Mar 05 2024

GA Telesis’ Flight Solutions Group promotes industry veteran Jim Sokol to senior vice president of sales - Americas Posted by RSS Feed

GA Telesis, LLC announces that industry veteran Jim Sokol has been promoted to Senior Vice President

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Mar 05 2024

QuikTrip Corporation Signs Purchase Agreement for Second Bell 429 Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, Texas (March 4, 2024) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced during HAI Heli Expo 2024 the signed purchase agreement to QuikTrip Corporation for their second Bell 429.

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Mar 05 2024

Traffic camera shows fiery Piper crash along Nashville interstate that killed 5 Posted by RSS Feed

A Piper PA-32 Lance II crashed next to an interstate in Tennessee Monday night, killing all five on

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Mar 05 2024

FAA says Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems failed quality control in 'multiple instances' Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA completed its six-week audit of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, finding multiple instances

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Mar 05 2024

Pipistrel Velis Electro achieves LSA airworthiness exemption from FAA Posted by RSS Feed

Pipstrel announced Monday that the FAA granted a light sport aircraft airworthiness exemption for

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Mar 05 2024

ASAP Semiconductor announces commitment to efficient aircraft part supply with Aerospace Aviation 360 Posted by RSS Feed

CALIFORNIA, ANAHEIM, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2024-- ASAP Semiconductor, a leading distributor of

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Mar 05 2024

Flying in the Polaris MiG-29 for a Look at Their Astronaut Jet Training Posted by RSS Feed

Later this year, Polaris Dawn will launch on a private spaceflight with SpaceX from NASA’s Kennedy

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Mar 04 2024

The importance of trained flight attendants on private jets Posted by RSS Feed

On Feb. 9 a Challenger 604 crashed onto a Florida Interstate. The jet lost both engines and hit a

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Mar 04 2024

Residents clash over future use of Boulder airport Posted by RSS Feed

?Aerial photo of BDU from City of BoulderResidents are at odds over the use of the Boulder Municipal

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Mar 04 2024

Piper M700 FURY achieves FAA type certification Posted by RSS Feed

Piper shared Monday that the new Piper M700 FURY achieved FAA-type certification on Feb. 29. With

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Mar 04 2024

LIFENET OF NEW YORK RELOCATES TO WESTERNVILLE Posted by Admin

WESTERNVILLE, NY – LifeNet 7-14 announced its official relocation from its sister location in Watertown, NY to Westernville, NY—where life-saving service continues to the Mohawk Valley region and beyond. The LifeNet team partnered with the Town of Western and the Fire Company to break ground on the new location in October 2023. The newly built helicopter pad, hangar, and living quarters for the flight crew are adjacent to the Fire Company.

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Mar 04 2024

Desert Jet expands its aircraft management division and welcomes new director Posted by RSS Feed

Desert Jet, the premier jet charter and aircraft management company based in Greater Palm Springs,

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Mar 04 2024

Helitak Announces U.S. Business Expansion in California Posted by Admin

Helitak Firefighting Equipment, an Australian-based aerial firefighting tank manufacturer, announced on February 22, 2024, that the company was expanding its operations in the United States. The company has recently secured the lease of a 20,000-foot property at Camarillo Airport in California, where it will grow its operations in the United States.

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Mar 04 2024

Pilot delivers baby midflight Posted by RSS Feed

A pilot left the cockpit midflight to deliver a passenger's baby thousands of feet in the air. After

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Mar 04 2024

3 reasons leaded fuel is still used in aviation Posted by RSS Feed

Two Cessna 172s sitting on the ramp awaiting a fuel truck. Photography courtesy of Nicole

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Mar 04 2024

Boeing talks about possible Spirit AeroSystems buy Posted by RSS Feed

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems confirmed discussions of an acquisition are ongoing. The companies

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Mar 04 2024

COPTERSAFETY PILOT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP WITH WHIRLY-GIRLS INTERNATIONAL Posted by Admin

Coptersafety is happy to announce they are joining the Whirly-Girls International as a sponsor with two FAA AW139 Type Rating scholarships.

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Mar 03 2024

V-22 Osprey Fleet To Return To Flight After 3-Month Worldwide Grounding Posted by RSS Feed

A MV-22B of the the V-22 Test Team at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 during Dynamic

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Mar 02 2024

Italian Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer Shoots Down Houthi Drone In Red Sea Posted by RSS Feed

Nave Duilio (Image credit: Marina Militare)"

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Mar 02 2024

Blue Angels and Thunderbirds Conduct Joint Training at El Centro Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have just completed conducting joint

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Mar 02 2024

Meet the U.S. Air Force’s New F-35A Demo Pilot Posted by RSS Feed

Meet the U.S. Air Force’s new F-35A Demo pilot and commander. Capt. Melanie Kluesner, call sign

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Mar 01 2024

Technique vs procedure - performing a power-off 180 Posted by RSS Feed

Photo credit Divinity PriceAs an instructor there are a few major things you have to decipher. One

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Mar 01 2024

NTSB no longer blames Tamarack system, rewrites 2018 Citation crash report Posted by RSS Feed

The NTSB has reversed its findings over a deadly 2018 Citation CJ2 crash, granting winglet maker

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Mar 01 2024

Singer Karol G's Gulfstream IV makes emergency landing at Van Nuys Posted by RSS Feed

Graphics in photo from video from ABC 7 Los AngelesInternational pop superstar Karol G's Gulfstream

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Mar 01 2024

Guam Hosts Hypersonic Weapon Training With Live ARRW Missile Posted by RSS Feed

B-52 Stratofortress crews from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North

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Mar 01 2024

Heli Austria Selects TracPlus for Fleet-Wide Advanced Tracking and Data Insights Solutions Posted by Admin

Heli Austria, a leading operator in mission-critical helicopter services across Europe, has announced a strategic partnership with TracPlus, equipping their entire fleet of 37 aircraft with the advanced tracking, communications, and fleet management solutions. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in operational safety, efficiency, and responsiveness for Heli Austria's wide array of services, including heavy lifting, emergency medical services (EMS), flight training, and aerial firefighting.

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Mar 01 2024

Last HAI HELI-EXPO Breaks Attendance Record Posted by Admin

Anaheim, Calif. (Mar. 01, 2024) – The world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference concluded with great news for the industry. Record attendance, business deals, and a new brand for the show’s producer marked this year’s HAI HELI-EXPO®, the 35th year the show has been held under that name. 

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Mar 01 2024

Bell Signs First Bell 525 Purchase Agreement with Equinor for 10 Aircraft Posted by Admin

Anaheim, CA (March 1, 2024) Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a signed purchase agreement with Equinor for the sale of 10 Bell 525 aircraft for North Sea offshore operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.

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Mar 01 2024

EAA AirVenture updates - legendary aircraft designer returns, B-29 Doc joins performers Posted by RSS Feed

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the largest annual fly-in in the world, is taking place this July and

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Mar 01 2024

USAF’s XQ-67A Drone Makes First Flight Posted by RSS Feed

On Feb. 28, 2024, the XQ-67A made its first flight (Photo: USAF)"

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