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FAA Floats Certification Path for Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor
The FAA is seeking public comment on certification standards it has developed for the Leonardo AW609 civil tiltrotor.June 9, 2023, 10:48 AMAs certification of the Leonardo AW609 civil tiltrotor appears...
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Passenger Nearly Crashes Helitour Flight
A viral video shows a passenger reaching for the rotor brake.June 9, 2023, 11:21 AMA viral TikTok video has captured what could have been the final moments of a Grand Canyon helitour flight had the...
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China Flies First Helo with SAF
China's State Grid Space Technology has flown an Airbus H125 with a 40 percent sustainable aviation fuel mixture.June 12, 2023, 6:49 AMChina has made its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-powered...
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Safran Aims To Double Helicopter Engine Production
Safran Helicopter Engines' new CEO says the company will double annual production to 1,000 units in 2024.June 12, 2023, 7:45 AMAhead of this year’s Paris Air Show, which opens next Monday, Safran...
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Garmin GI275 Approved for Bell, Robinson Helos
Garmin's GI275 digital flight instrument has received FAA STC approval for installation in Bell 407 and Robinson R66 helicopters.June 7, 2023, 12:30 PMGarmin has received supplemental type...
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Military Variant of Leonardo AW609 Appears Likely
The U.S. Army's contract award to Bell to develop its V-280 tiltrotor for an assault aircraft raises speculation of the AW609's use as an escort vehicle.June 13, 2023, 11:00 AMLeonardo's acquisition of...
View ArticleFirst Production Grey Wolf in Final Assembly
Final assembly of the first production USAF Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A helicopter has begun.June 12, 2023, 11:11 AMThe first serial production USAFMH-139A “Grey Wolf” has entered final assembly at...
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Air Maestro Merges With Spidertracks
Combined companies Air Maestro and Spidertracks will provide comprehensive SMS and flight tracking software and hardware solutions.June 13, 2023, 12:49 PMToronto's Arcadea Group is merging its...
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Air Crane Lands on Pickup Truck
An Erickson S-64E Skycrane used the bed of a pickup truck as a landing surface after its right gear detached in flight.June 15, 2023, 10:24 AMAn Erickson S-64E Skycrane heli-logging in Port Douglas,...
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Bristow Lands Irish Search and Rescue Contract
Bristow will provide helicopter search and rescue service for the Irish Coast Guard.June 1, 2023, 7:21 AMThe Irish government announced that it will offer its $714 million plus value-added tax Coast...
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CHC Challenges Irish Coast Guard SAR Award
CHC is challenging Ireland's award of a $715 million Coast Guard search-and-rescue contract to Bristow Group.June 16, 2023, 8:22 AMCHC Ireland has filed a High Court challenge to Ireland’s recent...
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Boeing Brings Full Portfolio to Paris
Boeing says its upcoming airplane models will help pave the way to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.June 17, 2023, 9:10 AMBoth the 737-10, the largest member of the Max family, and the 777-9 will...
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Autonomy Is Key for Fast Aerial Firefighting Response
Rain Industries is developing autonomous capabilities for aerial firefighting helicopters. June 17, 2023, 10:11 AMRain Industries recently demonstrated the ability to remotely command a Sikorsky UH-60...
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Sikorsky Pushes X2 For NATO NextGen Rotorcraft
Sikorsky has teamed with Leonardo to investigate its compound helicopter technology for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability program.June 18, 2023, 4:47 AMSikorsky continues to investigate new...
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Airbus H145 a Popular Choice for European Air Ambulances
The five-blade Airbus Helicopters H145 is gaining traction with European air ambulance operators. June 19, 2023, 5:06 AMThe latest variant Airbus Helicopters H145 light twin turbine helicopter is...
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NTSB: Pilot Inattention Caused Medevac Crash
The NTSB finds controlled flight into terrain accident caused by pilot reading log book while flying in mountains.June 19, 2023, 9:03 AMPilot inattention while flying in a mountainous region was cited...
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Safran Validates Helicopter Hybrid Propulsion
Safran Helicopter Engines has validated its "eco mode" hybrid helicopter propulsion system for the Airbus Racer.June 19, 2023, 11:22 AMSafran Helicopter Engines has validated its “Eco Mode” hybrid...
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Canada Denies Ligado Operating Permission
Citing GPS interference, U.S. aviation groups hope Canada's Ligado ban prompts the FCC to reverse its 2020 approval.June 19, 2023, 8:39 PMCanada’s decision earlier this month to deny Ligado (formerly...
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Billings Acquires Surplus Netherlands Chinooks
Montana-based Billings Flying Service has purchased six surplus CH-47D helicopters from the Netherlands for heavy lift and aerial firefighting.June 20, 2023, 3:04 AM Montana-based Billings Flying...
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The Helicopter Company Completes Rotortrade Acquisition
Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company has acquired global helicopter brokerage Rotortrade.June 20, 2023, 3:52 AMSaudi Public Investment Fund-owned The Helicopter Company (THC) has acquired helicopter...
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