Ice Airport Alaska is a captivating documentary series that delves into the high-stakes world of aviation in one of the planet’s most unforgiving environments. Season 2, Episode 2 highlights the Kaman K-MAX Heavy-lift helicopter, a specialized aircraft built to thrive in extreme conditions. This helicopter plays a vital role in logistical and heavy-lift operations at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International …
VERTICON 2025, the largest global conference and trade show dedicated to vertical aviation, will take place from March 10-13, 2025, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Organized by Vertical Aviation International (VAI), this event is the ultimate platform for industry professionals to connect, learn, and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of vertical aviation. For …
Helicopter egg drops are thrilling, family-friendly events that take the traditional Easter egg hunt to new heights—literally. Imagine a helicopter soaring above a field, releasing thousands of brightly colored plastic eggs filled with treats and prizes. As the eggs rain down, children rush to collect them, creating an unforgettable experience that combines excitement, community, and holiday magic. How Helicopter Egg …
The 2023 HAI Heli-Expo is the world’s largest trade show dedicated to the helicopter industry. The event takes place annually and brings together manufacturers, operators, suppliers, and customers from around the globe. The expo features a wide range of exhibits, including helicopters, engines, avionics, and accessories. It also includes educational seminars, workshops, and panel discussions on the latest industry trends …
The hydrogen-powered helicopter! HyPoint, an aviation company based around hydrogen fuel cells and the implementation of their technology in modern aviation, has completed a draft for their first major project, the world’s first hydrogen-powered helicopter. HyPoint has partnered together with another aviation company that shares its goals of hydrogen-powered aviation, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation. The helicopter has not fully been created …
Vegan helicopter created for animal activist fashion pioneer. Is a vegan helicopter even possible? Dr. Urs Brunner ordered an ACH145 helicopter, but he had a special request. His wife, ethical fashion pioneer Daniela Brunner, wanted a luxury vegan helicopter, specifically the interior. Airbus Corporate Helicopters took the idea and ran with it, creating an entirely plant-based interior. The specially made …
The first-ever CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter built in Connecticut has now been formally introduced by its maker, Sikorsky to the U.S. Marine Corps. The large new chopper was presented to the public in a launch celebration conducted at the Lockheed Martin company’s Connecticut facility in Stratford last week. The new CH-53K King Stallion was developed by Sikorsky with the …
A local nonprofit in Detroit, Michigan is offering up free helicopter rides over the city and surrounding country to people with cognitive and physical disabilities as one of its newest offerings. The organization, called the D-MAN Foundation, has in the past also engaged in other unique adventures for the unique individuals it services. These previous adventures have included swimming with …
Following a bombing incident that involved a helicopter in Nashville on Christmas Day in 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided a temporary restriction for flights around the area where the event took place. While the agency did not state the height limitation, the restriction was meant for about a ½ mile radius and was to be observed from January …
After the Llano River broke its banks in October 2018, water levels quickly rose, with the junction receiving more than 18 inches of rain. The water soon swept through a nearby recreational vehicle campground. The aircrew of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) acted fast to perform a heroic rescue of four campground residents. Sadly, four residents lost their …