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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 WriterAugust 7, 2019

SC Highway Patrol Creates Aviation Unit

The South Carolina Highway Patrol will add two helicopters to its fleet as part of a new aviation unit.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2019

Florida Upgrades Mosquito Control Fleet with New Helicopters

The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has ordered two new Airbus H125 helicopters for aerial spraying to control the mosquito population.

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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 Staff WriterDecember 13, 2018

Bell Helicopter Delivers First Police-Ready Bell 505

Bell Helicopter delivered the first Bell 505 Jet Ranger X configurated for law enforcement to the Sacramento Police Department in California.

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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 WriterJuly 11, 2018

Louisville’s Only Helicopter Out of Service for a Third of 2017

The Louisville (Ky.) Metro Police Department only owns one helicopter, a 2001 model that is out of service often and comes with high maintenance costs.

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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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NewsDecember 29, 2017

Calif. Fire Rescue Purchases $19.8M Helicopter

The San Diego (Calif.) City Council approved the purchase of a helicopter for its Fire Rescue Department, as well as the construction of a 30,000-square-foot, $12 million hangar.

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