New video released Thursday shows the moment pilots were forced to land a Kansas City (MO) Police Department helicopter at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Elmwood because of mechanical issues. More Here.
August 5, 2016
The American Heroes Air Show is an opportunity for individuals in the public safety sectors to mingle with the local community. More than 30 federal, state, regional, and local organizations attended the event on Saturday Southern California.
June 28, 2016
The American Heroes Air Show is a helicopter-only, admission-free aviation event designed to demonstrate to the public, media, and community officials the vital and diverse roles of rotary aviation. Helinet will be displaying two of its helicopters.
June 16, 2016
The Toledo (OH) Police Department is considering "getting out of the helicopter business" if it can't find grant money to cover the cost of an upcoming mandatory factory overhaul of its helicopter, Chief George Kral said.
May 26, 2016
The operator of a drone that forced a California Highway Patrol helicopter pilot to take evasive action Saturday night could face federal prosecution.
December 8, 2015
The operator of a drone that forced a California Highway Patrol helicopter pilot to take evasive action in Martinez, CA, Saturday night could face federal prosecution, according to law enforcement officials. More Here.
December 8, 2015
Bell Helicopter's Aeronautical Accessories brand has added a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Special Ops Platform/Step to its product line for the Bell 429 aircraft.
November 27, 2015
A Dallas Police Department helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing Monday night after hitting a bird over Lake Ray Hubbard.
March 24, 2015
A Southern California Man has been sentenced to one year and nine months in prison for aiming a laser pointer at a law enforcement aircraft because he was "bored."
August 7, 2014
The San Antonio Police Department has purchased two of American Eurocopter's EC120 single-engine light helicopters for basic patrol missions. The new airships will be delivered in early 2014.
August 13, 2013
Two Orange County cities have formally dissolved a joint police helicopter program that provided airborne patrols for nearly two decades in a budget-tightening move.
April 29, 2013
Authorities used thermal imagery from a police helicopter to monitor the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect while he hid under a boat tarp for more than an hour.
April 22, 2013
The Delaware State Police have ordered a pair of Bell 429 helicopters to serve airborne law enforcement operations as well as emergency medical services. The light twin-engine helicopters will be delivered in early 2014.
April 10, 2013
An Alaska State Trooper helicopter carrying a trooper, pilot, and snowmobile rider on a search and rescue mission went down about 100 miles north of Anchorage on Saturday evening.
April 1, 2013
Bell Helicopter has introduced the 412EPI, an upgraded 412-platform helicopter offering greater situational awareness and speed to law enforcement agencies.
March 6, 2013