Apr 11 2024

Japan Coast Guard adds three H225s Posted by Admin

Tokyo, 11 April 2024 – Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18. The largest Super Puma operator in Japan received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024 for its growing fleet. The new helicopters will support territorial coastal activities, maritime law enforcement, as well as disaster relief missions in the country.

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Apr 11 2024

Family sues helicopter company after crash that killed Nigerian businessmen Posted by RSS Feed

The family of the chair of the Nigerian stock exchange Abimbola Ogunbanjo is suing the helicopter

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Apr 11 2024

RTX's Pratt and Whitney announces GTF MRO capacity expansion at West Palm Beach facility Posted by RSS Feed

Pratt andamp; Whitney, an RTX business, today announced a $20 million investment to increase the GTF

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Apr 11 2024

Tecnam reveals flight school growth, fleet expansions at Sun 'n Fun 2024 Posted by RSS Feed

Tecnam hosted a press conference at Sun ‘n Fun, sharing the latest company news and achievements.

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Apr 10 2024

Jet Shades Introduces Bell 505 Cockpit Windshield Sun Shades during Solar Eclipse. Posted by Admin

North Kingstown, RI USA:  Monday, April 8, 2024 – Jet Shades LLC, the leading innovator in aviation sun protection, proudly announces the launch of its latest breakthrough product during the much-anticipated 2024 solar eclipse: the Bell 505 Cockpit Windshield Sun Shades. Designed to combat sun glare and excessive heat, these shades provide unparalleled protection and comfort for helicopter pilots.

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Apr 10 2024

Checklist for pilots moving out of state Posted by RSS Feed

Moving out of state as a pilot involves unique considerations, especially if you own or operate an

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Apr 10 2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: CEIBA, PR Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT STRUCK GROUND WITH THE TAIL ROTOR WHILE PERFORMING MANEUVERS, CEIBA, PR.

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Apr 10 2024

The Honduran Ministry of Defense acquires two additional H145 helicopters Posted by Admin

Santiago de Chile - The Ministry of Defense of Honduras has acquired two additional Airbus H145 helicopters, which will be operated by the Honduran Air Force to perform passenger and cargo transport, search and rescue, firefighting, medical evacuation, and other essential missions in the region. This new purchase follows an initial order signed in April 2023 for two H145s that will be delivered before the end of 2024.  

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Apr 10 2024

VIP Movement Notification - Las Vegas, NV Posted by RSS Feed

April 15, 2024 Las Vegas, NV3NMR - 2,999' AGLSpecific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Apr 10 2024

FAA proposes $2.9M in civil penalties against Asia Pacific Airlines Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is imposing five civil penalties against Asia Pacific Airlines, totaling $2.9 million. The

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Apr 10 2024

FAA proposes $2.9M in civil penalties against Asia Pacific Airlines, allegedly used unqualified pilots Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is imposing five civil penalties against Asia Pacific Airlines, totaling $2.9 million. The

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Apr 10 2024

Passenger lands plane when professor piloting Cirrus SR20 suffers medical emergency Posted by RSS Feed

A passenger took control of a Cirrus SR20 (N170PG) on Sunday after the pilot suffered a medical

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Apr 10 2024

Around the world centennial flight lands, raises money for Learjet 23 restoration Posted by RSS Feed

The crew flying around the world to raise money to restore the first delivered Learjet 23 landed

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Apr 10 2024

Lockheed Martin Unveils New Mako Hypersonic Missile Which Can Be Carried Internally By The F-35 Posted by RSS Feed

Composite image with an F-35 carrying four Mako missiles under the wings and, in the box, the mockup

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Apr 10 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Completes Final Mission Ahead Of Retirement Posted by RSS Feed

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale,

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Apr 10 2024

U.S. Air Force Secretary Will Fly In AI-Controlled F-16 Posted by RSS Feed

The 96th Test Wing and 53rd Wing welcomed the first three F-16 Fighting Falcons ready to take part

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Apr 10 2024

Junkers A50 Heritage unveiled at Sun 'n Fun 2024 Posted by RSS Feed

After an abundance of support at the unveiling of the Rotax-powered Junkers A50 Junior in 2023,

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Apr 10 2024

Cessna Caravan family soars above 25M flight hours Posted by RSS Feed

The Cessna Caravan family has surpassed 25 million flight hours, cementing the Caravan as the

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Apr 10 2024

Senator calls out FAA for registration loopholes being exploited for drug trafficking, fraud Posted by RSS Feed

A Senator in Iowa is calling out the FAA for allowing drug cartels to exploit loopholes in the

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Apr 10 2024

Eurofighter Outlines Possible New Orders From Partner Nations Posted by RSS Feed

An Italian Eurofighter Typhoon during the recent Typhoon Flag 2024 exercise. (Photo: Stefano D’Urso

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Apr 10 2024

Intercepting the Solar Eclipse in T-38s with the USAF Posted by RSS Feed

This week, millions of people within a 100-mile-wide path across America witnessed a total solar

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Apr 09 2024

Here’s ‘Lancelot’, The B-1B Resurrected From The Boneyard Posted by RSS Feed

“Lancelot” about to land at Tinker AFB on Feb. 8, 2024. (Image credit: Rob Stephens /

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Apr 09 2024

Colombian Air Force awards ITP Aero its Black Hawk helicopter fleet engine MRO contract Posted by Admin

ITP Aero has signed a contract with the Colombian Ministry of Defence for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of the T700 engines that power its Armed Forces' fleet of Black Hawk helicopters. The contract will run until June 2026 and the MRO services for the engines will be carried out at ITP Aero's facilities in Albacete (Spain). 

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Apr 09 2024

Enhanced Cessna pistons enter into service, celebrate first deliveries Posted by RSS Feed

Textron celebrated the entry into service and first deliveries of its enhanced Cessna Skyhawk,

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Apr 09 2024

VIP Completions unveils refurbished Falcon 7X Posted by RSS Feed

VIP Completions unveiled the recently refurbished interior of a Dassault Falcon 7X. The entire

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Apr 09 2024

Lockheed Martin Boosts Domestic Microelectronics Capabilities For Pentagon Aerial Defense Program Posted by Admin

OWEGO, N.Y. April. 8, 2024 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will work with Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC), and Altera, an Intel Company, to support the Stimulating Transition for Advanced Microelectronics Packaging (STAMP) program for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E). Lockheed Martin will develop a low size, weight, and power (SWaP), Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) aligned airborne electronic defense system, utilizing Altera’s Multi-Chip Package (MCP2) for expected use on the U.S. Navy’s MH-60R multi-mission helicopter. The project was awarded through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) vehicle and will be managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL). 

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Apr 09 2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: KEY BISCAYNE, FL. Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND CRASHED IN THE WATER, KEY BISCAYNE, FL.

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Apr 09 2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: BATON ROUGE, LA Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD FOLLOWING MOVEMENT FROM DOLLEY TO THE TARMAC, BATON ROUGE, LA.

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Apr 09 2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: PLAINVIEW, MN Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD THAT PENETRATED THE WINDSCREEN, PLAINVIEW, MN.

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Apr 09 2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: ODENTON, MD Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD, ODENTON, MD.

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