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The training in a rescue helicopter environment included a simulated underwater helicopter crash, winch exercises, and clinical scenarios.

The partnership will include Delta P founder Dudley Crosson serving as Helicopter Institute director of safety and aeromedical programs and leading specialized courses for safety officers.

The FAA award recognizes the software company’s aviation maintenance technician (AMT) team and their commitment to safety, training, and excellence in maintenance.

The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has published its Winter 2024 newsletter, which includes details about its new Peer Pilot Program, which will launch during VERTICON 2025 in March. Also in this issue: securing loose equipment in the cockpit, inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and more.

Seth Buttner, senior manager of accident investigations for Airbus Helicopters North America, breaks down the primary causes of aviation accidents and shares how to improve the odds that your flight crew makes it home safely tonight.

The electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft maker has obtained FAA Part 141 certification to launch its pilot training academy.

The progress in VAI and VLinc’s Operational Risk and Resilience Accreditation (ORRA) program demonstrates the Botswana–based company’s commitment to strengthening safety.

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has purchased 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks from Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to replace some of its helicopters currently in service.

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