Five people lose their lives in a mid-air collision between two helicopters in the Finnish forest.
Helicopter Collision in Finland Claims Five Lives On Saturday, May 17, a tragic accident unfolded near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, resulting in the deaths of five individuals when two helicopters collided in a forested area. Police confirmed the incident occurred shortly after noon, not far from the town of Kautia, with wreckage found approximately […]
Government approves sale of $1.4 billion in helicopters and F-16 components to UAE before Trump’s visit
The US State Department has revealed that President Donald Trump has approved a possible sale of over $1.4 billion in helicopters and F-16 fighter parts just ahead of his trip to several Middle Eastern nations. This sale proposal includes approximately $1.32 billion earmarked for the CH-47 F Chinook helicopter and $130 million for F-16S components, […]
Military replaces helicopters with innovative air assault planes to increase range.
The Army is unveiling a new aircraft called the “Flraa,” which combines characteristics of both airplanes and helicopters, designed for long-range air attacks. This move is part of the Army’s strategy to enhance its capability in the Pacific, particularly in light of rising tensions with China. The Flraa is slated to enter service in the […]
Transportation secretary criticizes DOD after Army Black Hawk helicopter’s flight nearly collides with 2 jetliners in DC.
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the Department of Defense after an Army Black Hawk helicopter nearly caused accidents with two commercial jets while taking a “scenic” flight around Washington, DC, aiming for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Around 2:30 PM on Thursday, the helicopter had a close call with both passenger planes. According to an […]
Lawmakers call for ban on NYC tourist helicopters after Hudson River chopper crash
New York State Sen. Brad Hoyleman Cigar has called for a ban on tourist helicopter tours in New York City. If choppers crash into a densely populated area, sensually avoiding Thursday's tragic crash on the Hudson River. A total of 25 people have been killed in the Big Apple during tourist helicopter tours over the […]
Ukraine war briefing: Strike into Belgorod ‘destroys four Russian helicopters’ | World news
Ukrainian special forces said on Monday that they had destroyed four military helicopters in Russia's Belgorod region.. The Special Operations Command released drone footage and “worked with the Ministry of Defense, missile forces and artillery GUR to destroy two enemy KA-52s and two MI-8 helicopters in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation.” The strike […]
I Think We Have Generals Using Helicopters as ‘Personal Ubers’, That’s Wasteful and Dangerous
On Friday's Fox Business Network's “The Botton Line,” Transport Secretary Shawn Duffy said the general should use helicopters to transport himself, “get out of the helicopter, go out into the suburbs, take and take He said he believes that the road. “In doing so, it will not only make the sky safer, but it will […]
Two planes aborted landings at DCA due to helicopters in flight path in week before crash: report
According to reports, the military helicopter flight has forced at least two airplanes to land on Reagan National Airport a week before 67 people died on Wednesday. On Tuesday night, one day before the clash between American Airlines Flight and the Army Black Hawk Helicopter, another airplane had to stop landing to avoid collisions with […]
Texas governor sending helicopters, 400 soldiers to border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is sending 400 soldiers and several helicopters to the border, reinforcing President Trump's federal efforts to secure the border. In a statement Monday, Abbott's office said he directed the Texas Department of State Military Affairs to “deploy Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande Valley” to work with the […]
Helicopters, drones used as search expands for girl, 8, who vanished after crash
Authorities in Texas are expanding their search for an 8-year-old girl who went missing in a crash on Christmas Eve morning, and are now considering other “areas of interest.” An SUV carrying six people from Durant, Oklahoma, was swept away by floodwaters and crashed into a drainage ditch on Highway 75 around 9:30 a.m., officials […]