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Helicopters circled above homes all night as law enforcement searched the home he shared with his parents, who many here say they knew as a friendly family.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"It makes sense for Airbus Helicopters to explore solutions for the armed forces," said Pascal Fabre of the AlixPartners consultancy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Helicopters have flown voter materials to snowbound mountain regions across Nepal, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Helicopters and rescue forces made several unsuccessful attempts to rescue them, he added.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Helicopters were even parked on the Mingora golf course.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai