NEWSMay 20, 2024Iranian 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 →
STORIESMay 15, 2024The U.S. Daring Mission to Steal a Soviet Made HelicopterOperation 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 →
NEWSFeb 07, 2024Finnair 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 →
NEWSJan 29, 2024Finnair Cancels 550 Flights Ahead of Anti-Government Protests by Labor UnionsAhead of labor union strikes against the Finnish government, flag carrier Finnair is expected to cancel around 550 flights this week, significantly hampering the airline's operations and air traffic across Finland. While the strike is not directly related to Finnair and its operations, the slew of cancelations suggests that many airline and airport employees will participate.
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INFORMATIONALDec 05, 2023How Aircraft Conduct Search and Rescue OperationsAircraft have been used in search and rescue operations for a variety of purposes, and not just in modern times. This article explores the intricacies of the use of aircraft within search and rescue operations, revealing how technology advancement has played a crucial role in the use of aircraft within search and rescue.Read More →
NEWSJan 03, 2023Midair Helicopter Collision Leaves Four Dead in AustraliaA helicopter collision occurring yesterday, Monday, January 2 at 4:00 a.m. GMT has left four people deceased and three injured near SeaWorld on the Gold Coast. The police have said that the investigation suggests that one helicopter was landing while the other was taking off and clipped one another less than 20 seconds after takeoff.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969TheExplorerBlog Photo GuidelinesWhat guidelines do you need to follow if you want to upload to TheExplorerBlog?Read More →
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