Articles for category HeliNews Headlines
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Jul
27
2026
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On July 10, 2026, about 0745 eastern daylight time, a Sikorsky S-76D helicopter, N93RT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huntersville, West Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight.
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NTSB Final Report
WV
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Jul
27
2026
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Safran Helicopter Engines and Aura Aero have reached a new milestone in their partnership regarding the hybrid electric propulsion system of the ERA (Electric Regional Aircraft), the future 19-seater regional aircraft. The two companies have signed an agreement covering the development and integration of Safran turbogenerators for the ERA prototype, paving the way for the series production of its propulsion system. This agreement follows on from a memorandum of understanding in 2023 and represents a key milestone towards the aircraft’s maiden flight, certification and future entry into service.
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The Aviationist sat down with representatives from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works and Sikorsky
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Greater Manchester Police are investigating a hoax bomb threat made against a Qatar Airways Boeing
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The new UMPK kit, strapped on to a FAB-500T bomb, has an elongated body with improved aerodynamics
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Jul
24
2026
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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 24 July 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has launched a dedicated training academy in the UK to provide a one-stop-shop for rotary wing technical training, with more than 400 pilots, engineering technicians and aerospace leaders expected to go through the academy on an annual basis.
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Airbus
Airbus Helicopters
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Jul
24
2026
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LOWELL, Ind. — Midwest Aerospace, Ltd. is pleased to announce the strategic merger of its newest company, Midwest Blade Tech, with Rotorcraft Repair & Manufacturing, creating a stronger organization dedicated to delivering industry-leading rotor blade repair, engineering, and manufacturing services.
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Midwest Aerospace
Midwest Blade Tech
Rotorcraft Repair & Manufacturing
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Leonardo confirmed at Farnborough International Airshow that funding for the Proteus uncrewed
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Commercial operators typically upgrade from twin piston aircraft to turboprop aircraft, but Tropic
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Date of Issue: 07/24/2026Aviation Warning Notice: Low-Level Flight Operations AlertEffective Dates:
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