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Aug 12 2025

Over 100 companies to be recognized for Aviation Safety at NBAA-BACE; 2 have a 90-Year safety record Posted by RSS Feed

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the 2025 recipients for its Flying

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Jun 09 2025

A Look at the Dozen SR-71 Blackbird Losses Posted by RSS Feed

The SR-71 is perhaps the most iconic Cold War spy aircraft, famous for many record-setting flights.

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Aug 26 2025

FAA reports a 14% increase in wildlife strikes from 2023 to 2024 Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA released a report on wildlife strikes on civil aircraft from 1990 to 2024, showcasing a 14

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Feb 24 2025

U.S. Aviation Training Solutions (USATS) takes delivery of the first of 25 S300CBi Helicopters Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, Texas (February 19, 2025) – Schweizer is pleased to announce U.S. Aviation Training Solutions (USATS) of Titusville, Florida, has taken delivery of the first 300BCi helicopter in its 25 aircraft purchase agreement with Schweizer.

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Mar 15 2025

Canada Reconsidering $13.2 Billion F-35 Purchase Amid Growing Tensions With The U.S. Posted by RSS Feed

The news comes just one day after Portugal announced it was abandoning its plans to purchase the

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Dec 18 2024

Bell Announces New Manufacturing Facility for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, TX (December 17, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced a facility site selection today to support production of the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The new 447,000 sq. ft. factory, located in the Denton County region of Fort Worth, Texas, will be dedicated to FLRAA component manufacturing.  Bell plans to begin facility modification and equipment installation and achieve facility readiness for Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) by 2028. 

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Jan 23 2025

Vertical Aviation International Applauds Chris Rocheleau's Appointment as FAA Deputy Administrator Posted by Admin

Alexandria, VA (Jan. 23, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates Chris Rocheleau on his recent appointment as deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The association releases the following:

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Feb 28 2025

FAA Accident Report: EDGEMONT, SD Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING ELK SURVEY AND AN OCCUPANT FELL 30 FEET DUE TO HARNESS FAILURE, EDGEMONT, SD.

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Jan 03 2025

Ukrainian Pilots Reportedly Completed Training on Mirage 2000-5F Posted by RSS Feed

Ukraine is expected to receive a first batch of three Mirage 2000-5F fighters in the first quarter

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Jan 12 2025

Finnish Air Force to Participate in Icelandic Air Policing for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The Finnish Air Force will secure NATO skies by deploying four F/A-18 Hornets to Keflavik Air Base

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