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UPDATE 3:30 PM FRIDAYIn a final on-site media briefing, the NTSB's Todd Inman shared details about
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Apr
08
2025
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Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the launch of the MR Hoist Operator Station, a cutting-edge solution for training hoist operators in critical mission scenarios. This new system integrates mixed reality technology to create an immersive and highly realistic training environment, focusing on the essential communication between the pilot and hoist operator.
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May
12
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 8, 2025 Two leading U.S.-based aerospace companies are teaming to bring their respective equipment and services to global helicopter operators.
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Sep
19
2025
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MILTON, Fla. – [September 18, 2025] – Leonardo celebrated the official grand opening of its new Florida Support Center on September 18 at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment—now totalling $65 million—in U.S. military aviation support, civil helicopter services, and regional aerospace growth.
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Two U-2 pilots, including a Wisconsin native, share rare insights on the legendary spy plane’s
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Ten F-35s will be deployed to Puerto Rico to take part in the ongoing U.S. counter-narcotics
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The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its third-quarter 2025 Aircraft
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Textron Aviation has announced that it will be showcasing three of its aircraft at the Singapore
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Mar
27
2025
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PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2025—U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.
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Jul
06
2025
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The pilot of the electronic news gathering helicopter reported that he departed the airport on a preplanned flight to obtain video footage at four locations. After filming the four locations, but before returning to the airport, the pilot was contacted via radio about filming a fifth location due to breaking news. While over the fifth location, the cockpit fuel pump caution light illuminated, and the pilot noticed a low fuel level but elected to return to the airport rather than land at a nearby city helipad. While over the airport ramp area at 100 to 150 ft above ground level, the engine “hiccupped” and then lost all power. The pilot attempted an autorotation, but the helicopter landed hard on the ramp area. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The inspector also noted that the fuel tanks were absent of fuel and the cockpit fuel gauge needle was below “E.”
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