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Washington Post • Ian Duncan

FAA Unaware of Three-Year Military–Civil ATC Hotline Outage Before DCA Near Miss

The FAA confirmed the hotline linking Pentagon and Reagan National air traffic controllers has been inoperative since March 2022—a lapse the agency didn’t detect until last month’s near miss involving a Delta airliner and military jets in Washington airspace.

2025-05-14T08:19:36.422453-07:00

FlightGlobal

US approves $1.3B sale of six CH-47F Block II Chinooks to UAE

2025-05-12T23:51:33.081814-07:00

Associated Press

US DOT Unveils State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control Overhaul

2025-05-08T14:50:49.677431-07:00

Vertical Mag

Dual Engine Flameout Exposes Critical Ice Buildup Risk in Inlet Barrier Filters

2025-05-06T05:55:15.619218-07:00

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armyrecognition.com

UK to Produce Chinook CH-47ER in US, First Delivery Slated for 2027 The UK Ministry of Defence will begin US-based production of the CH-47ER heavy-lift helicopter, with the first aircraft due in 2027. The extended-range ER variant, to be built by Boeing and subcontractors, aims to replace older Chinooks and boost the RAF's strategic airlift capabilities.

2025-05-16T07:31:36.615031-07:00

UK to Produce Chinook CH-47ER in US, First Delivery Slated for 2027

Janes

Airbus US Space & Defense, L3Harris Team for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector Airbus US Space & Defense and L3Harris Technologies have formed a teaming agreement to deliver L3Harris’ proven platform system integration to the US Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector programme, aiming to accelerate development of uncrewed logistics capabilities for forward operating bases.

2025-05-15T21:54:27.498611-07:00

Airbus US Space & Defense, L3Harris Team for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector

Aviation Week

U.S. Army, GE Aerospace and Sikorsky Complete First Hover of T901-Powered Helicopter This week at Sikorsky’s facility, the U.S. Army, GE Aerospace and Sikorsky conducted the first hover of a helicopter powered by the new T901 turboshaft. The milestone marks the initial flight-test demonstration of the Army’s upcoming Improved Turboshaft Engine program.

2025-05-15T16:29:16.614781-07:00

U.S. Army, GE Aerospace and Sikorsky Complete First Hover of T901-Powered Helicopter

Aviation Week

Bell’s Subaru Bell 412EPX Gains Transport Canada Certification Transport Canada Civil Aviation has validated Bell Textron’s Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter, paving the way for commercial flight operations across Canada. The approval follows the model’s global type certifications and strengthens Bell’s presence in the North American medium-lift utility helicopter market.

2025-05-15T14:59:21.781254-07:00

Bell’s Subaru Bell 412EPX Gains Transport Canada Certification

Associated Press

Montana Guard Black Hawk Lands on Private Ranch for Antlers, Crew Cited Three Montana Army National Guard aviators face trespassing citations after landing a UH-60 Black Hawk in a mountain pasture on private property to collect elk antlers and a skull valued at $300–$400. The adjutant general has opened an investigation into the brief unauthorized landing.

2025-05-15T14:49:58.702302-07:00

Montana Guard Black Hawk Lands on Private Ranch for Antlers, Crew Cited

AINonline

Sikorsky Trials Autonomous UH-60 Black Hawk in Rainy Wildfire Conditions Sikorsky conducted the first live-fire autonomous flight tests of its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter under simulated rain conditions over an active wildfire. The trials assessed onboard autonomy algorithms’ performance in degraded visibility and high-heat environments ahead of potential deployment in aerial firefighting and disaster-response roles.

2025-05-15T13:06:19.918759-07:00

Sikorsky Trials Autonomous UH-60 Black Hawk in Rainy Wildfire Conditions

Vertical Mag

Airbus Helicopters Opens 21,000 sq ft Parts Hub in Niagara to Accelerate Component Delivery Airbus Helicopters has officially inaugurated a new 21,000 sq ft integrated distribution centre in the Niagara region of Ontario, shifting parts flows from Fort Erie to ease capacity pressures. The hub is set to accelerate shipping timelines for critical components and enhance service levels for Canada’s helicopter fleet.

2025-05-15T12:18:25.042920-07:00

Airbus Helicopters Opens 21,000 sq ft Parts Hub in Niagara to Accelerate Component Delivery

Politico

FAA Weighed Ban on Army Helicopters After Unauthorized Black Hawk Incursion at Reagan National The FAA this week considered a temporary ban on US Army helicopter operations at Washington’s Reagan National Airport after an Army Black Hawk strayed into restricted airspace without clearance, forcing two commercial flights to abort their landings. The deliberation follows multiple near-miss incidents that have renewed safety concerns at one of the nation’s busiest hubs.

2025-05-14T20:19:06.601893-07:00

FAA Weighed Ban on Army Helicopters After Unauthorized Black Hawk Incursion at Reagan National

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