Msg ID: 2867787 Canceled ENG Contracts +6/-2     
Author:#3 Market
7/23/2026 5:50:05 PM
Chicago news organizations have just canceled TV News helicopter contracts. Pooling to a single helicoter. Begining of the end!


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Msg ID: 2867789 Canceled ENG Contracts +10/-1     
Author:Not even close
7/23/2026 8:04:48 PM

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The beginning started 15 years ago. Pooling happened in SAN in 2013 with numerous markets following suit over the years. The larger markets were able to hold out but not any longer. Drones will rule..



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Msg ID: 2867798 Canceled ENG Contracts +3/-2     
Author:Capt Nemo
7/24/2026 3:46:28 AM

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Really, think about it.  It’s all about sensationalism.  Who needs helicopter news?



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Msg ID: 2867814 Canceled ENG Contracts +1/-4     
Author:Good Guesser
7/24/2026 1:36:21 PM

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Helicopter News people, Car chase Junkies, Tornado lovers, Mother Nature's aftermath 



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Msg ID: 2867820 Canceled ENG Contracts +2/-2     
Author:DFW
7/24/2026 4:02:37 PM

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The DFW market pooled 3 of the 4 stations 10 years ago.  



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Msg ID: 2867821 Canceled ENG Contracts +1/-2     
Author:Sounds familiar
7/24/2026 5:19:48 PM

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Just like useless EMS missions which most happen to be.



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Msg ID: 2867826 Canceled ENG Contracts +2/-1     
Author:Capt Nemo
7/24/2026 8:06:23 PM

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It may all be in perspective, but since when does that become a factor in the go-no go decision?  We’ve all had that shift change call just because some hospital wanted to dump a patient.  Yeah, it’s frustrating but that’s part of the job. 



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Msg ID: 2867827 Canceled ENG Contracts +2/-2     
Author:cameras
7/24/2026 8:35:55 PM

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My town has gone from 4 to 1 over the years, and that one has cut down on flying.  DOT has cameras everywhere, there really isn't much of a need.  The cameras can see accidents and slow downs almost as well as an airborne platform.  



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Msg ID: 2867828 Canceled ENG Contracts +5/-4     
Author:lol
7/24/2026 8:50:45 PM

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someone thinks news helicopters are for traffic. how quant



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Msg ID: 2867830 Canceled ENG Contracts (NT) +1/-2     
Author:quaint
7/24/2026 8:55:06 PM

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Msg ID: 2868196 Canceled ENG Contracts (NT) +4/-1     
Author:bye, bye Heli Inc
8/2/2026 7:37:38 PM

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