Magnum Helicopters Taps Television History to Succeed in Hawaii 

Utilizing the same type of helicopter used in the television series Magnum P.I., Magnum Helicopters offers helicopter tours in and around Hawaii. The vibrant paint scheme was offered as an option from the factory when the Hughes 369 was in production and serves both as a throwback to the television series as well as a working prop for the more modern throwback series that debuted in 2018.

Magnum P.I. Helicopter - Hughes 369
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AW609 Civil Tiltrotor: 3 Things to Know About Leonardo’s Path to 2027 Entry Into Service

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Dassault Falcon 10X
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Dassault Falcon 10X Makes First Flight

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