newsFebruary 25, 2021King Stallion beats Chinook for Israel military heavy-lift helicopter replacement
Israel has chosen the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion over Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook as a replacement for its aging CH-53D “Yas'ur” heavy-lift helicopter.
press-releasesFebruary 25, 2021Seven aviation and space achievements to compete for the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy
The Bell V-280 Valor is among the finalists for the National Aeronautic Association’s 2020 Collier Trophy, which recognizes excellence in aeronautic development.
rotor-radioFebruary 3, 2021Fighting fire with an Air Crane
Erickson S-64 Air Crane pilot and training captain Keith Gill joins Rotor Radio to discuss the unique helicopter’s firefighting abilities.
news February 26, 2021 Understanding the weather conditions behind the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
A meteorologist takes a closer look at the weather conditions in the Los Angeles area on the morning of Jan. 26, 2020.
news February 25, 2021 King Stallion beats Chinook for Israel military heavy-lift helicopter replacement
Israel has chosen the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion over Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook as a replacement for its aging CH-53D “Yas'ur” heavy-lift helicopter.
features February 25, 2021 The science behind helicopter noise — and how the industry is working to reduce it
The topic of noise is never far away for many helicopter operators. We look at where it comes from, why helicopter noise seems to generate a disproportionate level of complaint, and what can be done to help reduce it.
news February 24, 2021 Joby Aviation raises $1.6 billion in SPAC merger to certify, manufacture electric VTOL aircraft
Joby Aviation, widely considered the leader in eVTOL technology, will go public via SPAC merger at a valuation of $6.6 billion.
news February 23, 2021 Mid-Continent’s Flex makes it easy to design custom instruments
Mid-Continent Instrument and Avionics' Flex “custom function display” will allow the company to create customized instruments quickly and cost-effectively.
features February 23, 2021 Blugeon Hélicoptères: A Family at the Top
With four members of the same family flying for the company that bears their name, Blugeon Hélicoptères has developed a reputation for aerial lift expertise in the challenging alpine environment.
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Check out the new livery for Ornge's Leonardo AW139 helicopters. Thanks to Tom Podolec for the photos!
Cool new footage from Joby Aviation of its air taxi prototype in flight. Joby says its five-seat, all-electric aircraft can travel 150 miles on a single charge.![]()
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Joby is going public via merger with Reinvent Technology Partners in a deal that will value the eVTOL developer at $6.6 billion. Read more on our sister website, eVTOL.com!
Phenomenal capture by Anthony Pecchi of a Blugeon Hélicoptères Airbus H125. Read our feature story on the family-owned company here: verticalmag.com/features/blugeon-helicopteres-a-family-at-the-top
Have you seen the new issue of Vertical Valor? Here’s a preview of what’s inside. Find it online here: bit.ly/Valor_Winter2021
Go behind the scenes with CAL FIRE as they conduct transition training for crews with the Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk. Read our feature story on Cal Fire's new Hawks in the latest issue of Vertical Valor: bit.ly/Valor_Winter2021
