From daring cliffside rescues to critical wildfire support, Sonoma County’s elite aviation team is always ready for action.

The new aircraft will support the Niagara Regional Police Service and the Windsor Police Service, both of which operate in border cities.

True Blue Power tells us about the advantages provided by lithium-ion batteries.

PolAir, Westpac Life Saver, and others assist in airlifting residents as rivers rise and thousands remain stranded across the Mid North Coast.

Weststar foresees the delivery of up to 28 helicopters of various types, in a mix of firm orders and options, most of them between 2026 and 2027.

This strategic investment will provide advanced resources to combat wildfires and support emergency response operations.

Under the contract, Avincis will deploy 10 helicopters between 2025 and 2027 — nine medium-type Bell 412 helicopters for personnel transport and water bombing, and one semi-heavy Super Puma helicopter.

“I am thrilled to see the first piece of hardware that will be delivered on the Army’s FLRAA program,” said Col Jeffrey Poquette, FLRAA project manager. 

The delivery of these VIP-configured aircraft is expected to be carried out in 2027 and adds to five AW109 GrandNews ordered in March this year.

In celebration of Bell's 90th anniversary in 2025, Vertical has put together a compilation of footage of the OEM's current civil and military rotorcraft fleet in action.

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