Apr 01 2022

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing Adds to Team DEFIANT Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2022 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced six new members of Team DEFIANT. These supplier teammates will join the team to support DEFIANT X®, the advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.

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Apr 01 2022

Video Emerges Of Russian Mi-28 Shot Down By MANPADS After Lobbing Rockets Over Eastern Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

The downing of the Russian Mi-28 in Ukraine. "

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Apr 01 2022

Ukrainian Mi-24 Gunships Slipped Across The Border With Russia To Carry Out Attack On A Fuel Depot Posted by RSS Feed

Two screenshots from the Ukrainian Mi-24 pre-dawn raid on Apr. 1, 2022. "

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Apr 01 2022

Trevor Jacob sucked back into his airplane, lands safely after engine restarts Posted by RSS Feed

When it was posted on YouTube last Christmas Eve, pilots who love critiquing other pilots called it

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Apr 01 2022

Leonardo confirms solid position in the world helicopter civil market with new orders and deliveries Posted by Admin

Following the recent success at Heli-Expo 2022 in Dallas, TX (8-10 March), Leonardo confirms its strong position in the commercial helicopter market announcing further advancements with recent sales of 23 aircraft of various models to several operators across Europe, North America and Latin America, primarily for VIP/corporate transport, energy support, and search and rescue. Total sales include 15 AW139 intermediate twins, three AW169s light intermediate, three AW109 GrandNew light twins, one AW119Kx single engine and one AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter. Combined orders are valued at nearly 256 million EUR, with deliveries between 2022 and 2023. Beyond sales, recent months also marked the introduction of new services offered by newly-accepted aircraft in various countries. 

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Mar 31 2022

Dreadful Drone Footage Shows What Remains Of Hostomel Airport And The An-225 After Russian Forces Left Posted by RSS Feed

A screenshot from the drone footage showing Hostomel airport after the Russian withdrawl."

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Mar 31 2022

New Video Shows Russian Gunship Helicopters Continue Using Ballistic Rocket-Launching Tactic In Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

File photo of a Ka-52 firing rockets. In the box, a screenshot showing an attack in Ukraine using

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Mar 31 2022

Airports in 28 cities could lose commercial service as regional airliner struggles with staffing Posted by RSS Feed

SkyWest regional jets sitting on the tarmac. Photography courtesy of James P.In March, SkyWest

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Mar 31 2022

Skywest wants to drop airline service in 28 cities; here's why it will not happen Posted by RSS Feed

SkyWest regional jets sitting on the tarmac. Photography courtesy of James P.In March of 2022,

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Mar 31 2022

WATCH: Spads Head Out on a Sandy Mission Over Vietnam Posted by RSS Feed

These US Air Force Skyraider Pilots Were Flying Antiques, But They Made the Most of Them This video

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Mar 31 2022

West Star Aviation announces promotion of first female Lead Technician Posted by RSS Feed

West Star is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessie Melvin, the first female Lead Aviation

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Mar 31 2022

Pratt and Whitney, Air bp partner on SAF testing and research Posted by RSS Feed

Pratt andamp; Whitney and Air bp have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together towards

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Mar 31 2022

VistaJet takes delivery of 100th Bombardier Global 7500, becomes largest operator Posted by RSS Feed

Less than 24 hours after delivering the last Learjet ever, Bombardier announced another milestone,

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Mar 31 2022

Vista Global acquires Jet Edge services in move to expand U.S. presence Posted by RSS Feed

Vista Global has announced the acquisition of U.S. charter operator Jet Edge, including its

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Mar 31 2022

Kuwait Air Force Takes Delivery Of Third And Fourth Eurofighter Typhoons Posted by RSS Feed

One of the Eurofighters delivered on Mar. 29, 2022, takes off from Caselle. (Image credit:

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Mar 30 2022

The Oldest F-22 Raptors Might Soon Be Headed For The Boneyard Posted by RSS Feed

File photo of a Tyndall-based F-22 Raptor. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)"

