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Two veteran pilots killed as Enstrom helicopters collide mid‑air near Hammonton, New Jersey

Two veteran New Jersey pilots, Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71, were killed after their Enstrom helicopters — an F‑28A (N520H) and a 280C (N280MG) — collided mid‑air near Hammonton Municipal Airport on Dec. 28, 2025. The FAA has opened an investigation.

2025-12-29T09:50:36.107252-08:00

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Thales and StandardAero launch StableLight — first 4‑axis autopilot for light helicopters, targeting AStar/AS350 market

2025-12-29T05:50:49.483915-08:00

Associated Press

Midair collision between two Enstrom helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey kills one, critically injures another

2025-12-28T10:49:48.327419-08:00

Reuters

Airbus H125 medevac helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, five killed

2025-12-25T08:44:31.371570-08:00

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Two veteran pilots killed as Enstrom helicopters collide mid‑air near Hammonton, New Jersey Two veteran New Jersey pilots, Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71, were killed after their Enstrom helicopters — an F‑28A (N520H) and a 280C (N280MG) — collided mid‑air near Hammonton Municipal Airport on Dec. 28, 2025. The FAA has opened an investigation.

2025-12-29T09:50:36.107252-08:00

Two veteran pilots killed as Enstrom helicopters collide mid‑air near Hammonton, New Jersey

AINonline

Thales and StandardAero launch StableLight — first 4‑axis autopilot for light helicopters, targeting AStar/AS350 market Thales and StandardAero have launched StableLight, the industry’s first 4‑axis autopilot built specifically for light helicopters, targeting the AStar/AS350 market. FAA‑certified and undergoing EASA validation, the lightweight, modular system aims to boost safety and cut pilot workload for retrofit and line‑fit installs.

2025-12-29T05:50:49.483915-08:00

Thales and StandardAero launch StableLight — first 4‑axis autopilot for light helicopters, targeting AStar/AS350 market

Associated Press

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Midair collision between two Enstrom helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey kills one, critically injures another Two Enstrom helicopters — an F-28A (N520H) and a 280C Shark (N280MG) — collided midair near Hammonton Municipal Airport in southern New Jersey on Sunday. One occupant was killed and another critically injured; the FAA says both aircraft crash‑landed and is investigating.

2025-12-28T10:49:48.327419-08:00

Midair collision between two Enstrom helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey kills one, critically injures another

Reuters

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Airbus H125 medevac helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, five killed An Airbus H125 ambulance helicopter (5H-KMA) operated by KiliMedAir Aviation crashed during a high-altitude medical evacuation on Mount Kilimanjaro late Dec. 24, killing five — two Czech evacuees, the pilot, a local doctor and a mountain guide, the civil aviation authority said.

2025-12-25T08:44:31.371570-08:00

Airbus H125 medevac helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, five killed

navaltoday.com

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron INAS 335 'Ospreys' in Goa The Indian Navy has commissioned its second Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 'Ospreys', at Goa, expanding maritime surveillance, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare reach and improving overall fleet readiness as part of New Delhi's ongoing naval modernization drive.

2025-12-25T01:46:13.364463-08:00

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron INAS 335 'Ospreys' in Goa

Flying Magazine

Skyryse's SkyOS completes automated pickup, hover and landing on Black Hawk after 91‑day integration Skyryse retrofitted a UH‑60 Black Hawk with its SkyOS automation suite in 91 days and completed the system's first flight, executing an automated pickup, hover and landing. The sortie is the company's first SkyOS‑equipped Black Hawk demonstration and validates rapid retrofit paths for rotorcraft automation.

2025-12-24T06:09:16.731183-08:00

Skyryse's SkyOS completes automated pickup, hover and landing on Black Hawk after 91‑day integration

AINonline

Rotortrade and SILZ to open MENA's first fully integrated Helipark in Riyadh Rotortrade will establish its first permanent Saudi Arabia hub with the Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ): a fully integrated Helipark inside the Riyadh Integrated Logistics Zone. The 20,000-square-metre facility combines helicopter operations, distribution and supply‑chain services to expand Rotortrade’s MENA maintenance, parts and support reach.

2025-12-23T07:24:18.047430-08:00

Rotortrade and SILZ to open MENA's first fully integrated Helipark in Riyadh

FlightGlobal

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GD Helicopter Finance to acquire Belgian offshore operator NHV Group from Ardian GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Irish vehicle owned by Chinese interests, has signed an agreement to acquire Belgian offshore helicopter operator NHV Group from private equity owner Ardian. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026; NHV accounts for roughly 50% of H175 fleet hours.

2025-12-22T01:04:51.068863-08:00

GD Helicopter Finance to acquire Belgian offshore operator NHV Group from Ardian

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Two veteran pilots killed as Enstrom helicopters collide mid‑air near Hammonton, New Jersey

Thales and StandardAero launch StableLight — first 4‑axis autopilot for light helicopters, targeting AStar/AS350 market

Midair collision between two Enstrom helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey kills one, critically injures another

Airbus H125 medevac helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, five killed

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