Colorado's $57 million firefighting helicopter program plagued by problems, internal report says

DENVER — An internal report commissioned by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) details a series of ...
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U.S. FAA orders inspections of some Bell Helicopters after Canada crash

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued an emergency directive requiring main rotor inspections for some Bell model 212, 204 and 205 helicopters after ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Sheriff’s Department unveils its first night-flying firefighting helicopter

The Sheriff’s Department has unveiled its first night-flying firefighting helicopter. The delivery of the $15.7 million aircraft marks a huge leap forward. As of now, only San Diego Fire-Rescue flies ...
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U.S. FAA requiring emergency inspections for more Bell helicopters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it was requiring emergency inspections for more than 500 additional helicopters worldwide after a fatal Bell ...
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Helicopter Pilot Dies In Crash While Bringing Supplies To Washington Firefighters

A helicopter crashed Wednesday while ferrying supplies to firefighters in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in central Washington, killing the pilot. Aug. 12, 2004 LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) -- A helicopter ...