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VAI opened the second annual Air Tour Safety Conference Oct. 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. One common theme resonated among nearly all the operators, OEMs, and other safety stakeholders present at the event: safety is the multifaceted foundation of successful air tour operations.

The Oct. 18 FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) webinar highlighted how a disciplined preflight routine can help catch the “small things” before they become big problems.

The US Senate bill, which passed out of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Oct. 21, calls for ADS-B In rulemaking to improve operational transparency.

(7NEWS) – A helicopter pilot crashed while landing Oct. 21 near the Southport Flying Club at Southport Airport (YSPT) in Gold Coast, Queensland, according to the club’s president.

(KFMB) – The board of supervisors in the California county has approved $38 million to purchase a new Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk under a partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric.

(Maeil Business Newspaper) – According to Rep. Park Soo-young, procurement data indicates that around 70% of South Korea’s firefighting helicopters are more than 30 years old, with three exceeding 60 years, which contributes to safety risks.

The OEM commissioned the book, Climb Higher, which will highlight stories and imagery from 21 operators of Robinson helicopters. The book will be available at EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 in November and through Robinson starting in January 2026.

William Spray, a corporal in the Australian Army, shares details about his journey from infantry soldier to Tiger ARH aircraft technician supervisor.

Boeing has obtained two contracts valued at $461 million that increase the US Army’s Block II commitments to 18 helicopters.

(KOLR) – The helicopter crashed Oct. 21 near Downtown Airport in Springfield, resulting in injuries to two people.