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(TVP World) – An Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter crew provides an inside look at a night helicopter drill that simulated sea and mountain rescues.

LifeNet 1-4 will launch a new base in Sioux City later this year to provide air medical services to residents of western Iowa, eastern Nebraska, and southeastern South Dakota.

The Air Methods operator hosted an anniversary event with local first responders and members of the community Oct. 16 at Taos Regional Airport (KSKX) in New Mexico.

(KNSD) – According to military officials, a Bell AH-1Z Viper went down during routine operations Oct. 16 in Imperial County. One pilot died in the accident and another pilot sustained injuries.

Researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the Brazilian Air Force Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) are combining forces to study one of the main challenges of electric aircraft—controlling the heat spikes they generate at takeoff.

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) virtual webinar “Saturday Morning Coffee and Wings – One Last Look” takes place tomorrow, Oct. 18, at 10:00 am eastern (UTC-4).

(Politico) – The Trump administration program will support state and local governments as they develop anti-drone security strategies ahead of next year’s World Cup soccer tournament, as well as the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States in 2026 and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.

The OEM has appointed Glenn W.E. Ford as COO. He will lead the development of new production lines for the new R88 and the Spirit, Spartan, and Helius coaxial unmanned helicopters from Robinson subsidiary Ascent AeroSystems.

(Defender Media) – Bell Textron has signed an agreement with the Ukraine Ministry for Development of Economy and Trade to develop a helicopter assembly, maintenance, and repair center in the country.

The Robinson subsidiary has earned US Department of Defense Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for unmanned aircraft systems.