Articles for category HeliNews Headlines
Mar
10
2025
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10 March 2025 – BIRD Aerosystems, a global leader in defense technology, has secured a contract to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the SPREOS (Self-Protection Radar Electro-Optic System) DIRCM, to an additional African Air Force. The contract includes the delivery of a comprehensive self-protection suite for Mi-17/8 and Mi-35 helicopters, ensuring enhanced survivability against missile threats.
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Mar
11
2025
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Dallas, U.S., 11 March 2025 – Air Methods, the leading air medical provider in the U.S., is expanding its fleet with the addition of new Airbus helicopters. The agreement includes the acquisition of H140 helicopters, as well as 10 H125s and 11 H135s, to support air medical missions across the country.
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U.S. President Donald Trump personally announced the winner of the U.S. Air Force’s NGAD program
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After the U.S. Air Force selected the F-47, DARPA disclosed that Boeing and Lockheed Martin each
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During the recent drills which saw 59 Chinese aircraft surrounding Taiwan, a Wing Loong-2 and a Wing
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Mar
28
2025
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The accident flight, a night visual flight rules positioning flight, originated at an off-airport landing site the pilot had landed the helicopter at two days before the accident. An onboard image recorder captured the accident flight, which was the first flight of the day for the pilot. The video revealed that after a normal preflight inspection and run-up, the pilot initiated a near-vertical (straight-up) takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot stated aloud that it was too dark, and the helicopter began flying in an uncoordinated manor.
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CROYDON
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NTSB Report
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The Project Legacy flight was a ‘unique opportunity for all aircraft platforms across Marine Air
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Mar
13
2025
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DALLAS (March 13, 2025) – PHI MRO Services, a global leader in helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has been appointed as an authorized Aviation Dealer for Garmin.
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Garmin
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Freedom Shield 25 is focused on combined operations in a join all-domain environment, demonstrating
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Minister of Defense Boris Pistorious shut down suggestions that Germany could reverse its decision
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HeliNews Headlines