Articles for category HeliNews Headlines
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Jan
29
2025
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The pilot was conducting tree trimming operations on a power line right of way that consisted of a 10-blade aerial saw that was slung below the helicopter. During the cutting, a saw blade snagged a 1/2-inch cable that wrapped itself around the lower saw blades. A section of the cable broke off and struck the tail rotor assembly, damaging the stabilizers and tail rotor drive shaft. The helicopter lost all tail rotor authority and began an uncontrolled yaw, impacting the trees as it descended to the terrain where it came to rest on its left side. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the airframe and rotor blades. The operator did not report that there were any preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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GA
NTSB Report
Waycross
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Jul
02
2025
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Adventure Pilot, creator of iFly EFB, and tablet innovator Hugerock today announced the iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet, a 7″ Android device built for military and general aviation. Combining unmatched brightness, rugged durability, and app integration - the X7 delivers exceptional performance in the cockpit.
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Adventure Pilot
iFly EFB
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In the past several years, space programs in the United States and other nations have experienced
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27 - 28 MAY, 2025Las Vegas, NV5 NMR – 4.999FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are
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On 12 August 2025, the HB-SXA aircraft flew to an altitude of 31,288 feet, setting a world record
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HeliNews Headlines
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Sep
22
2025
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AIRCRAFT LANDING ON THE POST OAK HOTEL HELIPORT AND EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE DAMAGING A KAPTON WIRE BUNDLE, HOUSTON, TX.
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FAA Accident Report
Houston
TX
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Something hit a United Airlines jet cruising high over Utah early Thursday morning, and no one knows
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HeliNews Headlines
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Dec
10
2024
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation representatives traveled across the Pacific to celebrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) reaching 100,000 flight hours in their fleet of TH-480Bs. The JGSDF focuses on disaster relief, civil protection, and the promotion of international cooperation. It is also Enstrom’s largest customer to date with 30 turbine helicopters purchased.
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Enstrom
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
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Oct
20
2025
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SEOUL - October 20, 2025 - Korean Air and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced the signing of an agreement to commercialize Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea, across multiple applications and use cases, starting with government applications. As part of the relationship, the parties plan for Korean Air to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft.
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Archer
Korean Air
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For John Morgan, the sky has never just been a career—it’s been a lifelong journey. A journey that
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HeliNews Headlines