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(Robb Report) – Rotor Technologies is converting Robinson R44 helicopters into drones powered by artificial intelligence, sensors, and other advanced technologies.

(Star News) – A commercial helicopter crew picked up two people and their dog after floodwater washed away their vehicle Oct. 5 near the Manuherikia River in Otago, South Island.

(Disney Dining) – Quick thinking is being cited as saving the crew and passengers after an air tour helicopter pilot noticed a fuel leak while conducting a procedure known as the “Dumbo Drop.” The pilot maneuvered the helicopter away from Disneyland Park crowds to conduct an emergency landing at a designated area outside the park in Anaheim, California.

(Hoodline) – A Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) helicopter crew hoisted an injured hiker Oct. 5 from the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California.

Skyryse has obtained an FAA special airworthiness certificate for its Skyryse One, allowing the company to continue on the next step toward certification.

Boeing has evaluated the first of eight AH-6 Little Birds for the Royal Thai Army at its facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Moss Point, Mississippi–based Aspire Aviation is partnering with JSfirm.com to post aviation job listings for students on its website.

(WVLT) – Helicopter tour companies in Sevierville, Tennessee, are volunteering their time and assets to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene across Tennessee and North Carolina.

The FAA has signed agreements with Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma to become the first two schools for the Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

(KTVU) – Matternet CEO Andreas Raptopoulos provides details about a trial of a new drone-delivery service that will expand to Mountain View and Sunnydale in Santa Clara County.