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Mar
28
2025
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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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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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Not even a decade after its first flight, JSX has emerged as a fascinating anomaly in the U.S.
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Mar
27
2025
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PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2025—U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.
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Apr
02
2025
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Fairfax, Virginia, April 1, 2025 — The Vertical Flight Society is pleased to announce its 2025 Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) scholarship recipients. Scholarships totaling $126,000 are being awarded this year to 33 talented engineering students interested in vertical flight.
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What began as a bombing mission to destroy an enemy bridge turned into a story of heroic bravery and
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HeliNews Headlines
Apr
01
2025
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Fairfax, Virginia, March 28, 2025 — The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical award. The overall winner will be recognized during the Society’s 81st Annual Forum & Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA (www.vtol.org/forum), as part of the Opening General Session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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Apr
01
2025
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N18PD, 280FX, PILOT REPORTED PARTIAL THEN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE (NO WARNING LIGHTS) AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT THE INTERSECTION OF N CENTRE CITY PARKWAY & JESMOND DENE ROAD. THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS A LARGE OIL PUDDLE UNDER THE HELICOPTER ON THE ROAD. THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ON SCENE REPORTED NO AIRCRAFT DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES. POB: 203/30/2025 2119Z
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ESCONDIDO
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Mar
28
2025
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Victoria, Australia (28 March 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is proud to be celebrating Kestrel Aviation’s 40th anniversary. As the operator of Australia’s largest Bell medium-twin fleet and the preeminent leader in aerial firefighting, Kestrel Aviation has been proudly protecting Australian communities for four decades, partnering and providing fire and emergency management agencies across the country with world-class service and support.
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The Cooper River Bridge Run will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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