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Top 10 Remote Vacation Destinations: Around the World in a Helicopter

Helicopters - Travel and Tourism

When you consider the most beautiful locations situated throughout the world, some of the more popular tend to come to mind. Truth is, there are miles of undiscovered territory all across the globe that are certain to boast some pretty impressive views. These areas will probably remain relatively untouched and therefore unseen by most, simply because they are completely inaccessible. …

Firefighting Helicopter Technology May Cut Response Times

Helicopters - News

New firefighting helicopter technology developed by Mark Whaling, who is acting fire chief of a battalion in Los Angeles County and owner of Whaling Fire Line Equipment could assist in cutting response times for emergency helicopter services where they attend to wildfires. Orange County Fire Authority and Anaheim Fire and Rescue announced the new “fire-hydrant” for helicopters in a news …

Single Engine vs Twin Engine Helicopters: Which is the Best Option for You?

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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 …

Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion

Lockheed’s New King Stallion Helicopter In Preparation for Government Purchase

Government Helicopters

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 …