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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) recognized Roberto Cingolani, Leonardo CEO and general manager, during its annual gala Oct. 18 in Washington, D.C. “Congratulations to Roberto for this well-deserved honor. Much of Leonardo’s focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability can be attributed to his leadership. He is doing a lot to help ensure that the voice of the global vertical aviation community is heard,” says VAI President and CEO François Lassale.

(Florida Politics) – Gov. Ron DeSantis provided details Oct. 16 about an advanced air mobility (AAM) test track under construction at the Florida Department of Transportation’s Sun Trax facility in Auburndale.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s loss of control during an off-airport, pinnacle landing, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the instructional flight.

(WCNC) – Town officials are alerting residents of Matthews that helicopter crews from Duke Energy will update more than 23 miles of transmission lines over the next few weeks in Union and Stanly counties.

(autoevolution) – The new event featured low to the ground races with the Jetson One electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

(BBC) – The new Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) search-and-rescue helicopter base in Carlisle will be open from April to September 2026.

(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.