Articles for category HeliNews Headlines

Nov 02 2023

Celebrating 94 years of the Ninety-Nines Posted by RSS Feed

On Nov. 2, 1929 at Curtiss Field in New York, there were 117 licensed women pilots and many gathered

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Nov 02 2023

Pilot spends 8 hours on Cessna 172 wing in Florida Everglades waiting for rescue Posted by RSS Feed

A pilot spent nearly eight hours on the wing of his Cessna 172 in the Florida Everglades waiting for

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Nov 01 2023

Delaware State Police Department Honors 100-Year Anniversary with Bell 429 Purchase Agreement Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, TX (Nov. 1, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 429s by Delaware State Police (DSP). In addition to law enforcement operations, the Bell 429 will also aid in the completion of emergency medical services and search-and-rescue operations.

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Tags: Bell Bell 429 Bell Textron Delaware State Police Textron
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Nov 01 2023

FAA issues update on 5G interference guidance Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA updated its guidance on the potential adverse effects of radio altimeters from 5G C-Band

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Nov 01 2023

HELIJET PLACES ORDER WITH BETA TECHNOLOGIES FOR FIRST PASSENGER SERVICE eVTOL AIRCRAFT IN CANADA Posted by Admin

VANCOUVER, B.C. (October 31, 2023) – Helijet International Inc., North America’s largest and longest-standing helicopter airline, today announced plans to become the first Canadian air carrier to provide passenger and cargo services using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft after placing firm orders for ALIA eVTOL aircraft from BETA Technologies.  Helijet President and CEO Danny Sitnam and BETA Sales Director Skye Carapetyan made the announcement with British Columbia Premier David Eby at Helijet’s Victoria Harbour Heliport.

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Tags: eVTOL Helijet International
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Nov 01 2023

Alaska Airlines debuts colorful 'Mickey's Toontown Express' Posted by RSS Feed

Alaska Airlines debuted its newest themed aircraft, covered in colorful images of beloved characters

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Nov 01 2023

Making dreams come true - boy becomes pilot for a day with Make-A-Wish, Air Force program Posted by RSS Feed

One boy lived out his aviation dreams by becoming a pilot for the day with the 56th Fighter Wing at

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Nov 01 2023

First officer indicted for threatening captain with gun over potential flight diversion Posted by RSS Feed

A grand jury in Utah has indicted First Officer Jonathan J. Dunn for interfering with the crew of a

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Oct 31 2023

Preserving safety and preventing catastrophe - why is aircraft maintenance important? Posted by RSS Feed

Photo credit to FAA.govOne pilot radioed, "that plane has just started to do a big, huge plunge";

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Oct 31 2023

Life Flight Network Grows Air Ambulance Fleet Posted by Admin

Fort Worth, TX (Oct. 31, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, has added two additional Bell 407GXi helicopters and plans to accept delivery of an additional Bell 429 in December. With 22 Bell aircraft, Life Flight Network is the largest air medical operator of Bell helicopters in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.

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Tags: Bell Bell 429 Bell Textron Life Flight Network Textron
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