A Bell 407 helicopter, tail number N407SJ, was involved in a serious accident on Friday morning (around 8:49 a.m. local time) when it crashed into a hangar door during takeoff at Skypark Airport.
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China approves 100% domestically developed helicopter engine for mass production
China has approved the mass production of the AES100, its first 1,000-kilowatt turboshaft helicopter engine developed entirely within the country.
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Canadian creates unusual vehicle combining Volkswagen Kombi and Airbus helicopter
An aviation enthusiast in the United States drew attention by creating an unusual combination between a Volkswagen Kombi and an Airbus H125 helicopter.
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Video: Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Luxembourg After Colliding with Tree
An Airbus H145 helicopter, registration LX-HLP, operated by Luxembourg’s air rescue service, made an emergency landing on a road after colliding with trees during takeoff. The incident occurred on the morning of May 23, 2025, between the cities of Notum and Bavin.
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Video: Rebels in Myanmar use FPV drones to attack government helicopters
The internal conflict in Myanmar has taken on a new technological dimension after rebels from the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) began attacking military junta helicopters using FPV (First Person View) attack drones.
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Rio de Janeiro invests in armored Black Hawk helicopter to strengthen security
The government of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has announced the acquisition of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, a model used by the United States in various military operations, including the one that killed Osama bin Laden.
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Rio de Janeiro Government Reinforces Police with Armored Black Hawk Helicopter and Over 750 New Vehicles
The government of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has announced the delivery of 758 new vehicles to the Military Police, along with the acquisition of an armored Black Hawk helicopter, which will be used later this year in urban operations.
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AltoVolo’s flying vehicle promises to reach 827 km with less noise than a helicopter
British startup AltoVolo has revealed details of the Sigma, its first hybrid-electric eVTOL model.
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Russia to open helicopter maintenance center in Peru to strengthen its presence in Latin America
The Russian state-owned company Rosoboronexport has announced plans to open a helicopter maintenance and repair center in Peru.
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First AW149 Helicopter Assembled in Poland Successfully Completes Test Flight
The first unit of the AW149 multi-role helicopter assembled in Poland successfully completed its test flight on April 14 at the PZL Świdnik facility in the Lublin Voivodeship. The test is part of the acceptance process to verify compliance with the design specifications.
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Russian air defense shoots down own helicopter after mistaking it for enemy drone near Moscow
On the night of April 10, Russian air defense accidentally shot down one of its own helicopters in the Moscow region after mistaking it for an enemy drone.
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Video: Helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York — at least three dead
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in Manhattan, New York, on the afternoon of Thursday, April 10, leaving at least three people dead, according to broadcaster ABC 7. Five or six people were reportedly on board, including both adults and children.
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