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The US National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Fly Safe campaign is reminding pilots and operators to lean into checklists and personal minimums when workloads are high as the industry experienced a total of eight accidents last week.

The Jul. 28 event, which drew more than 450 people, gave members of the community an inside look at NHV’s role in supporting offshore operators in the North Sea.

(BBC) – The helicopter crew helped ground rescue teams winch a stranded person Jul. 27 from the Pentire Steps at Diggory’s beach in Cornwall.

Airbus Helicopters has received an order for a new H225 from the Tokyo Fire Department, which will use it for firefighting, search-and-rescue, air medical, and disaster relief operations.

Hear firsthand the story of a dramatic coastal rescue from the US Coast Guard (USCG) pilot in command who experienced it. Register for this Jul. 31 VAI Webinar today!

(SlashGear) – In 1939, Igor Sikorsky flew the VS-300, developing the first modern helicopter with a tail rotor—a design that became an industry standard.

(Reuters) – Helicopter crews assisted ground teams with water drops Jul. 26 and Jul. 27 near Drosopigi, Macedonia.

(Maui Now) – The department introduced its new BK 117 for law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and firefighting operations Jul. 24 in Kahului. Windward Aviation restored the helicopter and will maintain it.

The Jun. 12 rescue of two stranded hikers from Torreys Peak, at 14,200 ft., established a new state record for highest hoist using a military helicopter, the guard announced on Jul. 25.

Version 3.0 helps drone operators prepare for the FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate exam.