Texas-based Helicopter Institute has been awarded a follow-on contract by the US Navy for pilot training services that runs ...

US Navy officials have marked the official retirement of the Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger training helicopter following its replacement by the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher.

Many called it the end of an era — others, a celebration of history. "The legacy of this aircraft is woven into every corner of the fleet," said Cmdr. James Gelsinon, the commanding officer of ...

1917-The first Coast Guard aviators graduated from Pensacola Naval Aviation Training School. Third Lieutenant Elmer Stone, USCG, became Naval Aviator #38 (and later Coast Guard Aviator #1). 1919- The ...

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Knighthawks” of Strike Fighter Sqdn. VFA-136, launches from the flight deck of the USS Harry S. Truman. Credit: U.S. Navy/Emily Guillory Four major incidents ...

Thinking about becoming an Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) in the Navy? In this video, we sit down with a former AO to break down everything you need to know about this high-intensity job. From moving bombs ...

At the recent 2025 Oceana Air Show, Navy pilots shared stories that link the service’s airborne innovation to a 250-year tradition of courage and adaptability. As the U.S. Navy marks its 250th ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - For aviation rescue swimmers, one of the most important parts of the job is having to rescue a downed aviator. Around 12 students from the Naval Aviation Schools Command have ...