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2025
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), started its first-ever ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter equipped with two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). During this test, the T901 engine demonstrated its capabilities through a series of rigorous procedures. The initial light off and ground runs were executed by a combined U.S. Army and industry test team and operated by Army and Sikorsky pilots.
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Jan
29
2025
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Are you looking for a pre-established aviation business or a comprehensive fleet upgrade? Don’t miss this unique online auction, hosted by Heritage Global Partners (HGP) in partnership with Cloud Investment Partners. This event, conducted by order of the US Bankruptcy Court (Case 1:24-bk-00989), offers bidders the chance to acquire the entire operations assets of Sunshine Helicopters, a turnkey opportunity for aviation businesses. The auction closes on March 5, 2025, with assets located across Maui, Kona, and Kauai, Hawaii.
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Jan
28
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Jan. 28, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) offers this statement on the recent confirmation of Sean Duffy, former member of the US House of Representatives, as the US Secretary of Transportation.
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Jan
28
2025
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CHC Helicopter has signed a new agreement with ITP Aero to implement DigitAI Aero™ across its fleet of helicopter engines. This landmark partnership establishes CHC as the leading helicopter operator to embrace AI-powered solutions for engine diagnosis and health monitoring, significantly enhancing its existing maintenance support partnership with ITP Aero.
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Jan
27
2025
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Marignane, France, 27 January 2025 – Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders came from 182 customers in 42 countries. The Company delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, resulting in a preliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market.
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Jan
27
2025
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WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 27, 2025) — Textron Aviation today announced the first international sale of seven of its Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft. SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace selected the King Air 260 in support of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program to train pilots for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The FAcT program was awarded to SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace. King Air 260 deliveries for the FAcT program are expected to begin in the first half of 2028.
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Jan
24
2025
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Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Jan. 24, 2025) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is proud to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious Salute to Excellence Awards. This annual program is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment of professionals within the vertical aviation industry.
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Jan
23
2025
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Alexandria, VA (Jan. 23, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates Chris Rocheleau on his recent appointment as deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The association releases the following:
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Jan
23
2025
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Western Michigan University (WMU) College of Aviation is a leader in shaping the future of aviation. Known for its long history of excellence in pilot training, WMU recently acquired four Frasca TRAC20 G7 simulators, reinforcing its commitment to innovation. These advanced simulators will equip WMU’s students with the skills needed to transition smoothly to real-world flight. As the first fleet customer for the new Cirrus SR Series G7 with the Perspective Touch+ system, the college continues its tradition of pioneering new technologies in pilot training. This commitment aligns with WMU’s mission to prepare leaders sought after by the aerospace industry and to advance the knowledge base through meaningful research.
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Jan
22
2025
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HOUTEN, Netherlands (Jan. 22, 2025) – RTX’s Pratt & Whitney today announced plans to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC) dedicated to advancing technologies for enabling more energy efficient and sustainable aviation. Pratt & Whitney’s ETIC will be co-located at RTX’s Collins Aerospace’s existing European Innovation Hub in Houten, Netherlands, further enhancing RTX’s ability to engage in collaborative initiatives with both the Dutch and wider European aerospace technology ecosystem. Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace are RTX (NYSE:RTX) businesses.
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