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(BBC) – According to local police, a suspect allegedly shone a laser at an HM Coastguard helicopter crew assisting with a missing-person search Oct. 10 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

(Vineyard Gazette) – A US Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter crew airlifted an injured person from Cape Cod near Juniper Point Oct. 13 in Salem, Massachusetts.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is welcoming the business aviation trip support provider as an associate member of its Industry Partner Program.

(Fox News) – Following a retail theft, the new FlockSafety Aerodome drone will follow the suspect and stream live video back to security officers and police.

The association hosted a group of aspiring female aviators at an event in Maryland as part of the global campaign from Women in Aviation International.

We are accepting nominations for the 2026 scholarship program through Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Scholarships are available for VAI members in the areas of aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety.

The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) concluded that the accident was related to a change to the beyond visual line of sight drone’s operating software. The report also notes that the accident highlights the importance of including comprehensive scenario testing in change-management processes, particularly for functions that are critical to safety.

(KTVQ) – A Central Copters crew delivered materials to build a replacement bridge along a hiking trail near Rimrock Lake in Montana.

The OEM has published a safety notice for R22, R44, and R66 owners and operators on the topic of main-rotor blade leading edge refinishing, as well as a notice for R44 and R66 owners and operators related to the pitch-link assembly.

(Australian Broadcasting Corp.) – According to local police, the Robinson R22 went down Oct. 9 in Cape York, resulting in the death of the pilot.