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Kiowa Warriors Break Record for Largest Helicopter Formation
On April 15, 2016, 32 Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warriors took off in formation from Fort Bragg, setting a Guinness World Record for the Largest...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Aérospatiale Gazelle Celebrates 57 years
The Aérospatiale Gazelle originated in a French Army requirement for a lightweight observation helicopter intended to replace the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20246 min read

Exciting Growth of Bell's Aircraft Lineup in the South American Market
For years, Bell has distinguished itself throughout Latin America as a global leader in the rotorcraft industry across multiple market...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20242 min read


ZAF Inducts Their newly acquired Enstrom 480B Helicopters Into Service
The recent addition of Enstrom 480B helicopters to the Zambia Air Force signifies a significant advancement in the country's commitment...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


The Next Chapter for Bell’s H-1 Helicopters Begins
The first Bell AH-1Z helicopter that will receive the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) modification has arrived at...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read

Tender For New SAPS Helicopter Issued by Armscor - AW169M Seems to Fit the Bill
Armscor, the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence, has released a tender to supply a "troop-carrying...
Garth Calitz
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Aérospatiale Alouette III Celebrates 65 Years of Flight
The Alouette III has its origins with an earlier helicopter design by French aircraft manufacturer Sud-Est, the SE 3120 Alouette, which,...
Garth Calitz
Mar 6, 20244 min read


SAAF Museum Flying Training Day
By Dian Townsend A person would normally tell you that you can't possibly hear a photo, at least not as long as all those little gears up...
Garth Calitz
Mar 6, 20242 min read


US Army Cancels FARA Helicopter Programmes
The US Army initiated the FARA project in 2018 to develop a replacement for various rotor-craft, such as the OH-58D Kiowa and some of the...
Garth Calitz
Feb 20, 20243 min read

FAA Approves Robinson Empennage Design for R44 Helicopters
Robinson Helicopter Company has secured FAA approval for a new empennage design for its R44 aircraft. This accomplishment follows the...
Garth Calitz
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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