air medical team that helped save his life more than two years ago.

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Jan
02
2025

Royal New Zealand Air Force Wants 737s or A321s to Replace Aging Boeing 757s

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The Royal New Zealand Air Force has begun a tender process for the replacement of its two Boeing 757

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Jan
02
2025

Jared Isaacman’s Tornado F2’s Assembly Progresses, as Jet Awaits Certification and First Flight

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The former Royal Air Force Tornado F2, acquired by the future NASA chief, is the specially equipped

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Jan
01
2025

Boeing’s B-47 Stratojet Goes Cold War Spying: The story of the RB-47

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Originally designed as a medium bomber, the B-47 also had a lesser known and more secretive role in

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Jan
01
2025

Top Aces Continues to Support Royal Canadian Air Force’s Training with Upgraded A-4 Skyhawks

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The Skyhawks supporting the RCAF have been upgraded by Top Aces to the A-4 Advanced Aggressor

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Jan
01
2025

Ukrainian Su-25 Seen Armed with AASM Hammer Bombs in Video for the First Time

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The Ukrainian Su-25s started using the French-made AASM Hammer guided bombs in June 2024, as the

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Dec
31
2024

China Launches ‘40,000 Ton’ Catapult-Equipped Amphibious Assault Ship Sichuan in a Bid to Rival the U.S.

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The Chinese naval build up continues with the launch of Sichuan amphibious assault ship, the lead

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Dec
31
2024

Ukrainian Surface Drone Equipped with R-73 Air-to-Air Missiles Shot Down Russian Mi-8 Helicopter

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Ukraine’s Military Intelligence equipped a Magura V5 Unmanned Surface Vessel with R-73 air-to-air

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Dec
31
2024

Exclusive: Interviews With Senior Leaders from MCAS Iwakuni, Home of the Indo-Pacific’s Largest Concentration of Combat Airpower

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We recently visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, in Japan, to witness an ordinary day of

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Dec
30
2024

Irish Air Corps Orders Four Airbus H145M Helicopters

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A €91.7 million contract to replace Ireland’s existing EC135 fleet was awarded to Airbus

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Dec
30
2024

U.S. Air Force Flies Final Active Duty HH-60G Mission at Aviano Air Base as First HH-60W Arrives

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The only USAF base in Europe and Africa with CSAR helicopters, Aviano is the last active duty base

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