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Aircraft · Jul 28, 2026 · 11 min

What Is a Heavy-Lift Helicopter? Defining the Class by Payload, Not by Adjective

No FAA rule defines the term. In US civil practice a heavy-lift helicopter carries 10,000 pounds or more on the hook, topping out at 28,000 pounds.

Heavy Lift Helicopter Helicopter Classes Lift Capacity External Load Aircraft Selection Part 133

Operations · Jul 17, 2026 · 15 min

The Case for Expert Lift Coordination: How Professional Planning De-Risks a Heavy Lift

Why professional lift coordination de-risks a heavy helicopter lift, from lift specification and operator vetting to aircraft matching and schedule staging.

Lift Coordination Heavy Lift Planning Part 133 Operators Risk Management Aircraft Selection External Load Ops

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