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Mar 30 2022

Profiles in Aviation: The Unexpected Naval Aviator- Bob Barker Posted by RSS Feed

The Game Show Host You Know Today Was a Naval Aviator Ready to Go to War Back in the Day Today,

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Mar 30 2022

Shadin Avionics Retires the Miniflo-L™ Fuel Flow Indicator In Preparation for Future Products Posted by Admin

As Shadin Avionics prepares for a new chapter in their future products, they will be retiring a legacy product from their Fuel Flow Indicator product line: the Miniflo-L™. The indicator is one of three cockpit indicators that Shadin manufactures: the other two being the Digiflo-L™ and Microflo-L™ which will stay in production. Shadin’s Part 145 Repair Station still plans to support and repair the Miniflo-L™ as many of the products are still in use today and will be for years to come.

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Mar 30 2022

Pratt & Whitney and Air bp Sign MOU on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Testing and Research Posted by Admin

 Pratt & Whitney today announced a memorandum of understanding with Air bp regarding various workstreams with respect to the application of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends at up to 100 percent in Pratt & Whitney engine testing and research. The agreement reflects Pratt & Whitney’s commitment to supporting the aviation industry’s ambitious goal of reaching net zero CO2 emissions for air travel by 2050.

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Mar 30 2022

NTSB Preliminary Report: Garnett, KS Posted by Admin

NTSB Preliminary Report: Garnett, KS

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Mar 30 2022

MD HELICOPTERS ENTERS INTO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GROUP LED BY BARDIN HILL AND MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION Posted by Admin

MD Helicopters, Inc. (“MD” or “the Company”) today announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with a creditor consortium led by Bardin Hill and MBIA Insurance Corporation (the “Creditor Consortium”). The Creditor Consortium will acquire nearly all of the Company’s assets and provide new capital to strengthen MD’s financial position and support the Company’s continued ability to manufacture and service its high-performance helicopters. The Company expects to continue its regular course of operations throughout the sale process and remains focused on serving its civil and military customers and working with suppliers as normal.

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Mar 30 2022

Jupiter Avionics Unveils Eclipse™ Digital Audio at Aircraft Electronics Association Annual Convention Posted by Admin

(NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANNA ) – Jupiter Avionics Corporation unveiled their new Eclipse ™ Digital Audio System at the Aircraft Electronics Association annual convention in New Orleans this week.

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Mar 30 2022

Air Corporate acquires an H125 FTD Level 3 and an H145 FTD Level 3 from Entrol Posted by Admin

Air Corporate, one of the biggest operators in Italy, has completed the purchase of two FTD Level 3 simulators based on the H125 and H145 helicopters.

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Mar 30 2022

GrandView Aviation purchased by Global Medical Response Posted by RSS Feed

Global Medical Response has acquired the assets of GrandView Aviation, a Baltimore-based organ

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Mar 30 2022

The U.S. Repositions Ten USMC F/A-18C/D ‘Legacy’ Hornets To Eastern Europe Amid Ukrainian Crisis Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a

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Mar 30 2022

Gulfstream appoints Beth O'Neill to sales team Posted by RSS Feed

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the appointment of Beth O'Neill as

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Mar 30 2022

Universal Avionics, Trimec upgrade Falcon 2000 aircraft flight decks Posted by RSS Feed

Universal Avionics and Trimec Aviation have joined forces to offer an integrated avionics solution

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Mar 30 2022

Future uncertain for Burke Lakefront Airport as city officials talk closure Posted by RSS Feed

The future of Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) is in the air as its operations dwindle and the prime

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Mar 30 2022

Switzerland Got A Taste Of The F-35 And Patriot During Armeebotschaft 2022 Posted by RSS Feed

Two Italian F-35s seen from a Swiss Hornet. (Image credit: Marzio Martinetti via ItAF)"

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Mar 30 2022

Duncan Aviation Senior Captain receives FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Posted by RSS Feed

?Operations FAASTeam Program Manager Mark Gaffney (right) presents the FAA Wright Brothers Master

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