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Firefighting #rotorcraft shortfall prompts Bell’s 214ST reboot: aviationweek.com/aerospace/air. Aerial #firefighting is an #aerospace niche but it is a critical one. Within that niche, #VTOL aircraft bring unique capabilities. They deliver water and retardant precisely, transport firefighters to remote areas, and perform aerial reconnaissance. VTOLs are essential assets for rapid response and effective wildfire management. 💪🚁 #aircraft #aviation #emergencymanagement #engineering #verticalflight

aviationweek.comFirefighting Rotorcraft Shortfall Prompts Bell’s 214ST Reboot | Aviation Week NetworkAustralia’s McDermott Aviation owns the type certificate to the twin-engine, 8-metric-ton helicopter.

"Mystery Tiltrotor Aircraft Emerges" by TWZ (mirror bot @thewarzonewire) - Unpainted #VTOL (vertical takeoff & landing) aircraft spotted at Mojave Air & Space Port #KMHV. Mojave serves an industry niche for development and testing of experimental aircraft and spacecraft. New aircraft get spotted on occasion emerging unannounced from hangars where they were built. This one looks like it could be #military, civilian or both. twz.com/air/mystery-vertical-t #aviation #avgeek

The War Zone · Mystery Tiltrotor Aircraft EmergesThe market for hybrid and fully electric vertical takeoff and landing capable aircraft, including military use, has exploded in recent years.