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Nov
15
2024
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STRATFORD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced that it is increasing the scheduled inspection intervals for S-92® helicopters from 375 flight hours to 500 hours, and from 750 flight hours to 1,000 hours. By increasing these intervals, average S-92 operators will be able to safely keep aircraft in service longer between inspections, mitigating downtime and maximizing availability for the fleet.
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Nov
15
2024
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HeliPackers has entered the European helicopter logistics market in full force, debuting its end-to-end helicopter transport solutions at the European Rotors Show in Amsterdam last week. This marks a pivotal development for buyers and sellers, providing the critical support needed to seamlessly transfer helicopters across international borders and bridge the logistical gap between buyer and aircraft, no matter where they are located.
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Nov
15
2024
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Featuring fully redesigned switch buttons, I/O panels allow users to customize to their exact design needs fully. With an upgraded full-size keyboard and buttons, the rugged purpose-built PGCS.7 enables intuitive and user-friendly control making it possible to reduce the likelihood of operator error during missions.
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UAVOS
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Nov
15
2024
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WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers.
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Nov
15
2024
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AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNING FROM OFFSHORE PLATFORM AND WHILE LANDING LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED, GALLIANO, LA.
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FAA
FAA Accident Report
GALLIANO
LA
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Nov
15
2024
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Fort Worth, TX – November 15, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, will exhibit at the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s (NAAA) 2024 Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas from November 19-20, 2024. This marks the company’s inaugural participation at the premiere trade show for agricultural aviation.
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Nov
18
2024
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Donauwörth, Germany, 18 November 2024 – Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named their new H145Ms “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), or LKH for short. The helicopter's missions include training, reconnaissance, special forces operations and light attack.
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Nov
18
2024
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The pilot reported that he was not satisfied with the helicopter’s alignment on the mobile helipad during landing and elected to complete a second attempt. During the second landing, he lost control of the helicopter as it settled onto the helipad. The helicopter ascended, rolled to the right, and then impacted the ground on its skids which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, main rotor blades, and tailrotor blades. There were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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KENOSHA
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Nov
18
2024
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On February 6, 2023, about 2140 mountain standard time, a Bell OH-58A helicopter, N36FA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Yuma, Arizona. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137aerial application flight.
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Nov
19
2024
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PRESCOTT, AZ – Nov. 19, 2024 – Native Air 4 commemorated 25 years of service to the Prescott community with a celebration at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery on Nov. 14, bringing together partners, first responders, and past and current crew members. Among the special guests was 9-year-old Zane Barker and his family, who reunited with the air medical team that helped to save his life a few years ago.
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Air Methods
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