The New York Times – Travel:
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
Category: Helicopters
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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
The New York Times – Travel:
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.
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What to Know About Collision Avoidance Systems on Planes
The New York Times – Travel:
Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.
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Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.
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Blade Now Offers a $275 Bus Ticket to The Hamptons
The New York Times – Travel:
Blade, after a decade of flying passengers to eastern Long Island on helicopters, is getting into the luxury coach business.
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Doctor Charged With False Report to Summon Helicopter on Denali
The New York Times – Sports:
Federal prosecutors said the climber called rescuers to say that two other people on the mountain, the tallest in North America, were having a medical emergency. But it was a ruse.