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Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor completes aircraft carrier trial campaign

Rome, 26/06/2024 – The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor programme set another major industry capability milestone after its first successful trial on an aircraft carrier, which was recently conducted with the support of the Marina Militare (Italian Navy). From 3-12 April, the AW609 AC4 aircraft, fully representative of the final production configuration, performed demonstration trials relocating from Leer másLeonardo AW609 tiltrotor completes aircraft carrier trial campaign[…]

The retired VH-3D Marine One «BUNO 358» finds permanent home

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A retired, de-militarized, and restored VH-3D Marine One was officially inducted into the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, College Station, Texas in June 2024. The library and museum, located within the Texas A&M University campus, welcomed Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) members, Bush family members, donors, and supporters to Leer másThe retired VH-3D Marine One «BUNO 358» finds permanent home[…]

Coast Guard MH-60 rescue 2 from plane crash off Turks and Caicos

MIAMI — A Coast Guard OPBAT MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew rescued two people after their small aircraft crashed 10 nautical miles northwest of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Saturday, June 24, 2024. The Coast Guard Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos MH-60T Jayhawk Medium-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew hoisted both individuals and transported them to emergency medical services Leer másCoast Guard MH-60 rescue 2 from plane crash off Turks and Caicos[…]

Whidbey SAR MH-60S aircrew rescue 2 hikers in four days

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Washington. – A Search and Rescue (SAR) team MH-60S Knighthawk from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescue two hikers the last week: a female hiker on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Blizzard Peak in North Central Washington, June 15, 2024, and another female hiker near Colchuck Lake Leer másWhidbey SAR MH-60S aircrew rescue 2 hikers in four days[…]

CBP Tucson Air Branch UH-60 aircrews rescue migrants in distress

TUCSON, Arizona.— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) UH-60 Black Hawk aircrews rescue 5 migrants trapped in rugged terrain in the Peloncillo Mountain range over the weekend. Friday rescue Friday afternoon, a Tucson Air Branch UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter aircrew responded to an air support request Douglas Station Horse Patrol Leer másCBP Tucson Air Branch UH-60 aircrews rescue migrants in distress[…]

Leonardo presents its AW249 Fenice combat helicopter

Rome, 18/06/2024 – The Leonardo AW249 next generation combat helicopter had its international public premiere at Eurosatory (Paris 17-21 June) yesterday, during an official ceremony attended by representatives from industry, Italian Defence and international delegations. The result of the strong collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Defence and Leonardo, the AW249 (designated AH-249A NEES – Leer másLeonardo presents its AW249 Fenice combat helicopter[…]

Coast Guard MH-60T rescue 2 hikers and a dog in Deschutes Forest

ASTORIA, Oregon. — A Coast Guard Air Station Astoria MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew rescue two hikers and their dog after one of the hikers sustained a knee injury in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. Sunday, June 16, 2024. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard 13th District Command Center (Pacific Northwest) in Seattle received a report at 4:20 p.m. by Leer másCoast Guard MH-60T rescue 2 hikers and a dog in Deschutes Forest[…]

Tennessee Guard UH-60 rescue hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Story by Lt. Col. Darrin Haas, Tennessee National Guard LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, a Tennessee Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk aircrew, based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, rescue a hiker having a medical emergency in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shortly after 7 p.m., eastern time, the Tennessee Leer másTennessee Guard UH-60 rescue hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park[…]

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