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Dec
04
2024

Trump Asks Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA

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President-elect Donald Trump has asked Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. The commander of the Polaris

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Dec
04
2024

Vita Inclinata Completes Military Testing of Vita Rescue System, Deploys First Units to South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team

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Broomfield, CO — December 3, 2024 — Vita Inclinata Technologies, a leading provider of intelligent lifting technology and solutions for aerospace and industrial construction industries, announced today that it has achieved a major milestone in rescue operations with the successful completion of Army Airworthiness qualification and Air Force testing for its Vita Rescue System (VRS). The first VRS units produced for the Army were recently delivered by the Product Director (PD) MEDEVAC to the South Carolina Army National Guard. Following initial training, the system is now operational with the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART), a critical step in advancing interagency search-and-rescue capabilities. 

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Dec
04
2024

Vita Inclinata Completes Military Testing of Vita Rescue System, Deploys First Units to South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team

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Broomfield, CO — December 3, 2024 — Vita Inclinata Technologies, a leading provider of intelligent lifting technology and solutions for aerospace and industrial construction industries, announced today that it has achieved a major milestone in rescue operations with the successful completion of Army Airworthiness qualification and Air Force testing for its Vita Rescue System (VRS). The first VRS units produced for the Army were recently delivered by the Product Director (PD) MEDEVAC to the South Carolina Army National Guard. Following initial training, the system is now operational with the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART), a critical step in advancing interagency search-and-rescue capabilities. 

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Dec
04
2024

Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection Location System Key in Rescuing Missing Hiker in Italy

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Varese, Italy – 3 December 2024 -- In a remarkable rescue operation, a 66-year-old hiker from Varese, missing in the Valgrande area, was found injured but alive, thanks to Smith Myers ARTEMIS systems. 

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Dec
04
2024

The U.S. Air Force Temporarily Moves 17 B-1B Bombers to Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota

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Seventeen aircraft and 800 people will relocate to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, while

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Dec
04
2024

Russian Warship Reportedly Fired ‘Signal Ammunition’ at German Military Helicopter Over Baltic

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Limited details are presently available regarding the incident, which was apparently revealed by the

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Dec
04
2024

Misawa F-16s to be Replaced by F-35A Jets Starting in 2026

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F-16C Wild Weasels of the 35th Fighter Wing, based at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture, will be

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Dec
04
2024

80 Years Ago: A Record-Breaking PBY Catalina Rescue Operation

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When the USS Cooper (DD-695) was hit by Japanese torpedoes in the Battle of Leyte, a famed PBY

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Dec
04
2024

Fly in a Real Fighter Jet with MiGFlug

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The opportunity to fly in a real fighter jet is a dream or bucket list item for many aviation

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Dec
04
2024

Frontier Airlines to Introduce ‘First Class’ Seating in 2025

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Frontier Airlines flights will undergo a noticeable change starting in 2025. Two rows of seats on

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Dec
03
2024

FAA Enhances Human External Cargo Harness Standard

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Alexandria, VA (December 3, 2024) – The FAA has issued a revised policy for the harnesses used for fall protection by utility lineworkers when performing human external cargo (HEC) operations. This decision ensures uniformity, enhances safety, and promotes operational compliance with existing local, state, and federal safety rules.

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Dec
03
2024

SUBARU Bell 412EPX Earns EASA Certification

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Fort Worth, TX (December 3, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification and can begin flight operations throughout the European Union.

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Dec
03
2024

Stowaway Hides in Restrooms on Delta Flight from New York to Paris

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A stowaway snuck onto a Delta Air Lines flight and managed to get a free ride across the Atlantic

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Dec
03
2024

Videos Surface of U.S. A-10s Flying Over Deir Al Zor Amid Syrian Army Clashes with SDF Forces

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Clips featuring U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs are circulating online, allegedly confirming their

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Dec
03
2024

Joby Receives FAA Approval for Part 141 Flight Academy

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has received a Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) for its flight academy as well as FAA acceptance for its air operations voluntary Safety Management System (“SMS”) as established under Part 5.

