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The FAA has published June 2024 data on its Rotorcraft Accident Dashboard, which covers various metrics, including total accidents, fatal accidents, average accident rates, and average fatal-accident rates.

British Columbia, Canada–based Coulson Aviation has secured a 10-year contract to maintain and operate the New South Wales Rural Fire Service fleet of aircraft in a deal valued at AU$400 million.

Helicentre Aviation Academy, based at Leicester Airport (EGBG) in Leicestershire, England, is accepting applications for its 2025 Commercial Helicopter Pilot License Scholarship program through Jul. 31, 2025.

(MSN) – A UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopter is waiting for a mechanical assessment in Bere Regis, Dorset, England, after a Jul. 10 precautionary landing following a suspected hydraulics system failure.

(Voice of America) – A Cambodian military helicopter went missing Jul. 13 following a training accident during inclement weather in the southwestern part of the country, according to the Cambodian Defense Ministry.

(Sky News) – A helicopter crew from Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national fire and rescue service, airlifted a stranded hiker from Tavolara Island.

(NZ Herald) – After working as a medic for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), Michaela Horsefield thinks she has found her job for life working as a crew member for Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust on the North Island.

Air medical crews at the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, base of LifeFlight Australia helped more than 600 people during fiscal year 2024, a 19% increase over the previous year.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), which includes ATA 55–Stabilizers–Vertical Fin–Inspection/Modification, ATA 11–Placards and Markings–Interior Placards–Installation, and ATA–Aircraft Flight Manual/Airspeed Limitations–Amendment, becomes effective Jul. 26, 2024.

The additional Sikorsky UH-60Ms, purchased through the US Foreign Military Sales program, will increase the Croatian fleet to 12 Black Hawks. The Croatian military will use the helicopters for security and border defense operations.