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May
26
2026

Loft Dynamics’ VR Simulator Achieves FTD Level 7 Qualification in Japan, Expanding Access to High-Fidelity Pilot Training

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ZURICH, Switzerland and NAGOYA, Japan — MAY 27, 2026 —  Loft Dynamics, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) flight training solutions, announced it has achieved FTD Level 7 qualification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB)—the highest qualification level for helicopter flight training devices in Japan. The JCAB joins the FAA and EASA in qualifying the company’s VR system.

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May
31
2026

Texas Department of Public Safety Accepts Delivery of Bell 407GXi

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Austin, TX (May 28, 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new Bell 407GXi. This delivery comes on the heels of an announcement made during Verticon earlier this year highlighting the purchase order of the new Bell 407GXi to Texas DPS.

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Jun
19
2026

ROBINSON R88 HELICOPTER NAMED “BEST OF THE BEST: AVIATION 2026” BY ROBB REPORT

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TORRANCE, CA., June 18, 2026 — The all-new R88 from Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has been named to the 2026 "Best of the Best" in the Aviation category by the Robb Report. The recognition highlights the R88’s alignment with evolving customer and operator requirements, balancing enhanced performance metrics with practical reliability, accessible operating economics and modern style, central to the Robinson product line.

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Dec
30
2025

Textron Systems awarded $41M order for USAF T-7A advanced pilot maintenance training system

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GOOSE CREEK, S.C, Dec. 30, 2025 - Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company,

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Feb
04
2026

California man arrested for operating unregistered aircraft under the influence

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?(image from Van Aircraft Website)A man from Pomona, California, was arrested for suspicion of

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Feb
12
2026

L3Harris Pitches Red Wolf and OA-1K Skyraider II Integration for Standoff Strike Capability

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The integration of the Red Wolf missile opens up a host of possibilities for the Skyraider II, as

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Mar
30
2026

Trump Says F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Has Been Approved

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For the second time, President Trump says that the U.S. agreed to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia as

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Apr
10
2026

Asheville RWY 17/35 Closure Notice – April 14, 2026

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Good afternoon. Please see below runway closure next week. Please review all NOTAMs for pertinent

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May
20
2026

U.S. Air Force Announces Operational Pause for T-38 Talon Fleet

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Following the May 12, 2026, mishap, the U.S. Air Force has announced an operational pause for the

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Jun
02
2026

The World Cup is coming and so is the congestion

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Soccer fans the world over are gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and so is business aviation.

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