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Health news

Every minute counts: how air ambulances safeguard emergency care

When an emergency call comes in, every minute counts. Air rescue can reach the scene within minutes and supports ground services, but a planned law to curb health insurance costs could put this rapid help from the air under pressure.

1 July 2026

Tech News

Could this electric air taxi really ease city gridlock?

A British start-up has unveiled an electric air taxi, pitched as a future fix for gridlocked cities - but analysts warn the economics of vertical flight haven’t changed since the helicopter.

16 December 2025

France

Exclusive: France trains air force for war scenario in TARANIS drill

Pilots, technicians and support teams rehearse the types of operations France may be called upon to conduct in a rapidly deteriorating international security landscape.

20 November 2025

Mobility

Flying taxis may soon ferry passengers across the skies of Dubai

Dubai plans to have flying cars in its skies as soon as 2026.

15 October 2025

Tech News

You may soon be able to order a Blade helicopter on Uber

“Since Uber’s earliest days, we’ve believed in the power of advanced air mobility,” an executive from the ride-hailing app said.

10 September 2025

Earth News

How 'Heli-Hydrants' help firefighters to battle wildfires faster

Heli-Hydrants give firefighting helicopters quicker access to water, helping crews battle California wildfires faster.

24 May 2025

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Cows airlifted as Swiss village evacuated over rockslide fears

Dozens of cows have been airlifted from an Alpine village in southern Switzerland as geologists warn of an imminent rockslide.

21 May 2025

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Helicopter wreckage pulled from Hudson River after fatal crash in NY

A sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people on board, including three children.

11 April 2025

Australia

Pilot dies after 'unauthorised' chopper crashes into Australian hotel

Authorities in the northeastern coastal city of Cairns said they had not confirmed the pilot's identity, the reason for the flight, or how the tourist helicopter could take off from the local airport.

12 August 2024

Poland

Poland signs deal for Apache helicopters to boost national security

Poland's defence ministry will purchase the helicopters from Boeing and General Electric.

6 August 2024

World News

Two Russian jets and two helicopters crash along Ukraine border

Videos have circulated on Telegram of a Russian helicopter crashing, reportedly killing two people. The source of the crash is yet to be distinguished.

13 May 2023

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Fourteen dead and 25 injured in Ukraine helicopter crash

Fourteen die in a helicopter crash in Ukraine just days after a Russian missile attack killed at least 40 in Dnipro

19 January 2023

Partner content

Flying cars… “It's like taking an elevator”

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Using eight propellers, the Xpeng X2 lifts directly off the ground without the need for a runway, making it suitable for flying in built-up urban areas. It can also drive itself.

23 November 2022

Norway

Two passengers killed as helicopter crashes in central Norway

The pilot of the aircraft was severely injured and has been rushed to hospital.

1 November 2022

Greece

Firefighting helicopter crashes in Greece with four people on board

Authorities say the aircraft went down in the Aegean Sea while battling a forest fire on the island of Samos.

13 July 2022

Estonia

Estonia accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace

Last year, Russian aircraft reportedly violated Estonian airspace five times.

21 June 2022