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Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashes in Washington national forest; pilot ejected safely, wildfire sparked by wreckage

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed during a routine training flight in Washington state, about 55 miles southeast of Seattle, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The pilot ejected safely before impact; wreckage reportedly sparked a wildfire, prompting response from local fire crews and the U.S. Forest Service.

2026-06-15T10:48:39.317467-07:00

Airbus

Avincis signs deal for up to 15 more Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries from 2028-2031

2026-06-15T01:31:17.250133-07:00

Associated Press

Six killed in Rio de Janeiro helicopter collision; crash sparks major fire at EV dealership parking

2026-06-14T08:31:01.385067-07:00

FlightGlobal

KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights

2026-06-15T00:03:58.966591-07:00

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Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashes in Washington national forest; pilot ejected safely, wildfire sparked by wreckage A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed during a routine training flight in Washington state, about 55 miles southeast of Seattle, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The pilot ejected safely before impact; wreckage reportedly sparked a wildfire, prompting response from local fire crews and the U.S. Forest Service.

2026-06-15T10:48:39.317467-07:00

Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashes in Washington national forest; pilot ejected safely, wildfire sparked by wreckage

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Avincis signs deal for up to 15 more Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries from 2028-2031 European air ambulance and offshore transport operator Avincis has agreed with Airbus for up to 15 additional Airbus H145 helicopters, to expand its light-twin fleet. Deliveries are scheduled from 2028 through 2031, supporting HEMS and offshore transport operations across Northern Europe, Italy and Spain.

2026-06-15T01:31:17.250133-07:00

Avincis signs deal for up to 15 more Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries from 2028-2031

FlightGlobal

KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights South Korea’s military has suspended flights of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) “Miron” due to engine defects. The grounding underscores escalating airworthiness scrutiny for South Korea’s rotary-attack modernization as legacy types are replaced by new platforms.

2026-06-15T00:03:58.966591-07:00

KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights

Associated Press

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Six killed in Rio de Janeiro helicopter collision; crash sparks major fire at EV dealership parking Two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro on June 14, killing at least six people, according to authorities. The crash triggered a major fire after the aircraft hit the parking area of an electric vehicle dealership, with victims including singer Oliver Tree, per local reporting.

2026-06-14T08:31:01.385067-07:00

Six killed in Rio de Janeiro helicopter collision; crash sparks major fire at EV dealership parking

The Aviationist

UK multi-agency raid seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel A joint operation involving the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, the Royal Air Force and the National Crime Agency boarded and seized the 244-metre oil tanker Smyrtos off the UK’s south coast. Royal Marine commandos conducted the interception overnight using Chinooks, a Merlin Mk4 and a Wildcat from the Maritime Air Group.

2026-06-14T03:34:20.611234-07:00

UK multi-agency raid seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel

AeroTime

Bell completes first MV-75 Cheyenne II wing structures for US Army test aircraft Bell has assembled the first two wing structures for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor test aircraft. The company says the build represents a major manufacturing step, cutting labor hours by 90% versus early V-22 production as the program advances toward test flight integration.

2026-06-12T01:44:02.012597-07:00

Bell completes first MV-75 Cheyenne II wing structures for US Army test aircraft

FlightGlobal

Leonardo debuts AW249 attack helicopter “Fenice” platform at ILA Berlin; Italian Army deliveries slated within two years Leonardo Helicopters used ILA Berlin to showcase its new “Fenice” platform tied to the AW249 attack helicopter, marking the type’s flying-display debut in Germany. Deliveries to the Italian Army are expected to start within two years, positioning AW249 as a near-term European attack-helicopter procurement candidate.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.879596-07:00

Leonardo debuts AW249 attack helicopter “Fenice” platform at ILA Berlin; Italian Army deliveries slated within two years

Vertical Mag

CAE awarded contract to update CAE Prodigy image-generator for German Navy NH90 Sea Lion pilot training CAE has been awarded a contract to provide an update to the CAE Prodigy Image Generator for training suites used by German Navy NH90 Sea Lion aviators. The upgrade is intended to raise visual realism, supporting mission readiness through improved training fidelity.

2026-06-11T08:44:29.010227-07:00

CAE awarded contract to update CAE Prodigy image-generator for German Navy NH90 Sea Lion pilot training

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Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashes in Washington national forest; pilot ejected safely, wildfire sparked by wreckage

Avincis signs deal for up to 15 more Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries from 2028-2031

Six killed in Rio de Janeiro helicopter collision; crash sparks major fire at EV dealership parking

KAI grounds Light Armed Helicopter fleet after engine defects prompt suspension of LAH Miron flights

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