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1. Whose Heliport is it?
February 14, 2018

The history of the Whistler Heliport and the society running it is a story of unethical behavior of mammoth proportions. Spearhead Aviation Ltd. (formerly Whistler Air) built a hangar and installed a fuel facility several years ago at the municipal heliport. The saga I had to go through to get a place up there is chronicled below. The current owners of Spearhead Aviation are now forced into going to court to continue being able to operate in Whistler. Spearhead Aviation under the new owners will be able to offer the community competitive helicopter services. Furthermore there will be more air... (read more)

Author: Simonds Lee

2. RC Helicopters Review Presents The List Of The Best RC Drones
November 07, 2017

New York, NY, USA - The best quadcopter under $100 is now a reality and getting it online might be the best idea. More and more people are investigating into the world of the drones. They love how the photos and videos look on the web and the reviews are simply staggering. Just for a small amount of money it’s possible to get your own drone and experiment at the pace that you’d need. It’s like a small childhood fantasy, to have a radio controlled small helicopter at your fingertips. That is a reality these days and it only requires a small investment as to make it happen. The cheap fpv quad... (read more)

Author: John Doe

3. Improvement in the capabilities of the armed forces to upsurge the BRICS Nations Defense Market: Ke
March 07, 2017

Brazil has continued putting aside a generally relentless rate (1.5-1.6%) of GDP for defence expenditures. Brazil is to incorporate 50 Eurocopter Cougar (EC-725) medium-lift helicopters, unmanned airborne vehicles, hostile to tank weaponry and another group of defensively covered vehicles from IVECO. Ken research announced its recent publication on “BRICS Nations Defense Spends on Military Vehicles: 2016 to 2024,” which offers insights on the quantitative upper-level view of projected spends on on Military Vehicles and vast knowledge on the house of Strategic Defence Intelligence which outl... (read more)

Author: Ankur Gupta

4. Spurred by Trump and Brexit, EU Plans 5B Euro Defense Fund
November 30, 2016

The European Union unveiled its biggest defense funding and research plan in more than a decade on Wednesday to reverse billions in cuts and send a message to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that it wants to pay for its own security. Part of a broader push to revitalize defense cooperation, the European Commission proposed a 5 billion-euro ($5.3 billion) fund to let governments club together to buy new helicopters and planes to lower costs. Another plan to let the EU's common...... (read more)

5. Manufacturing of multi-use helicopters in India to Support BRICS Nations Defense Sector Performance
November 28, 2016

India had decided to purchase the S-400 systems which basically have three kinds of missiles with different capabilities. To boost the initiative “make in India”, the countries agreed to jointly manufacture 200 Kamov 226T multi-use helicopters in India. India, Russia to sign Rs 39,000cr deal on S-400 air defence missile systems. Ken research announced its most recent publication on “DEFENSE AND CIVIL SPENDS ON HELICOPTERS IN BRICS NATIONS, 2016 TO 2024,” offers insight on the house of Strategic Defense Intelligence; outlays BRICS Nations' projected budget allocations on Helicopt... (read more)

Author: Ankur Gupta

6. Lebanon's New President Attends Parade for Independence Day
November 22, 2016

Lebanese soldiers marched in formation and helicopters flew overheard in a military parade in central Beirut Tuesday headed by the newly elected president, the first such celebration in two years, to mark the country's Independence Day.   Armored vehicles and tanks rolled down a major thoroughfare in downtown Beirut, soldiers on horseback marched to military tunes, and a choir performed national songs while organizers released balloons in the colors of the Lebanese...... (read more)

7. Buy Black Friday Air Tours To The Grand Canyon From Las Vegas And Tusayan On Black Friday
November 14, 2016

Everybody knows Black Friday is when all the big stores have fantastic discounts, but did you know you can get good deals that day on other things besides electronics and retail goods? Wouldn't it be great if you could get a fantastic discount on an air tour of the Grand Canyon on Black Friday? Well this year, you can! Tour operators will be offering special deals this Black Friday, allowing you to see the Canyon from either Las Vegas, or the South Rim in Arizona. The air tours of the South Rim take off from Arizona right outside of the national park, but you can take a tour out of Vegas ... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

8. Grand Canyon Black Friday Chopper And Airplane Trip Discounts
November 12, 2016

You've heard about the great Black Friday deals you can get at the various stores on that day, but did you know you can get some great travel deals too? Would you be happy to book a great discount on an air tour of the Grand Canyon? Fortunately, you can! Tour companies have special deals ready for Black Friday for tours that go to the West Rim or the South Rim that depart from Vegas or Arizona. The flights that take off from Arizona lift off just outside of the South Rim, and the ones that depart from Vegas can get to the Canyon in under an hour. So which rim will you choose? West Rim, or... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

