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The Alaska Air National Guard’s 210th Rescue Squadron has completed the training and certification program for the Vita Rescue System.

The electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft maker has appointed Cristiano Tartaglione as COO for United Arab Emirates (UAE) operations.

The US National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA), as part of its safety campaign aimed at preventing midair collisions, is reminding agricultural operators that drones must always yield the right-of-way to piloted aircraft in low-altitude airspace. NAAA is also stressing that pilots should circle the field before entering an application site.

AvTask can also offer Boeing CH-47 rotor blade services for US government operators under a new US General Services Administration contract.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires repetitive inspections and potential replacement of the inclined and horizontal driveshaft flanges, takes effect Jun. 6. The AD also prohibits installing certain inclined and horizontal driveshafts unless certain requirements are met, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD.

The companies extinguished propane and brush fires using a Black Hawk equipped with Sikorsky’s Matrix flight autonomy system and Rain’s wildfire support planning software during tests late last month in Southern California.

The new VAI Member Online Community offers an exciting and easy way for VAI members to stay connected with the industry.

The company has launched a new online feature that streamlines the process for finding more than 28,000 aircraft parts and requesting quotes.

The Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has ordered eight H215s from Airbus to support the country’s firefighting operations. The contract includes an option for two additional H215s.

Treg Manning joins Air Methods from Airbus Helicopters North America, where he served as VP of sales and marketing.