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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 24, 2025

Holiday Travel, Budget Constraint, Police Helicopters, and More

On the go and want a snapshot of our top industry news? Check out Government Fleet's new video short of what's been happening.

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A newly delivered red Airbus H125 helicopter marked “Sheriff” and “Erie County” inside an Airbus facility.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 18, 2025

Davenport Aviation Delivers New Airbus H125 Helicopter to Erie County Sheriff’s Office

Erie County adds its first of two Airbus H125 helicopters, boosting aviation readiness and public-safety response capabilities.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 4, 2024

Audit: LAPD Helicopter Operations Cost Nearly $128,000 Per Day

Between 2018 and 2022, the agency spent an average of $46.6 million annually on its Air Support Division. Over half the flights during that time were not to the highest priority calls.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 23, 2023

California Municipality's New Helicopter Camera to Assist with Mutual Aid Responses

The Pasadena Police Department's Air Operations Section provides support to neighboring agencies and communities, covering 175 sq. mi.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 7, 2023

Three Killed in California Firefighting Helicopter Collision

The victims were identified as Division Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and pilot Tony Sousa.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2023

North Carolina PD to Replace Aging Bomb Truck, Helicopter

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's new bomb truck and helicopter will replace vehicles that are 20+ years old.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 6, 2023

Cal Fire Expands Aerial Fleet Ahead of Peak Wildfire Season

The agency has secured 24 additional firefighting aircraft, which includes 19 helicopters and five airplanes.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 18, 2023

Alabama PD Debuts New Air Patrol Division Hangar

Tuscaloosa PD's new hangar is 13,500 sq ft, compared to the old hangar's 2,600 sq ft. It houses four helicopters and the Air Patrol Division, which includes five pilots and two mechanics.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2022

Atlanta PD Modernizes Helicopter Fleet

Atlanta police will purchase two new MD helicopters and convert one its current helicopters to standardize the aviation unit fleet, "reducing risk, improving safety, and increasing operational efficiency at a low operating cost."

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 21, 2022

Sheriff's Office in Chicago to Purchase Helicopter

The Cook County Sheriff's Office currently uses shared helicopters with the Chicago Police Department. Both of its helicopters are often grounded due to maintenance issues.

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