newsJune 15, 2021Hill Helicopters records over 200 HX50 sales; prototypes to fly in 2022
Hill Helicopters has sold over 200 of its clean-sheet luxury five-seater HX50, the manufacturer has revealed, and is on schedule to fly the first of three prototypes next year.
featuresJune 14, 2021New horizons for Blade Aviation
With new owners, new aircraft, and a new business direction, exciting times lie ahead for Blade Aviation, formerly known as Heli Muskoka.
newsJune 10, 2021Bristow, Airbus, EEA & Serco make shortlist for UKSAR2G
The U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced the shortlisted companies who are being invited to tender for its second-generation search-and-rescue program (known as UKSAR2G) — a bumper 10-year contract set to begin in 2024.
news June 18, 2021 Bell shares lessons from APT 70 drone demo with NASA
Bell’s APT 70 cargo drone demonstration for NASA last year identified several gaps in command-and-control and detect-and-avoid capabilities.
news June 17, 2021 ‘Quick Reaction Force’ helicopters deployed for firefighting in Southern California
Four helicopters from Coulson Aviation went on contract this week to provide firefighting support to Southern California.
features June 17, 2021 The Sheriff’s new ride
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has taken delivery of the newly-upgraded Robinson R66 Police Helicopter — complete with the Wescam MX-10.
news June 15, 2021 Hill Helicopters records over 200 HX50 sales; prototypes to fly in 2022
Hill Helicopters has sold over 200 of its clean-sheet luxury five-seater HX50, the manufacturer has revealed, and is on schedule to fly the first of three prototypes next year.
features June 15, 2021 Behind the scenes at the Irish Coast Guard
Operated by CHC, the Irish Coast Guard covers the country’s rugged, stormy North Atlantic Coast with a fleet of Sikorsky S-92s.
features June 14, 2021 New horizons for Blade Aviation
With new owners, new aircraft, and a new business direction, exciting times lie ahead for Blade Aviation, formerly known as Heli Muskoka.
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Photos by Skip Robinson of Southern California's "Quick Reaction Force" for aerial firefighting. Hosted by the fire departments of Orange County, Los Angeles County and Ventura County, the helicopters will be staffed 24/7 and available to fight fires day or night.
Go behind the scenes with Ontario's Blade Aviation, formerly known as Heli Muskoka. Read our feature story on the company here: verticalmag.com/features/new-horizons-for-blade-aviation
Hill Helicopters says it has more than 200 orders for its clean-sheet HX50 helicopter, and is on track to fly the first of three prototypes next year.![]()
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A breathtaking photo of a Coulson Aviation CH-47 Chinook helicopter tackling the Bond Fire in Orange County last year. ![]()
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Photo by Ryan Winner
