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GA Helicopter Accident

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Pilot killed, two troopers injured after Cessna 150 collides with Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407

A Cessna 150 collided with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 near Carlisle Regional Airport during a routine training exercise, killing the small-plane pilot and injuring two troopers aboard the helicopter. The Bell 407 was hovering several feet above the ground when the collision occurred.

Wings • Wings Staff

Airplane pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter near runway

AirMed&Rescue • Jon Adams

Preliminary report released into fatal Colorado K-MAX firefighting helicopter crash

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2026-08-20T06:52:13.620315-07:00

M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Embraer

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Turning Point: How Embraer Recovered from Boeing Merger Plans, Part 2

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GA Hydrogen Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Lack of Funding Shuts Hydrogen Propulsion Pioneer Stralis

By AINonline: Australian start-up planned to convert Beechcraft Bonanza and 1900D aircraft.

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ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

‘Not meeting the moment’: FAA frustrated with contractor leading air traffic control overhaul

By Politico: Virginia-based Peraton had minimal experience with the FAA prior to taking on the ambitious project.

2026-08-20T05:35:00.093664-07:00

Bombardier Aircraft Finance & Leasing Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Moody's Upgrade Bombardier as Balance Sheet Improves

By AINonline: PlaneWX Pilots Save with 5X5 Insurance Safety Rewards.

2026-08-20T05:51:16.061610-07:00

Middle East Leadership Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Oman Air names new chief as Korfiatis steps aside after two years in the role

By FlightGlobal: Nasser Al Sharji will take the helm at the Muscat-based carrier on 1 September.

FlightGlobal

SalamAir becomes second Omani carrier to name new chief executive on same day

Airline Economics

Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive officer

2026-08-20T04:05:25.673454-07:00

Helicopter FlightSim Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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2026-08-20T05:20:59.949533-07:00

PaxEx Airlines

APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

American Airlines Brings Seatback Screens and More Premium Seats to Narrowbody Fleet

By APEX: American Airlines will bring seatback entertainment to every narrowbody seat while expanding premium seating.

Dj's Aviation

American Airlines to Restore Seatback Entertainment on Narrowbody Fleet

Aircraft Interiors International

American Airlines makes significant investments in its narrowbody experience

2026-08-20T03:35:17.055206-07:00

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