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(Aviation Pros) – Formerly the International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), the group has updated its name, tax status, and organizational structure.

(Vertical magazine) – As flames devoured homes and businesses in the Southern California county in January, aerial firefighting helicopter crews waged war against a fierce and fast-moving fire.

(European Security & Defence) – The US Department of Defense trains thousands of US Army, Navy, and Air Force helicopter pilots each year to different standards using unique training pipelines and various training aircraft. Can current costs be sustained and is it time for change?

(KXTV) – The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services has launched a drone program to help prevent and respond to disasters.

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has determined that a manufacturing defect in the engine’s air diffuser created a localized failure, which progressively led to a full engine failure. Investigators noted the helicopter’s water bucket becoming entangled in trees during an autorotation as a contributing factor.

Enstrom has published an article highlighting purchasing manager Heather Witt, who oversees procurement and logistics for the company.

(CBC) – An Alaskan judge sentenced the resident to three years of probation for shining a laser at helicopters that flew over her property during a US–Canadian military operation.

(KSAT) – A Robinson R44 went down Feb. 27 near Brackettville, according to the FAA. Two people died in the accident.