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Army UH-60M helicopters conduct deck landings on USNS Dahl

Story by Grady Fontana, Military Sealift Command Far East Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade (2-2 CAB) conducted deck landings with U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters on prepositioning ship USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), March 7, 2024. Six UH-60M Black Hawk crews from Assault Helicopter Battalion 2-2 CAB practiced single-spot Leer másArmy UH-60M helicopters conduct deck landings on USNS Dahl[…]

MAOC-N and Marine Nationale seized 7 tons of cocaine

In a series of counter-drug operations with information shared between MAOC-N and the Marine Nationale (French Navy), two of its ships recently conducted three maritime operations on the Atlantic waters that resulting in the seizure of 7 tons of cocaine. On February 20th, 2024, the surveillance frigate GERMINAL intercepted a fishing vessel flying the Panama Leer másMAOC-N and Marine Nationale seized 7 tons of cocaine[…]

NAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight status

Naval Air System, PAX River. — NAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight, this status is effective from March 8, 2024 at 7 a.m. EST. Naval Air Systems Command is issuing the flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey that lifting its grounding status. This decision follows a meticulous and data-driven approach prioritizing the safety Leer másNAVAIR returns the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to flight status[…]

QuikTrip Corporation signs for second Bell 429 helicopter

Fort Worth, Texas (March 4, 2024) — Bell Textron announced the signed purchase agreement to QuikTrip Corporation for their second Bell 429 helicopter. QuikTrip Corporation, commonly known as QuikTrip (QT), operates a rapidly growing convenience store chain located in 18 U.S. states. QuikTrip Corporation plans to use the Bell 429 helicopters to seamlessly transport executives across its more Leer másQuikTrip Corporation signs for second Bell 429 helicopter[…]

National Guard UH-60 helicopters fight Missouri River ice jams

Story by Sgt. Michaela Granger, North Dakota National Guard BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard launched an aerial operation with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to respond to an ice jam on the Missouri River in Bismarck, Feb. 29, 2024. Two National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft was deployed, repeatedly dropping 660 gallons of Leer másNational Guard UH-60 helicopters fight Missouri River ice jams[…]

Equinor signs the first Bell 525 purchase agreement

Anaheim, CA (March 1, 2024) – Bell and Equinor has signed the first purchase agreement for 10 Bell 525 helicopters for offshore operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), in North Sea. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026. The Bell 525 offers Equinor superior technological innovation in terms of helicopter safety, reduced CO2 emissions, Leer másEquinor signs the first Bell 525 purchase agreement[…]

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