Airbus Helicopters has revealed a new autonomous aircraft based on its popular H145 platform, pushing the company deeper into the growing market for large uncrewed rotorcraft.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
The little rotorcraft far exceeded mission managers' expectations, completing a total of 72 flights over the course of nearly three years.
The Office of Civil Defense said more than 26 million pesos ($426,000) worth of food packs, cash and other aid have been provided so far and 180 government and military planes, helicopters, ships and trucks have been deployed to respond to the disaster.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Cal Fire worked alongside the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to combat the flames with air tankers, helicopters and ground crews.
Between his ability to consistently corral pitches in the dirt, smoothly field bunts and choppers near home plate and keep runners in check on the base paths, he's shown enough defensive prowess to rightfully be viewed as the team’s catcher of the future.
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Tyler Carmona
June 9,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
The image of Hughes, American flag draped over his shoulders, fist up, bloodied, smiling, and missing two choppers, will endure.
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