Articles for category HeliNews Headlines
Mar
27
2025
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Auckland, New Zealand — March 27, 2025— TracPlus, the leading provider of mission-critical intelligence for aerial firefighting operations, today announced the appointment of John O’Hara as its new Chief Executive Officer. With deep expertise in the aviation and technology sectors, O’Hara’s leadership will drive TracPlus’ continued innovation, ensuring aerial firefighting agencies and operators have access to the most advanced, reliable, and effective mission management solutions.
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May
22
2025
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Langkawi, Malaysia, 20 May 2025 – Airbus is reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety with the expansion of the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Malaysia, and the addition of a third full-flight simulator (FFS) in Subang, Malaysia. Set to be operational in the second half of 2026, this investment will support the growing training needs in the region, demonstrating Airbus’ commitment to customer proximity.
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Airbus Helicopters Training Academy
Full Flight Simulator
Malaysia
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Jun
18
2025
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HeliLadder, the industry standard of helicopter maintenance ladder stands, has announced the acquisition of a new facility to support the production of its newest product line: the highly anticipated L-Series. The new model has generated significant buzz within the industry, with pre-orders steadily coming in as the first production run kicks off.
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L Series
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Fiji flag carrier Fiji Airways is breaking company records while expanding its horizons this week
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The first production KF-21 is scheduled to be delivered to the ROKAF in 2026, following a contract
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Jun
20
2025
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 19, 2025 Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami Internal AFSS 790-gallon tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters.
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Black Hawk
Recoil
Recoil Aerospace
UH-60
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United Airlines is planning a big expansion to improve Washington Dulles airport. The expansion will
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Recently, AvGeekery was invited to fly with the 22nd Air Refueling Wing on an amazing nighttime
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HeliNews Headlines
Jan
23
2025
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Western Michigan University (WMU) College of Aviation is a leader in shaping the future of aviation. Known for its long history of excellence in pilot training, WMU recently acquired four Frasca TRAC20 G7 simulators, reinforcing its commitment to innovation. These advanced simulators will equip WMU’s students with the skills needed to transition smoothly to real-world flight. As the first fleet customer for the new Cirrus SR Series G7 with the Perspective Touch+ system, the college continues its tradition of pioneering new technologies in pilot training. This commitment aligns with WMU’s mission to prepare leaders sought after by the aerospace industry and to advance the knowledge base through meaningful research.
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Frasca
Western Michigan University
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Jun
24
2025
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Port Alberni, British Columbia – June 19, 2025: Coulson Aviation Canada is proud to announce it has been awarded and started a 70-day contract by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations. This partnership marks the first time Coulson will conduct live-fire NVG aerial firefighting missions on Canadian soil.
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Coulson Aviation
Lockheed Martin
S-61
Sikorsky
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