Madrid, Spain, European Rotors. November 28, 2023 — Bell Textron Inc. announced at European Rotors 2023 the delivery of its third Bell 429 to Air Zermatt, the Swiss-based rescue helicopter company. “Air Zermatt’s acquisition of a third Bell 429 not only highlights their devotion to providing life-saving search and rescue (SAR) missions in a particularly Leer másBell announces delivery of its 3rd Bell 429 to Air Zermatt[…]
Madrid, European Rotors, IFEMA. November 29, 2023 — Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three H145 Five-Bladed multi-mission helicopters at European Rotors 2023 show, expanding the service’s fleet. These three additional H145s bring the total number of Airbus helicopters in service with the Lithuanian government to eleven, further strengthening Airbus Leer másLithuanian State Border Guard orders 3 Airbus Helicopters H145[…]
IFEMA, Madrid, November 28, 2023 — The third edition (annual periodicity) of the EUROPEAN ROTORS show arrives in Madrid and opens its doors today to thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Twenty helicopters are installed throughout the fairgrounds, open from November 28 to 30 at IFEMA. Before the ribbon-cutting that opened the show, show Leer másThe EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 show arrives in Madrid[…]
Rome, November 28, 2023 — The Leonardo AW189 is the world’s most successful super-medium class helicopter and grows its presence further in the offshore oil and gas support market and Latin America with an order placed by leading helicopter operator Omni Helicopters International (OHI) for three units, including two AW189s (powered by General Electric engines) Leer másOmni Helicopters International (OHI) signs for 3 Leonardo AW189[…]
Story by Majo. Robert Taylor, Idaho Army National Guard The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group recognized 22 helicopter pilots and flight crewmembers for their roles in completing seven search and rescue missions from 2018-2023. Friday, November 24, 2023. “Today we recognize the professionalism and selfless service of Idaho Army National Guard aircrews who Leer másIdaho Army National Guard recognizes 22 crewmen for 7 rescue missions[…]
Story by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli, Air Force 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base and the Coast Guard Station Mayport performed a simulated water rescue exercise of a downed pilot during Mosaic Tiger 24-1. November 17, 2023. Bad weather off the Leer másAir Force HH-60W and Coast Guard performs rescue exercise[…]
HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard has concluded Operation Kuru Kuru, an annually held comprehensive two-week operation in the Pacific region, highlighting the Coast Guard’s commitment to supporting international partners in the region. Operation Kuru Kuru, executed from 22 Oct. to 3 Nov. 2023, is a collaborative effort with the Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre, aimed Leer másThe Coast Guard completed operation Kuru Kuru, Pacific region[…]
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew rescue two sailors and their dog 90 nautical miles offshore Hernando Beach, after their sailboat became disabled. Saturday, November 18, 2023. The couple and their dog were brought back to Air Station Clearwater in good health. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders Leer másCoast Guard MH-60 rescue 2 sailors and a dog off Hernando Beach[…]
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard crews rescue four overdue boaters 19 nautical miles offshore Matagorda, Texas. Friday, November 17, 2023. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi command center watchstanders received a call at 8:04 p.m. Thursday from the daughter of a boater stating her father had not returned since departing at 8 a.m. He Leer másCoast Guard rescue 4 overdue boaters offshore Matagorda, Texas[…]
CAPE MAY, N.J. — The Coast Guard crews rescue a overdue sailor 270 nautical miles offshore Hatteras, North Carolina. Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Coast Guard Sector New York watchstanders received a report of lost communications from the family of the sailor who departed Jersey City, New Jersey, en route to Bermuda, stating that they lost Leer másCoast Guard rescue sailor 270 nm offshore Hatteras, NC[…]
