Articles for category HeliNews Headlines

Nov 04 2025

Unsettling METAR Mystery Highlights the Dangers of Politicizing Aviation Posted by RSS Feed

A strange message began appearing in US METAR observations on 2 November, leaving pilots,

[Read More...]

Categories: HeliNews Headlines

---

Feb 05 2026

Pryor Field Airport Authority celebrates 85th year of serving North Alabama Posted by RSS Feed

?(Image from Pryor Field website)Pryor Field Airport Authority is proud to announce the official

[Read More...]

Categories: HeliNews Headlines

---

Apr 06 2026

White House proposes cutting Essential Air Service funding by $372M Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. 2027 fiscal budget proposal that was released on April 3 includes a drastic decrease in

[Read More...]

Categories: HeliNews Headlines

---

Sep 26 2025

Royal Thai Air Force adds two Airbus H225 helicopters Posted by Admin

Marignane, France, 26 September 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new aircraft will significantly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS) operations, reinforcing their commitment to national security and humanitarian support.

[Read More...]

Tags: Airbus H225 Royal Thai Air Force
Categories: Press Releases

---

Jan 20 2026

FAA Accident Report: SHERIDAN, WY Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO N74730 ON LANDING, SHERIDAN, WY.

[Read More...]

Tags: FAA Accident Report SHERIDAN WY
Categories: Press Releases

---

Apr 28 2026

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure U.S. Marine Corps Contract for Autonomous Aerial Logistics Program Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 – The United States Marine Corps awarded a $15.5 million contract to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), for the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program. The offering selected for award is the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter commercially developed by Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned that combines Sikorsky’s proven MATRIX™ autonomy system with the rugged R66 airframe from Robinson Helicopter Company to provide flexible, affordable and rapid combat sustainment.

[Read More...]

Tags: Lockheed Martin MARV-EL R66 Turbinetruck US Marines
Categories: Press Releases

---

Aug 21 2025

CHS and Surrounding Areas: Midair Collision Prevention Notice Posted by RSS Feed

Watch Out!  Several Midair Collisions have occurred around the Charleston International Airport

[Read More...]

Categories: HeliNews Headlines

---

Jan 28 2026

Why One Winter Storm Can Shut Down the Entire Country’s Airspace Posted by RSS Feed

Photo credit Istock photosTo the average passenger, a winter storm looks like a local problem: snow

[Read More...]

Categories: HeliNews Headlines

---

Apr 20 2026

U.S. Air Force Confirms A-10 Thunderbolt II Service Life Extended to 2030 Posted by RSS Feed

The legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II will be maintained in service by the U.S. Air Force until at least

[Read More...]

Categories: HeliNews Headlines

---

Dec 11 2025

AVINCIS BECOMES WORLD’S FIRST OPERATOR TO SURPASS 5,000 FLYING HOURS ON THE LEONARDO AW169 Posted by Admin

11/12/2025 – Lisbon, Portugal: Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency aerial services, has become the first operator in the world to surpass 5,000 flying hours on the Leonardo AW169.

[Read More...]

Tags: Avincis AW169 Leonardo
Categories: Press Releases

---