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NEWS Jan 09, 2026 NTSB Scrutinizes FAA NOTAM Logic Following Fatal MD 530F Canyon Crash One week after a private helicopter plummeted into the rugged depths of Telegraph Canyon, the aviation community is reeling not only from the loss of four lives but from the glaring systemic failures it has unearthed. Read More →
NEWS Dec 29, 2025 Two Pilots Killed in Tragic Mid-Air Collision Near Hammonton Municipal Airport A quiet Sunday morning in Atlantic County turned tragic when two helicopters collided mid-air, claiming the lives of two veteran pilots who were well-known in the local aviation community. The accident occurred on December 28, 2025, just miles from Hammonton Municipal Airport (N81). Read More →
STORIES Aug 26, 2025 Mount Everest Summit: Cheaper by Helicopter, But is it Worth it? Climbing Mount Everest is neither an easy nor a cheap feat. At a height of just over 29,000 feet (~8,849 meters), reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain nearly puts climbers at the height at which aircraft cruise. Today, we will examine and compare the costs of the two primary methods used to experience Mount Everest: by actually climbing the mountain or by taking a helicopter tour. Read More →
NEWS Oct 21, 2024 At Least 4 Dead After Helicopter Crashes Into Houston Communications Tower A helicopter in Houston collided with a radio tower, killing four passengers. Watch footage of the crash and find out how quick the Houston Fire Department was to respond. Read More →
NEWS Oct 18, 2024 Atlantic Aviation to Begin Electrifying NYC Heliports in Preparation for eVTOL Operations Atlantic Aviation Extends Agreement, Begins Preparation for Aircraft Charging Infrastructure at NYC's East 34th Street Heliport Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 02, 2024 What is Aerospace Engineering? Welcome to the world of aerospace engineering, where creativity and technology merge to take flight. Read to find out what aerospace engineering is, its applications, and what it takes to become an aerospace engineer. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 30, 2024 EVA Air's Incredible Hello Kitty Flights: A Complete Guide EVA Air is well-known for its interesting partnership with the "Hello Kitty" brand. Much like ANA and its Star Wars-themed aircraft, EVA has a handful of Hello Kitty-themed planes. The special theme is not limited to just the aircraft exterior, however, as the interiors of these planes are fully decked out in Hello Kitty colors. Today, we will look at what the experience is like on these unique planes and where EVA flies them. Read More →
NEWS May 20, 2024 Iranian President Dies in Helicopter Crash: What Are the Repercussions? On Sunday May 19, the Iranian President died in a helicopter crash. The Iranian Government is already preparing to elect a new president as they navigate this novel crisis. Read More →
STORIES May 15, 2024 The U.S. Daring Mission to Steal a Soviet Made Helicopter Operation Mount Hope III was a daring mission executed by the US military in June 1988. Members of US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were able to pull off a dangerous heist without ever alerting the enemy or suffering any casualties. Read More →
NEWS Feb 07, 2024 Finnair Becomes Latest Airline to Weigh Passengers for Operational Purposes Passengers flying on Finnair from its Helsinki (HEL) hub may be weighed before boarding their flight in February, April, and May. The procedure is voluntary, meaning passengers can opt-out if they feel uncomfortable sharing their weight. Read More →