Helicopter

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Australia is Burning and Port Alberni’s Coulson Group is on The Frontlines

January 12, 2020

Coulson Group pilot Jonas Doherty closes the door on the Boeing 737 Fireliner he’s captaining and prepares to take off for another dangerous fire...

How to Become an Aerial Firefighter

December 6, 2019

A top-notch aerial firefighter isn’t a pilot – they’re a firefighter with an airplane. They know fire behavior and suppression tactics. They understand that...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Places Order for Four Leonardo AW139's

December 2, 2019

Leonardo announced December 2nd that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) signed a contract for four AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used...

Firehawk Deliveries Continue for United Rotorcraft

December 2, 2019

United Rotorcraft continued its rapid pace deliveries of two more Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks this week. Delivering a completed Firehawk to both Los Angeles County...

S-64 Air Crane Helicopter Headed to South Korea

November 26, 2019

Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, announces the delivery of the K7 S-64 Air Crane® helicopter to the...

IHSF Launches Global Survey to Pinpoint Safety Strengths and Weaknesses in the Helicopter Industry

November 26, 2019

The International Helicopter Safety Foundation (www.IHSF.aero) is initiating its sixth annual survey of civil helicopter operators located in key regions around the world in order to gain...

Waiting in the Wings: Helicopter Pilots Stationed in Smithville Await Call to Fight Fires

September 18, 2019

For Jay Soukiassian, an Army helicopter pilot turned aerial firefighter, battling a wildfire from above is a lot like combat. Each battle is highly dynamic,...

Locals May see Helicopters Overhead as SoCal Edison Performs Aerial Inspections

September 16, 2019

Residents may soon see low-flying helicopters overhead, as Southern California Edison conducts aerial inspections of lines and facilities in and around La Cañada Flintridge...

VIDEO: Firefighting Helicopters Take to the Sky at Night in Colorado

September 16, 2019

Wildfires don’t stop burning when the sun goes down. Now firefighters in Colorado are training to fight the flames from the air at night. It’s...

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