STRATFORD, Conn., March 11, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, unveiled the highly anticipated S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, a transformative innovation that sets a new benchmark for reliability, performance and safety in the commercial helicopter industry. The S-92 Phase IV main gearbox features an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages in the event of primary Leer másSikorsky evolves S-92 Phase IV main gearbox[…]
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Multi-Role Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) aircrew responded to an in-flight emergency, providing critical instructions to a plane passenger that enabled a safe landing in Bakersfield, California on Oct. 4, 2024. On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contacted AMO’s Riverside Air Unit requesting assistance in Leer másCBP AMO aircrew assists a plane passenger in safe landing[…]
HONOLULU, March 11, 2024 – A crew from the French Air Force (l’Armée de l’Air) arrived at Air Station Barbers Point on March 4 for a week-long subject matter exchange with Coast Guard rescue aircrews. The seven-member team, comprised of three pilots and four crew members, is stationed in French Polynesia, Tahiti, and flies a Leer másFrench Air Force crew trains at Coast Guard AirSta Barbers Point[…]
Marignane — Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in theaircraft’s development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. «We are pleased to receive FAA certification for the H160, which is testament to many years of hard work and commitment from our teams in order Leer másAirbus Helicopters H160 receives FAA certification[…]
PORTLAND, Ore. – An Erickson Incorporated S-64F Air Crane helicopter was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for night vision goggles (NVG) operation on April 6, 2023. The approval is a key component of Erickson’s integrated NVG program, which aims to offer customers increased flexibility and expanded operational capabilities. This added proficiency presents the opportunity Leer másErickson S-64F Air Crane FAA certified for NVG Operations[…]
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — President of the United States Joe Biden has selected the livery design for the «Next Air Force One,» VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century. While accounting for the VC-25B’s larger Boeing 747-8i aircraft, the VC-25B livery has three Leer másNew paint design for Next Air Force One VC-25B[…]
Rome, 24/12/2022 – Leonardo welcomes the announcement made by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to award AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. a 110.5 million USD firm-fixed price modification to the previously awarded contract for the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System with the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher aircraft. This modification exercises an option for the production and Leer más+26 Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher helicopters for Navy AHTS[…]
Mesa, Arizona, December 12, 2022 — MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce the Atlanta Police Department has signed a USD$10 million purchase agreement for two MD530F helicopters, and additionally an agreement to the upgrade of one of its MD500E to the MD530F standard through MDH’s FAA-approved E-to-F conversion program. “The purchase of two Leer másAtlanta Police purchase two MD530F and will upgrade an MD500E[…]
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Coast Guard AirSta Atlantic City received its first upgraded MH-65E Dolphin helicopter Monday to replace the legacy MH-65D helicopters that serve out of the Coast Guard’s largest MH-65 helicopter unit. The avionics upgrade to the Echo or “E” configuration will provide enhanced search and rescue (SAR) capabilities including modern «glass cockpit» Leer másFirst upgrade MH-65E Dolphin helicopter for AirSta Atlantic City[…]
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew rescue survivor from plane crash into the marsh next to the Medway River in Savannah, yesterday Saturday. The MH-65 Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter (SRR) aircrew transferred the man to Hunter Army Airfield with no medical concerns. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air Leer másCoast Guard MH-65 rescue man from plane crash, Savannah[…]
