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Jul
17
2024

FAA Accident Report: TALKEETNA, AK

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AIRCRAFT PERFORMING LONG LINE OPERATIONS, THE LINE BECAME WRAPPED INTO BRANCHES AND THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK A TREE, TALKEETNA, AK.

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Jul
18
2024

Loft Dynamics Delivers Another VR Simulator to Italy, Partnering with Sky Aviation to Revolutionize Its Pilot Training

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (July 18, 2024) — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices, today announced that Sky Aviation, a leading Italian helicopter services company providing passenger and material transport across the Alps, will install the company’s Airbus VR H125 flight training device at its base in Cossato, Italy. The partnership aims to enhance the quality, safety, accessibility, sustainability, and cost efficiencies of Sky Aviation's pilot training. Sky Aviation is the second organization in Italy adopting Loft Dynamics’ VR training devices to transform operations. 

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Jul
18
2024

NTSB Final Report: Terra Alta, WV

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On July 21, 2023, about 1105 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B, N9913K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Terra Alta, West Virginia. The pilot and a crewmember sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight.

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Jul
18
2024

Smith Myers Secures Multiple Multi-Year Delivery Contracts for over 100 Award-Winning ARTEMIS Systems

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Smith Myers has announced the award of multiple multi-year delivery contracts for their renowned ARTEMIS mobile phone detection, location, and communication systems.  

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Jul
18
2024

Smith Myers Announces Major Features Upgrade for ARTEMIS Simulator

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Farnborough International Airshow, 22-26 July 2024 ---  Smith Myers, global leader in airborne cellular identification, geolocation and communications solutions, announces a significant features upgrade for the ARTEMIS simulator. This upgrade coincides with FIAS2024 and allows the creation of various real-world scenarios through an intuitive interface. “These new features have been developed in collaboration with our end users and prime integrators to offer our customers a set of operationally meaningful features that will enhance the simulation experience” explained Simon Alford, Director of Software Architecture.  “It is not just the immersive training experience that these new features will benefit.  This major update provides integrators the ability to test software and hardware integrations on the bench, such as automatic steering of the EO/IR turret or using ARTEMIS location data to feed the autopilot.” 

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Jul
18
2024

Smith Myers, the Global Leader in Airborne Cellular Identification, Geolocation and Communications solutions, Announces the Expansion of ARTEMIS Capability with the Release of ARTEMIS+

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Farnborough International Airshow, UK 22 July 2024 ​ Smith Myers multi-award-winning ARTEMIS range of mobile phone detection, location and communication systems announces the launch at Farnborough International Airshow of ARTEMIS+ its next generation system.  The all-new set of features is designed to meet the requirements of new capability areas as it continues to evolve into new operational roles.  

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Jul
18
2024

Enstrom Makes Connections at Rotors ‘n Ribs 2024

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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation returned to participate in the Rotors ‘n Ribs 2024 celebration in Goshen, Indiana. Helicopter pilots from all over the nation flew into Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) for the festival, considered to be one of the country’s premier helicopter fly-ins.

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Jul
22
2024

EnB AIR TO PURCHASE ITS FIRST BELL 505 HELICOPTER IN SOUTH KOREA

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Farnborough Airshow (July 22, 2024) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced EnB AIR Co., Ltd.’s has signed an agreement for the purchase of a Bell 505 helicopter in South Korea. This marks the first Bell 505 helicopter sale to a commercial entity in South Korea, following the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration selecting the Bell 505 as the new military helicopter trainer in 2022.

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Jul
22
2024

REISER Achieves D3 Flight Model Qualification for Swiss Air-Rescue Rega H145 Helicopter Full-Flight Simulator at Lufthansa Aviation Training in Zuerich

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Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH is proud to announce the successful qualification of the D3 Flight Model for the H145 FFS, which was handed over to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega last November. Certification was made by the Swiss Authorities, marking a major advancement in Rega's training program and underscoring their dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

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Jul
22
2024

FALCON AVIATION TO EXPAND ENERGY TRANSPORT MISSION CAPABILITIES WITH AW139 HELICOPTER ORDER

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Rome, 22 July 2024 – Leading helicopter service provider Falcon Aviation announced today a further reinforcement of its long-term partnership with Leonardo through the introduction of the AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter into its fleet supporting the Energy industry. Falcon Aviation has signed a contract during an official ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow for one aircraft plus one option.

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