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Aug
27
2025

Precision Helicopters Equips AS332 Super Puma’s with Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom System

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Grimstad, Norway and Colorado, USA – August 27, 2025 — Axnes, AS, a leading global provider of wireless communication solutions, announced today Precision’s successful integration of the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom System (WICS) into multiple AS332 L1 Super Puma helicopters, marking a significant advancement for their aerial mission capability and crew safety. These aircraft are now fully equipped to support United States Forest Service (USFS) contracts, offering unmatched initial attack capability.  The Super Puma is a modern multi-mission helicopter providing fire agencies with; bucket and tank water-dropping, passenger transport, initial attack rappel, and internal and external cargo resupply missions.

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Aug
28
2025

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF R22’S FIRST FLIGHT, THE PIONEER OF CIVIL HELICOPTERS

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TORRANCE, CA – August 28, 2025 – Today, Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the R22 helicopter’s first flight. Robinson Helicopter started with the R22, the two-seat light utility helicopter that first took flight in 1975 and received FAA certification in 1979. Video footage of the first flight can be found here.

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Sep
01
2025

FAA Accident Report: FORT WORTH, TX

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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT 10 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND LANDED HARD, FORT WORTH, TX

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Sep
01
2025

Rolls-Royce Publishes Position Paper with Microsoft on the Use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for the Singapore Data Centre sector

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Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division has released a position paper with Microsoft highlighting the potential of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a sustainable transitional fuel for backup power in data centres in Singapore. The paper outlines the opportunities and regulatory conditions necessary to establish HVO and other low-carbon fuels as alternatives to fossil diesel in critical digital infrastructure.

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Sep
01
2025

PHI MRO Services Secures Contract for DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office

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PHI MRO Services, a global leader in helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announced that it was recently awarded a completion contract for a Bell OH-58 Kiowa by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO). The aircraft is set to be completed later this year.

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Sep
02
2025

Congratulations Perry Siler for 50 years of Aviation Excellence

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We are proud to inform that PAG has a new recipient of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, Perry Siler of Keystone Turbines - Coatesville, PA. Perry will be officially presented with the award by the FAA on November 19th, 2025 in Spruce Creek, FL.

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Sep
02
2025

FAA Accident Report: TALKEETNA, AK

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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ANOMALLY AND ROLLED OVER, TALKEETNA, AK

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Sep
02
2025

FAA Accident Report: NASHVILLE, AR

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK A POWER POLE AND CRASHED, NASHVILLE, AR.

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Sep
02
2025

FAA Accident Report: ROUND MOUNTAIN, TX

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED DUE TO MAIN ROTOR IMPACTING TREES, ROUND MOUNTAIN, TX.

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