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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2021

Phoenix PD to Upgrade Fleet with 5 Helicopters

The Phoenix Police Department has ordered five new Airbus H125 helicopters to assist with aerial surveillance and search and rescue missions.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2021

California County Aviation Unit Introduces Firehawk Helicopters

The helicopters are former military Blackhawk helicopters that were converted for public safety use.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 22, 2020

Ind. State Police Get New Hangar for Aviation Fleet

The department's aviation section and special operations section are now housed in the 16,000-square-foot hangar and office space.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2019

San Diego Fire Rescue Debuts $20M Night-Flying Helicopter

The San Diego Fire-Rescue has added an S-70i Firehawk helicopter to its fleet, capable of flying at night and carrying and dropping 1,000 gallons of water in a single load.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2019

Fla. Fire Dept. Orders 4 Fire Suppression Helicopters

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has signed a contract for four Leonardo AW139 Intermediate twin engine helicopters, which will be used for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2019

San Diego to Spend $21M on Police Helicopters

The City of San Diego plans to spend $21 million over the next five years to replace the Police Department’s aging fleet of four helicopters purchased in 2004 and 2005.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2019

N.C. Highway Patrol Unveils Helicopters

Although the new helicopters are part of the State Highway Patrol fleet, the majority of missions conducted by the helicopters are to help local agencies in the area.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesNovember 8, 2018

Tennessee Utility Broke Federal Helicopter Use Policy

According to an audit report, the Tennessee Valley Authority failed to provide the necessary documentation when flying helicopters.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 16, 2018

San Diego Fire Rescue Adds Helicopter

The City of San Diego (Calif.) has added a S-70 Black Hawk helicopter with the engine power to carry more than four tons of water.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2018

Fla. County Adds Six Helicopters for Mosquito Control

The Lee County (Fla.) Mosquito Control District is upgrading its aircraft fleet with six new Airbus H125 helicopters. Each helicopter is capable of hauling more equipment and product than the district's previous aircraft, allowing the district to reduce its fleet.

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