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(Whittier Daily News) – Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) pilots share details about a decision to temporarily ground helicopters the night of Jan. 7 during the Palisades Fire in Southern California when the winds became so strong that pilots were struggling just to maintain altitude.

The association will honor four exceptional leaders for their pioneering contributions to the vertical aviation industry at VERTICON 2025, which takes place Mar. 10–13 (exhibits open Mar. 11–13) in Dallas, Texas.

(Dronelife) – The online retailer has temporarily suspended commercial drone deliveries from its locations in College Station, Texas, and Tolleson, Arizona.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks comments about plans to modernize its rules in support of advanced air mobility systems.

(Robb Report) – Time is money, and helicopters are taking on added importance in transporting executives within city centers or to destinations under 500 miles. This list highlights corporate versions of the Airbus H130, H160, and H175; Bell 525; Leonardo AW609 and AW189; and Sikorsky S-92.

(Helicopter Investor) – Commercial helicopter deliveries declined to 78 units in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 91 units in the same period during 2023. The manufacturer delivered a total of 172 commercial helicopters during 2024.

(Aviacionline) – The National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) of Argentina has suspended the license of a helicopter pilot for 60 days after an unauthorized landing of a Leonardo AW109 on a beach near Pinamar, Buenos Aires.

When flying after dark, pilots can fall victim to optical illusions that drastically compromise their safety. The FAA is shining a light on the types of illusions that pilots could encounter at night and providing resources to help combat spatial disorientation.

CPI Aerostructures has received $4.3 million in new contracts to provide the assemblies for the UH-60M Black Hawk under an existing five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity agreement with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.

Airbus has published a feature about the 30th anniversary of its branch in South Africa, which supports many of the 500 helicopters operating in the country.