Articles for category HeliNews Headlines
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Mar
11
2025
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Posted by Admin
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Fargo, ND – Spectrum Aeromed, a global leader in air medical solutions, is expanding its certified helicopter offerings with two new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Airbus helicopters. The certifications cover the H145 D-3 and Super Puma variants, giving operators more options for high-quality, innovative medical interiors designed for the demands of aeromedical transport.
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H145
Spectrum Aeromed
STC
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Mar
28
2025
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Posted by Admin
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While performing an aerial application flight, the pilot was tasked with identifying the target vegetation and then spraying the applicant. The pilot had performed a reconnaissance of the general area and was aware of the powerlines nearby. He stated that it was getting late in the day and the sun was now setting to the west. After making a spray run, the pilot pulled up but had misjudged his distance from the power lines and did not see them clearly, possibly due to sun blindness. The helicopter collided with the power lines, impacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot sustained head and chest injuries. He stated that his head injuries would not have occurred had he worn a helmet. His helmet had been stolen from his helicopter about 10 days prior to the accident and with only 20 days left to spray opted to fly without one until he could purchase a replacement.
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Lexington
NE
NTSB Report
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May
12
2025
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On March 19, 2025, at 1228 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B II, N23SD, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical cables and terrain near Mountain Home Park, Washington. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight.
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WA
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Sep
09
2025
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Columbus, OH (September 4, 2025) – FlightSafety International, a global leader in aviation training and simulation, today announced the expansion of its mixed reality (MR) capabilities as part of a broader strategy to enhance aviation safety and pilot readiness, reduce aircraft dependency, and provide more scalable training pathways across both fixed- and rotary-wing platforms.
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FlightSafety
Mixed Reality
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Two USAF F-15E Strike Eagles returned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, UK, after upgrades
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The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff announced that the first two Collaborative Combat Aircraft will be
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The first U.S. Air Force in Europe F-35A arrived at Cameri’s Euro-Med Airframe MRO&U Facility for
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The NG testbed, previously fitted with fighter aircraft nose radomes, was photographed showing what
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While the U.S. evaluates whether to join the strikes on Iran or not, assets continue to flow to the
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Phoenix, Arizona is the fifth-most populated city in America, so it would only make sense for the
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