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Mar
15
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: MINERAL WELLS, TX

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AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A FIELD DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL, MINERAL WELLS, TX

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Tags: FAA Accident Report MINERAL WELLS TX
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Mar
15
2023

NTSB Final Report: Wheeling, IL

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On August 11, 2021, about 0640 central daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N4043B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near the Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Wheeling, Illinois. The pilot received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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Mar
15
2023

Qatar’s NH90 programme marks over a year of operations highlighting major operational performance

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The programme reached 1,000 flight hours in service on 28th february 2023, showing outstanding effectiveness and serviceability. Missions included primarily troop transport and utility, search and rescue, and surveillance, among others. In 2022 the fleet showed an average serviceability above 80%, with a focus on collaboration between the operator and industry on the overall support and maintenance activities.

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Tags: Leonardo NH90
Categories: HeliNews Headlines Press Releases


Mar
15
2023

BELL 505 HELICOPTERS DELIVERED TO THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

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Mirabel, Canada (Mar. 15, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of three Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force. Bell delivered the aircraft during an inspection and acceptance event in February 2023 at Bell’s Mirabel facility.

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Tags: Bell Bell 525 Royal Bahrian Air Force Textron
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Mar
16
2023

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for six AW139 helicopters further strengthening the type’s market leadership in Japan

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Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo orders recently signed for a total of six AW139s, to meet the requirements of various upcoming opportunities in the country. These latest orders confirm the continuous success of the AW139 in Japan with nearly 70 units currently in operation.

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Mar
16
2023

NTSB Final Report: De Kalb, TX

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On March 11, 2023, about 1530 central standard time, a Robinison R-44 helicopter, N4164T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dekalb, Texas. The pilot and 2 passengers were not injured; a third passenger was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight.

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Mar
16
2023

NTSB Final Report: Port O'Connor, TX

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On March 6, 2023, about 2157 central standard time, a Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) R- 44II helicopter, N494SH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Port O’Connor, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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Mar
20
2023

Boeing to Produce 184 Apaches for U.S. Army, International Customers

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MESA, Ariz.– Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia. This $1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value of the contract to $2.1 billion, and has the potential to increase to more than $3.8 billion with future obligations.

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Mar
20
2023

Leonardo AW09 PS4 Prototype Performs First Flight

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The latest AW09 prototype, designated PS4 and featuring the new Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2K engine, performed its maiden flight in Mollis Switzerland on 16 March 2023.

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Mar
20
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN

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AIRCRAFT LANDED IN A FIELD AS PRECAUTION DUE TO SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN.

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