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Today in Transportation History! 🚁 On July 15, 1952, two large Sikorsky H-19 helicopters made history by taking off from Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts. This marked the beginning of the first transoceanic crossing via helicopters. Learn more about this pioneering journey: [Link to the article] #TransportationHistory #Aviation #Innovation 🌍

OTD in 2017: The UK Airprox Board discuss Human Factors (HF) aspects to an airprox off Aberdeen involving two North Sea offshore helicopters. https://lnkd.in/eWCRmEf #aviationsafety #flightsafety #helicopter #humanfactors

🚁🛩️ Harmony for Helicopters and Airplanes: While helicopters and airplanes have their distinct characteristics, they share a common necessity for precision in over-the-wing fueling. Hewitt addresses this need with the Osprey Series, engineered with meticulous care for both aircraft types. #OspreySeries #AviationInnovation #HewittAviation #OverTheWingFueling Husky Corporation

🚁 In an emergency, every second counts. At Avincis, we operate a fleet of Airbus L2, AS350, and AS355 helicopters dedicated to aerial firefighting. These helicopters play a crucial role in monitoring fires, transporting first responders and ensuring precise coordination of ground and air teams. Our missions provide essential support to safeguard communities and protect the environment. 👉 Discover more about this vital work below. John Boag Angela Catlett Daisy-Ellen Omissi Jason Cattonar Jason Schultz Simon Chartres Simon Tye Tracy Osadchuk Luigi Ambrosini roberto marcolini Ruben García Medina Phil Hood Alex Stobo Laurence Petiard #Avincis #AirbusHelicopters #AerialFirefighting #FirstResponders #CommunitySupport #EnvironmentalProtection #SafetyFirst #RapidResponse #EmergencyServices

Special Mission Business Jets Prioritising speed While the presence of a commodious prop-driven #aircraft is useful, platforms boasting long-range #speed may be a better fit for many future Coast Guard scenarios. The U.S. Coast Guard mission has evolved, mid-sized #businessjet #technology has changed a lot since the HU-25 Guardians first entered service. The operational expense of adopting a popular, U.S. built business jet for Coast Guard use may well offset the low aircraft availability & frustrating bureaucratic costs generated by maintaining a small, troubled fleet of purportedly more efficient prop-driven mid-range patrol aircraft. Thirty years of #flying #jets, Coast Guard #pilots loved the HU-25 Guardian’s speed & range. But the technology wasn’t ready & the early-generation jet aircraft simply did not have the endurance needed to support complicated, long-duration #missions. Expensive to operate, high endurance prop-driven transports were chosen to support #surveillance missions. The C-37B Long Range Command & Control Aircraft modified from a Gulfstream G-550 airframe already exists in the Coast Guard inventory, which gives it a solid operational baseline to work from. Producing some 200 special mission aircraft for militaries across the globe, Gulfstream Aerospace knows how to engage government customers. Textron is no different. It’s OK to demand the #best. Business jets are awesome! #bizjet #bizav https://lnkd.in/dkvTbDwY

The history of helicopters spans over a century of fascinating technological innovation and engineering evolution. Helicopters began as ambitious ideas realized in the early 20th century and have since become a vital part of modern aviation, both military and civilian. In 1936. Igor Sikorsky successfully created the first stable helicopter design, marking a significant milestone. Since then, helicopter technology has seen tremendous advancements in designs, engines, and performance. Helicopters have been successfully employed in warfare, disaster relief, transportation, and numerous other sectors, becoming indispensable in various global operations and industries. Today, helicopters play crucial roles in commercial aviation, healthcare, security, rescue missions, tourism, and beyond. They embody ongoing technological progress and the human drive to explore and achieve new feats. On this International Helicopter Day, let's celebrate the achievements of these remarkable machines and look forward to a promising future filled with innovations and advancements in the realm of rotary aviation. #HelicopterAviation #HelicopterHistory #TechnologicalInnovation

Weather activity at all levels, in the troposphere, is a common hazard for aviators. In all modern aircraft, there are avionics and aids, on board, to circumvent or negotiate a safe passage. Weather radar is a very competent and forceful aid to negotiating adverse weather routes. The visible manifestation of weather phenomena, if any, is possible to avoid. Thunderstorm cell, the most severe hazard, is avoided at all costs, by all the aviators. Click on the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/guDKXgJC Jatin Singh Yogesh Patil Vivek Singh AVM GP Sharma Mahesh Palawat Arun Kumar Yadav #Skymet #WeatherActivity #PreMonsoon #TropicalRegion #InFlightWeather #SevereTurbulence #FlightSafety #WeatherRadar #ThunderstormAvoidance #JetStreams #TurbulencePrediction #SQ321 #QR017 #Boeing777 #BayOfBengal #IndiGo #AviationSafety #FlightWeather #AviationTechnology #TurbulenceWarning

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced that Subaru Corporation has signed a contract for two additional SUBARU BELL 412 EPX utility helicopters with the Japan Coast Guard. The Japan Coast Guard has operated more than 40 Bell 212 and 412 helicopters for over five decades. These SUBARU BELL 412EPX helicopters will support the Japanese Coast Guard’s maritime security, search and rescue operations, maritime disaster relief efforts, and cargo transport needs. With today’s contract signing, the Japan Coast Guard’s fleet of SUBARU BELL 412EPX helicopters has grown to six aircraft. The transition to the SUBARU BELL 412EPX was a logical next step due to shared design commonalities. With an extended hover ceiling, increased payload capacity, robust main rotor gearbox and dry run capability, the SUBARU BELL 412EPX utility helicopter delivers superior operational performance and efficiency while maintaining its long-standing reputation for reliability. Moreover, the SUBARU BELL 412EPX features state-of-the-art integrated avionics with large and intuitive displays that greatly reduce a pilot’s workload. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gS69qTqV

Spotlight on the TowFLEXX HD190 – our most robust remote-controlled aircraft tug to date. Originally engineered to support C-130 #aircraft on mission deployments, providing crucial independence, the #HD190 has proven its value beyond #military applications. It has now been successfully integrated into commercial aviation operations, adeptly handling aircraft such as the Boeing #737 and #Gulfstream jets. The HD190 is not just a tug; it’s a game-changer in aircraft ground handling, offering unparalleled efficiency and reliability. Discover how this innovative solution can enhance your aviation operations. Discover the perfect overview of our cutting-edge solutions and identify the efficiency booster that’s right for your operations: https://lnkd.in/eNvsTFaP #TowFLEXX #Aviation #GroundSupportEquipment #AircraftTugs #AviationTechnology #AirportOperations #BizAv #AviationMaintenance #RampOperations #ElectricVehicles #Innovation #Sustainability #MadeInGermany