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Oklahoma Army Guard deployed UH-60 helicopters for firefighting

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Story by Leanna Maschino, Oklahoma National Guard OKLAHOMA CITY. — Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) deployed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to support firefighting efforts. At the request of Oklahoma Emergency Management and authorization of Governor Kevin Stitt, members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) were responding to wildfires in northwest Oklahoma utilizing UH-60 Black Leer másOklahoma Army Guard deployed UH-60 helicopters for firefighting[…]

Czech Republic signs for 2 new S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters to fight against the wildfires in Europe

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PRAGUE, Czech Republic, November. 18, 2025 — In a significant step forward in Europe’s fight against wildfires, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, announced a groundbreaking contract with Česká Letecká Servisní (CLS) and the Czech Republic Ministry of Interior for two new Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters, marking the first international fleet of its kind. FIREHAWK helicopters play Leer másCzech Republic signs for 2 new S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters to fight against the wildfires in Europe[…]

Los Angeles Fire Department acquires 2 new S-70i Firehawk helicopters

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LOS ANGELES, California. October 29, 2025. — As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, Los Angeles Fire Department announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for two S‑70i FIREHAWK helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where Leer másLos Angeles Fire Department acquires 2 new S-70i Firehawk helicopters[…]

Avincis secures firefighting contracts in Spain for 14 helicopters

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ALICANTE, Spain. May 22, 2025 — Avincis, Europe’s leading provider of emergency aerial services, has been awarded new firefighting contracts in Spain with the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) and the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha for 14 helicopters. The new contracts, build upon Avincis’ ongoing firefighting operations in collaboration Leer másAvincis secures firefighting contracts in Spain for 14 helicopters[…]

Greece signs for three AW139 helicopters to emergency response

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Rome, 24/05/2024 – The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece is enhancing its emergency response capabilities by introducing three Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. Under the recently signed contract, the new aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2026 with two units dedicated to healthcare missions and disaster relief and one Leer másGreece signs for three AW139 helicopters to emergency response[…]

Two National Guard UH-60 assisted during wildfires in Hardy County

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Story by Edwin Wriston, West Virginia National Guard CHARLESTON, West Virginia — The past March 22, 2024, two West Virginia National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters (specifically UH-60M and HH-60M) and personnel assisted in combat wildfires in Hardy County with West Virginia Division of Forestry and local government and emergency management officials. The deployment of Leer másTwo National Guard UH-60 assisted during wildfires in Hardy County[…]

South Carolina National Guard helps Colombia with its wildfires

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina National Guard is assisting Colombia in dealing with dozens of wildfires. The country is State Partnership Program partner. To help emergency responders battle as many as 30 active fires in and around Bogota in late January, the South Carolina National Guard provided buckets to UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. “We Leer másSouth Carolina National Guard helps Colombia with its wildfires[…]

Monroe County Trauma Star to operate 3 Leonardo AW139

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23/10/2023 – Leonardo announced an order today for three AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters by Monroe Country in Florida will be operared by Trauma Star, a joint effort of Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and will provide air ambulance support across the Florida Keys from Lower Keys Medical Center and the Leer másMonroe County Trauma Star to operate 3 Leonardo AW139[…]

Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for 2 Leonardo AW169

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Paris, 20/06/2023 – Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA), the authorised distributor for the Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopter models in Japan, announced with Leonardo new orders for two AW169 light intermediate twin helicopters at the 54th International Paris Air Show. One helicopter will be delivered to a local firefighting governmental organization, while the other has Leer másMitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for 2 Leonardo AW169[…]

Erickson S-64F Air Crane FAA certified for NVG Operations

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PORTLAND, Ore. – An Erickson Incorporated S-64F Air Crane helicopter was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for night vision goggles (NVG) operation on April 6, 2023. The approval is a key component of Erickson’s integrated NVG program, which aims to offer customers increased flexibility and expanded operational capabilities. This added proficiency presents the opportunity Leer másErickson S-64F Air Crane FAA certified for NVG Operations[…]

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