It was bigger than anything that had ever flown before - with twin Mi-6 rotors, an 88,000-pound lift capacity, and a mission ...

For nearly six decades, the CH-53 heavy-lift helicopter — the largest operated by the U.S. military — has been a mainstay of ...

California is boosting its aerial firefighting power. CAL FIRE has officially welcomed two new Sikorsky S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters to its aviation program, bringing the state’s specialized fleet to 16 ...

California has completed a multiyear initiative to optimize its firefighting capacity, with the arrival of the final two of 16 specialty helicopters. The acquisition of those Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk ...

Sikorsky Aircraft has 63 CH-53K “King Stallion” heavy-lift helicopters in production and assembly in Stratford, Conn. The U.S. Navy issued a $10.85-billion contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for as ...

China’s United Aircraft Group on Oct. 30 conducted the first flight of its new T1400 Boying large, uncrewed tandem-rotor helicopter. The aircraft is designed to provide heavy-lift capabilities for ...