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Why does decision-making feature in so many helicopter accidents? Written by the pilot involved in one case study, this article explores how judgement can unravel under pressure, and whether automation and AI are sharpening our decisions or eroding them. Read more online.
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Modernised to Wildcat standard, the Brazilian Navy’s Lynx fleet remains a potent naval force 40+ years after entering service. With NVG operations, anti-ship capability and future missile upgrades under review, the squadron continues to evolve. Read the full story online.
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Mongolia’s first commercial helicopter operator has grown from one aircraft to a seven-strong fleet supporting VIP transport, heli-fishing and mining. CEO David Edwards says flying in from Europe was easier than navigating airspace near China. Read more online.
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When the flying stops, who are you? This feature explores the identity gap after injury, redundancy or retirement, and how aviators can rebuild purpose beyond the role. "Your value was never stitched into your name tag or sewn into your wings." Read more online.
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We're proud to share HeliOps Magazine and contributor Jason Jorgensen have won Best Rotorcraft/Vertical Flight Submission at the 2026 Aerospace Media Awards for Western Australia's Police Air Wing Embraces Next-Generation Capabilities. Congratulations, Jason! #HeliOpsMag
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Check out our visit with @USMC HMLA-775 and their @BellHelicopter @BellFlight AH1Z and UH1Y. #helicopters #heliopsmag
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The UK's New Medium Helicopter programme was meant to be a quick fix. Five years later, the fleet has shrunk from 44 planned aircraft to just 23 AW149s, with deliveries not due until 2030–33. How did it go so wrong? Read the full analysis on Antares.
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A pilot shortage is quietly building in the skies. By 2038, the helicopter industry could be short 61,000 pilots. High training costs, rising insurance, and the 300–1,000 hour gap are holding newcomers back.
Are we nearing a tipping point?
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Check out our visits to H145D3 operators around the world and see what they had to say about the D3: piped.video/pG6gTaFF_1k
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Robinson Helicopter Co. is executing a bold roadmap under CEO David Smith. After a systems overhaul slowed deliveries, the focus shifts to scale: an 80k sq ft Torrance logistics hub, 100+ R88 orders, electric R44 demos, and hydrogen fuel cells. Read now:
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Out shooting with @NSWRFS and @CoulsonAviation during some training with their @BellFlight 412 and Chinook. @OnboardSystems #heliopsmag
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Training is not a checkbox at ParkAir. It’s the backbone of readiness. “One of our biggest risks here is complacency.” From firebombing to winch ops, “regulatory compliance is just the baseline."
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A @BellFlight Soloy 47 and Hiller UH12 out working in SoCal one morning. #agflying #helicopter #helicopterpilot #heliopsmag
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Throwback to the old days - Joe Keeley out hunting and could both fly and shoot a deer while on the go. @MDHelicopters #hughes500 #md500 #helicopter #helicopterpilot
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Custom Helicopters in Canada are after pilots.
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Hevilift in PNG are after an engineer. #heliopsjobs #helijobs #helicopterjobs #helicopter
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Check out this awesome shot by Jay Beno of a @nswpolice @BellFlight 429 sitting on the ramp ready for a call. #helicopter #bell429 #lawenforcement #nswpolice
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Just some of the great jobs available on the new heliopsjobs.com site. Check them out and remember no cost for posting a job - just one way we can give back to this great industry. Over 130 jobs there. #heliopsjobs #helijobs #helicopterjobs #jobsearch
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