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FAA probes near-miss after Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 at John Wayne

The FAA is investigating a near-miss at John Wayne Airport after a U.S. Army Black Hawk crossed in front of a United Airlines Boeing 737 on approach to Santa Ana, triggering a TCAS Resolution Advisory and a collision-avoidance alert; ATC audio captured controllers warning as the aircraft came dangerously close.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

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Lockheed Martin and WZL‑1 to localize sustainment for Poland's AH‑64E Apache sensors

2026-03-24T12:54:48.369294-07:00

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Putin to approve weapons delivery to Balkans, says Serbian defence minister

2026-03-23T06:05:46.498383-07:00

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U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

2026-03-20T17:00:30.941265-07:00

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FAA probes near-miss after Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 at John Wayne The FAA is investigating a near-miss at John Wayne Airport after a U.S. Army Black Hawk crossed in front of a United Airlines Boeing 737 on approach to Santa Ana, triggering a TCAS Resolution Advisory and a collision-avoidance alert; ATC audio captured controllers warning as the aircraft came dangerously close.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

FAA probes near-miss after Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 at John Wayne

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Qatar Emiri Air Force helicopter crash in territorial waters kills seven A Qatar Emiri Air Force helicopter crashed in the country’s territorial waters on 22 March, killing all seven personnel on board. Doha’s defense ministry said a technical malfunction during routine duty caused the crash but has not disclosed the helicopter model; investigators are working on the case.

2026-03-25T04:35:22.286784-07:00

Qatar Emiri Air Force helicopter crash in territorial waters kills seven

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Lockheed Martin and WZL‑1 to localize sustainment for Poland's AH‑64E Apache sensors Lockheed Martin has partnered with Poland's Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 (WZL‑1) to provide in‑country sustainment for sensors on Warsaw's future AH‑64E Apache fleet, covering TADS/PNVS and the Longbow fire‑control radar. The move supports Poland's 2024 contract for 96 AH‑64E Guardians.

2026-03-24T12:54:48.369294-07:00

Lockheed Martin and WZL‑1 to localize sustainment for Poland's AH‑64E Apache sensors

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India and Russia advance plan to produce Ka-226T helicopters in India; production awaits Putin approval India and Russia have advanced a plan to produce Kamov Ka-226T light helicopters in India, pending formal approval from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Once authorised the partners will establish Indo-Russian Helicopters Private Limited to manage local production and assembly of the Ka-226T in India.

2026-03-23T06:05:46.745425-07:00

India and Russia advance plan to produce Ka-226T helicopters in India; production awaits Putin approval

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Putin to approve weapons delivery to Balkans, says Serbian defence minister Serbia's defence minister said President Putin will approve Russian weapons deliveries to the Balkans as Belgrade seeks to buy a Russian air‑defence system and open a repair centre for Mil helicopters in Serbia — moves that deepen military‑technical ties with Moscow.

2026-03-23T06:05:46.498383-07:00

Putin to approve weapons delivery to Balkans, says Serbian defence minister

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U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins DARPA has transferred its ALIAS-developed autonomous flight system, powered by Sikorsky’s MATRIX suite, to the U.S. Army with delivery of the first H-60Mx optionally piloted UH-60 Black Hawk. The modified helicopter — able to operate crewed, reduced-crew or fully autonomously — now enters advanced operational evaluation under ALIAS.

2026-03-20T17:00:30.941265-07:00

U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

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Midwest Aerospace adds blade repair, partnerships to build one‑stop MRO for Bell operators Midwest Aerospace has expanded its rotorcraft MRO capabilities by adding blade repair and forming strategic partnerships to create a one‑stop support model for Bell helicopter operators. The moves broaden component and line maintenance services, aiming to shorten turn times and reduce AOG exposure for Bell fleets.

2026-03-20T11:58:18.023333-07:00

Midwest Aerospace adds blade repair, partnerships to build one‑stop MRO for Bell operators

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NHV Group expands offshore wind operations with Airbus H175 multirole helicopters NHV Group is expanding offshore wind operations by integrating Airbus H175 helicopters into its fleet, citing the type’s multirole capability as a key enabler for expanded windfarm support. The move underscores growing operator confidence in medium‑twin rotorcraft for energy‑sector mission sets.

2026-03-20T11:58:15.671640-07:00

NHV Group expands offshore wind operations with Airbus H175 multirole helicopters

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FAA probes near-miss after Army Black Hawk crosses in front of United 737 at John Wayne

Lockheed Martin and WZL‑1 to localize sustainment for Poland's AH‑64E Apache sensors

Putin to approve weapons delivery to Balkans, says Serbian defence minister

U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

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