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Dec
05
2023

Universal Avionics completes first test flight of interactive Flight Management System

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Tucson, Arizona – December 5, 2023 – Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, has successfully completed initial flight tests of its NexGen, software-based interactive Flight Management System (i-FMS). The flight tests were conducted in Austria on a government-owned Bell 212 helicopter as part of a joint effort with Elbit to improve flight management and navigation capabilities for the customer. The i-FMS adds onto mission computers delivered by Elbit and is controlled using the existing Human Machine Interface operated by the customer.  

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Tags: i-FMS NexGen Universal Avionics
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Dec
06
2023

Airbus announces Canadian H160 type certification

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Fort Erie, ON, December 6, 2023 – Airbus Helicopters has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification of the H160 helicopter, positioning the aircraft type for entry into the Canadian market.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters Transport Canada Aviation
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Dec
06
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Rowlett, TX

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On October 26, 2023, about 1650 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter R44, N141CD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rowlett, Texas. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction incurred minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

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Dec
07
2023

Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney canada achieve first 100% SAF flight with PT6C-67C-POWERED AW139 helicopter

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Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Accomplished at Leonardo’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Italy) on 21 November, the 75-minute flight and ground tests evaluated engine performance with multiple power variation and other systems. The test showed an outstanding response to the new fuel with no significant differences compared to the use of Jet A1 fuel. 

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Tags: AW139 Leonardo
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Dec
07
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: CALEXICO, CA

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWER LINE, CALEXICO, CA

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Dec
11
2023

Donaldson Receives BAE Systems Partner2Win Bronze Medallion Award

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MINNEAPOLIS (December 11, 2023)—Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) a leading worldwide manufacturer of innovative filtration products and solutions, received a BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems business award Partner2Win Bronze Medallion for exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence. 

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Dec
11
2023

Leonardo confirmed as Sustainability Leader in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

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The international rating agency S&P Global, which evaluates the environmental, social and governance aspects of over 13,000 companies in different sectors, has included Leonardo in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the fourteenth year in a row.

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Dec
11
2023

Airbus Helicopters, Indamer come together for helicopter maintenance in India

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Airbus Helicopters and Indamer have joined hands to provide cutting edge after-market services for helicopters in India, in a significant boost to the development of the rotary-wing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem in the country. 

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters
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Dec
11
2023

Joby, ANA Holdings Partner with Nomura Real Estate Development for Vertiports in Japan

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has partnered with ANA Holdings Inc. (“ANA HD”) and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. (“NRE”), one of Japan’s largest real estate developers, on the development of take-off and landing infrastructure, known as vertiports, to support the commercialization of its electric air taxi service across Japan.

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Tags: eVTOL Joby Aviation
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Dec
12
2023

TECHNISONIC ANNOUNCES FORESTRY MODE on the TDFM-9000 / 9300 SERIES RADIOS

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(TORONTO CANADA, Dec 12, 2023)      Technisonic Industries is proud to continue its support of the Aerial Firefighting Market with its introduction of Forestry Mode available on both the TDFM-9000 and TDFM-9300’s.   Forestry Mode addresses the space and installation challenges in the cockpit and antennas associated with updated United States Forestry Service (USFS) communications requirements.

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Tags: Technisonic Industries Ltd
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