Helicopter

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

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

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

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

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...

Notice Those Helicopters Overhead?

In the 10 months following the Woolsey fire, Southern California Edison remains SoCal’s favorite whipping boy, a wounded company caught in the crosshairs of...

The All-Important Weapons Fighting Australia's 'Catastrophic' Fires

Fire season hit Australia early, and as emergency crews battle blazes up and down the country's east coast, support from above is more important...

Extinguishing Fires With Helicopters Soon a Possible Measure

Minister for Home Affairs Taina Bofferding provided responses to three parliamentary questions concerning how to battle wildfires after a summer marked by several large...

Cal Fire's Fearless Flying Firefighters

The thought of flight and the consuming power of fire has fascinated mankind for centuries. Who hasn’t looked up wondering what it would be...

Coulson Expands Night Firefighting Operations to Provide New Intelligence for Decision Makers

Coulson has added a new component to the Helicopter Night Firefighting Operations in Orange County, California. A 45 ft Prevost Command Centre that hosts team...

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