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Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 10:14
Airbus Helicopters launches a dedicated training academy in the UK to provide a one-stop-shop for rotary-wing technical training, with more than 400 pilots, engineering technicians and aerospace leaders expected to go through the academy on an annual basis.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 10:18

It’s time to let our voices be heard. We need to do our part to participate in the Federal Government’s rulemaking process. The FAA recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements in the Federal Register. The proposed rule will affect FAA certified mechanics with Inspection Authorization.

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GPMS International Releases Program Manual to Help Operators Maximize the Value of HUMS
GPMS International Releases Program Manual to Help Operators Maximize the Value of HUMS

GPMS International releases a new health-and-usage monitoring system (HUMS) program manual and is making it openly available to the rotorcraft industry to help operators turn HUMS data into repeatable, real-world decisions, regardless of which system they operate. The guide is intended to expand access to structured HUMS practices for organizations that have never had a formal program framework, while supporting safer and more effective use of health monitoring across diverse fleets.

Hirth Engines and ePropelled Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance High‑Efficiency Propulsion Systems
Hirth Engines and ePropelled Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance High‑Efficiency Propulsion Systems

Hirth Engines, a German manufacturer of two‑stroke engine technology, and ePropelled, an innovator in high‑efficiency, intelligent electric propulsion and power‑generation systems, announce a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering the next generation of hybrid propulsion solutions for the UAV, aerospace, defense, and specialized mobility markets.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) releases the draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline for public comment. Pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation stakeholders are asked to review and comment on the FAA’s draft plan, which highlights many of the technical, regulatory and logistical challenges in shifting from 100LL to unleaded fuel.

TBX Releases 2026 Annual Survey: State of the GA Maintenance Industry
TBX Releases 2026 Annual Survey: State of the GA Maintenance Industry

TBX announces the release of its 2026 TBX Annual Survey, a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of the general-aviation (GA) maintenance landscape. Drawing on more than 600 responses from maintenance shops and operators across sizes, regions, and aircraft types, the report captures a real-time view of the challenges, opportunities, and operational realities shaping GA maintenance today. Unlike industry studies that often focus on airlines or business aviation, the TBX Annual Survey centers on the maintenance professionals who keep general aviation flying: A&Ps, IAs, DOMs, shop owners, operators, and flight schools.

Fort Worth Police Department Accepts Delivery of Second Bell 505
Fort Worth Police Department Accepts Delivery of Second Bell 505

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the delivery of a second Bell 505 to the Fort Worth Police Department. Bell executives and city officials celebrated this achievement together in the police department’s hangar at Meacham Airport. The relationship between Bell and the city of Fort Worth dates back almost 75 years. 

Eve Air Mobility Selects BETA Technologies as Pusher Motor Supplier
Eve Air Mobility Selects BETA Technologies as Pusher Motor Supplier

Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) selects BETA Technologies ("BETA") (NYSE: BETA) to supply electric pusher motors for its conforming prototypes and production aircraft. The agreement represents a potential 10-year opportunity for BETA of up to $1 billion and reinforces Eve’s commitment to proven technologies and dedication to exceeding mission requirements.

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