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At the May 13 membership meeting of the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) in Kearny, New Jersey, VAI Northeastern US Regional Representative Josh Rousseau updated ERHC members on low-altitude airspace integration issues, including helicopter routing, Parts 108 and 146, radio frequency, spectrum capacity, unmanned aircraft systems, and more.

(AIN) – According to data from iFlightPlanner, full-service Jet A fuel averaged US$8.05/gal. in April, up 5.3% from March. Excluding Alaska and Hawaii, full-service Jet A fuel averaged $7.97/gal., up 5%.

Author Kodey Bogart, a former US Army aviator who flew the Sikorsky Black Hawk, recaps a book signing event with Airbus Helicopters during VERTICON 2026 and announces the introduction of Helo Girls Lift Day during next year’s event. VERTICON 2027 takes place Mar. 15–18 (exhibits open Mar. 16–18) in Anaheim, California.

Avincis has received a five-bladed Airbus H145 D3 that will enter service with HELI – Air Rescue South Tyrol in a rapid-response role.

(FacilitiesNet) – Keith Tate, facilities management director at the Polk County Board of County Commissioners in Bartow, Florida, discusses communication with building occupants in the days and weeks leading up to a drone inspection project.

The University of Dubuque will begin offering a new associate of applied science in flight operations (rotary wing) degree in fall 2026 to help address a shortage of helicopter pilots across several sectors, including air medical, law enforcement, and aerial firefighting operations.

(US Department of War) – Sikorsky UH-60 crews from the Washington Army National Guard partnered with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue for water bucket training May 7 near Puyallup.

The English air medical charity has produced a public safety video featuring members of its aviation team discussing the real dangers of being too close to a helicopter during takeoff and landing.

Search and Rescue Services has received three Airbus H145 D3s from the helicopter dealership in recent months.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting feedback through Jun. 10 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 55 – Stabilizers – Torque Tube Assembly – Inspection.