A new study recently performed by the University of North Dakota (UND) in collaboration with Helicopter Association International (HAI) and Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), predicts there will be a shortage of 7,649 pilots in the United States alone between 2018 and 2036. This being the effect by a 1.5 percent increase in the country’s total number of airframes over the …
NASA’s Mars Helicopter Set to Launch in July 2020
As much of the world has learned, NASA has made another huge announcement. NASA will be sending up a small helicopter with its rover on the July 2020 launch to Mars. The space agency’s mission is to place the newest generation rover on the Martian surface. This will be the first time this type of aircraft will be used on …
Uber Air Taxi Service For Dallas and Los Angeles Taking Off
Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California could soon be taken over by a proposed Uber air taxi service. Over a year ago, the major on-demand taxi service announced that Dallas would be the launch city for its new helicopter transport service, allowing clients to schedule pick up from around the city. Participants would have the ability to schedule flights from …
Charter an Executive Helicopter from JFK to Manhattan Seamlessly with FairLifts
Whether you are simply visiting New York or are a resident, you know how congested traffic can be. Avoid the stress of traffic when you are in a hurry to get from points A to B. Flying in or out of JFK can be a hassle once you deplane. Don’t get stuck in one of the busiest airports in the …
Hotels with Helipads: Get the Exclusive Resort Access that You Want!
Hotels with helipads are the epitome of luxury travel accommodation Whether you’re traveling for the purpose of leisure or business, there are a number of hotels and resorts located globally that offer exclusive access to private helipads. Providers can organize helicopter travel that enables you to arrive right outside luxury villas or hotels with helipads at which you have reserved …
Single Engine vs Twin Engine Helicopters: Which is the Best Option for You?
The question has always been there in the back of the minds of those looking to charter or purchase, which is better when you look at single-engine vs twin-engine helicopters? Both provide the lift you need, both have heavy-lifting capabilities, can carry multiple passengers and are some of the best options when it comes to accessing remote destinations but what …
Workhorse’s SureFly Hybrid Helicopter Passes the Hover Test
The Workhorse SureFly hybrid helicopter recently completed its first untethered flight at a facility on April 30th. The event was witnessed by Federal Aviation Administration officials and follows their approval of the aircraft for further testing in January of this year. The flight or hover lasted roughly 10 seconds and saw the aircraft get roughly 5 feet of air. Even …
How to Choose the Best Helicopter or Rotor Wing Aircraft for the Job?
How to choose the best helicopter or rotor-wing aircraft for the job. When attempting to select the most proficient and cost-effective helicopter to perform a specific mission or task, there are several options to consider. Decision making concerning some of these elements require nothing more significant than relying on your taste or interest. Others are much more complex and may …
Lockheed’s New King Stallion Helicopter In Preparation for Government Purchase
It now seems likely that the U.S. government will review and purchase a new helicopter, designed to transport heavy cargo on behalf of the Marine Corps, in a program said to be worth as much as $29 million, from Lockheed Martin Corp. According to the same source, the helicopters will cost $144 million each, an additional 4 percent more than …
Medevac Helicopters: What Models are Most Commonly Used?
The definition of a medevac is the transport of a person or persons to the hospital in a helicopter or airplane. In the past, medevac was a term that was given to indicate the transport or evacuation of military casualties to hospitals or staging grounds to receive medical treatment and triage. On a medevac flight, trained medical personnel, nurses, doctors …