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NewsSeptember 19, 2017

Texas County Approves Funding for New Helicopter Fleet

All aircraft in the Travis County, Texas, STAR Flight fleet will have a 300-gallon water dropping capacity, the ability to travel longer distances without refueling, and can transport fire crews.

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NewsAugust 23, 2017

Helicopter in Va. Police Crash Had Past Engine Problems

The police helicopter involved in a crash that killed two Virginia state troopers near Charlottesville earlier this month had previous mechanical problems.

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NewsAugust 2, 2017

First Airbus H145 Joins Las Vegas PD

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) will soon become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to operate the twin-engine Airbus Helicopters H145.

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NewsJuly 26, 2017

Calif. Sheriff Modernizes Air Fleet With New Helicopters

San Bernandino County, Calif., will use the helicopters for patrol, high-altitude rescues, and fire suppression.

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NewsJuly 19, 2017

Los Angeles County to Buy Firefighting Helicopters for $29M

Los Angeles County has authorized the purchase of two firefighting helicopters for approximately $29.43 million. The Fire Department is expected to receive two Sikorsky S70i Firehawk helicopters in December.

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NewsMay 4, 2017

N.Y. State Police to Purchase $12.5M Helicopter

The new helicopter will be used for state business and will be available to transport N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo when needed.

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ArticlesMay 20, 2016

How to Choose a Helicopter for Your Agency

Focus on the missions you need accomplished before picking a model.

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NewsDecember 28, 2015

Fla. Sheriff Adds Helicopter to Air Fleet

Lee County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office has taken delivery of an Airbus H125 AStar helicopter. This addition will increase the Lee County AStar fleet from two to three helicopters.

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NewsDecember 9, 2015

Ohio State Highway Patrol Adds Helicopter

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has taken delivery of an H125 AStar helicopter from Airbus Helicopters for patrol, aerial searches with thermal imagers, photo missions, and marijuana eradication.

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NewsApril 10, 2015

N.C. County Takes Delivery of Medical Transport Helicopter

Dare County, N.C., has taken delivery of an Airbus H145 helicopter for its air medical transport service that covers the Outer Banks region. It will be the first H145 operating in the U.S., according to Airbus.

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