Latest "helicopter" stories

A casualty evacuation exercise with a Jolly Green II helicopter in Africa

Air Force’s new rescue helicopter notches first saves in Africa

HH-60W Jolly Green II crews saved the lives of two foreign troops on a December rescue mission in the Horn of Africa.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

US Navy declares full-rate production for Marine Corps’ CH-53K helo

The Navy declared the Marines' CH-53K heavy lift helicopter ready for full-rate production, allowing the Marines to buy 21 a year in the coming years.

By Megan Eckstein

3 months ago

Joint Base Andrews likely to host Air Force’s new ‘Grey Wolf’ patrol helicopter

The Air Force plans to buy a pack of 82 MH-139A Grey Wolves from Boeing for $3 billion.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

Here’s what caused the helicopter crash that killed five sailors in August

It involved a component whose failure could not be seen, according to a Navy investigation.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

11 months ago

Navy unveils up to $175,000 in bonuses for aviation department heads

Those who agree early for a five-year obligation will receive the largest bonuses.

By Diana Stancy Correll

12 months ago

Four die in Hawaii crash of contractor’s helicopter, Navy says

The U.S. military said Tuesday it’s responding to the crash of a contractor’s helicopter on the island of Kauai in Hawaii.

13 months ago