Information on the death of a Japanese schoolteacher within a U.S. military base in Okinawa Prefecture in April of last year has been detailed in a recent U.S. Air Force report on the case. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/27/japan/okinawa-chopper-accident-death/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #okinawa #usmilitary #helicopters #kadenaairbase
A sightseeing helicopter with three people on board, headed for a scenic flight over the crater of Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, went missing Tuesday morning. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/20/japan/society/sightseeing-helicopter-missing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #kumamoto #aso #helicopters
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ICE's Chicago raid: Black Hawk helicopters, flashbangs, kids in zip ties
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ICE's Chicago raid: Black Hawk helicopters, flashbangs, kids in zip ties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sIfa2qjXNc
Tokyo has temporarily halted the operations of its emergency medical helicopter, also known as a doctor helicopter, due to a staff shortage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/08/japan/tokyo-medical-helicopter-suspension/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #helicopters #medicine #tokyo #hospitals
All Nippon Airways and California-based Joby Aviation said they will establish a joint venture with a view to deploy five-seater "air taxis" in Japan from 2027. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/08/companies/electric-air-taxis-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #ana #airlines #taxis #helicopters#jobyaviation