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The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Vietnamese man proposes to girlfriend from helicopter in Indonesia's Bali
HANOI: Hong Hon proposed to his girlfriend from a helicopter, with the words 'Will you marry me' on the grass 150 meters below. The 29-year-old from northern Ninh Binh province says he rented a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter to fly around Bali, Indonesia, during their trip there last month because he knew his 26-year-old girlfriend, Hoang Anh, loved romantic gestures. The flight began at Uluwatu Temple and took the couple over the sea, islands and other landmarks. Fifteen minutes in the helicopter descended to 150 meters. Hon pointed to the grass below, where a proposal message on a white paper left her stunned. He held her hand, gave her the ring and said, "Will you marry me? I want to be with you and make you happy for the rest of my life." She teared up and nodded. Hoang Anh said: "Felt like I was the main character in a Korean drama. This was probably the shortest yet most memorable flight of my life." Hon chose Bali for the proposal because it held many memories from when they first dated and they had once promised to return, he explains. To surprise her, he bought the tickets in advance and invited her on a vacation in the middle of July. Before the trip, he planned every detail, from renting the helicopter to finding an open field on Bali for the proposal message. He picked a route that passed scenic spots such as Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Uluwatu Temple and Melasti Beach. He spent nights preparing his speech for the 30-minute flight. He also coordinated with local videographers and photographers to capture the moments. "I did all of this just to see her smile and hear her say yes," he says. On their last day in Bali, Hon told an unaware Anh that they would take a helicopter ride for sightseeing with a photographer. The aerial proposal video she later posted on social media went viral, with comments expressing admiration and good wishes to the couple. There is a long backstory to his romantic efforts. Both studied at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. When Anh was a freshman, Hon had just graduated and was preparing to work in Singapore. In 2019 he saw Anh with a smile in a photo on the university's website and searched for her contact information. He emailed her an introduction and several pages confessing his feelings, but she ignored it, fearing it was a scam though it had his full contact details. When she did not reply he found her home address and began sending handwritten letters, gifts, teddy bears, fruits, and flowers. "At first I was scared and refused them, but when I saw the name Hong Hon, I checked my email and realized who he was." But she remained skeptical about a long-distance relationship with someone she had never met. She later left for Switzerland to study. For two years Hon continued to reach out and asked to meet. In August 2021, when she returned to Vietnam during the Covid-19 pandemic, Hon was on the same repatriation flight and told her again. This time she was moved and agreed to give him a chance. "When I returned to Vietnam after my studies, he was still working in Singapore but flew back once or twice a month just to spend a few hours with me." The couple plan to take wedding photos in Finland next March. - Vietnam Express
Libya Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Libya Herald
Air Ambulance Service reinforces its fleet with the arrival of two new Bell 429 helicopters
Libya's Tripoli based Air Ambulance Service announced last Friday (15 August) the arrival of two 'state-of-the-art' Bell 429 helicopters. It said the helicopters are equipped with the latest technology and medical capabilities and will join the fleet to be a new step towards a more advanced future of air ambulance services within Libya. The Air Ambulance Service said the arrival of the two new helicopters is an extraordinary achievement that raises the level of rapid response and enhances its life-saving capabilities. Support from Tripoli government and CBL This achievement, the Air Ambulance Service said, would not have seen the light of day without the great support of the Tripoli based Libyan government and the Central Bank of Libya, in addition to the tireless efforts of its General Administration, headed by the Director General, who, it added, is leading the process of modernisation and development with a clear vision aimed at raising the level of services to always be up to the challenge. Contract for three helicopters signed in March 2023 It will be recalled that in March 2023 the Air Ambulance Service had announced that it had signed a contract to purchase three Bell helicopters (models Bell 429 and Bell 505) equipped with the latest technologies and medical equipment. In June 2023 it had announced that its team had started procedures for receiving the new three helicopters it had contracted to purchase and that a Bell 505 had been received, and that the remaining two will be received in instalments. In December 2024 it had announced the receipt of its two Bell 429 helicopters. Return of planes from maintenance Meanwhile, in July 2023 the Air Ambulance Service had announced the return of its King Air B350 plane from maintenance in Turkey and in January 2024 it had announced the return of its Beechcraft King Air 200C plane after a 7-year maintenance in Malta. . Libyan Air Ambulance coordinates with other emergency services to reach internationally approved rapid response standards Libyan Air Ambulance announces receipt of two Bell 429 helicopters Libyan Air Ambulance's King Air B350 returns from maintenance in Turkey Libyan Air Ambulance receives first purchased Bell 505 helicopter – remaining two to be delivered in instalments