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FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision

Following the NTSB's urgent recommendations, the FAA has implemented a permanent ban on non-essential helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The closure addresses safety risks highlighted by a recent fatal midair collision involving 67 fatalities.

2025-03-14T09:09:37.753984-07:00

denvergazette.com

American Airlines 737-800 Engine Fire at Denver: 12 Hospitalized

2025-03-13T18:21:02.177758-07:00

Reuters

NTSB Urgently Recommends Helicopter Ban at Reagan National After Deadly Collision

2025-03-11T11:23:06.167401-07:00

Vertical Mag

Airbus Signs Deals for H140 Helicopters in EMS Sector at Verticon

2025-03-11T09:41:13.659855-07:00

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Universe Today

NASA Explores Mars Terrain with Nighthawk Helicopter Innovations NASA researchers are advancing Mars helicopter technology with Nighthawk, a conceptual design for enhanced exploration of Martian glaciers and canyons. Cruise altitude and payload capacity improvements aim to surpass Ingenuity's limitations. Findings were presented at the recent Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.

2025-03-15T09:31:31.515471-07:00

NASA Explores Mars Terrain with Nighthawk Helicopter Innovations

Aviation Week

GE Advances Airbus Helicopter Engine Study GE has provided further insights into its study of a new small engine for Airbus helicopters, initially disclosed last July. This development may signal future advancements in helicopter propulsion efficiency and performance, potentially impacting market dynamics.

2025-03-14T12:37:30.485848-07:00

GE Advances Airbus Helicopter Engine Study

FlightGlobal

Ace Aeronautics Secures New Orders Fueling Expansion Ace Aeronautics is set to expand its operations as it secures multiple new contracts for reconditioned Black Hawk helicopters. Among the new orders is an additional unit for Ukraine, marking ongoing support and demand for their expertise in helicopter refurbishment.

2025-03-14T12:20:01.296117-07:00

Ace Aeronautics Secures New Orders Fueling Expansion

Associated Press

Ohio Helicopter Crash Kills Pilot After Striking Power Line In Suffield Township, Ohio, a helicopter collided with a power line and crashed into a reservoir, resulting in the pilot's death. The FAA and NTSB are collaborating with Ohio State Highway Patrol to investigate the crash's causation. The incident occurred early Friday morning.

2025-03-14T10:49:14.681934-07:00

Ohio Helicopter Crash Kills Pilot After Striking Power Line

Airways Magazine

Sikorsky S-42's Transformative Impact on Aviation Sikorsky's S-42, known as the 'flying boat', significantly influenced the aviation landscape with its advancements in range and passenger capacity. This pioneering aircraft set benchmarks in the 1930s, paving the way for future innovations in commercial aviation and marking its place in history as a revolutionary airliner.

2025-03-14T10:43:43.862633-07:00

Sikorsky S-42's Transformative Impact on Aviation

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FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision Following the NTSB's urgent recommendations, the FAA has implemented a permanent ban on non-essential helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The closure addresses safety risks highlighted by a recent fatal midair collision involving 67 fatalities.

2025-03-14T09:09:37.753984-07:00

FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision

FlightGlobal

European Self-Reliance Urged for Military Tiltrotor Development Gian Piero Cutillo, Leonardo Helicopters' managing director, emphasizes the strategic importance for Europe to develop its own military tiltrotor capabilities, rather than relying on imports from the USA, to ensure autonomy and meet future defense needs.

2025-03-14T07:09:02.299307-07:00

European Self-Reliance Urged for Military Tiltrotor Development

SpaceNews.com

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Pioneers New Exploration Era NASA's Ingenuity helicopter on Mars represents a milestone, marking the first powered flight on another planet. This four-pound rotorcraft has paved the way for aerial exploration of the Martian landscape, potentially revolutionizing future extraterrestrial missions.

2025-03-14T06:01:37.911075-07:00

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Pioneers New Exploration Era

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