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(European Union Aviation Safety Agency Community Network) – The Swiss Helicopter Association (SHA) handbook offers a comprehensive look into the challenges of mountain flying, including flight preparation, performance metrics, and hazard management in high-altitude environments.

A new study from researchers at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has demonstrated that advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including air taxis and drones, could be integrated at Orlando International Airport (KMCO) without disrupting existing commercial air traffic.

(WFLA) – Tampa Electric Co. began helicopter surveys of high-voltage power lines May 27 in Hillsborough County. The inspections will continue through Jun. 2.

The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Institute report highlights year-over-year increases of more than 100% in volunteer support, country representation, and event participation.

Joby has announced the closing of the first $250 million in funding as part of a long-term partnership with the Japanese automaker.

(WJCL) – Newly released video footage shows how a helicopter crew helped the Gwinnett County Police Department find a missing 10-year-old. The team used a thermal camera to locate the child, who was found Apr. 29 in a wooded area.

(Action News Now) – The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract for PG&E to continue providing a helicopter, pilots, and maintenance in support of the Butte County Fire Department.

(Times of India) – Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus are building the helicopter manufacturing plant in Kolar, Karnataka.

(Vertical HeliCASTS) – A new episode of The Helicopter Podcast features Volo Mission CEO Kimberly Hutchings discussing training for utility pilots, emotional intelligence in leadership, human factors, stress management, and her involvement with Ladies of Long Line.

In addition to highlighting achievements from last year, the Airbus Foundation announced the appointment of the Gates Foundation’s Valerie Nkamgang Bemo and Carmen-Maja Rex, chief human resources director of Airbus, to its board of directors.