Articles for category HeliNews Headlines

Jul 03 2026

F-15EX Eagle II and MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fly Together During Valiant Shield 2026 Posted by RSS Feed

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat took part in a flight with the F-15EX and a proof-of-concept FARP operation as

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Jun 30 2026

C-2 Greyhound Flies Off an Aircraft Carrier for the Last Time Posted by RSS Feed

The C-2A Greyhound conducted its last ever catapult launch from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, ending

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Jul 25 2026

Cessna Caravan float conversions: the cost of going amphibious Posted by RSS Feed

For over 40 years, the versatile Cessna Caravan has carved out a distinctive niche in aviation. A

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Jul 21 2026

Bell Celebrates the First IFR-Configured Bell 407GXi Order in the United Kingdom Posted by Admin

London, United Kingdom (July 21, 2026) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it received a signed purchase agreement for an IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the first time that the platform with an IFR configuration kit will be operated by a customer in the United Kingdom. 

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Jul 23 2026

‘BRRRRT Act’ Introduced in U.S. Congress to Keep the A-10 Warthog in Service Posted by RSS Feed

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at halting the retirement of

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Jul 28 2026

Bell Awarded Contract for SPINE Upgrades to H-1 Fleet Posted by Admin

Amarillo, TX. (July 27, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced an estimated $300 million, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Department of Navy. This base plus three option years contract provides the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on up to 49 U.S. Marine Corp AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom aircraft.

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Jul 29 2026

GPS Interference Testing at Yuma, AZ 03 - 27 AUG Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGYUMA PROVING GROUND_ARIZONA(YPG_AZ) 26-14 (REVISION 1) 03 –

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Jul 02 2026

Duncan Aviation expands PW300 and PW500 engine overhaul capacity in Lincoln Posted by RSS Feed

Duncan Aviation has completed its expansion at its turbine engine overhaul shop in Lincoln,

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Jul 06 2026

FAA proposes making the inspection authorization a permanent rating Posted by RSS Feed

The Inspection Authorization (IA) is a workhorse credential in general aviation, allowing mechanics

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Jul 17 2026

Sikorsky Eyes Europe for Next Generation Rotorcraft (NGRC) Production Posted by Admin

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 16, 2026 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), today confirmed that it is actively pursuing the establishment of a Next Generation Rotorcraft (NGRC) production line in Europe. The move underscores Sikorsky’s commitment to deepening its partnership with NATO and advancing collaborative research and development in Europe.

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