helicopter

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Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The pilots of an Apache attack helicopter were suspended this week after doing a flyby of Kid Rock’s home in Tennessee.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The incident also marked the first operational use of a helicopter in combat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The defense secretary reversed the suspension of helicopter aircrew who flew by Kid Rock’s home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Akira was afraid the pilot wouldn’t see them in time, but then a bright light on the helicopter clicked on and spotlighted them.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz