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(POWER UP magazine) – What’s new at Robinson Helicopter Co.? A lot, as it turns out.

As drone use increases, the FAA is addressing common questions about their presence and safety in communities.

(CBS Boston) – As two Massachusetts men face charges for allegedly flying a drone too close to Logan International Airport (KBOS), concerns over how drones are used and why continue to grow.

(MSN) – Three climbers stranded on Monte Sciguello in Italy were rescued by helicopter Dec. 14 after being struck by falling rocks, leaving one unconscious and two with minor injuries.

(Vertical) – Helicopter lessors, mindful of past challenges, appear cautiously optimistic about an oil-and-gas rebound, urging discipline to avoid repeating mistakes.

(Aerial Fire) – Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment has achieved a significant milestone with the FAA’s approval of the company’s FT-1300 retractable aerial firefighting tank for the Airbus AS350/H125 helicopter.

(CBS 8 San Diego) – A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations helicopter was on a border security mission near the southern border in California when it crashed on Dec. 16. A CBP agent was killed in the accident.

NHV Group has won a multiyear contract with Vestas to support offshore wind operations in the North Sea using Airbus H175 super-medium helicopters.

Around this time last year, Aviation Specialty Insurance reintroduced an exclusive program offering Enstrom helicopter owners competitive rates based on their strong safety record.

Keith Shivers, director of operations at Enstrom sister company Sweet Helicopters, explains the three types of ice a helicopter operator can encounter and how to handle them.