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(AIN) – Beta Technologies has obtained an FAA letter of authorization to begin dual-seat pilot training with its Alia 250 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

(KHOU) – A Memorial Hermann Life Flight helicopter crew made a precautionary landing Aug. 7 into Godwin Park in the Meyerland area of Houston. The crew experienced a possible maintenance issue, according to hospital officials.

(AP) – According to local officials, an Air Dynasty–owned Airbus AS350 crashed shortly after takeoff Aug. 7 from Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT) in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.

(WRC-TV) – An AH-64 Apache crashed during routine flight training Aug. 5 at the US Army base at Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker) in Dale County, Alabama. A flight instructor died and a student pilot sustained injuries in the accident.

Bell Textron has conducted more than 20 demonstration flights across South America with the Bell 429 Designer Series, including stops in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.

Lilium has released the results of a survey of more than 4,000 people in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany that says 65% of respondents agree it’s time for air travel to become more environmentally sustainable.

Blade Urban Air Mobility is reporting an 11% increase in revenue and lower net losses compared with last year in its second quarter 2024 financial report.

The FAA is seeking public comments through Sep. 23, 2024, on this proposed airworthiness directive (PAD), which would require repetitively inspecting the torque-tube assembly for corrosion and cracks and the roller bearings for corrosion and degradation, as well as regularly checking the torque-tube assembly for freedom of movement.

(Emergency Services Times) – Earls Colne, Essex, England–based Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has promoted Jonathan Ager to the newly created position of deputy CEO. Ager will also retain his role as finance director.

Canadian aerospace technology provider Skytrac Systems has appointed Dave Munroe VP of finance and administration.