Jan 14 2025

Robinson Helicopter Company Names Volo Mission as New Authorized Distributor for R66 Utility Helicopter to Expand Operational Capabilities Posted by Admin

Torrance, CA and Campbell, TX – January 14, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has approved Volo Mission as an authorized Distributor for the R66 Utility helicopter in the United States. Volo Mission, a leading utility helicopter training and consulting company, provides comprehensive services and support to meet the critical demands of the external load and aerial firefighting industry. 

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Jan 14 2025

LifeSave Kansas Earns Prestigious CAMTS Accreditation Posted by Admin

Wichita, KS, Jan. 14, 2025 – The LifeSave Kansas emergency air medical program is proud to announce its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). This accreditation affirms the program’s unwavering commitment to safety and clinical excellence over its 24 years of life-saving service to the state of Kansas. 

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Jan 14 2025

Pureflight Aviation Training Experiences Busiest Year in 40 Years Posted by Admin

Newberg, OR - Pureflight Aviation Training has a rich aviation history. Originally established in 1983 as Precision Aviation Training, Pureflight has been providing intentional training and real-world preparation to helicopter and airplane students for decades, offering big school quality with small school culture. 2024 has been the busiest year in the school’s history, and 2025 is looking strong to build on this growth and success. 

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Jan 14 2025

First Two Canadian MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS are in Production Posted by RSS Feed

Canada acquired 11 MQ-9Bs and six ground control stations, with the first deliveries expected by

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Jan 14 2025

New UK National Drone Hub Facility to be Constructed at Predannack Airfield Posted by RSS Feed

An expansion of unmanned operations is underway at the Royal Navy airfield, which could soon be used

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Jan 14 2025

Air Wisconsin to Part Ways with American, Focus on EAS and Charter Operations Posted by RSS Feed

Air Wisconsin and American Airlines are set to part ways this spring, ending an on-again, off-again

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Jan 13 2025

FAA Accident Report: SEDJE-DENOU, BENIN Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND MADE A FORCED LANDING, SEDJE-DENOU, BENIN

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Jan 13 2025

FLIGHT ADVISORY - 2025 Presidential Inauguration, Washington, DC Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORY National Special Security Event 2025 Presidential Inauguration Events Washington,

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Jan 13 2025

Turkey’s ANKA III UCAV Drops TOLUN Guided Bomb from Internal Bays for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The internal launch, the first ever by a Turkish aircraft, demonstrated the ANKA III’s ‘ability to

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Jan 13 2025

French Army Tests FPV Drone Controlled from Gazelle Light Attack Helicopter Posted by RSS Feed

The goal of the experimentation with FPV drones is to ‘accelerate cooperation between nano drones

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Jan 13 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Charleston, SC Posted by RSS Feed

19 JAN, 2025Charleston, SC30/10 NMR – 17,999 FT MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are

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Jan 12 2025

An F-16 Dropped a Fuel Tank on a Florida Neighborhood Posted by RSS Feed

An F-16 from the 96th Test Wing dropped a fuel tank on a Florida neighborhood Jan 7 near Eglin AFB.

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Jan 12 2025

Finnish Air Force to Participate in Icelandic Air Policing for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The Finnish Air Force will secure NATO skies by deploying four F/A-18 Hornets to Keflavik Air Base

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Jan 12 2025

Delivery of the First F-35Bs to Japan Delayed Posted by RSS Feed

The planned delivery of the first six F-35B Lightning II fighters for Japan in FY2024 has now been

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Jan 12 2025

‘The Chinese Military is the Largest and Most Modern It’s Ever Been,’ Edwards AFB Commander Warns Posted by RSS Feed

By 2027, in areas west of the international dateline where U.S. assets are deployed, China will

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Jan 11 2025

A Rare Look Inside Israel’s Secretive KC-707 Re’em Tanker Posted by RSS Feed

Footage from inside an Israeli Air Force KC-707 Re’em tanker aircraft was recently published on the

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Jan 11 2025

Kratos Signs $1.5 Billion Deal for DoD Low-Cost Hypersonic Testbed Posted by RSS Feed

American Defense firm Kratos has signed a $1.5 billion contract, its largest ever, with the

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Jan 10 2025

MAFFS-Equipped C-130s Join the Fight Against Raging Los Angeles Fires Posted by RSS Feed

The Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems program was instituted in 1971 as a collaboration between

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Jan 10 2025

FAAST Blast —Funding for Future Pilots & Mechanics, How to Avoid Med Certificate Delay from Name Error, How to Talk Like a Pilot Posted by RSS Feed

FAAST Blast — Week of January 06 - 12, 2025 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update  FAA Offers

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Jan 10 2025

Firefighting Plane Grounded After Hitting Drone over LA Fires Posted by RSS Feed

A firefighting plane is grounded today in California, after hitting a drone in restricted airspace

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Jan 10 2025

Some of the Old, Some of the New: Boeing’s P-26 “Peashooter” Posted by RSS Feed

The first all-metal low-wing monoplane pursuit aircraft of the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC)

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Jan 10 2025

2024 SC FAASTeam Aircraft Maintenace Technician of the Year Posted by RSS Feed

2024 SC FAASTeam Aircraft Maintenace Technician of the Year is Jacob Doster.  Congratulations Jacob

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Jan 10 2025

2024 SC FAASTeam Designated Mechanic Examiner of the Year Posted by RSS Feed

The 2024 SC FAASTeam Designated Mechanic Examiner of the Year is James Crocker.  Congratulations and

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Jan 10 2025

FAA Accident Report: NAIRN, LA Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON PRIVATE HELIPAD DUE TO TAIL ROTOR ISSUES, NAIRN, LA.

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Jan 10 2025

Republic of Ireland orders four Airbus H145M helicopters Posted by Admin

Oxford, UK, 10 January 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has signed a firm contract with the Republic of Ireland Department of Defence to acquire four H145M helicopters.

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Jan 10 2025

SUPER BOWL LIX FLIGHT ADVISORY - New Orleans, LA Posted by RSS Feed

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, DCSUPER BOWL LIX FLIGHT ADVISORY At the

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Jan 09 2025

F-15E and F-15EX Set to Be Armed with AGM-158C LRASM Posted by RSS Feed

NAVAIR is working to integrate the AGM-158C-1 LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) on the U.S. Air

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Jan 09 2025

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

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 09 2025

Vita Inclinata Awarded Navy Small Business Innovation Research Contract to Advance Critical Maritime Lifting Operations Posted by Admin

Broomfield, CO — January 9, 2025 — Vita Inclinata Technologies, a leading provider of intelligent lifting technology and solutions for aerospace and industrial construction industries, announced today it is nearing completion of Phase I of its recently-secured Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to explore the application of its Vita Load Navigator (VLN) for U.S. Navy material transport operations. As the Navy seeks to enhance the safety and precision of lifting operations, including vessel replenishment and transport between vessels and shore, Vita’s VLN technology is poised to meet these critical needs.

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Jan 09 2025

U.S. Completes Upgrade of B61-12 Nuclear Weapons and Prepares Production of B61-13 Warheads Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration has announced the completion of the upgrade

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