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21
2026
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The pilot reported that during the approach to land at an off-airport location, the helicopter entered an uncommanded right rotation. He attributed the loss of control to unfavorable winds and described the event as consistent with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. He was unable to regain control, and the helicopter continued to descend in a spiraling right spin before it impacted the ground and rolled over. As a result, the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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May
21
2026
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May 21, 2026 - FlySight, Italian company specialized in advanced geospatial situational awareness and mission management solutions for Aerospace, Defence, Security, and ISR operations, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Rapid Imaging Solutions for the distribution and promotion of the OPENSIGHT suite in the United States market.
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May
21
2026
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1955 was the beginning of a cautious but determined resurgence of German aviation.
Becker Flugfunk was one of the early participants in that revival.
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May
20
2026
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Manching, Germany, 20 May, 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H135 helicopter and two different uncrewed aerial systems, the Airbus Flexrotor and Alpha Unmanned Systems´ A900 using the HTeaming solution.
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May
18
2026
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Mesa, Arizona – MD Helicopters (MD), OEM of the MD 530F, has renewed a multi-year support contract for the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard’s (SANG) fleet of 12 MD 530F training helicopters.
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May
18
2026
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AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF, PILOT HEARD A NOISE, DESCENDED TO THE GROUND AND ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO.
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May
18
2026
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AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A ROAD DUE TO ENGINE ISSUES, ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
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May
15
2026
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There is a new aviation scholarship available to helicopter students. With high fuel costs gripping the United States economy, rising aviation training fees nationally and the general cost of entry to aviation at local airports restricting many students, this scholarship will assist one lucky flight student who wants to embark on a career as a helicopter pilot. This scholarship will be renewed every 18 months, and you can reapply if not successful first-time round.
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May
14
2026
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Fort Worth, TX (May 14, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the order of three additional Bell 407GXis by Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country with the largest Bell HEMS fleet, operating 35 Bell aircraft. These new mission-ready Bell 407GXis will join their fleet to continue offering rapid response and exceptional emergency medical care across their extensive service area.
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May
14
2026
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14 May 2026 - GPMS International announced today that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has validated the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Foresight MX HUMS on the Bell 429 helicopter in India.
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