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85 Years of Bell Helicopter innovation
It started with the renowned Bell 47 Model - the “Bubble” - becoming the first certified helicopter for civilian use. Ready to jump into...
Garth Calitz
Jul 14, 20202 min read


AH-64 Apache Helicopters, 2500 and Counting
Boeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the US. Army, from the company’s production line in...
Garth Calitz
Jul 7, 20202 min read


Airbus’ five-bladed H145 Receives EASA Certification
Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H145 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for...
Garth Calitz
Jun 23, 20204 min read


400th CV-22 Osprey delivery to the US DOD
Bell Textron and Boeing have delivered the 400th V-22 Osprey to the United States Department of Defence. The US Air Force Special...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20202 min read


Why the CH-53K King Stallion is My Favourite to Fly
John Rucci, Test Pilot, Shares his View on Entering a New Age in Heavy Lift It is probably safe to say that Hollywood studios aren’t...
Garth Calitz
Jun 9, 20205 min read


Cougar Helicopters become Sikorsky’s first S-92A+ customer
VIH Aviation Group, the parent company of Canada's oldest privately-owned helicopter company has been in continuous operation since...
Garth Calitz
Apr 28, 20202 min read


Bell Helicopters a Brief History
The company was established on July 10, 1935, as Bell Aircraft Corporation by Lawrence Dale Bell in Buffalo, New York, with a focus on...
Garth Calitz
Feb 19, 20182 min read
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