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Dec
03
2024

CENTUM PARTNERS WITH HELISUL TO STRENGTHEN ITS GLOBAL EXPANSION STRATEGY

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Curitiba, Brazil, 3rd Dezember 2024 - CENTUM, a global company specializing in mission-critical airborne systems, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Helisul Engineering, part of Helisul Group, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America. This collaboration represents a solid step in CENTUM’s international growth strategy, expanding its reach in over 20 countries and building on shared goals for innovation and service excellence.

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Dec
03
2024

HMS Prince of Wales Assumes Role as UK Flagship During Liverpool Port Visit

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Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has assumed the title of Royal Navy flagship during a visit to

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Dec
03
2024

Veteran-Owned Sky Scout Drones Provides Advanced Commercial Drone Services

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Sky Scout Drones, a commercial drone business that opened in June 2024 in North Port, Florida, has

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Dec
03
2024

Lost Dog Causes France’s Largest Airport to Close Runways

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An emotional support dog that belonged to a passenger managed to escape her carrier following a

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Dec
02
2024

U.S. Air Force Performs First Drop Test of SiAW Missile

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The inert SiAW missile was released from an F-16C over the Gulf of Mexico in early November, well

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Dec
02
2024

Surge of Russian Special Mission Aircraft Leave Moscow After Ukraine Is Allowed to Use Long-Range Weapons Against Russia

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An unusual mass departure of VIP and special mission aircraft was spotted from Moscow in the

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Dec
02
2024

Exclusive: First Polish Air Force F-35A Husarz Makes Maiden Flight

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First flight of the Polish F-35A at NAS JRB Fort Worth in Texas. The Polish F-35A “Husarz” AZ-02 c/n

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Dec
02
2024

United States Coast Guard Awards Contract to Priority 1 Air Rescue for MH65/MH60 Hoist Operator Training

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Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), a world leader in providing full spectrum helicopter mission training and operational Search and Rescue (SAR) Air Ambulance services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 5-year training contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Under this contract, P1AR will continue to provide specialized hoist operator training for ab-initio flight mechanic crew members assigned to both the MH-65E and MH-60T helicopters at the P1AR Search and Rescue Tactical Training Academy (SART/TAC) located in Mesa Arizona.

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Dec
02
2024

NTSB Preliminary Report: Parrottsville, TN

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Parrottsville, TN

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Dec
02
2024

NTSB Final Report: Lewiston, ID

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According to the pilot, while performing an aerial application on a field, the helicopter struck a set of power lines that he was previously aware of and had been working around during the flight. Following the impact with wires, he initiated a forced landing to a field. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades, transmission, tail rotor drive shaft, and tail boom.

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Dec
02
2024

FAA Accident Report: DAYTONA BEACH, FL

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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE ISSUE WHLE RETURNING FROM A BEACH TOUR AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL.

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Dec
02
2024

Rotor Flies Sprayhawk In Texas, Announces Retrofit and Delivery Plans

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Fort Worth, Texas (November 27, 2024): Rotor Technologies showcased the future of aerial agriculture with a flight of its Sprayhawk, the world’s largest and most advanced agricultural UAV, at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. The exclusive event, held in partnership with Hillwood and the Helicopter Institute, drew more than 200 aviation industry leaders who witnessed the historic flight and celebrated pivotal company announcements.

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Dec
02
2024

Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST): Introducing a Groundbreaking Safety Rating Concept for VTOLs

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The Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST) releases a white paper titled “Investigation of a Rotorcraft Safety Rating Concept,” introducing an innovative proof-of-concept system aimed at elevating safety standards for vertical aircraft worldwide. The initiative seeks to incentivize the adoption of advanced safety technologies across both new and existing fleets, inspired by successful frameworks in other industries, such as automotive safety ratings.

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Dec
02
2024

From Hornets to F-35: Finnish Air Force Commander Charts Finland’s Defense Evolution

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The Commander of the Finnish Air Force, provides some interesting insights into the progress of the

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Dec
02
2024

Qatar Airways Moves HQ Across Doha in Strategic Move

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Qatar Airways plans to move their headquarters to the newest Doha developing area in 2025. Qatar

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