Texas-based Helicopter Institute has been awarded a follow-on contract by the US Navy for pilot training services that runs ...

US Navy officials have marked the official retirement of the Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger training helicopter following its replacement by the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher.

1917-The first Coast Guard aviators graduated from Pensacola Naval Aviation Training School. Third Lieutenant Elmer Stone, USCG, became Naval Aviator #38 (and later Coast Guard Aviator #1). 1919- The ...

Many called it the end of an era — others, a celebration of history. "The legacy of this aircraft is woven into every corner of the fleet," said Cmdr. James Gelsinon, the commanding officer of ...

Robinson’s R66 turbine light helicopter is now being used to train U.S. Navy aviators as part of a contractor-operated rotary-wing training initiative. The helicopter has been adopted by the Fort ...

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Sqdn. VFA-136, launches from the flight deck of the USS Harry S. Truman. Credit: U.S. Navy/Emily Guillory Four major incidents ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - For aviation rescue swimmers, one of the most important parts of the job is having to rescue a downed aviator. Around 12 students from the Naval Aviation Schools Command have ...