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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

denvergazette.com

American Airlines 737-800 Engine Fire at Denver: 12 Hospitalized

2025-03-13T18:21:02.177758-07:00

Reuters

FAA Enforces Permanent Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Fatal Collision

2025-03-14T09:09:37.753984-07:00

Vertical Mag

Bell Textron Approves GE's RADS-NG for Enhanced Fleet Diagnostics

2025-03-20T05:47:42.065630-07:00

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AerialFire

ATSB Investigates Control Issue in NSW RFS Bell 412EP The ATSB is conducting an investigation into a March 10 control issue involving a Bell 412EP helicopter operating under New South Wales Rural Fire Service, active in Tasmania fire-fighting. Safety and operational impacts are being assessed following a 100,000-acre wildfire engagement.

2025-03-24T03:30:05.525266-07:00

ATSB Investigates Control Issue in NSW RFS Bell 412EP

Business Insider

Helicopter Commuting Transforms Urban Transport in Manhattan As urban commuting becomes increasingly hectic, helicopters offer a swift alternative, reducing travel time from midtown Manhattan to JFK airport to just 9 minutes. This development indicates a growing trend in premium urban transportation solutions, providing new opportunities and challenges for the transportation sector.

2025-03-24T02:39:50.311625-07:00

Helicopter Commuting Transforms Urban Transport in Manhattan

FlightGlobal

Australia Debuts UH-60M Black Hawk at Avalon Air Show The Australian Army showcased its new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during the Avalon air show, marking its first public appearance. This display highlights Australia's recent defense acquisitions and increased focus on modernizing its rotary-wing capabilities.

2025-03-22T23:25:22.586241-07:00

Australia Debuts UH-60M Black Hawk at Avalon Air Show

FlightGlobal

South Korea Enhances Sustainment and Development of KUH-1 Surion South Korean operators are intensifying collaboration on the KUH-1 Surion to advance platform development and streamline acquisitions, aiming to optimize the helicopter's operational readiness and capabilities.

2025-03-20T23:31:26.681569-07:00

South Korea Enhances Sustainment and Development of KUH-1 Surion

The Guardian

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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

BBC

Autonomous Helicopter Development by Yeovil Engineers Yeovil-based engineers are advancing autonomous aviation by developing a helicopter capable of self-piloting without human or remote operation. This innovation represents a significant stride in the field, showcasing cutting-edge autonomous technologies in aircraft design.

2025-03-20T15:28:11.913475-07:00

Autonomous Helicopter Development by Yeovil Engineers

Aviation Week

Schweizer's S-333 Helicopter Poised for U.S. Army Training Role Fort Worth-based Schweizer RSG, which acquired the Schweizer line from Sikorsky in 2018, anticipates the S-333 model fitting a niche in the U.S. Army's training fleet. The helicopter is aimed at fulfilling the Army's demand for effective and efficient training aircraft.

2025-03-20T11:17:56.543283-07:00

Schweizer's S-333 Helicopter Poised for U.S. Army Training Role

Business Insider

USS Gerald R. Ford Executes Rare Pier-Side Helicopter Load Amid Pandemic To maintain COVID-19 safety protocols, the USS Gerald R. Ford successfully conducted a rare pier-side fly-on to load helicopters without intermingling squadrons, ensuring a 'bubble-to-bubble' process. This maneuver demonstrates adaptive strategies under pandemic restrictions.

2025-03-20T10:44:50.336079-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford Executes Rare Pier-Side Helicopter Load Amid Pandemic

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