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Pilot: Kauai sightseeing helicopter crash preceded by intense vibrations and spin; 3 killed

The pilot of the helicopter crash on a Kauai sightseeing flight told investigators the aircraft experienced intense vibrations and entered a spin before plunging into the water, killing three passengers. Investigators are using the account to assess the sequence of events leading up to the crash.

2026-04-17T13:29:40.846933-07:00

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Pratt & Whitney Canada launches PT6C-67C MRO services in Singapore for AW139 operators

2026-04-17T05:17:42.876869-07:00

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Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight

2026-04-16T23:21:58.667610-07:00

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ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

2026-04-16T07:39:38.714853-07:00

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Associated Press

Pilot: Kauai sightseeing helicopter crash preceded by intense vibrations and spin; 3 killed The pilot of the helicopter crash on a Kauai sightseeing flight told investigators the aircraft experienced intense vibrations and entered a spin before plunging into the water, killing three passengers. Investigators are using the account to assess the sequence of events leading up to the crash.

2026-04-17T13:29:40.846933-07:00

Pilot: Kauai sightseeing helicopter crash preceded by intense vibrations and spin; 3 killed

FlightGlobal

EDF backs SHARP, a €25m next-gen helicopter engine R&T consortium led by Avio Aero, MTU and Safran The European Defence Fund (EDF) has awarded €25 million ($29 million) under its 2025 work programme to SHARP, a next-generation military helicopter engine technology project led by the EURA consortium—Avio Aero (GE Aerospace-owned), MTU Aero Engines and Safran Helicopter Engines—with 25 partners.

2026-04-17T08:36:59.788141-07:00

EDF backs SHARP, a €25m next-gen helicopter engine R&T consortium led by Avio Aero, MTU and Safran

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Pratt & Whitney Canada launches PT6C-67C MRO services in Singapore for AW139 operators Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched MRO services for the PT6C-67C in Singapore, expanding regional support capacity for the engine type. The move is designed to strengthen maintenance and sustainment for the Leonardo AW139 fleet, which totals more than 300 helicopters operating in the region.

2026-04-17T05:17:42.876869-07:00

Pratt & Whitney Canada launches PT6C-67C MRO services in Singapore for AW139 operators

Associated Press

Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight A review of the Kobe copter crash highlights how spatial disorientation—known to aviation for decades—can still become lethal, particularly in poor visibility. The cluster underscores the operational and training implications of preventing loss of orientation during flight in fog and similar conditions.

2026-04-16T23:21:58.667610-07:00

Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight

The War Zone

U.S. Army advances Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II FLRAA tiltrotor amid refueling ambition and airborne capability setbacks Bell has been designated the MV-75 Cheyenne II under the U.S. Army’s FLRAA programme, with new renderings showing Night Stalker-specific features including a radar, sensors, and in-flight refueling capability. At the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit, officials also pointed to the Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray as a possible model for future drone-tanker refueling concepts, alongside discussion of operational setbacks affecting AH-6 Little Birds.

2026-04-16T11:58:37.655672-07:00

U.S. Army advances Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II FLRAA tiltrotor amid refueling ambition and airborne capability setbacks

Breaking Defense

U.S. Army ATI overhaul: nearly 60% of Apache D models divested as aviation modernization accelerates Army aviation’s ATI overhaul is well underway, with leadership saying the service has divested nearly 60% of its AH-64 Apache D models in the past year. Col. Tim Jaeger, director of Army aviation at G3/5/7, framed the divestment as “significant headway” toward fleet transformation.

2026-04-16T09:28:16.015696-07:00

U.S. Army ATI overhaul: nearly 60% of Apache D models divested as aviation modernization accelerates

The War Zone

L3Harris shows modular Red Wolf launched-effects integration on SKY RAIDER II International for evolving mission needs L3Harris demonstrated integration of its Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle onto the SKY RAIDER II INTERNATIONAL aircraft, emphasizing a flexible, modular architecture intended to let operators adapt capabilities in real time as mission requirements evolve. The company is also positioning Red Wolf for broader U.S. Army rotorcraft applications beyond Marine Corps work.

2026-04-16T09:12:33.477970-07:00

L3Harris shows modular Red Wolf launched-effects integration on SKY RAIDER II International for evolving mission needs

Reuters

U.S. plans drone-and-robot demining support for Strait of Hormuz operation As the U.S. moves to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz to curb Iran-linked disruption to shipping and energy flows, it is weighing an “arsenal” approach using drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopters. The concept aims to reduce risk to personnel, though de-mining crews could still face Iranian attack vulnerability.

2026-04-16T08:11:17.520523-07:00

U.S. plans drone-and-robot demining support for Strait of Hormuz operation

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Pilot: Kauai sightseeing helicopter crash preceded by intense vibrations and spin; 3 killed

Pratt & Whitney Canada launches PT6C-67C MRO services in Singapore for AW139 operators

Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight

ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

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