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• Nicholas Slayton
The Army’s investigation found that broken communications, erroneous altimeter readings, inadequate training and monitoring, and bright local lighting contributed to the UH-60L helicopter’s collision with a commercial airplane in the Washington area. The report identifies failures across operations and oversight, rather than a single cause.
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The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies will offer technician training for the Airbus H135, expanding access to aerospace skills development for Indigenous Canadians. The announcement links aircraft-specific technical training with workforce development in Saskatchewan; the available report does not provide details on course size, timing or industry partners.
The approved TB30 or TB40 lithium-ion battery weighs up to 19.4 kg less than the EC135’s original nickel-cadmium system. The EASA approval clears the battery for use on the helicopter, offering operators a certified alternative with a lower weight penalty than the legacy installation.
The Army’s investigation found that broken communications, erroneous altimeter readings, inadequate training and monitoring, and bright local lighting contributed to the UH-60L helicopter’s collision with a commercial airplane in the Washington area. The report identifies failures across operations and oversight, rather than a single cause.
GPMS has signed Wisk Air to provide its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system for Bell 412 and 407 GXi helicopters. The MEMS-based system is intended to deliver actionable aircraft data to support proactive maintenance.
The Airbus Helicopters chief executive says the company would be open to partnering with Leonardo on NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability program. The statement signals potential cooperation between two major European helicopter manufacturers, but does not confirm a partnership or define its scope.
The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade has completed the Army’s first helicopter test flights using the Advanced Inflight Relief Universal System. The trials mark the service’s first evaluation of the system aboard helicopters, though the available reports do not specify test results or plans for broader adoption.
Plane Support has received Civil Aviation Safety Authority approval to produce 3D-printed parts for the Bell 214B. The approval follows a two-year project initiated by McDermott Aviation, the world’s largest 214B operator, to address the supply of hard-to-source components.
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