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Avelo Airlines is a scheduled discount airline that flies domestic routes to under-served locations
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A massive transformation project at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is over 70 percent
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The first launch of the SM-6 is a ‘step-change’ in the lethality, air and missile defence, and
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US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety ReportAugust 2024 Fatal Accident Rate: 0.64 (+.09)
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2024
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Tremonton, UT – Providing Utahns with fast, reliable air medical services during emergencies is a challenging task that demands seamless collaboration between local agencies on the ground. When every second counts, teamwork is crucial.
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Aviation photographer Dylan Phelps captures a Lancaster and the only two remaining flightworthy
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PhanCon 2024 allowed enthusiasts to get up close and personal with Andravida’s F-4s, among the few
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The four F-22 Raptors, preceded by a C-130, performed hot-pit refueling operations before departing
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August 19, 2024Chicago, IL30/10 NMR - 17,999' MSLSpecific instructions and restrictions are
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Aug
12
2024
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As part of a law enforcement simulation exercise, the helicopter pilot was orbiting near the departure airport between 200 to 300 ft above ground level, at 20 to 40 knots indicated airspeed. The pilot described that while the helicopter was in a left orbit the airspeed decreased to near 0. At that time, the helicopter began to descend in a vortex ring state (VRS). Due to the low altitude, the pilot was not able to recover from VRS and entered an autorotation to a grass area on the airport. The helicopter subsequently landed hard and came to rest upright in the grass area resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter’s tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter.
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