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Army opens administrative review after two AH-64 Apaches hover near Kid Rock's Tennessee home

The U.S. Army has opened an administrative review after two AH‑64 Apache helicopters on a training sortie hovered near the hillside home of musician Kid Rock outside Nashville, Tennessee. The encounter was filmed and shared on social media the same day 'No Kings' anti‑Trump demonstrations took place.

2026-03-30T12:27:21.223609-07:00

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Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says

2026-03-30T04:45:25.063215-07:00

rotorhub.com

Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality simulator certified by LBA/EASA as FTD‑3

2026-03-30T02:30:36.176903-07:00

Vertical Mag

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market

2026-03-29T17:35:36.490775-07:00

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Army opens administrative review after two AH-64 Apaches hover near Kid Rock's Tennessee home The U.S. Army has opened an administrative review after two AH‑64 Apache helicopters on a training sortie hovered near the hillside home of musician Kid Rock outside Nashville, Tennessee. The encounter was filmed and shared on social media the same day 'No Kings' anti‑Trump demonstrations took place.

2026-03-30T12:27:21.223609-07:00

Army opens administrative review after two AH-64 Apaches hover near Kid Rock's Tennessee home

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Sweden's NH90 crews train for complex Arctic‑Alpine mountain operations Swedish NH90 crews undertook demanding Arctic‑Alpine mountain training designed to prepare aircrews for complex high‑altitude, cold‑weather operations in one of Europe’s harshest regions. Crews trained to operate with limited support and challenging meteorological conditions.

2026-03-30T06:05:54.390516-07:00

Sweden's NH90 crews train for complex Arctic‑Alpine mountain operations

Reuters

Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says The outgoing head of Airbus Helicopters said a rally in oil prices and renewed offshore investment could accelerate the H225 Super Puma's return to the offshore transport market, ten years after the type was largely withdrawn following a safety crisis. The remark highlights shifting demand for medium/heavy twins.

2026-03-30T04:45:25.063215-07:00

Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says

rotorhub.com

Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality simulator certified by LBA/EASA as FTD‑3 Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality device has been approved by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA) under EASA rules and certified as a Flight Training Device Level 3, validating its H145 procedural and systems training capability. The FTD‑3 award follows EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 pre‑qualification and opens mixed‑reality H145 training across Europe.

2026-03-30T02:30:36.176903-07:00

Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality simulator certified by LBA/EASA as FTD‑3

Vertical Mag

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market Garmin's GFC 600H autopilot was flight‑tested on the Robinson R66 and is set to become standard equipment on the forthcoming R66 NxG. Vertical also profiles Europe’s rapidly expanding offshore‑wind helicopter market and its implications for rotorcraft demand and operator equipment choices.

2026-03-29T17:35:36.490775-07:00

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market

Vertical Mag

Garmin GFC 600H flight‑tested on Robinson R66 NxG; autopilot to be standard as European offshore wind boosts rotorcraft demand Garmin's GFC 600H autopilot has been flight‑tested on the Robinson R66 and is set to become standard equipment on the R66 NxG. The test and equipment rollout come as Europe's offshore wind helicopter market expands, increasing demand for capable, modern rotorcraft and avionics.

2026-03-27T17:25:09.898313-07:00

Garmin GFC 600H flight‑tested on Robinson R66 NxG; autopilot to be standard as European offshore wind boosts rotorcraft demand

FlightGlobal

Sikorsky seeks up to 81 S‑92A+ orders to underpin 12/yr production as market shifts Sikorsky is pursuing up to 81 orders for its upgraded S‑92A+ to build a backlog that would sustain production of up to 12 heavy‑twins per year. Its latest forecast indicates shifting market dynamics for the type, prompting the OEM to secure commitments before ramping output.

2026-03-27T09:12:20.465082-07:00

Sikorsky seeks up to 81 S‑92A+ orders to underpin 12/yr production as market shifts

FlightGlobal

Norway reprioritises defence plan for ASW frigates and helicopters, delays army/SF rotorcraft and rules out C-130J expansion On 27 March, Norway revised its defence plan to prioritise procurement of anti-submarine warfare frigates and accompanying maritime helicopters, while deferring purchases of army and special‑forces helicopters and ruling out expansion of its Lockheed Martin C‑130J transport fleet. The shift reallocates funds toward maritime ASW capability.

2026-03-27T08:15:27.666174-07:00

Norway reprioritises defence plan for ASW frigates and helicopters, delays army/SF rotorcraft and rules out C-130J expansion

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Army opens administrative review after two AH-64 Apaches hover near Kid Rock's Tennessee home

Oil rally could hasten H225 Super Puma's return to offshore market, Airbus Helicopters says

Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality simulator certified by LBA/EASA as FTD‑3

Garmin tests GFC 600H on Robinson R66; Vertical spotlights Europe’s offshore‑wind helicopter market

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