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The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has developed career shadowing and pathway programs to help train aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) amid a growing shortage of skilled labor.

(Westside Current) – A Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) helicopter crew hoisted a hiker suffering from heat exhaustion Jul. 7 from the Bienveneda Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains.

(GlobeNewswire) – A new report from researchandmarkets.com predicts that the worldwide helicopter tourism market will grow by $241.6 million from 2023–2028.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s inability to maneuver the helicopter for recovery after experiencing a strong, unanticipated tailwind in a confined operating area.

(AIN) – Advanced air mobility (AAM) companies should take an objective, data-backed approach to developing and operating batteries for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, according to London, England–based About:Energy.

(KAKE) – The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a Jul. 5 accident involving a homebuilt helicopter that was reportedly experiencing engine issues before crashing near Andale.

(Japan News) – An accident investigation panel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) is citing lack of coordination between commanding officers as a factor that led to the Apr. 20, 2024, midair collision of two MSDF SH-60K patrol helicopters during a night training exercise.

(Bulgarian News Agency) – Bulgaria Heli Med Services completed its first mountain rescue mission Jul. 7 on the Botev Peak in the Balkan Mountains, airlifting an injured hiker.

(Weather.com) – A California National Guard helicopter crew rescued an injured firefighter who became trapped in the Sierra National Forest while battling the Basin Fire.