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Oct
14
2025

Becker Avionics Introduces BXT Wi-Fi Module — Bringing ADS-B IN Capability to the BXT6500 Transponder Family

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Miramar, FL — Becker Avionics proudly announces the launch of its new BXT Wi-Fi Module, a compact add-on designed to deliver ADS-B IN capability to the BXT6500 family of ADS-B capable 1090ES transponders.

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Oct
13
2025

Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK® into U-Hawk™, A Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS

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Washington, Oct. 13, 2025 — From concept to reality in 10 months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into the S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has 25% more cargo space than a typical Black Hawk. Sikorsky replaced the cockpit section with actuated clamshell doors and ramp, and swapped conventional flight controls with a third-generation, low-cost, fly-by-wire system integrated with MATRIX™ autonomy technology.

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Oct
13
2025

NTSB Preliminary Report: Pecos, TX

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The student helicopter pilot stated that during a personal flight, he and a pilot departed the airport, flew to a ranch and returned. The pilot did not hold a flight instructor certificate. Upon return, they flew to the airport fuel facility to obtain fuel. A witness stated that the student pilot told him he was manipulating the flight controls at the time of the accident during a hover taxi and due to gusty wind conditions and not being comfortable, he transferred the flight controls to the pilot. The student pilot stated as the helicopter nearly touched down in front of the fuel facility, a big gust of wind, presumably a whirlwind, shot the helicopter straight up about 20-25 ft, and the helicopter did a quick 360° turn and rolled left before it came crashing down. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor, fuselage, and main rotor. The student pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

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Oct
13
2025

NTSB Final Report: San Luis, AZ

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According to the operator, the instructor and pilot receiving instruction were conducting hover autorotation training over cement that was visually obstructed by a hard packed dirt surface. On the third autorotation, the pilot under instruction established a hover at a slightly higher altitude than the previous two practice iterations. During recovery, the pilot receiving instruction executed the appropriate procedures, but the helicopter began to settle faster than expected and he was unable to sufficiently reduce the rate of descent. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard and resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom.

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Oct
14
2025

Airbus streamlines its tactical uncrewed aerial system offering

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Marignane, France, 14 October 2025 - Airbus has streamlined its small and medium tactical uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) from Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa-X, into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Airbus Helicopters division. The aim is to deliver a focused market approach for defence and security customers across both the Helicopters and Defence and Space divisions. 

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Oct
14
2025

Boeing, Leonardo Partner for US Army Flight School Next Contract

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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire(opens in a new tab)/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Leonardo are collaborating to pursue the U.S. Army's Flight School Next contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) service contract.

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Oct
15
2025

BOEING, LEONARDO PARTNER FOR U.S. ARMY FLIGHT SCHOOL NEXT CONTRACT

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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2025 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Leonardo are collaborating to pursue the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) service contract. The partnership combines Boeing’s operational experience with Army rotary-wing training, and program delivery with Leonardo’s AW119T training helicopter to offer an efficient, scalable training solution for the next generation of aviators.

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Oct
15
2025

Axnes AS and ODM GmbH Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Defense and Aviation Communications Solutions

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Washington, DC — October 15, 2025 — At the prestigious Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, DC, Axnes AS, a global leader in advanced wireless intercom systems for aviation and defense, and ODM GmbH, a premier developer of high-performance headset solutions, officially announced and signed a strategic cooperation agreement. This milestone partnership is set to redefine integrated communication capabilities for defense and aviation professionals across Europe and worldwide.

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Oct
15
2025

Archer Wins Competitive Bid Process To Acquire Lilium's Patent Portfolio

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada  (NBAA 2025) – October 15, 2025 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leading developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced that it has won the competitive bid process to acquire Lilium GmbH’s portfolio of ~300 advanced air mobility patent assets for €18M, including patents relating to key innovations in high-voltage systems, battery management, advanced aircraft design, flight controls, electric engines, propellers, and ducted fans.

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Oct
16
2025

Ascent AeroSystems Becomes First Domestic Small UAS Manufacturer to Achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) Level 2 Certification

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WILMINGTON, MA – October 15, 2025 — Ascent AeroSystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), today announced it is the first domestic UAS manufacturer to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, with a perfect assessment score of 110/110.

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