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Aug
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2025
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TORRANCE, CA – August 28, 2025 – Today, Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the R22 helicopter’s first flight. Robinson Helicopter started with the R22, the two-seat light utility helicopter that first took flight in 1975 and received FAA certification in 1979. Video footage of the first flight can be found here.
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Aug
28
2025
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Grimstad, Norway and Colorado, USA – August 27, 2025 — Axnes, AS, a leading global provider of wireless communication solutions, announced today Precision’s successful integration of the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom System (WICS) into multiple AS332 L1 Super Puma helicopters, marking a significant advancement for their aerial mission capability and crew safety. These aircraft are now fully equipped to support United States Forest Service (USFS) contracts, offering unmatched initial attack capability. The Super Puma is a modern multi-mission helicopter providing fire agencies with; bucket and tank water-dropping, passenger transport, initial attack rappel, and internal and external cargo resupply missions.
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Aug
27
2025
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Grimstad, Norway and Colorado, USA – August 27, 2025 — Axnes, AS, a leading global provider of wireless communication solutions, announced today Precision’s successful integration of the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom System (WICS) into multiple AS332 L1 Super Puma helicopters, marking a significant advancement for their aerial mission capability and crew safety. These aircraft are now fully equipped to support United States Forest Service (USFS) contracts, offering unmatched initial attack capability. The Super Puma is a modern multi-mission helicopter providing fire agencies with; bucket and tank water-dropping, passenger transport, initial attack rappel, and internal and external cargo resupply missions.
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Aug
26
2025
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Redlands, CA – August 25, 2025 – High Performance Helicopters (HP Helicopters) celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of exceptional service in the helicopter industry. Since its founding in 2005, the company has grown from a specialized aviation services provider to a nationally recognized leader in complex helicopter operations, distinguished by its modern fleet, mobile maintenance capabilities, and unwavering commitment to safety.
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Aug
25
2025
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AIRCRAFT WHILE LIFTING OFF AT MENDENHALL GLACIER IT DUG INTO THE WET SNOW, JUNEAU, AK
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Aug
25
2025
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AIRCRAFT TIPPED OVER ON ITS SIDE FROM A GUST OF WIND, CASEVILLE, MI
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Aug
25
2025
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The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 scholarship season. Over the last few years, the organization has been growing and expanding not only to provide deserving female aviators but also maintainers from across the globe with over $550,000 worth of helicopter flight training, maintenance training and educational scholarships. These scholarships advance the helicopter industry by strengthening the talent pool and increasing diversity. Applications are now open so get excited and start applying!
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Aug
21
2025
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August 21, 2025, Dallas, TEXAS) Dallas Avionics conducted a unique learning experience for students this week in Seguin, Texas, while partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife and Friedens Early Learning Center. Students were able to interact with aircraft, ask pilots questions, and learned about the many operations helicopter pilots can perform.
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Aug
21
2025
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STRATFORD, Conn., Aug. 20, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) today announced a new U.S. Army contract that will fund Black Hawk® modernization engineering efforts. The initial $43 million contract award will focus on foundational capabilities for modernization: enhancement of the airframe and inclusion of a digital backbone capability to allow for rapid unmanned aerial systems (UAS) integration. The award also includes development of requirements and architecture using model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
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Aug
21
2025
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Orlando, Fla., August 21, 2025 – The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award as part of its current multiple-year contract. This contract will provide critical procurement and production support for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and international customers, further solidifying Lockheed Martin's position as a leading provider of multi-domain missile systems.
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