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The OEM has appointed Glenn W.E. Ford as COO. He will lead the development of new production lines for the new R88 and the Spirit, Spartan, and Helius coaxial unmanned helicopters from Robinson subsidiary Ascent AeroSystems.

(Defender Media) – Bell Textron has signed an agreement with the Ukraine Ministry for Development of Economy and Trade to develop a helicopter assembly, maintenance, and repair center in the country.

(Japan Wire) – One of the three US military helicopters appeared to experience engine problems, according to the Japanese military, before landing with two other helicopters Oct. 16 at Takamatsu Airport (RJOT) in Kagawa.

The Robinson subsidiary has earned US Department of Defense Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for unmanned aircraft systems.

The advanced air mobility (AAM) initiative with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand seeks to fast-track commercial operations of EHang’s EH216-S in the country.

(WION) – The stages of military helicopter pilot training include screening, ground school, tactical skills practice, instrument and simulator training, and combat training.

The Royal Danish Air Force has awarded a contract to Vislink Technologies and Precision Technic Defence to equip a fleet of Airbus AS550 Fennec helicopters with high-definition live video systems.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 62 – Main Rotor – Upper and Lower H Legs – Service Life Limit, takes effect Nov. 13. It will supersede AD 2021-0192, issued Aug. 18, 2021.

(Newstrail.com) – A new report from Allied Market Research projects the global helicopter simulation market will expand from a 2021 value of $1 billion to $1.8 billion by 2031.

(ABC News) – Helicopter and military transport aircraft crews have evacuated more than 1,000 residents to shelters after flooding from Typhoon Halong last weekend.