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Sep
08
2025

Sikorsky and CAL FIRE Join Forces to Enhance Autonomous Aerial Firefighting Technologies

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 — In a significant step forward in the fight against wildfires, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have announced a new initiative to expand the research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources.

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Sep
08
2025

World’s Largest Bell HEMS Operator Adds Bell 429s to Emergency Services Fleet

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Fort Worth, Texas (September 8, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that Global Medical Response (GMR) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429s with the option to purchase an additional eight, maintaining its spot as the world’s largest Bell helicopter operator in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) field. Global Medical Response, headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, has 381 operational bases across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, and provides life-saving care as the largest end-to-end provider of acute out-of-hospital patient care.

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Sep
09
2025

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Hires Retired Army Aviator Keye Perry

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Boise, Idaho – 9/9/2025 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, announced today that the company has hired retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Keye Perry as their Eastern United States USG Territory Manager. 

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Sep
10
2025

SwissDrones Report: 89% of Energy Executives Believe Deteriorating Infrastructure Will Lead to a Major, Preventable Pipeline or Powerline Incident Within the Next Decade

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Zurich, Switzerland, 10 September 2025 – SwissDrones, a leading provider of advanced aerial intelligence solutions and long-range uncrewed helicopter systems, today released its Energy Infrastructure Index. The report, conducted by Censuswide in partnership with SwissDrones, uncovers C-Level energy executives’ greatest concerns about infrastructure risks, calling for better inspection and maintenance protocols, including the use of new technologies like uncrewed helicopter systems.  

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Sep
09
2025

CENTUM Announces Lifeseeker selected by Airbus Helicopters as a Linefit Option

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September 2025 – CENTUM and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to linefit the Lifeseeker on Airbus Helicopters’ platforms.

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Sep
09
2025

FlightSafety International Advances Mixed Reality Training to Enhance Pilot Readiness and Reduce Aircraft Dependency

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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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Sep
10
2025

Joby to Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services to the Uber App

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER), the largest rideshare and delivery platform in the world, today announced they plan to bring Blade’s air mobility services to the Uber app as soon as next year, following Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business.

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Sep
10
2025

FAA Accident Report: COALGATE, OK

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AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FIELD, COALGATE, OK

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Sep
11
2025

FAA Accident Report: MONROE, GA

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A FIELD UNDER UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES AND POST CRASH FIRE, MONROE, GA

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Sep
12
2025

Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations through White House eVTOL Integration Program

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced plans to participate in the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The President’s recent Executive Order (EO) directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure that mature eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing) aircraft can begin operations in select markets ahead of full FAA certification, a critical step in preparing for scaled commercial service.

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