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CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Camp Pendleton

A CH-53E Super Stallion military helicopter conducted an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton. The landing occurred safely with no reported injuries, according to California Highway Patrol. The incident highlights ongoing safety considerations in military aviation operations.

2024-12-20T17:42:24.267213-08:00

New Scientist

Ingenuity Helicopter Grounded After Historic Mars Missions

2024-12-20T10:15:16.809379-08:00

thetimes.com

Everest Helicopter Flight Ban Sparks Division in Nepal

2024-12-20T07:47:47.222086-08:00

Aviacionline

Airbus Delivers First NH90 Standard 3 to Spanish Air and Space Force

2024-12-19T09:10:38.328371-08:00

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CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Camp Pendleton A CH-53E Super Stallion military helicopter conducted an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton. The landing occurred safely with no reported injuries, according to California Highway Patrol. The incident highlights ongoing safety considerations in military aviation operations.

2024-12-20T17:42:24.267213-08:00

CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Camp Pendleton

New Scientist

Ingenuity Helicopter Grounded After Historic Mars Missions NASA's Ingenuity helicopter exceeded expectations by flying dozens of missions on Mars, contributing significantly to the Mars exploration program. Its operations ceased in 2024 due to rotor damage, capping an unprecedented chapter in autonomous flight on the Red Planet.

2024-12-20T10:15:16.809379-08:00

Ingenuity Helicopter Grounded After Historic Mars Missions

thetimes.com

Everest Helicopter Flight Ban Sparks Division in Nepal The ban on helicopter flights over Mount Everest has ignited tensions, with residents citing noise pollution and environmental harm. Meanwhile, expedition operators express concerns over impacts on adventure tourism and local economy, highlighting a significant division in community priorities.

2024-12-20T07:47:47.222086-08:00

Everest Helicopter Flight Ban Sparks Division in Nepal

Air & Space Forces Mag

Aviano Air Base Completes Transition to HH-60W Helicopter Airmen at Aviano Air Base in Italy have successfully completed their final mission with the HH-60G model, marking their transition to the advanced HH-60W. This upgrade aligns with the U.S. Air Force's ongoing efforts to enhance operational capabilities.

2024-12-19T14:53:26.549055-08:00

Aviano Air Base Completes Transition to HH-60W Helicopter

Aviacionline

Airbus Delivers First NH90 Standard 3 to Spanish Air and Space Force Airbus Helicopters delivered the first NH90 of a 23-unit second batch to Spain's Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM). This marks the introduction of the Standard 3 configuration to the Spanish Air and Space Force, enhancing their operational capabilities.

2024-12-19T09:10:38.328371-08:00

Airbus Delivers First NH90 Standard 3 to Spanish Air and Space Force

Vertical Mag

Aerial Firefighting Enhances Night Operations with NV Technology Firefighting agencies are progressively integrating night vision (NV) technology to improve aerial firefighting tactics after dusk. These advancements allow safer and more efficient operations, addressing visibility challenges and refining procedural tactics based on operational learnings.

2024-12-19T07:00:07.801288-08:00

Aerial Firefighting Enhances Night Operations with NV Technology

Vertical Mag

FAA Approves 3-Year Extension for Robinson R22 and R44 Rotor Blades The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for Robinson Helicopter Company to extend the service life of main and tail rotor blades for the R22 and R44 models from 12 to 15 years. This approval may provide significant maintenance cost benefits for operators.

2024-12-19T05:23:50.626137-08:00

FAA Approves 3-Year Extension for Robinson R22 and R44 Rotor Blades

Vertical Mag

FlySight's OPENSIGHT Enhances Canadian Cormorant SAR Modernization FlySight integrates OPENSIGHT suite with Leonardo's HELIAWARENESS avionics in Canadian CH-149 Cormorant helicopters. This upgrade by the Canadian Department of National Defence aims to boost search and rescue efficiencies, underscoring the commitment to modernizing key aerospace assets.

2024-12-19T05:13:53.122360-08:00

FlySight's OPENSIGHT Enhances Canadian Cormorant SAR Modernization

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