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Medical helicopter crashes onto Sacramento US‑50; three critically injured, bystanders lift aircraft to free woman

A medical helicopter crashed onto eastbound lanes of US‑50 in Sacramento Monday evening, critically injuring three people aboard. About 15 bystanders lifted the aircraft to free a critically injured woman beneath the wreckage while emergency services closed the highway and responded to the scene.

2025-10-06T22:28:45.336312-07:00

Vertical Mag

Helicopter leasing poised to surge as offshore wind, EMS growth and fleet retirements drive demand

2025-10-03T06:32:52.698154-07:00

Vertical Mag

Soaring HEMS costs and weak reimbursements put rural air ambulance coverage at risk

2025-10-02T08:24:20.867716-07:00

Task & Purpose

MH-60 Black Hawk from 160th SOAR crashes near Joint Base Lewis–McChord; rescue hampered by fire

2025-09-18T06:24:55.586285-07:00

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Medical helicopter crashes onto Sacramento US‑50; three critically injured, bystanders lift aircraft to free woman A medical helicopter crashed onto eastbound lanes of US‑50 in Sacramento Monday evening, critically injuring three people aboard. About 15 bystanders lifted the aircraft to free a critically injured woman beneath the wreckage while emergency services closed the highway and responded to the scene.

2025-10-06T22:28:45.336312-07:00

Medical helicopter crashes onto Sacramento US‑50; three critically injured, bystanders lift aircraft to free woman

Aviation Week

Sikorsky expects 11th — likely final — UH-60 Black Hawk order from U.S. Army in late 2026 Sikorsky says it expects the U.S. Army to award the 11th — and likely final — UH‑60 Black Hawk production contract in late 2026 as the service reviews aviation force structure and modernization plans. The timing will determine the end point for new Black Hawk builds and related production activity.

2025-10-06T18:36:22.971435-07:00

Sikorsky expects 11th — likely final — UH-60 Black Hawk order from U.S. Army in late 2026

defence.in

Brazil eyes reciprocal defence barter with India — Embraer C-390 for Tejas Mk1A fighters and Prachand helicopters Brazil is weighing a reciprocal defence barter to trade Embraer's C-390 medium transport aircraft to India in return for Indian Tejas Mk1A fighters and Prachand helicopters, a move that could reshape bilateral military ties. Brazil's defence minister José Múcio visits New Delhi Oct 15–17 to discuss the plan.

2025-10-05T12:29:03.412736-07:00

Brazil eyes reciprocal defence barter with India — Embraer C-390 for Tejas Mk1A fighters and Prachand helicopters

heliopsmag.com

US Air Force Retires HH-60G Pave Hawk After Decades of Search-and-Rescue Service The U.S. Air Force has formally retired the HH-60G Pave Hawk after decades of conducting combat search-and-rescue and personnel-recovery missions, removing a long-serving dedicated rotorcraft from USAF inventory and marking the end of its operational role over its service life.

2025-10-04T11:38:38.623681-07:00

US Air Force Retires HH-60G Pave Hawk After Decades of Search-and-Rescue Service

Australian Aviation

Australia to validate UH-60M Black Hawk operations from Canberra‑class LHDs The Australian Defence Force has begun first‑of‑class flight trials off Australia’s east coast to develop and validate procedures for UH‑60M Black Hawk helicopters operating from Royal Australian Navy Canberra‑class landing helicopter dock ships; aircraft have been deployed to HMAS Canberra at Fleet Base East.

2025-10-03T14:01:46.883463-07:00

Australia to validate UH-60M Black Hawk operations from Canberra‑class LHDs

Vertical Mag

Helicopter leasing poised to surge as offshore wind, EMS growth and fleet retirements drive demand Rotorcraft leasing is set to expand as rising offshore‑energy and wind support work, growing helicopter EMS demand and accelerated retirements of legacy types drive replacement needs. Constrained government budgets are pushing operators toward leased platforms, creating opportunities for lessors, financiers and MRO providers.

2025-10-03T06:32:52.698154-07:00

Helicopter leasing poised to surge as offshore wind, EMS growth and fleet retirements drive demand

Vertical Mag

Soaring HEMS costs and weak reimbursements put rural air ambulance coverage at risk Helicopter emergency medical service operators are under mounting financial pressure as operating costs rise and reimbursements lag, putting critical air ambulance coverage at risk. The strain is acute in rural communities, where HEMS often provides the only rapid medical transport option.

2025-10-02T08:24:20.867716-07:00

Soaring HEMS costs and weak reimbursements put rural air ambulance coverage at risk

FlightGlobal

Royal Navy declares MBDA Sea Venom operational for Wildcat helicopters The Royal Navy has declared MBDA's Sea Venom anti-ship missile to be operational, achieving Initial Operating Capability for deployment from Leonardo Wildcat maritime attack helicopters and closing an eight-year capability gap. Sea Venom is now cleared for front-line Fleet Air Arm duties, enhancing helicopter-launched maritime strike.

2025-10-02T04:04:15.721448-07:00

Royal Navy declares MBDA Sea Venom operational for Wildcat helicopters

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