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After more than a decade under Chinese state ownership, Continental Aerospace Technologies is
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The FAA has expressed concerns over the planned landing fee program at Falcon Field Airport (FFZ)
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Mente Group has added Zach Ungerleider as Director of Technical Services. His background covers
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A France Rafale of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unknown drone which entered
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Jun
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2026
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On April 30, 2026, about 1730 central daylight time, a Hiller UH-12E, N22SP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chickasha, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
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Jun
08
2026
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On May 12, 2026, about 2127 central daylight time, a Bell 407 helicopter, N652AE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dallas, Texas. The pilot and two-person medical crew were not injured. There was no patient onboard. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 discretionary air medical flight.
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Jun
08
2026
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On May 16, 2026, about 0950 central daylight time, a Vertical Aviation Technologies 300L Hummingbird helicopter, N284ST, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lee’s Summit, Missouri. One passenger sustained minor injuries. The pilot and second passenger were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
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Jun
08
2026
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AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES WHILE PRACTICING AUTO-ROTATION AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMGE TO ROTOR BLADE, BURLINGTON, VT.
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Jun
08
2026
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Berlin, Germany, 8 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company has displayed a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements Airbus’ helicopter and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) offering. A maiden flight with a safety pilot onboard is planned for the end of 2026, with entry into service at the beginning of the next decade.
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Loss of tail rotor authority in Sikorsky helicopters is the subject of a new airworthiness directive
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