9. Black Friday: Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter Topur Specials
November 11, 2016

Are you constantly on the lookout for a good deal? Then you know Black Friday is the best time to shop because the savings top what you'll see all year. You might not realize that retail stores and online sites are not the only ones who offer substantial Black Friday savings, and if you're in the mood for a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon on the day after Thanksgiving, you'll find some fantastic bargains. What You Need To Know First of all, you need to book your tour online so you get the absolute lowest Black Friday price. Use your credit card to instantly lock in the pr... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

10. Enjoy Thanksgiving While Traveling by Air Over The Grand Canyon On An Airplane Or Chopper Trip
November 10, 2016

Are you ready to make this Thanksgiving a holiday to remember? Don't waste the holiday laying on the couch, take a fun getaway instead. A trip to Arizona or Nevada would be exciting, especially since you can book an air tour of the Grand Canyon from those locations. The tours will sell out fast over Thanksgiving, so you should get your seats booked in advance. Air Tours Departing From Tusayan In Arizona The West Rim is probably the first thing you think of when you picture the Canyon. While a lot of people choose to go to the West Rim, you can tour the South Rim too, and it is a ve... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

11. A Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight Will Add Excitement And Fun To Your Thanksgiving Holiday
November 08, 2016

If you're looking for something to do over Thanksgiving, you should visit Vegas and add on a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. However, you should know this is a busy time at the Canyon. For that reason, you should go ahead and buy your tour online ahead of your tour date so your seats are reserved and waiting for you on tour day. When you buy your tour online, you can save on the cost of your seats since you'll cut out the third party seller that adds additional fees. You could save around 35 percent on the cost of your tour and that is a significant savings when you're buying seats ... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

12. Las Vegas Offers Several Exciting Thanksgiving Helicopter Tours Of The Grand Canyon
November 07, 2016

Thanksgiving will soon be here. If you'd like to spend the holiday doing something more exciting than eating and drinking, then consider going on a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. There is no better way to see the Canyon than from a helicopter and there are plenty of tours and options available when you depart from Vegas. These tours fill up fast during holidays, so if you want the best deal and confirmed seats, you need to book your tour in advance. Helicopter tours out of Vegas go to the West Rim only because the South Rim is too far away for the choppers to make the round trip. T... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

13. Check the Amazing Story of Canadian Entrepreneur Denis Vincent
November 04, 2016

Stories of successful people are always endearing. Some people are simply not afraid of hard work, and they will do anything to achieve their goals and objectives. There are also others, who often don’t have the resources but they don’t let circumstances dictate their life. One such man is Denis Vincent. Based in Quebec, Canada; Denis is best known as the president of Heli Vincent – a company that is specialized in dry leasing and sales of airplanes and helicopters. As an entrepreneur and philanthropist, he has worked on many different projects. However, his journey is what makes him truly dif... (read more)

Author: Simonds Lee

14. Perfect Thanksgiving Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter And Plane Flights
November 02, 2016

Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Thanksgiving? A break from work and school is nice, but there is no reason to just lounge around the house and stuff yourself with turkey. A better idea is to plan a getaway to Vegas or Arizona so you can take an air tour of the Grand Canyon. There are still vacant seats right now, but they fill up fast, so you should book your tour as soon as possible. Tours Out Of Tusayan When you think about the Grand Canyon, the West Rim probably comes to mind. However, the South Rim is a beautiful and exciting part of the canyon too. There ar... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

15. Thanksgiving Holiday Las Vegas Chopper Rides to the Grand Canyon
November 01, 2016

If you're looking for something different to do on your Thanksgiving holiday, why not take a helicopter tour from Vegas to the Grand Canyon? Vegas is the perfect place to start your tour since there are tours leaving from there daily. The Canyon is only about an hour's flight time from the city. However, these tours are quite popular, so they fill up fast. Therefore, book your tour as soon as possible while there are still seats available. Tour Options When you fly out of Vegas, you get to see a lot more than just the Canyon. For instance, you'll fly over Lake Mead and the Hoov... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

16. Very best Thanksgiving Grand Canyon Helicopter And Airplane Trips
October 26, 2016

Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Thanksgiving? A break from work and school is nice, but there is no reason to just lounge around the house and stuff yourself with turkey. A better idea is to plan a getaway to Vegas or Arizona so you can take an air tour of the Grand Canyon. There are still vacant seats right now, but they fill up fast, so you should book your tour as soon as possible. Tours Out Of Tusayan When you think about the Grand Canyon, the West Rim probably comes to mind. However, the South Rim is a beautiful and exciting part of the canyon too. There ar... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

17. Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter Travels for Thanksgiving Holiday Visitors
October 25, 2016

Thanksgiving will soon be here, and that's a great time of year to visit with family and take a fun getaway. This is an excellent time of year to tour the Grand Canyon and the best way to do it is by taking an air tour of the West or South Rim. Book Now Before Tours Are Full The cooler autumn weather makes for ideal conditions at the canyon. The cooler air temperatures actually improves visibility, so you'll have fantastic views. Because of the ideal touring conditions and the fact that holidays are busy at the canyon, you'll want to book your tour early. In fact, you should g... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

18. Experience an African Safari with a Difference From the Air
October 18, 2016

There’s something special about an aerial African safari; just ask Prince William, who chose their trip to Lake Rutundu to propose to Kate Middleton, or Brad Pitt, who wooed his in-laws with a flying tour of Namibia’s Skeleton coast in happier times. Whether it’s the ability of small planes and helicopters to reach remote areas inaccessible by other methods of transport, or simply the stunning view of the dramatic African landscape, flying safaris are a unique experience for any would-be explorer. Of course, there are different ways of doing a flying African safari depending on how y... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

19. Airbus Says Poland Misled It for Months over Botched Deal
October 11, 2016

A dispute between Poland and a France-based helicopter producer over a scrapped multibillion-euro deal broke into the open Tuesday, with the company saying it had been misled for months over the agreement. Poland's conservative government unexpectedly ended negotiations with Airbus Helicopters last week over a 3.14 billion-euro ($3.5 billion) deal to purchase some 50 Caracal helicopters to modernize its air forces, saying it was against the nation's economic and security...... (read more)

20. Matthew a Test of Lessons From Katrina
October 07, 2016

Acting on lessons learned from the botched response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, government authorities this week rushed to get aid to states in Hurricane Matthew’s path, from drinking water and generators to helicopters and emergency planning experts. After Katrina struck New Orleans and other parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast, local residents suffered for days with little help as the devastating hurricane exposed glaring failures in U.S. readiness for natural disasters. In the decade since,...... (read more)

21. Netherlands Will Reduce Role in Malian Peace Mission
October 07, 2016

The Dutch government said Friday that it would continue its peacekeeping mission in Mali in 2017 but would withdraw its helicopter contingent at the start of the year, leaving the United Nations struggling to find replacement aircraft. Canada was mentioned as a potential supplier of the helicopters after the United Nations first announced Dutch officials' intention to remove their helicopter forces in July. But Ottawa has not made a firm commitment. Germany, which is counting on...... (read more)

22. Visit Las Vegas And Take A Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour That's Friendly On Your Budget
October 03, 2016

While a helicopter tour is not the least expensive way to tour the Grand Canyon, it is certainly one of the best and most fun. And when you go to Vegas, you'll have your choice of a number of fun helicopter tours to the National Park. Not only that, if you choose the right tour out of Vegas, you can have a fantastic time at an affordable cost. About Vegas Landing Tours Vegas is a major hub for Canyon helicopter flights, so it is the ideal place to begin your tour. For one thing, the city is close enough to the Canyon that you can get there in thirty minutes by chopper. As an added b... (read more)

Author: Justine Moriarity

23. US, South Korea Exercise for Military Option With Naval Drill
September 26, 2016

The United States and South Korea conducted naval exercises Monday as the potential for regional conflict is incrementally growing over North Korea’s advancing nuclear threat.  The USS Spruance, an American destroyer ship equipped for both anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare joined South Korean destroyers, submarines, anti-submarine helicopters and aircraft in a maritime operation on the East Sea, which is also called the Sea of Japan.  Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander...... (read more)

24. Intense Bombing in Aleppo Kills 30, Syria Monitors Say
September 23, 2016

Residents of Syria's rebel-held city Aleppo have reported a surge of airstrikes, which local monitors say have killed at least 30 people. The Syrian government announced a renewed offensive against the city after U.S. and Russia failed to salvage a cease-fire that had diffused hostilities for nearly a week. Witnesses say the intensified bombing campaign in Aleppo, reportedly carried out by Syrian helicopters and Russian warplanes, started late Wednesday and has continued since,...... (read more)

25. Eyewitness Accounts Contradict Russian Denials About Aid Convoy Attack
September 21, 2016

Russian and Syrian officials maintained Wednesday their chorus of denials of any involvement in an attack on a humanitarian aid convoy near Aleppo earlier this week that has prompted a suspension of all U.N. aid to Syria. But survivors and emergency responders insist the 31-truck convoy came under a 20-missile barrage and that shelling and missiles launched either from warplanes or helicopters continued for two hours. Eyewitness accounts include testimony from the brother of the Syrian...... (read more)