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New Zealand accident report sheds new light on helicopter vortex ring state The report encourages helicopter manufacturers to revise their flight manuals to include the VRS onset boundary specific to each model. |
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Vertical MRO Conferences to offer top-tier education for rotorcraft maintainers The conferences in Kelowna, B.C., and Irving, Texas, will each feature at least 20 curated education sessions, many of which qualify for Transport Canada recurrent training and FAA Inspection Authorization renewal credit. |
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Draft wildfire executive order proposes major changes to U.S. aerial firefighting system A draft executive order under consideration by the White House proposes sweeping changes to the way wildland firefighting is organized and flown in the U.S., including the creation of a National Wildland Fire Agency and the prioritization of U.S.-based assets. |
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FAA identifies ‘issues’ in mix of helicopter & airplane traffic around Las Vegas airport The Federal Aviation Administration has discovered “several immediate issues” with the mix of helicopter and airplane traffic around Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas — the first of several “hotspot” airports it has identified in a safety review. |
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New York City Council votes to restrict helicopter access to city heliports New York City Council has voted to severely restrict non-essential helicopter operations from city heliports, despite strong opposition from a broad coalition of industry stakeholders. |
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Helicopter Express lands first firefighting contract in Turkey Helicopter Express was recently awarded a 170-day, three-year firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. for two Sikorsky S-64 Skycranes to support the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry’s national wildfire response. |
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The next chapter in THC’s rise: Delivering a Kingdom-wide air ambulance network As its fleet and workforce grow, The Helicopter Company enters a new phase focused on life-saving missions. |
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Sikorsky and Bristow Group sign long-term agreement supporting S-92 helicopter fleet This agreement provides enhanced support for Bristow's more than 60 S-92 aircraft operating in key markets around the world, including offshore energy and search-and-rescue |
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New Airbus H160/H175 simulators for Brazil Airbus has committed to providing full flight H160/H175 simulators for training in Brazil in 2028. |
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VIDEO: Helicopters in the High Tatras: Inside Air-Transport Europe's Life-Saving Missions Vertical visited Air-Transport Europe, Slovakia’s premier helicopter emergency medical service, in the High Tatra Mountains. Operating in one of Europe’s most rugged and unforgiving landscapes, this elite team of pilots, doctors, and paramedics performs over 4,000 rescue flights a year, saving lives in isolated villages and perilous mountain terrain. |
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