MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Montana – A U.S. Air Force’s 40th Helicopter Squadron MH-139 Grey Wolf aircrew conducted the first rescue using the platform, specifically that of a lost hiker, during the night of August 25-26, 2025. This mission marks the first rescue operation using the Air Force’s newest helicopter. The MH-139A Grey Wolf aircrew, Leer másAir Force conducted the first rescue with the MH-139 Grey Wolf[…]
STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2025 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, received a $10.855 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build up to a maximum of 99 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the Marine Corps over five years, the largest-quantity order to date for the aircraft. The award will ensure consistent deliveries of the United States’ most powerful heavy-lift helicopter between 2029 and 2034 Leer másSikorsky to build up to 99 CH-53K helicopters for the Marine Corps[…]
SAN DIEGO — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) offloads approximately 9,6 tons (9582,5924 kilos) of cocaine in San Diego, with an estimated value of more than $156.4 million. Thursday, September 25, 2025. The offload resulted from four separate drug interdictions of suspected drug-smuggling vessels in international waters off the coasts of Leer másCoast Guard Cutter Midgett interdicted more than 9 tons of cocaine[…]
WASHINGTON — The USCG recently completed contract actions aimed at accelerating delivery of new MH-60T Jayhawk medium-range recovery helicopters and HC-130J Hercules long-range surveillance aircraft and expanding mission capabilities of the expanded aviation fleet. On September 8, the Coast Guard placed a $14.3 million order for delivery of 13 General Electric T700 engines for its Leer másUSCG completed contract actions for new MH-60T and HC-130J[…]
LISBON, Portugal. September 23, 2025 — Avincis, Europe’s largest operator of emergency aerial services, has acquired Danish offshore wind farm operator KN Helicopters. KN Helicopters has been delivering helicopter services to the offshore wind sector since 2016, having secured contracts with wind farms owners and operators such as Vattenfall and Siemens. The company is led Leer másAvincis acquires offshore wind farm operator KN Helicopters[…]
MILTON, Florida. September 18, 2025. — Leonardo Helicopters celebrated the official grand opening of its new Florida Support Center on September 18 at Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment —now totalling $65 million— in U.S. military aviation support, civil helicopter services, and regional Leer másLeonardo Helicopters opens Florida Support Center to enhance TH-73A and civil fleet sustainment capabilities[…]
Story by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-8, 920th Rescue Wing PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. — The last two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters departed on their final flight after nearly three decades as a cornerstone of combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations for the 920th Rescue Wing. The Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine Leer másHH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter leaves legacy of valor and service[…]
Story by Alejandro Peña, Alaska National Guard JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) aircrews, with the 176th Wing, conducted in 24 hours the rescue of 5 individuals in three incidents spanning over 550 nautical miles across Alaska, September 15, 2025. Monday morning, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) opened a mission Leer másAlaska Air National Guard conducts 3 rescue missions in 24 hours[…]
Story by Mike Freeman, Idaho Army National Guard Idaho Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter aircrews from Detachment 1, Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment executed the IDARNG Aviation Group’s 9th and 10th successful search and rescue (SAR) missions of 2025 on August 28 and September 2, respectively. On August 28, the unit Leer másIdaho Army Guard HH-60M executes 10th SAR mission of 2025[…]
Story by Alejandro Pena, Alaska National Guard JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) UH-60L Black Hawk aircrews with the 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, conducted the rescue of four survivors from two separate plane crashes across Alaska in September 5, and September 8, respectively. On Friday, September 5, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center Leer másAlaska Army National Guard UH-60L rescue 4 from 2 plane crashes[…]