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Stay updated on helicopters in the aviation industry. Explore news about various types of helicopters, their operations, technologies, and any developments.
Pilot killed in mid-air helicopter crash had traces of cocaine in his system
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published an interim accident investigation report into a mid-air collision between…
German Armed Forces places Airbus’ largest-ever H145M helicopter order
Airbus Helicopters has secured its largest-ever order for multi-role H145M helicopters, with up to 82 of the aircraft…
China offered $15M bribe to Taiwanese pilot to land Chinook on aircraft carrier
China allegedly offered a Taiwanese army lieutenant colonel $15 million to land a United States-made CH-47 Chinook helicopter…
Top 10 world’s most advanced attack helicopters in service in 2024
From the iconic Bell AH-1 Cobra in 1967 to the modern combat platforms of today, attack helicopter design…
Mexican Air Force Bell 412 helicopter crashes in Durango: three dead
A Bell 412 helicopter crashed in the municipality of Topia, Durango on the afternoon of October 12, 2023. …
US Coast Guard helicopter rescues three from capsized boat in Great Bay: video
A US Coast Guard helicopter crew successfully rescued three people from the perilous waters of the Great Bay…
Air Antilles Twin-Otter smashes into helicopter on luxury island: video
A DHC-6-400 Twin Otter has smashed into a parked helicopter on the French speaking luxury island of Saint-Barth,…
eVTOL aircraft: the revolutionary industry that may all end in tears
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s an eVTOL aircraft! There is no question, the…
Two firefighting helicopters collide in California, three people dead
Two helicopters have collided mid-air while fighting a raging blaze in Riverside County, southern California. The incident unfolded…
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales’ flight deck is back ‘open for business’
The United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, is finally on its way back to Portsmouth after…
Exploring military helicopters: types, uses, and technologies
Serving as indispensable assets in modern defense forces, military helicopters play a crucial role in various military operations. …
Russian Mi-26 helicopter collides with lighting mast at Yakutsk Airport
A Mi-26 military transport helicopter, operated by the Border Service of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia,…
Chinese certification of Airbus Helicopters H175 opens up huge potential market
A huge potential market has opened up for Airbus Helicopters after its super-medium H175 model received certification from…
Mount Everest sightseeing helicopter crash: family of five and pilot dead
A family of five and a pilot were killed on July 11, 2023, when a sightseeing helicopter crashed…
Airbus Helicopters H160 gets FAA certification
Airbus Helicopters has announced that its medium-class H160 helicopter has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
Trooping the Colour: the 70 aircraft set to join Charles III’s birthday flypast
In the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday, May 6, 2023, Charles III was crowned King in a coronation…
US military helicopter incident in Northeastern Syria leaves 22 troops injured
A “helicopter mishap” involving the US military occurred in northeastern Syria, resulting in injuries to 22 service members,…
Arizona pilot left terrified after helitour passenger grabs the rotor brake: video
Footage of the terrifying moment a passenger on a helitour grabs the ceiling mounted rotor brake has gone…