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The US Coast Guard (USCG) Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron conducted the milestone counter-drug operation on Aug. 25.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the S-64 flight crew’s decision to enter a fire traffic area at an altitude significantly above their maximum cleared altitude, which resulted in the need for an aggressive descent into congested airspace and a failure to see and avoid the Bell 407.

(Gulf News) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority is exploring how to convert more than 70 existing helipads into hybrid landing sites to accommodate advanced air mobility (AAM) operations.

(WNEP) – According to local officials, the helicopter went down near power lines Sep. 11 in Carbon County, resulting in the deaths of two people.

The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) International event, AIRTAXI World Congress 2025, takes place Oct. 20–23 in London, England.

The global event, which includes aviation activities and career resources for girls ages 8 to 18 at Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapters around the world, takes place on Saturday, Sep. 20.

(1News) – The New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority has convicted and sentenced a pilot for operating helicopter flights around Alexandra and Clyde in Central Otago without an air operator certificate or the required license.

By participating in one of VAI’s industry advisory councils, formerly known as working groups, members can contribute their expertise on vital industry topics and serve as leaders within the vertical aviation community.

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., is recruiting helicopter pilots and aircraft mechanics to support public safety aviation operations.

VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau was elected to the council’s board of directors during the organization’s annual meeting Sep. 5–6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.