Libyan Air Ambulance Service contracts to buy three new Bell helicopters UNSMIL concerned by landing refusal for medical evacuation air ambulance to Sebha ( Attorney General orders arrest of head of Mini Football Association, head of Air Ambulance Service, and a Co-Pilot – launches investigation into footballers' malaria affair ( Air Ambulance to continue servicing all Libyan cities ( Air ambulance receives new plane, purchases three helicopters and establishes new maintenance centre ( Libyan Air Ambulance resumes post-Corona service transporting 80 patients to Tunisia ( Mitiga Air Ambulance flights deliberately targeted by Hafter: Tripoli Transport Ministry ( Air Ambulance Service conducts 144 flights for 490 emergency cases since April ( Air Ambulance Cessna returns from Malta after delayed maintenance ( Tripoli launches air ambulance service for general public – with online booking ( Air ambulance crash-lands near Zuwara (
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Spokane County replaces aging aircraft with $3.4M helicopter upgrade
This story was originally published on The Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) unveiled its new $3.4 million Bell 505 helicopter at Felts Field Wednesday afternoon. The new helicopter will replace two 55-year-old aircraft that have been retired from the force after decades of service, according to the sheriff's office. Spokane Valley Police Chief Dave Ellis noted his admiration for the upgrade. 'Its advanced technology will improve our ability to combat rising auto thefts and conduct safer operations, including searches for missing children, Alzheimer's patie nts, and outdoor recreationists,' Ellis said, according to SCSD. The helicopter can reach a top speed of 125 knots per hour (kts) and a hover ceiling of 14,450 feet, according to BellFlight. SCSO fully equipped the helicopter with upgraded technology such as thermal imaging cameras and a live-stream video feed. The sheriff's office received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, a $200,000 state grant for the thermal imaging cameras, $1.6 million from Spokane County, and raised money from the sale of an older SCSO helicopter, according to The Spokesman-Review. 'It's unbelievable how clear of an image they can get if they wanted to do surveillance over somebody that was a really bad guy. They could fly over at 7,000 feet and read the license plate,' John Preston, retired LAPD officer, said, according to The Spokesman-Review.
Express Tribune
22-02-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Utah CEO killed in Idaho helicopter crash after aircraft hits powerline
Listen to article Federal authorities are investigating a helicopter crash that occurred at Ririe Reservoir in Bonneville County, Idaho, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the incident involved a Bell 505 helicopter. Emergency responders, utilizing snowmobiles, arrived at the crash site around 4:40 p.m. and located two occupants inside the aircraft. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second occupant was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanchez identified the deceased as 59-year-old Bradford Brown of Alpine, Utah. Brown, who owned the helicopter, was the CEO of ATL Technology, a Utah-based manufacturing company that partners with leading medical device firms. Photo: ATL Technology Sanchez did not confirm whether Brown was piloting the aircraft at the time of the crash, citing the ongoing investigation. According to a preliminary FAA report obtained by USA TODAY, the helicopter struck a powerline before crashing onto the frozen reservoir. Authorities have not yet determined why the aircraft was in the area. In response to the incident, officials closed off Ririe Reservoir and its surrounding areas due to safety concerns related to downed power lines and unstable ice conditions.
USA Today
21-02-2025
- General
- USA Today
Helicopter crashes into frozen lake in Idaho; pilot killed, 1 hospitalized
Helicopter crashes into frozen lake in Idaho; pilot killed, 1 hospitalized Federal authorities are investigating after a helicopter crashed into a frozen lake Thursday in Idaho killing a pilot and injuring one passenger. The crash involved a Bell 505 and took place at the Ririe Reservoir in the city of Rexburgh, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson told USA TODAY Friday morning. The city is in Madison County in the state's southeast about 30 miles northeast of Idaho Falls. The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office reported multiple agencies responded to the crash about 4:40 p.m. using snowmobiles and found two people inside the helicopter. According to a statement from the sheriff's office, first responders found one occupant dead at the scene. A second occupant was taken by ambulance to a hospital for to be treated for non-life threatening injuries, the agency reported. Flight safety is under scrutiny: 3 questions sparking debate What caused the Idaho helicopter crash? The official cause of the crash was not immediately known Friday, but according to a preliminary FAA report obtained by USA TODAY, the aircraft struck a powerline before it crashed on the ice. The sheriff's office said it was not immediately known why the helicopter was in the area. Following the crash, the department said, deputies shut down Ririe Reservoir and the area around the crash site for safety due to downed power lines and unstable ice conditions. Identities of helicopter victims not yet released As of Friday, officials had not released the identification of the fatality victim. The identity of the passenger on board was also not immediately known. The official cause of the crash remained under investigation by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board on Friday, the FAA spokesman said. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
