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Sikorsky Recognized As Florida Manufacturer Of The Year

Honor Bestowed By The Manufacturers Association Of Florida

Sikorsky was recently recognized as Florida's Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturers Association of Florida at the 13th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Marketplace in Gainesville, FL.

New South Wales Police Force Signs For A Second Bell 412EPI

Will Fly SAR, Transport And Tactical Missions

The New South Wales Police Force in Australia has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 412EPI. Its new aircraft will be delivered in 2017 and will be used for search and rescue, transport and tactical missions.

Leonardo, CNSAS Lay The Foundations Of Future Helicopter Rescue

Form Cooperative Agreement For The Joint Development Of New Capabilities

Helicopters have become indispensable in mountain and wilderness medical rescue. The Italian Alpine Rescue and Leonardo – two prime Italian players with global recognition – will work together to develop even more effective technologies, solutions and training.

Field Aviation Awarded Contract To Develop Special Mission Aircraft

Based On Bombardier Challenger 605 Airframe

Field Aviation and ASELSAN, a Turkish Armed Forces Foundation Company, are jointly developing a new Special Mission Aircraft platform. The platform is based on a Bombardier Challenger 605, which is being considerably modified to successfully accomplish the aircraft’s specific mission requirements. The aircraft modifications will be comprised of a missionized interior with multiple operator stations and critical structural aerodynamic alterations.

Independent FBO To Open January 1 At Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN) Trenton, NJ

FlightServ Was Founded By Aviation Charters

A new independent FBO will open its doors to guests on January 1, 2017 at New Jersey's Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN).

Wedding Guests Sue After Drone Accident

Aircraft Struck Two Guests In The Face

A wedding in New Hampshire was disrupted recently when a drone operated by the groom struck two of the guests in the face, causing some fairly serious injuries.