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Operators gathered for the VAI event last week in Boise, Idaho, to discuss topics relevant to aerial work and receive updates from the FAA and the US Forest Service.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its Fall 2024 newsletter, which includes the group’s latest safety report, resources for strengthening pilot mental health, tips for mentoring, a review of the new Airman Certification Standards, and more.

The National Hockey League team honored flight nurse Steph Suzadail during a Nov. 19 game in Pennsylvania as part of a tribute to the US nursing profession.

Jason Cutter, the owner of Venture Helicopters, a contract pilot, and a former professor, urges operators to avoid blindly accepting statistics and focus instead on the safety features of the product and the company culture of the manufacturer.

Winch paramedic Carlton Real and winch operator Jason Bibby received the 2024 Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy Nov. 19 in London, England. Along with pilots Jörg Brunner and Debdash Bhattacharya, the Bristow Group team conducted a May 2023 search and rescue (SAR) of two people who were swept into a cave and trapped by rough seas and breaking waves.

Q&A panels with the FAA and the US Forest Service (USFS) highlighted the three-day event for aerial work operators in Boise, Idaho.

At our Oct. 10, 2024, webinar, two managers from Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison shared how their utilities are integrating uncrewed aircraft systems (UASs) into their inspection programs. If you missed the webinar, follow the link in the story to watch a recording of it.

This FAA airworthiness directive (AD), which requires removal and replacement of an affected fuel control–unit fuel pump as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD, becomes effective Dec. 10, 2024.

The Texas company has appointed Cody Klaehn as government agency sales executive. His previous experience includes working for the Texas Department of Public Safety, including as team leader for helicopter hoist rescue, and serving in the US Marine Corps.

The Bangor-based company is reminding the public about the safety threat after one of its crews experienced a laser incident while returning to a base in Sanford.