Helicopter

London Helicopter Crash: Pilot 'Told Not To Take Off'

Posted 23.01.2013 | UK

A pilot who was killed after his helicopter crashed into a crane in central London had been advised not to embark on the journey because of poor visib...

Inquest Hears Details Of Vauxhall Helicopter Crash

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 22.01.2013 | UK

The pilot who died in a helicopter crash in central London had been diverted because of bad weather, an inquest has been told. Pete Barnes, 50, die...

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Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 18.01.2013 | UK

From dodgy burgers to gaffe-prone politics, to this week has seen revelations, drama and controversy. Lance Armstrong admitted to doping and St Jam...

'He Would Have Done Everything To Save The Lives Of Others': Tribute From Partner Of Helicopter Pilot

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 17.01.2013 | UK

Updated: 17:57 17 January 2013 - more comments from Chris Barnes The partner of the pilot killed in a London helicopter crash has paid tribute to a...

'We Are Lucky To Be Alive'

PA/ The Huffington Post UK | Posted 17.01.2013 | UK

Two workmen who should have been in a crane that was hit by a helicopter in central London escaped death by minutes because they overslept. Richard...

Vauxhall Helicopter Crash Pilot 'Was One Of Country's Most Experienced'

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 16.01.2013 | UK

The pilot who died after his helicopter crashed in Vauxhall, London, was one of the country's most experienced pilots, having flown choppers in Hollyw...

Solent Coastguard Rescue Two By Helicopter

PA | Posted 23.06.2012 | UK

Two people have been rescued by helicopter after they became stuck by the tide on a beach inaccessible to lifeboats and land rescue teams. Solent C...

How A Stuntman Survived A Leap From 2,400 Feet With No Parachute

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 24.05.2012 | UK

A stuntman has become the first person to jump out of a helicopter and land without using a parachute. Gary Connery, 42, used a special "wingsuit" ...

Travel Innovations Throughout History

Posted 10.05.2012 | UK Tech

From jumbo jets to bullet trains, travel has come a long way in a short space of time. Technology now means that we can fly around the globe in less t...

Students Offered Helicopter 'Mile High Club' At May Ball

The Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 03.05.2012 | UK Universities & Education

The majority of students drunkenly stumble to their end of year balls. Some may even opt for the bus. Or, if you're feeling really flush, you might ev...

Trading From the Skies for Charity

Greg Secker | Posted 10.06.2012 | UK
Greg Secker

My three biggest passions in life are my job, my helicopter and my philanthropic work. So 12 months ago I decided to try and combine all three and use these passions to help others.

WATCH: Will You Be Buying A Flying Car?

Huffington Post UK | Alastair Plumb | Posted 03.04.2012 | UK Tech

It's the stuff kids' dreams are made of: a car that can fly. One moment you're heading into a nasty stretch of traffic, the next you're sailing into t...

Chinook Helicopter Stuns Londoners By Landing In Victoria Park (VIDEO)

Posted 23.03.2012 | UK

Londoners sunning themselves in Victoria Park in the east of the city were left stunned when a giant Chinook helicopter landed amongst them on Friday ...

Couple Pulled To Safety After Helicopter Crash In Llanwddyn, Powys

PA | Posted 17.03.2012 | UK

A couple who survived a helicopter crash were pulled to safety today then airlifted to hospital by helicopter as a precaution. The small private ai...

Man Dead In Helicopter Crash

Posted 07.03.2012 | UK

A man has died in a helicopter crash in Cambridgeshire. East of England Ambulance Service crews were called at 11.30am to reports that an aircraft ...

Rescue Workers Battle To Save Elderly Woman In Highlands Blizzard

PA | Posted 07.12.2011 | UK

A search and rescue crew battled through "blizzard conditions" to airlift an elderly woman to hospital after she became ill in a remote part of the Hi...

Pilot Survives Helicopter Crash While Erecting Christmas Tree

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 23.11.2011 | UK

A pilot has had a miraculous escape after his helicopter crashed into the ground in Auckland, New Zealand, while viewers watched live on TV. Greg G...

Two Brits Killed In Majorca Helicopter Crash Named

PA | Posted 13.01.2012 | UK

Two British businessmen who were killed in a helicopter crash in Majorca have been named in reports as Mark Blaver-Mann and Alistair Evans. The pai...

Helicopter Carrying British Tourists Crashes In New York City River

PA | Posted 04.12.2011 | UK

Three British tourists have been taken to hospital after a helicopter crash in New York which left a fourth person dead. The four pas...

Helicopter Carrying British Tourists Crashes In New York City River

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 04.12.2011 | UK

A helicopter carrying four British passengers crashed in New York City's East River, killing at least one woman. The pilot and three passengers wer...

Helicopter Carrying British Tourists Crashes In New York City River

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 04.12.2011 | UK

A helicopter carrying four British passengers crashed in New York City's East River, killing at least one person. The pilot and three passengers we...