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Apr
20
2026

Chinese University of Glasgow Student Arrested After Offutt Spotting Trip

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The Chinese national, currently studying for an aeronautical engineering degree in Scotland, was

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Oct
22
2025

U.S. Army Orders Nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks

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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 2025 — The U.S. Army is advancing its heavy-lift modernization efforts by ordering nine Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Block II Chinooks via two contract awards. The Lot 4 and 5 awards, valued at $461 million, increase the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 18.

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Nov
20
2025

German Operator Signs Purchase Agreement to Add Three Bell 505s for Powerline Patrol and Cargo Transport

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Cologne, Germany (November 19, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during European Rotors 2025 that Heli Transair has signed a purchase agreement for three additional Bell 505s with support from its Bell 505 dealer, Rheinland Air Service, bringing Heli Transair’s total Bell 505 fleet to five aircraft.  

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May
12
2026

Columbia Helicopters names new CEO and president

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Columbia Helicopters Inc. has  announced the appointment of Melanie Bergier as chief executive officer and president. Bergier brings extensive leadership experience in aviation operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation.

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Aug
14
2025

George J. Priester Aviation adds to experienced leadership team

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Three experienced aviation professionals have joined George J. Priester Aviation leadership team as

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Aug
13
2025

Dallas aviation firm triples workforce after receiving Part 145 certification

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Jets MRO announced on Tuesday that it has tripled its workforce after expanding its Part 145

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Mar
11
2026

IATA releases 2025 Annual Safety Report on aircraft accidents

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report on Monday

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May
01
2026

DIMOR Group closes manufacturing operations in Michigan following WACO closure

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The DIMOR Group, the owner of WACO Classic Aircraft and Centennial Aircraft Services, has announced

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Nov
12
2025

HELIJET JOINS AEROPLAN

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Richmond, B.C. (November 12, 2025): Helijet International, North America’s largest helicopter airline, is pleased to announce it has signed a partner participation agreement with Aeroplan, Air Canada’s official loyalty and rewards program.

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Mar
12
2026

Japan’s National Police Agency bolsters law enforcement fleet with order for three Airbus H135 helicopters

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Tokyo, Japan, 12 March 2026  – Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has placed a follow-on order for three H135 helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. These versatile aircraft will be deployed to the Hokkaido, Shimane, and Miyagi Prefectural Police departments, enhancing their capacity for multi-role law enforcement missions, covering patrol, search and rescue, and tactical transport. 

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